Woodbury - April 2023

LIVING IN LUXURY

Heirloom pieces, texture and rich color tones lend itself to a sophisticated style

BACK PAIN

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So Long, Winter. Hello, New Windows!

Don’t despair. Have the pros at Renewal by Andersen install beautiful, energy-efficient, new windows for less during our Spring Savings Event! You’ll be able to enjoy warm spring breezes. Your new windows will help cut energy bills and make your home more comfortable. PLUS, installation is included. Call today – these savings end soon!

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WAVEFORM WEALTH CARES

"We care about Woodbury so much that the growth of our firm is coming directly to you!" says Josh Willour of Waveform Wealth Partners, who along with his partner and co-founder Dave Dettmann, have over 25 years of combined experience in the financial industry. "We bring a unique energy to wealth management prioritizing an inclusive culture, generational legacy planning, and community involvement."

Community Partner

Waveform thrives on committing to their promises as a trusted partner to their team, their clients, and their community. Locally, Waveform supports food and clothing drives, coaching their children’s sports, and attending fundraisers. Nationally, they are passionately involved with Pinky Swear Foundation, whose mission is helping kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support, as well as actively participating in Rotary International.

The team at Waveform Wealth Partners has already cultivated new relationships and roots by immersing themselves in the Woodbury Community Foundation and Woodbury Thrives.

"We pledge to be a community partner to Woodbury," says Willour. He encourages community members to take advantage of Waveform's complimentary and comprehensive consultations to provide insights on everything from legacy and generational planning, philanthropic causes, reducing long term taxes, and, of course, finances.

Additionally, Waveform offers speaking engagements to companies who want their employees to make the most of offered benefits.

"We help educate your team of what’s possible and sharing strategic planning opportunities to fill a potential gap," he adds. "We can’t wait to partner with you."

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DEPARTMENTS

18 — Test the Water Swimply offers another way to dive into pool life.

20 — Pickleball Offers

Camaraderie

Legacy Pickleball Club owner says anyone can master the sport.

22 — A Look at Life

Through Sports

Author Bob Wilber tells a tale of determination and drama through his second novel.

FEATURES

24 — Igniting a Spark Blooming Brightly offers sustainable and goodfor-you candles.

28 — A Space for Film Fanatics

A local family creates a room to amplify their time together.

34 — Preserving a Woodbury Homestead

Prelude Village fosters community and shares local history.

TASTEMAKERS

44 — Bar Gains

Woodbury native Brett Splinter opens “new” bar in Hudson, Wisconsin.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” —Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader, activist and American author

FROM THE EDITOR

When my parents moved my sister and me to Woodbury in March 2003, it was one of the fastest growing communities in Minnesota. There were just a few shopping centers—Valley Creek Mall, The Shoppes of Woodbury Village and a small, but mighty, Tamarack Village—and eastern Woodbury was still actively serving as farmland. Of course, the entire city has since flourished into highly sought after residential neighborhoods, and new businesses are blossoming.

Woodbury’s residential boom had a historic impact on the city, and in this homes issue, we’re connecting with Woodbury’s history in a special way. I spoke with area resident Joe Kielbasa and Deborah Rose of Prelude Village about the historic McHattie Farmstead—Woodbury’s first homestead—which has since been turned into a senior living community. It was special to learn about our community’s grand history, something which Kielbasa and Rose are working to preserve. Read the full story on page 34.

March 20 marked the first day of spring—but we all know that a Minnesota spring doesn’t come around until the end of April. I, for one, am looking forward to the melting of the snow, the warmer temperatures and the sound of birds chirping once again. (I’m also hoping that there isn’t a fluke snowstorm this month!) It seems Woodbury, too, is preparing for spring with the opening of Legacy Pickleball Club (page 20) and the renting of backyard pools—yes, really (page 18).

Readers, I pose a question to you: How are you contributing to Woodbury’s history? I want to hear it! Send me a line at hailey@localmedia.co with your community contributions.

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The Perfect Garden

Looking for tips on how to design and execute the perfect garden for your home? Follow these four steps:

1. Know Your Space

Monitor your yard for a day to see the amount of sun each space gets, pick up a soil test at your local garden center, and use the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone map to determine your zone. Hint: Woodbury is Zone 4.

2. Determine Your Time Commitment

The amount of time you spend in the garden can be determined by the varieties you choose and how you plant them. For something that wows without needing a lot of care, plant Jade Parade® Sand Cherry. This is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that’s a pollinator favorite.

3. Get Inspired

Not sure about what plants to use or what design aesthetics you like? Start browsing through garden books, blogs, magazines and social media.

4. Design and Shop

Grab a pen and paper, and start drawing out your design. It’s important to take into account how big each plant will get at maturity to ensure it has enough room to grow and thrive. When it’s time to start shopping, either in person or online, keep that design with you as a reference. You did all the planning, so now it’s time for some fun!

Gretchen McNaughton is the communications and content specialist at Bailey Nurseries. Learn more about care for your garden shrubs and trees at firsteditionsplants.com.

ABODE

Living in Luxury

Don’t be afraid to get bold and use a few luxe materials or good “dupes” for luxury finishes. Consider using porcelain slabs that mimic an expensive Calacatta marble or polyester rugs that give the look of handknotted wool or silk rugs. If you have carpeting in the room, layer an area rug on top of the carpet to add interest, pattern and color.

Using sophisticated, rich colors adds drama and highlights features in the room.

Try painting your walls and trim all one color for a classy, yet custom look. Adding applied millwork, such as wainscoting or panels, to this look creates even more elegance. Statement light fixtures can also make the room look high-end. There are so many options available online that look expensive but aren’t. Curate a cozy effect by adding wall sconces for ambient lighting.

Choose rich textures for your furniture fabrics. Swap out that microfiber sofa for one in faux velvet, chenille, rich tweeds or boucle to really show off your style.

Look for gently used or vintage pieces, such as end tables or coffee tables, to look like heirloom pieces that were passed down

from previous generations. Get rid of boxstore, “matchy” coffee and end table sets.

Add “jewelry” to the room by accessorizing, adding beautiful throw pillows, artwork and layers of texture. Don’t leave surfaces bare. You can easily find inexpensive accessories and art at retail stores, thrift shops or home décor websites. Have fun with it, and add your personality to the room.  Expensive-looking spaces are always well decorated.

Meet a Local Champion

For Matthew Johnson, named 2023’s Everyday Hero by the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce, community service is a family tradition. “My mom stocked food shelves, dad served as treasurer and helped with the local baseball team, my grandparents served in World War II. I had a lot of good examples growing up,” Johnson says. But realizing that his children called Woodbury home was an inspiration to engage the community at a new level. “I want to build a community that my kids are proud to call home,” he says.

Through leading roles at the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and Woodbury Community Foundation, Johnson’s growing network creates opportunities to serve. As he sees it, it all starts with showing up. “One opportunity drove the next, [and] one group connected me to another. Success is easier than you think if you focus and put in the work,” Johnson says.

As Woodbury grows, Johnson sees a new call to action. “We’ve expanded rapidly, but our philanthropy hasn’t followed suit,” he says. In his view, bigger cities have bigger needs and the longer we delay action, the harder it will be to respond when the community needs it most. It’s time to be digging in, growing support and upgrading the Woodbury Community Foundation’s programs for the future.

A Time for Weddings

As the old saying goes, “Marry in May and rue the day. Marry in April if you can, joy for maiden and for man.”

Memories of family and friends’ weddings are tucked away in drawers with the keepsake or souvenir and, perhaps, an antique doily that speak of another lifetime. All of these have memories and heirloom status.

At the Woodbury Heritage House & Museum, we proudly display many framed pictures and display heirlooms from our Woodbury families, such as the wedding photo of George and Catherine Raths—a relative of two of our board directors on the Woodbury Heritage Society, Tom Bielenberg and Sheila Raths. The dress (which, yes, is black!) is on display, and it belongs to the bride, Catherine Murphy Raths. The couple wed in 1893.

Wearing a black wedding dress, really? It was common in the late 19th century for brides to wear their “best dress,” which was often black or brown to their weddings. White dresses began gaining popularity following Queen Victoria’s wedding in 1840, but, as with most trends, it took time for the custom to become popular in the middle and lower classes.

In the early 1800s, a wedding was a solemn affair. The bride wore a dress with a high neckline and long sleeve, and the “best-dress” was often adorned for the wedding. The bride would wear a bonnet or veil. This dress served as the going-away dress too. The black or brown dress was very practical for traveling on a horse and buggy, where the mud splattering often was unavoidable from farm to the church for the occasion.

It’s not all that surprising that young brides were dressed in black, since more women would have had formal clothing in black and few, if any, would have had formal white dresses or could have afforded it.

TASTE

An Easter Treat

There are so many ways to celebrate Easter, which falls on April 9 this year. Bring your kids into the kitchen for this fun springthemed dessert. This no-bake recipe is simple to make—even with little hands helping!—and the kids will devour it.

No-Bake Bird Nest Treats

Makes 24 Nests

» 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips

» 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

» ¾ cup smooth peanut butter, not natural

» 2 cups rolled oats

» 2 ½ cups coarsely-crushed corn flakes

» 72 mini candy eggs

In a large bowl, melt together butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir in oats and corn flakes, combine. Drop a heaping spoonful onto wax paper, lined baking sheets. Press 3 mini candy eggs into center of each scoop. Let nests cool completely before placing in the fridge for 2 hours, where they should cool again, before serving.

Zach Swanson is the corporate manager, marketing for Jerry’s Foods. Find more at jerrysfoods.com.

THE LAND OF 10,000 LAKES

We’re well-versed in one of our state’s most-used taglines. Minnesotans certainly embrace their water lives—but not everyone enjoys swimming among aquatic life and, at times, invasive species. And even fewer folks own home pools. There are approximately 10.7 million

Test the Water

swimming pools in the United States (about 10.4 million of the pools are residential and 309,000 are public), according to the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. While those figures might appear to be high, note that they equate to about one pool for every 31 people in the U.S. What is everyone else doing when they want to

take a dip in a pool or host a pool party or need some quality float time?

Swimply, best described as the Airbnb or VRBO of the pool set, offers an option for those willing to pay the price for pool time privacy. For an average of $45 an hour (costs vary), renters can secure the use of a pool in over 125 markets across

Swimply offers another way to dive into pool life.

the U.S., Canada and Australia.

At press time, home pools available for rent around the Metro include sites in Woodbury. For those willing to drive a bit further, there are spots in Eagan, Edina, Lake Elmo, Lakeville, the Lake Minnetonka area, Osseo, Prior Lake, Stillwater and more. (Availability fluctuates, so check the website before making plans.) Take note: One of top 10 rented indoor pools on the platform is in Minneapolis, according to Asher Weinberger, Swimply co-founder and COO.

Similar to booking short-term homestays, interested parties search the website for indoor and outdoor pools in their desired locations. Sites include amenity information and stipulations. In this pandemic-influenced world, Swimply mandates open time between bookings, so hosts are able to sanitize the pool and adjacent areas before the next renters arrive.

Once renters arrive to a pool, does the homeowner stick around? “Each host is different,” Weinberger says. “We find that some hosts choose to be home during rentals and others don’t. This is completely up to the host as they are not forced to leave their home.”

Psst. One more thing. What about, you know, where to go to the bathroom? Swimply hosts aren’t required to provide a bathroom and/or changing area, but the company notes that more than 80 percent of the sites do offer them. swimply.com Swimply @swimply

ACTIVE LIVING

Pickleball Offers

Camaraderie Legacy Pickleball Club owner says anyone can master the sport.

WHEN CHRIS ANDERSON started playing pickleball just over three years ago, he had no idea how much it would change his life. Now, Anderson is a level five player, certified through Pickleball Coaching International and part owner of Legacy Pickleball Club in Woodbury.

“I started playing pickleball three years ago and haven’t stopped,” Anderson says.

Easy to learn and inexpensive to play, pickleball is quickly growing in popularity. The quirky-named sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court, pickleball can be played by people of all ages and mobile abilities. “That’s one of the things I like most about pickleball,” Anderson says. “It’s for everyone.”

While coaching wrestling and not sure what life had in store for him, Anderson says pickleball came as a recommendation from one of the wrestling kid's fathers. As a natural athlete, the then 34-year-old Anderson admits he was a humbled when someone in his 70s beat him. Bound and determined to get the hang of the game, Anderson played almost every day following the initial invitation and didn’t look back.

“After about six to eight months of playing pickleball, I was approached about giving lessons,” Anderson says, adding that extra time on the court helped him excel in the sport. “A year into playing, I opened a pickleball business and have given hundreds of lessons.”

In early 2022, pickleball was named

the country’s fastest-growing sport for the second year in a row by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association; and, according to Forbes, there are 4.8 million pickleball players nationwide—an increase of nearly 40 percent over two years.

For Anderson, starting a pickleball business as the sport continues to gain momentum has proven to be a savvy move. Anderson says legacy Pickleball Club offers open play or drop-ins, court rentals, leagues, skills and drills, and private lessons.

“I give lessons seven days a week,” Anderson says. “I get so much enjoyment watching how pickleball changes people’s lives.”

Health Benefits

Anderson spoke highly of the health benefits he’s experienced from pickleball. Because a pickleball court is smaller than a tennis court, it allows for a good aerobic workout using a variety of different muscle groups.

“I’ve lost 45 pounds,” Anderson says, adding it’s said to improve people’s handeye coordination. “I’ve met people who have told me after playing pickleball, that their eyesights is better, their health is better, their mobility is better and their fondness of life is better. It’s life changing and not just mine. Pickleball has changed a lot of people’s lives.”

Watching people excel in the sport, form friendships with other pickleball players and become healthier gives Anderson a lot of joy. He feels fortunate to play a role in providing a place for people to come and share the love of the sport.

“It’s my way of giving back. If I can do this, it makes me feel good,” he says. “This is the only sport … someone can pick up a paddle and go have fun and play the sport. They might not master it, but they’re going to have fun. I guarantee it.”

For questions about the programs at Legacy Pickleball Club, contact Anderson at 651.419.1129 or chris@legacypickleballclub.com.

Legacy Pickleball Club, 2122 Wooddale Drive; legacypickleballclub.com

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PORTRAIT

A Look at Life Through Sports

WOODBURY RESIDENT AND AUTHOR BOB WILBER takes a swing at a new genre in his most recent book How Far?, a historical fiction novel exploring the lives of two contrastingyet-connected characters. Following interviews, copious amounts of research and about a year and a half total of putting it all together, Wilber’s newest book came to fruition.

After the success of his autobiography, Bats, Balls, and Burnouts, Wilber knew he wanted to delve into a second book. However, ideas weren’t bubbling to the surface right away—well, not the right ideas, according to Wilber.

“I was lost for a bit,” Wilber says. “I had a couple interesting ideas that didn’t germinate. Usually, if it’s meant to be, it pours out of me, but sometimes it starts to feel like work instead of passion.”

After a few ideas turned sour, the main characters for How Far? came to the author in a moment of inspiration.

“I equate this feeling to what it must be like to write a song,” Wilber says on feeling inspired to write the novel. “You know, when something pops into your head, and it just flows out?”

Of the two protagonists, one is a baseball player from Southern California; the other is a hockey player from Roseau, Minnesota. Although the characters have different personalities, backgrounds and interests, when they meet at the University of Minnesota, they are connected forever.

Before beginning his research for the book, Wilber had never ventured to the small town of Roseau. However, he wanted to ensure he could accurately describe the town and step into his character’s shoes in an authentic and believable way. Wilber took the 365-mile trek to northern Minnesota to learn more about the town and to flesh out his main character.

When Wilber arrived in Roseau, he called the one and only school in town: Roseau Community School District, which houses both Roseau Elementary and Roseau High School. After telling the receptionist that he was writing a book with a character from Roseau, he was put in touch with the superintendent, who created a packed itinerary for the three days Wilber would be in town. The itinerary included interviews with an eclectic collection of

Author Bob Wilber tells a tale of determination and drama through his second novel.

Roseauians—from the guy who makes ice at the local arena to the parents of local celebrities and the mayor.

“The final interview was priceless,” Wilber says. “The Broten brothers played at Roseau High School. Their parents still live in the same house they grew up in. I interviewed their parents, and they threw me stories left and right.”

Neal, Aaron and Paul Broten are former professional hockey players with roots in Roseau. After visiting the Broten brothers’ childhood home, Wilber gained inspiration from their parents’ stories. He also had a better idea of what his character’s home would look like in the book.

To expatiate on the book’s baseball player character, Wilber had conversations with Brian Raabe, a former University of Minnesota baseball player who was later signed by the Minnesota Twins. “He was a great resource for the parts of the book when my baseball character was at the University of Minnesota,” Wilber says. “And he agreed to actually be in the book as my character’s roommate.”

By the time the interviews were complete and the book was written, Wilber spent an equal amount of time in the research phase as he did writing the book.

“I think [How Far?] has a wide appeal,” Wilber says. “People who don’t know anything about hockey or baseball have told me they love these two guys [main characters]. It’s not a sports book … It’s a life book with a sports lens.”

How Far? is available for purchase on amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Igniting a Spark

For Teresa Mulgrew and Veda Campbell, their mother-daughter bond has grown stronger with time and age. Finding themselves unable to spend as much quality time together as they desired, the Woodbury resident and Prescott, Wisconsin, resident set aside intentional time to find a common interest.

“Veda and I enjoy spending time together, and one day, we were thinking and decided to come up with something fun to do together,” Mulgrew says. What started out as a shared hobby of creating candles burned into research on how to create a sustainable candle, candlemaking materials, containers and scents. Eventually, the duo developed a brand together, Blooming Brightly, and launched it on Mother’s Day in 2022.

Each Blooming Brightly candle is handmade in Mulgrew’s Woodbury home and created with the highest quality materials, including coconut soy wax and essential oils for scent, plus wooden wicks. “We didn’t feel right about giving people a product that wasn’t good to use,” Campbell explains. “We want to take pride in what we are selling to people, and a big part of that is having it be sustainable and organic.” Every candle also comes with wildflower seed paper, so the corrugated tin container can be reused to grow flowers.

With seasonal and rotating scents, Mulgrew and Campbell say there’s always a new collection or product on the horizon. Campbell says there is one scent available year-round, its signature “Bloom” scent, but it offers limited edition scents, too. “Every month, we bring in a limited edition scent, and we get our audience excited about what’s coming next,” Mulgrew says.

“For limited edition scents, we’ll correspond it to the birth flower of that month. Growing flowers is a big part of our brand and product,” Campbell says. “Each month of the year is a new flower, and we were excited about that.”

Although the family business is kept between Mulgrew and Campbell, Zack, Campbell’s brother, has been their number one supporter. “As an older brother, he expresses a genuine interest in what we’re doing,” Campbell says. Mulgrew notes that, as a Realtor, he has even used Blooming

Blooming Brightly offers sustainable and good-for-you candles.

Keep the Planet Clean

At the core of Blooming Brightly is sustainability—and the brand celebrates Earth Day accordingly. Although it launched in May 2022, Mulgrew and Campbell did an Earth Day giveaway to their customer base. “We like to give back to our customers, and we’re always doing giveaways,” Campbell says. This year, the duo is planning another giveaway and will be donating five percent of proceeds to local nonprofit Metro Blooms. “They work to promote biodiversity and strengthen the ecosystems in support of pollinators, which aligns with the mission of our candles and why we love using seed paper packaging for our products,” Campbell says.

“We feel like sustainability is a big driving point because it’s ecofriendly and higher, better quality ingredients are better for you,” Campbell says. “We take pride in creating something that stands out, and it was important that people could reuse the product. It’s really two gifts in one.”

Brightly candles as client gifts. “It’s so nice that he wants to help out and participate,” Mulgrew says.

The business is just starting to bloom—and they have plans to expand it. Blooming Brightly candles are currently sold at The Salon in Woodbury, and they do pop-ups at farmers markets and craft fairs, which they hope to do more of this next year. And though Mulgrew and Campbell are grateful to their customers, they’re also grateful for the time spent together.

“We don’t live together, and so over COVID-19, I felt like we weren’t seeing each other as often as we would’ve liked, and we had to schedule time to spend together. It just wasn’t at the extent that we wanted it to be,” Campbell says. “So it’s been an amazing way for us, at this time in our lives, to make time for each other and do something that we’re really proud of together.”

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A SPACE FOR FILM FANATICS

A local family creates a room to amplify their time together.

For a family of movie lovers, the time to retreat indoors in 2020 was perfect for cozying up for family movie night—it was also the ideal time for the McClellan family to renovate their basement into a film lover’s paradise.

The McClellans’ once-bare basement in their south Woodbury home is now is now a retreat for cinema-goers—the space includes a movie theater-grade screen, gallery seating and even a concession stand. Jennifer McClellan, vice

president of home remodeling company New Spaces, took on this project to amplify their family time.

“For as long as I can remember, my husband, Josh, has had a long-standing love affair with movies. He passed this passion onto our four children,” McClellan says. Now, the family can’t get enough of their home movie theater. With access to streaming services, there’s no reason to leave the house when you have everything, including

the popcorn machine, at the touch of your fingers—or in this case, just down the stairs.

“We decided to install a home theater during COVID-19 to bring that experience of the big screen right to our lower level. Having the home theater has created many opportunities to bring our family and friends together, whether we are catching a movie on a Tuesday night as a family, our children are hosting friends or my husband is having friends

WINE AND DINE

The wine cellar, adjacent to the home theater, is a glass-encased room to hold the McClellans’ wine and beer collection. In the room, the warmth of the wood also is a nod to the inspiration behind the theater itself, keeping in tune with the 1960s theme.

“The oldest wine in our cellar is going to probably be a Bordeaux France,” McClellan says. The McClellans have also traveled to Napa Valley in California for wine. “We went to Napa, and we had a bunch of wines shipped home,” she says.

The most unique and interesting thing about the wine cellar itself is the combination of beer and wines, but the rarity in the beers themselves. “It’s actually more like a beer cellar,” McClellan says. “My husband collects stouts.” And many in the collection are rare.

The primary wines the family has in the cellar are red, and all of the beers are stout. Both drinks are the heavier of the two in their spirit category of taste. Stout beers tend to be darker than most beers, and red wines tend to be dryer than whites— making it a tasteful mix for a night of movies.

over to catch a football game; the theater is proven to be an ideal gathering space,” McClellan says.

The theater was designed around the aesthetics of the 1960s, emphasizing function and utilizing style. The McClellan movie theater is warm and inviting while replicating the dreaminess of the ’60s midcentury modern style.

“From the arabesque detail in the carpet [vintage-looking] concession stand, to the gold accents on the popcorn machine, we wanted the space to reflect a bygone era yet have state-of-the-art

technology, like an amazing projector and a viewing screen that can be utilized with the lights on,” McClellan says. “We also incorporated a full-width LED star ceiling. complete with a shooting star feature, and wavy board acoustical panels that look amazing when lit by the color-changing LED wall sconces.”

The family’s favorite movie to watch together is none other than Top Gun, while their favorite show is Yellowstone “My husband and I watch Yellowstone with a glass of wine; it’s a great pairing,” McClellan says.

Preserving a Woodbury Homestead

Prelude Village fosters community and shares local history.

For Joe and Roxanne Kielbasa, maintaining a 175-year-old farmhouse in their late 50s and early 60s was becoming difficult to manage.

“From Roxanne and I’s perspective, moving from a place that we had occupied for close to 30 years and moving into a smaller unit is the right thing to do at our age,” Joe says.

The Kielbasas have lived in Woodbury since 1990. They started out in the Highland Village neighborhood. Then, in 1994, they purchased the historic McHattie Farmstead.

Although the Kielbasas had just one neighbor upon moving in, the development of Wedgewood Park brought in new faces to the community. Joe became known as “the farmer,” and their land became a play space to neighboring children. It boasted a tree swing, a BMX bike trail, a zipline, a hockey rink and a warming house. Joe would bring children on tractor rides and host bonfires. Then, in 2016—and four children and 16 grandchildren later!—the Kielbasas sold the McHattie

property to a developer to aid in the construction of Prelude Village.

“It was a challenging move, but the thing that we’re looking forward to is building a new sense of community with the residents that will be living here,” Kielbasa says.

Prelude Village is a living community for empty nesters or those looking to downsize that is built on the McHattie Farmstead. There are two different home models in

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TIME FOR TEA

The history of McHattie home dates back nearly 180 years and starts in Afton. In 1833, Scottish immigrants and brothers John and Alexandar McHattie moved to Canada and the U.S. respectively. In 1841, both brothers staked a claim on land in Afton. John lived in Afton for three years, while Alexandar went to Gray Cloud Island and eventually sold his claim in 1844.

In 1844, John settled in Woodbury, and Alexandar followed in 1845; they are considered Woodbury’s first settlers. The McHattie home began construction is 1845. One year later, John married his wife, Jane Middleton. The brothers lived together until 1848, when Alexander married his wife, Margaret Middleton. (The first child born in Woodbury was Sarah Middleton, daughter of John and Jane, who was also the first married couple to be celebrated in Woodbury.)

The 5.7-acre property contained the farmhouse and more than 11 farm buildings, including a bunkhouse, a multi-purpose farm building containing a chicken coop, a pigsty, a tack room, a corn crib, a barn and two milk houses. In 1891, the granary was built and signed by Robert McHattie, John’s son. Around 1910, the front of the farmhouse was removed (and an addition was added) and moved roughly 100 feet to the northwest to become a guest cottage. Woodbury’s first post office was housed on the property and was on the corner of Bailey Road and Woodbury Drive.

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Transitional Care

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy

At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live

Transitional Care

Integrative erapies to Support the Healing Process

The home stayed in the McHattie family for three generations before being sold to Gordon Bailey Sr. in the 1960s. The home and farm buildings were then sold to Bailey Sr.’s daughter, Virginia and her husband, Ed Bartch, who lived on the property until 1974 when the Johnson family purchased it. Twenty years later, it was sold to the Kielbasas, who owned and operated McHattie’s Victorian Times Tea House out of it. At the time, the business included a 50-seat restaurant, catering and wedding services, and specialty cake creation. The farmland eventually developed into what’s now known as Wedgewood Park. Today, the McHattie home serves as the clubhouse and activities center of Prelude Village.

O ered for those who need to regain strength and independence after surgery, injury or illness and are in transition from home or hospital. Our experienced clinical team provides a spectrum of rehabilitation and therapy services on-site to restore individuals to their fullest potential. Also included in transitional care are customized integrative therapies, wellness and spirituality programs, including social activities, educational and intellectual programs, physical wellness activities, vocational programs and spiritual services. Visit our website for a full list of services and special features included in rehabilitation/therapy!

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy

Integrative erapies to Support the Healing Process

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Transitional Care

Memory Care

Memory Care at Woodbury Senior Living is available in both Woodbury Estates and Woodbury Health Care Center.

O ered for those who need to regain strength and independence after surgery, injury or illness and are in transition from home or hospital. Our experienced clinical team provides a spectrum of rehabilitation and therapy services on-site to restore individuals to their fullest potential. Also included in transitional care are customized integrative therapies, wellness and spirituality programs, including social activities, educational and intellectual programs, physical wellness activities, vocational programs and spiritual services. Visit our website for a full list of services and special features included in rehabilitation/therapy!

Woodbury Senior Living is pleased to o er a variety of Integrative Therapies to enhance your well being. Integrative therapies, also known as complementary therapies, are a wide array of healing practices that fall outside purely pharmaceutical or surgical treatments but are intended to complement medical care. Due to their proven results, their use is growing rapidly around the country. The following therapies are free of charge.

• Guided Imagery: Using your imagination to direct your thoughts towards healing.

• Energy Based Healing Modalities: Gentle, non-invasive treatments that work to restore the natural ow and balance of the body’s energy system. In times of stress, injury or illness this energy system can become congested, blocked or unbalanced.

Woodbury Senior Living is pleased to o er a variety of Integrative Therapies to enhance your well being. Integrative therapies, also known as complementary therapies, wide array of healing practices that fall outside purely pharmaceutical or surgical treatments but are intended to complement Due to their proven results, their use is growing rapidly The following therapies are free of charge.

• Essential Oils: Extracts of plants that are used to restore balance to the body and emotions primarily through the sense of smell. The essential oils used at Woodbury Health Care Center are extracted from high quality, organically grown plants and blended by a certi ed aromatherapist.

Healing Music erapy

• At Woodbury Estates, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while giving their families support and peace of mind.

Memory Care

features included in rehabilitation/therapy!

• At Woodbury Health Care Center, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairment as well as complex medical needs. It includes the same level of support found within our skilled nursing care, with the added bene t of customized activities tailored to memory care individuals.

Memory Care

Memory Care at Woodbury Senior Living is available in both Woodbury Estates and Woodbury Health Care Center.

Memory Care at Woodbury Senior Living is available in both Woodbury Estates and Woodbury Health Care Center.

Each memory care unit is located in a monitored area within the building. Our licensed sta is trained to understand the unique needs of the memory and work with each resident and their family members to customize a personal plan to maximize both self-motivation and functional independence.

“The tea house is beautiful,” Rose says. “We are retaining not only history, but the integrity of what has been preserved and created.”

• Guided Imagery: Using your imagination to direct your

• Energy Based Healing Modalities: Gentle, non-invasive and balance of the body’s energy system. In times of stress, become congested, blocked or unbalanced.

• Essential Oils: Extracts of plants that are used to restore the sense of smell. The essential oils used at Woodbury organically grown plants and blended by a certi ed aromatherapist.

• Gives the resident control in a situation

• Enhances attention, memory, speech,

• At Woodbury Estates, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while giving their families support and peace of mind.

• At Woodbury Estates, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while giving their families support and peace of mind.

• At Woodbury Health Care Center, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairment as well as complex medical needs. It includes the same level of support found within our skilled nursing care, with the added bene t

Healing Music erapy

• Creates an outlet for emotional expression

• At Woodbury Health Care Center, this living option o ers comfortable, specialized care for individuals with memory impairment as well as complex medical needs. It includes the same level of support found within our skilled nursing care, with the added bene t of customized activities tailored to memory care individuals. Each memory care unit is located in a monitored area within the building. Our licensed sta is trained to understand the unique needs of the memory and work with each resident and their family members to customize a personal plan to maximize both self-motivation and functional independence.

• Alleviates pain, stress, decrease symptoms of depression, enhances overall well-being

Bene ts of Music Therapy

• Increase self-esteem &

• Gives the resident control where they seldom have

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• Enhances attention, memory, and orientation

• Facilitates positive socialization

• Creates an outlet for emotional

• Alleviates pain, stress, of depression, enhances

• Motivator and reward

• Addresses spiritual needs

• Decrease disruptive behavior

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Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by o ering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them

the community: the Villa Homes, which boasts a single-family living style, and the Trinity Homes, which are three-unit attached townhomes. “The property is developed, designed and intended to support ages 55 and older, but we have age ranges from the 70s into the 90s,” says chief operating officer Deborah Rose.

There have been two phases to the creation of Prelude Village. The first, completed in 2022, included the construction of seven Villa Homes and three Trinity Homes, each of which house three townhomes. Phase two, which is currently in the process of construction, will bring an additional three Trinity Homes. In the end, there will be 19 homes on the property.

Although there is no in-home personal or medical care provided, Rose explains that there are particular services that are completed by the Prelude Village staff. “This includes

lawn care and snow removal, changing the filters, managing the water softeners, light bulbs (We don’t want anyone climbing on ladders who shouldn’t have to be!) and any kind of basic maintenance that a home would require,” she says. “We also pay for and organize the trash services, water and sewer, plus real estate taxes.” Prelude Village also offers chaplain services, Bible studies and “anything the tenants think would be of interest or benefit,” Rose says. Staff will also make recommendations for memory services or additional services that a tenant may require.

Homes are equipped with aging in place elements, such as roll-in or walk-in showers, a raised dishwasher to reduce bending, no-step entries, bollards in garages to assist with parking and a quick-access safe room for dangerous weather.

“The objective is that people can live

safely and successfully as long as their health and well-being can be supported,” Rose says.

The original McHattie homestead serves as the Prelude Village Clubhouse and host events for tenants and the Woodbury community.

“Joe and Roxanne did an amazing job taking care of an old, old house. It’s beautiful and Prelude Village wants to retain it, with all of the character and features that [the Kielbasas] did a lovely job of maintaining,” Rose says.

The Kielbasas were the first tenants on the Prelude Village property, which, at the time of writing, is home to four other tenants. “[We’re building] a community that watches out for each other and helps each other out as we move into a later stage of our lives,” Kielbasa says.

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SUMMER ART CLASS REGISTRATION

PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN can explore available camps for the upcoming summer and sample art projects at the Kidcreate Studio open house on April 22, from 11 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Featuring on-site registration, parents have the opportunity to sign up their children for summer camps on the spot. The event will also host small art projects for the kids— including clay and paper crafts. “Last year, we had watermelons to paint and turn into maracas,” says Nicole Pierce, studio manager.

Available classes will be held all summer, from the time school ends in June through Labor Day in September. Parents unable to attend the event can also explore KidCreate Studio’s vast offerings online. Ages and pricing are listed for all classes, which typically consist of 12–15 attendees but may include up to 25 attendees. —Nicole Berglund

For more information, visit kidcreatestudio.com.

LOCAL EVENTS

Woodbury Community Expo

04/01

Bring the family to connect with a variety of businesses. Activities include on-stage entertainment, a vehicle fair, food and contests. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive; 651.578.0722; woodburychamber.org

Dog Gone Reading

04/05–04/26

Every Wednesday, kids can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Ages 6–12. Free. Times vary. R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.731.1320; washcolib.org

Easter Bunny Craft Workshop

04/03 and 04/06

Leave this kids’ art workshop with an adorable clay model of the Easter bunny’s behind, complete with pom-pom tail and back paws. Ages 18 months to 6 years. $22. 11 a.m.–noon. Kidcreate Studio, 1785 Radio Drive; 651.735.0880; kidcreatestudio.com

Spring Recital

04/23

K&S Conservatory of Music hosts its annual Spring Recital. All ages. 1:30–5:30 p.m. Woodbury Leadership Academy, 8089 Globe Drive; 651.739.7848; kandsmusic.org

Healthy Kids Running Series

04/23

This five-week program for kids takes place once a week through May 21. There are age appropriate running events, and kids compete to earn points. Ages pre-K through eighth grade. $45. 4:30–6 p.m. Middleton Elementary School, 9105 Lake Road; 720.484.1724; healthykidsrunningseries.org

AREA EVENTS

Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

04/01

There will be over 110 breweries providing beer and music from the Rough House. Ages 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.99. 1–5 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center (Hall D+E), 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; minnesotacraftbeerfestival.com

Twin Cities Auto Show

04/01–04/08

Stop by the Twin Cities Auto Show to look at hundreds of vehicles from both domestic and imported brands. All ages. Ticket prices vary. Times vary. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; twincitiesautoshow.com

Hamilton

04/04–05/06

The story of Alexander Hamilton is brought to life in this musical by LinManuel Miranda. Ages 10 and older. Prices vary. Times vary. Orpheum Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; hennepintheatretrust.org

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Hamlet

04/08–05/21

Shakespeare’s classic tragedy tells the story of Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, as his mother, Queen Gertrude, weds his uncle soon after his father’s death. Ages 18 and older recommended. Tickets range from $20–$80. Times vary. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Mpls.; 612.377.2224; guthrietheater.org

42nd Annual Minneapolis

St. Paul Film Festival

04/13–04/27

Celebrate the art of film with the MSP Film Society. Ages 21 and older. All ages. Prices vary. Times vary. The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Mpls.; 612.395.4444; mspfilm.org

Paw Patrol Live

04/28–04/30

Bring the kids for a night with some of their favorite cartoon pals. All ages. Prices vary. Times vary. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; pawpatrollive.com

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Bar Gains

Woodbury native Brett Splinter opens “new” bar in Hudson, Wisconsin.

THERE’S A NEW SPOT IN TOWN for folks looking for a friendly, local bar to pop into on a Saturday night—Nova, sitting on the edge of downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, into the bluffs on Coulee Road.

Twin Cities’ beer industry veteran Brett Splinter and his business partner, Tyrrell Gaffer, whose family owns neighboring Casanova Liquor Store, are the stars behind the show. Last summer, they pulled out the carpets and took down the Tiffany lamps at the old Nova Wine Bar and launched the revamped bar in August.

“There’s a great need for a place like this that can provide some quality cocktails, some cool bourbons, some cool beer,” Splinter says.

And don’t fret, wine lovers; one full side

of their drink menu is devoted to wine. Splinter says they lean on Gaffer’s wife, Jen, for her expertise, and new wines are rotated in all the time.

It’s back to the basics at Nova, where Splinter and Gaffer are shooting for that cool, local and laid-back vibe. Once the summer temperatures arrive, it’ll be time to roll up the garage door again and let in some sunshine and fresh air. Grab a seat inside to get a closer look at their nostalgic tabletop décor.

“These are my Calvin and Hobbs from growing up. These are cigarette ads from my dad’s 1986 Car and Driver,” Splinter says, describing some of its kitschy dècor.

“I’ve always loved Hudson,” Splinter says, recalling his fond memories of his

time spent on the St. Croix River. Splinter has lived in Woodbury for most of his life— he grew up on the southern side of the city, off Military Road. He and his wife, Kari, who grew up in neighboring Cottage Grove, are raising their son, Evan, in the community, too, although he attends Stillwater Area High School.

“For us, it’s an awesome place to raise a family. It really is. Whether you’re in Stillwater or the Woodbury school district, it’s a great community with great amenities,” he says.

As a family, they enjoy dining out at Woodbury’s Ray J’s American Grill, which is also locally owned. Splinter says, “The Jacob family is awesome,” and notes that they stop in every couple of weeks for a

game of Bingo and to hang out as a family.

“We love the east Metro. And it’s still so easy for everybody in Woodbury,” he says. “... You want to come to Hudson or the St. Croix River, it’s 10 minutes away. So that’s what we like about it.”

“My grandparents lived [in Hudson]. They had a 10-acre hobby farm off of Exit 2 by I-35. Their farm was right on I-94. My whole childhood was spent over here. My high school job was working on the St. Croix River, down at Beanie’s Marina,” Splinter says, reminiscing about his days in Lakeland.

Splinter hasn’t always been living out his dream. Before founding his first brewery, Barrel Theory in St. Paul, and volunteering at Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater, he was clocking in at what he calls, “your typical corporate America, network infrastructure IT job.” While good benefits and great pay were appealing for a time, in the end, he wasn’t doing something he was truly passionate about.

“At some point in the day, you have to realize that life is short and does this excite me? Do I care about it? Do I go home and feel good?” Splinter says.

Meanwhile, he had been devoting countless hours to brewing his own beer in his garage and knew it was time to take this so-called hobby to another level.

In 2010, he sought out part-time employment with Surly Brewing Co. He also began volunteering as a tour guide for Summit Brewery in St. Paul.

“If you are truly passionate about getting into any industry, then you really have to immerse yourself in it. Get into the trenches, and do it before you open something,” Splinter says.

Last spring, Splinter got a call from a longtime friend from Surly Brewing Co. It was Gaffer asking him if he wanted to open a bar in the old Nova Wine Bar spot in Hudson. Plans moved quickly, and, by the end of June 2022, construction on the new Nova was nearly complete.

“When you align with the right people and it’s the right spot and the right project, it flows better. And also, all of that’s apparent to the customer too,” Splinter says.

People are taking notice of the new Nova, and not just in Hudson either. On weekends, Splinter says the bar is filled with local regulars, but half of the people in the room are from the east Metro.

“People are realizing more and more that if you live in that east Metro [and] St. Paul area, it’s as quick to go to Hudson, have awesome food and really cool cocktails, as it is to literally go to Uptown Minneapolis,” Splinter says.

When folks come in, they can expect

to find those staple cocktails. Splinter says they aim to have the best Old Fashioned in town and offer up a top notch Manhattan and Negroni too. He adds that, at some point, Nova will be adding a food menu of its own, but for the time being, rotating in new food vendors works well for them.

“It’s safe to say that we’ll always have revolving pop ups happening in here. It gives people a lot of variety and introduces them to things they probably haven’t seen,” Splinter says.

It’s not advertised, but most ingredients, such as their tonic and cocktail syrups, are made in-house. “The strawberry-mint syrup, we make all that. Everything’s made with real fruit. The blueberry syrup is made in-house. Our Disco Nap, the cold-brew, is made with tequila instead of water. That’s kind of what we’re going for, trying to check all the boxes, while still being kind of unique,” Splinter says.

At the same time, Splinter and Gaffer don’t plan to steer too far from the classics either. And that’s why Splinter’s favorite beer, Miller High Life, always has been and always will be on tap.

RESTORATION BARWARE

Splinter loves to share the story of how they got their hands on some vintage church pews that are now a staple at the bar. It was around 6 a.m. one day when he and Gaffer made the more than four-hour drive to Osh Kosh, Wisconsin, to meet an antique dealer at his storage unit. Splinter and Gaffer were most of the way there when a call came in from the dealer. He did not have good news.

“He calls Tyrrell, who’s pulling a giant double-axle trailer on the windiest day in the history of the world. He calls and he says, ‘Uh … you guys aren’t gonna believe this … I lost the key to the spot,’” Splinter says.

Turning around was not an option, so the two of them made a pit stop at Menards and grabbed a new lock. When they arrived at the storage unit, Splinter and Gaffer immediately got to work on cutting off the old lock. While all of this was happening, the antique dealer was still wheeling and dealing with them over the price of the church pews.

“Well, we could make this deal even better, ’cause I’m going to throw something in,” Splinter says, who wanted to throw in the price of the new lock.

Finally, when the pews arrived at their new home at Nova, they were still in need of some tender, loving care. Splinter and Gaffer got to work and started pulling up the upholstery on one of them. Once they realized that the wood underneath was still in good shape, they began the process of restoring the church pews to their original glory.

Splinter says that it’s stories like these that make his time at Nova so worthwhile. When you can share a laugh over a story about picking up some old church pews versus just googling something and buying it, there’s really no comparison there, he adds.

FIRST PLACE: CITY LANDMARKS

Beautiful Barn

A resident captures stunning landscape while enjoying the local park.

WHILE ON A WALKING PATH in Valley Creek Park, hobby photographer Reagan Davis captured the Miller Barn as it was illuminated by the evening sun. Alongside her husband, the Woodbury resident, “watched with excitement as the city built the park and restored the barn,” she says. After growing up in suburban California, Davis says the barn, “reminded me of visiting my grandparents as a child. Having this barn so close has been nostalgic.”

Photographer: Reagan Davis

Title: A Bright Spot

Equipment: iPhone 12 Pro

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