VALENTINE'S WEEKEND EVENTS 

Featured Event - 
Valentine's Day Gourmet Dinner
Monday, February 14, 6:30 p.m. appetizers in Great Hall, 7 p.m. dinner in Restaurant.  $60/$65
Treat your sweetheart to Treat your sweetheart to a romantic feast of Grilled Duck Breast, Fennel Slaw and Blood Orange Vinaigrette Sphere, Trinity Oaks Chardonnay, Oyster and Potato Chowder with Roasted Corn and Bacon Lagon's, Riesling Wine, Smoked Local Beef Tenderloin & Saffron Butter, Scallop's, Cauliflower Foam, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Lobster Ravioli, Trinity Oaks Cabernet, Chocolate Cheesecake with Amaretto berries and Poppy Seed Orange Tuille and a Valentine's Specialty Drink, Reserve by clicking here or call 612-626-3951.

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Thursday, February 10

StoryTime at the Library
Every Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Andersen Horticultural Library, Snyder Building.

Italian at Heart...Romance through Food - Cooking Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. $45/$55, Marion Andrus Learning Center
Take a romantic tour of Italy and dazzle your favorite guest with an irresistible menu: spicy shrimp appetizer, fettuccine al porcini e gorgonzola, sautéed spinach and fennel salad, pork tenderloin with prosciutto sage sauce, seasoned crusty rolls, and profiteroles puffs with double chocolate amaretto sauce. Wine pairings. Chef Antonio Ceccione. Click here to register.

Friday, February 11

Great Hall of Orchids Private Preview
5:30-8:30 p.m. Oswald Visitor Center
An elegant evening of food, wine and conversation with our orchid experts. $65 for 6 p.m. dinner, program and dessert; $30 for  dessert  only at 7 p.m.. To reserve, click here or call  Meric at 952-474-5302.

February 12-March 13

Great Hall of Orchids Exhibit
Great Hall, Oswald Visitor Center
A display of hundreds of rare and exquisite orchids from the private collection ofOrchids Limited in Plymouth. Presented by the W. Duncan and Nivin MacMillan Foundation. Click here for details.

Saturday, February 12

Asexual Reproduction: Grafting Class
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30/$40, Snyder Building. Click here to register or call 952-443-1422.

Valentine's Mid-day Trek with Your Sweetie
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oswald Visitor Center
Try out snowshoes & Nordic walking poles on guided tours, courtesy of Hoigaard's. Limited quantity. Free with admission.

Weekend Family Fun: Trees in their Winter Wear
Noon-4 p.m., Marion Andrus Learning Center
Learn to tell trees apart, even without their leaves. Free with admission.

Sunday, February 13

Sweetheart Breakfast Brunch
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arboretum Restaurant
$14.99 adults; $8.49 children under age 10. No reservations needed. 

Weekend Family Fun: Trees in their Winter Wear
Noon-4 p.m., Marion Andrus Learning Center
Learn to tell trees apart, even without their leaves. Free with admission.

Monday, February 14

Valentine's Day Gourmet Dinner
6:30 p.m. appetizers in Great Hall, 7 p.m. dinner in Restaurant.  $60/$65
Treat your sweetheart to Treat your sweetheart to a romantic feast of Grilled Duck Breast, Fennel Slaw and Blood Orange Vinaigrette Sphere, Trinity Oaks Chardonnay, Oyster and Potato Chowder with Roasted Corn and Bacon Lagon's, Riesling Wine, Smoked Local Beef Tenderloin & Saffron Butter, Scallop's, Cauliflower Foam, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Lobster Ravioli, Trinity Oaks Cabernet, Chocolate Cheesecake with Amaretto berries and Poppy Seed Orange Tuille and a Valentine's Specialty Drink, Reserve by clicking here or call 612-626-3951.