A Better Way to Stay

Enjoy a Better Way to Stay!  This is a great ad that was put out by The Better Way to Stay campain. The Better Way To Stay is a grassroots campaign to help travelers discover today’s inns and B&B experience. Brought to you by the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (to which the Rivertown Inn Innkeepers belong) along with hundreds of B&B associations, directories, vendors and innkeepers, the Better Way To Stay campaign seeks to bust myths and build confidence in the B&B brand. While hotels and motels are one option, inns and B&Bs add amenities like complimentary breakfasts, free parking, afternoon or evening refreshments, free wi-fi and much more. Find a better way to stay at a bed and breakfast!

 

Halloween Activities in Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater and the surrounding cities offer many activities leading up to Halloween night. Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes or choose to have an “adult-only” night and enjoy all the fun that Stillwater has to offer! On Halloween night, dress up the kids and walk Stillwater’s historic neighborhoods for candy. Stop by Rivertown Inn, Innkeeper Marty Rem will be passing out goodies!

Saturday, October 29th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Halloween at the Winery

St. Croix Vineyards is offering a free wine tasting to every adult 21+ wearing a costume and free candy for visiting with an adult.

For more information, please visit www.scvwines.com

Saturday, October 29th, 1:00pm – 11:00pm

Halloween Dinner and Dance Retreat at Afton House Inn

Halloween Costume Party This ghostly elegant night will be filled with Fun Music, Costumes, Dance lessons & Dancing, Great Food & Wine, Prizes, and Elegant Accommodations! You can choose to spend the weekend or just come for Dinner & Dancing! You and your friends will have a great time!

Best Costume Award! They will have a prize for the best dressed, so dress sexy or smart, scary or simply stunning!

Saturday, October 29th

One Year Anniversary at Oaks Wine & Spirits

Join Oaks Wine & Spirits on Saturday, October 29th to celebrate their 1-Year Anniversary.  There will be FREE wine and beer tastings, FREE appetizers, cheeses and desserts, plus special discounts and raffles for great prizes!!!! Also, take 10% off any 6 bottles of wine and 25% off all Halloween decor.

For more information, please visit www.oakswine.com

Saturday, October 29th, 8:00pm – 11:55pm

Halloween Party at Brookside Bar & Grill

Halloween party hosted by The Brookside Bar & Grill located in the village center of Marine On St. Croix.  Prizes for best costumes.  Live music by Inside Straight.

For more information, please visit www.brooksidebarandgrill.com

Saturday, October 29th, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Trick or Treat Trail in Afton

Bring the kids and follow St. Croix Trail through the town of Afton to collect Halloween treats, enjoy fall activities and have fun!  Treat Stops include: Making Waves Hair Salon, Afton Care Senior Homes, Baglio’s of Afton, Swirl Wine Shop, CURRENT Restaurant, Bisou Bisou Salon, Historic Afton House Inn, Calla Lily Day Spa, Afton Leather.

For more information on activities at the shops, please visit www.aftonmnarea.com.

Saturday, October 29th  & Sunday, October 30th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Dress up the kids in their Halloween costumes and bring them to Historic Downtown Stillwater for a fun afternoon of trick or treating! Participating Downtown Stillwater Merchants will have a sign in front of their store or restaurant. Treats will be handed out on Saturday, October 29th 12-4pm and Sunday, October 30th 12-4pm.

For more information on participating businesses, please visit the Mainstreet Stillwater Facebook Page.

 

An Artful Wine Tasting Event in Stillwater, Minnesota

 

NEW: Rivertown Inn and Trellis Events Team Up to Offer Unique Wedding Packages

Rivertown Inn is proud to announce our partnership with Trellis Events, a charming garden venue located just minutes away from the Inn. We now offer two unique wedding packages for our guests: An Intimate Elopement and An Affair to Remember.

Ideal for intimate gatherings, Trellis Events is outlined by nature’s beauty. Their gazebo site creates the perfect setting for a romantic garden ceremony. From the moment your guests arrive for your wedding ceremony and enter Trellis Events through a beautiful trellis, they will stroll the landscaped grounds and be surrounded by picturesque heirloom gardens and historic limestone pathways, stone benches and trickling fountains. Trellis Events’ gazebo setting is perfect for smaller ceremonies. A wonderful chandelier overhead compliments the floral setting below. Guests can be seated on beautiful white chairs, draped with soft satin covers, on a grassy knoll. Afterwards, you and your guests can luxuriate in the splendor of Rivertown Inn. Our historic inn creates a unique and memorable atmosphere that your guests will never forget. Enjoy the ultimate in luxury with Rivertown Inn’s Suites and Bedchambers, featuring private baths with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and unmatched decor. From sumptuous three-course breakfasts to intimate five-course wine dinners, Rivertown Inn can also provide the ultimate culinary experience for your guests. Together, Rivertown Inn and Trellis Events will make your wedding an affair to remember.

For more details on our packages, please visit our website www.rivertowninn.com.

Already have another venue for your wedding? Many couples choose to stay with us on their wedding night or honeymoon. Brides and Grooms that stay overnight with us have the option of taking their  engagement and wedding photos in our gardens and rooms. Brides and Grooms that cannot spend the night have the option of using our grounds and suites for photography for a small fee.

Please Contact Rivertown Inn at (651)430-2955 or visit our website to check availability and pricing.

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We recommend our sister property, The Van Dusen Mansion, for hosting a larger wedding or special event.  The Van Dusen Mansion is a contemporary events center enveloped in elegance and grandeur. Rising from a pedestal of earth in downtown Minneapolis, this breathtaking and enchanted property is ideal for weddings, corporate events and gatherings of any kind.

If you held your wedding at Rivertown Inn and would be willing to share your photos, or if you have taken wedding/engagement photos at Rivertown Inn, please contact us at rivertown@rivertowninn.com!