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We'll get comfortable in our studio barn/workshop area, where you'll grab a glass of wine, a local craft beer, or glass of fresh spring water from our bar before we get started. After a brief tour of our little urban farm, I'll do a quick demonstration to show you the techniques and procedures for making several different styles of rings. Then you'll get busy working hands-on with different tools and materials to create your own custom, unique ring exactly to your liking. I can provide as much support as necessary to help you to feel comfortable with the process and to create your desired outcome. We'll seal/finish your ring if necessary and you'll take it home with you at the end of the session. Other things to note We have free-range chickens and a free-range cat. All are friendly. :) If you aren't seeing the date or time you'd like available on the calendar, feel free to send me a message and we'll try to work something out if possible!

Pack a Picnic! We'll meet you at the gate! Upon entering you will most likely be greeted by our female alpacas who are typically very curious about a new car arriving. We'll begin our tour by hand feeding these beauties, then move on to our small animal paddock where you will meet our sheep and goats. You will be able to hand feed them through the fence as they are a bit pushy. We’ll meet our male alpacas last, give them some yummy treats then wrap up our tour. You’re welcome to walk the property and enjoy the peace & quiet and have your own picnic. We have tables and chairs for you to use. This will be a mostly informal tour, if there is anything on the property you would like to see more of just let us know. Other things to note If the dates or times listed don’t work for you, you would like to book a private tour, or have more than 8 people attending please contact us with a day and time that will work and we’ll see if we can accommodate you!

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and welcomed to the rescue. You will first learn facts about donkeys and why they need rescued. You will then embark on a guided tour that takes you through the operations of the rescue including quarantining new arrivals, providing medical care, routine care, nutrition, handling, training and how we set up the rescue to best serve the animals. You will then get to meet and love on our more than 200 rescue donkeys and learn their stories. You will learn how amazingly relaxing and fulfilling donkey time is, and how friendly and loving donkeys are. During this time, you can pick a donkey with which you would like to spend focused time or you can spend time with them all. You will learn to make a homemade halter and place it on one of the donkey, how to lead the donkey, and how to groom him/her. You will then have the option of leading your donkey or another one through a wooded trail for a guided nature hike through the sanctuary. If you are unable or do not wish to go on the trail, you have the option of spending additional time grooming and/or loving on the donkeys and learning more about them. If you are ambitious and want the whole experience, optional activities helping with feeding and daily chores are available. Throughout the visit you will be able to get lots of pictures and make wonderful memories of this unique experience.

Enjoy bicycling along the Katy Trail, beside the Missouri River, under the colorful fall leaves along the scenic Katy Trail. We will follow the route along the Missouri that Louis and Clark took. The activity will be a relaxing bike trip to see the countryside of Saint Luis, off the beaten path; we'll ride approximately 15 km (10 miles), stopping often along the peaceful gravel rail trail. PLEASE NOTE that the meeting place is inside of Good News Brewing Company in Defiance, 2886 S Missouri 94, Defiance, MO 63341, right next to the Katy trail. There is plenty of parking. Defiance is located 40 minutes from Downtown Saint Louis. I will be bringing you both electric bikes and helmets. We will bike 45 minute/7.7 miles south along the bluffs. to Augusta Winery. There are two wineries we can stop at along the way. We can also enjoy beer at Good news Brewery. We will stop at scenic river overlooks. You will experience the best of what the famous Katy trail has to offer in this bike tour. We will adapt the distance and speed depending on your comfort and skill level. The ride can also be extended to more than 4 hours depending on your experience, desire and how much time you want to spend at the winery and brewery. Optionally, there is a dive bar called Don's place that has live music and we can also enjoy that if so desired.

This multi-dimensional experience is not just for tea enthusiasts. Whether you are a lover of nature and the outdoors, a novice gardener or forager, interested in learning about the health benefits of plants and herbs, pursuing self-sufficiency on any level, or just enjoy sipping delicious concoctions among beautiful ambiance, this experience is for you! We'll begin with a tour of our little urban farm, where you'll learn a bit about the ways you can cultivate- or simply take advantage of- nature's bounty. We'll set up shop in our studio barn, where I'll introduce you to our 100+ varieties of organically-grown and wild-crafted dried herbs, fruits, flowers, and teas and walk you through the process of creating gourmet tea blends- from seed to sip. After sampling several varieties, you'll get busy selecting ingredients for your own custom teas. Every sense will be engaged as you gather, crumble, crush, and steep multiple blends that are tailored to your preferences. Finally, enjoy the fruits of your labor by sipping your blends in one of many intentional spaces on our farm. Winter months might find you by one of the woodstoves or cozied up by our outdoor firepit. Warmer seasons bring opportunities for sitting creek-side, wandering among plants and trees, or lazing in the hammock swing. Finally, you'll take the remainder of your blends home to enjoy and to share... or not share!

As we ride through St. Louis' Central West End and West End, we'll visit the historic former residences of a surprisingly large number of well-known authors and read selections from their most enduring work. You'll ride through neighborhoods full of some of the most interesting architecture in the entire Midwest. A true c. 3-hour feast for the eyes and ears! Mike's Bikes, our local bike shop, has resumed doing rentals after a lengthy pandemic-induced interruption. All guests should contact Mike's Bikes directly to reserve bicycles.

No boring old-fashioned history tour with a retired teacher but a walk through Kansas City with a passionate storyteller! If you want a local to show you around using a mix of humor, stories of KC & its history, and genuine tips & tricks to get to know the neighborhood quickly: look no further. Laura is a life-long resident of Kansas City and experienced tour guide. This is a city hike, so be prepared for approximately 3-miles of walking. We start in the River Market area where the original farmer’s market still operates. From there, we’ll move through the garment and library districts, noting the unique architecture from over 100 years ago. From atop Quality Hill, we’ll look to the west and see the same view Lewis and Clark saw overlooking the confluence of the Kaw and Missouri Rivers. Passing through the West Crossroads area, we'll wander into the city's premiere entertainment neighborhood, the Power & Light District. We'll hop onto the free street car for a quick ride to get us back to the River Market.

Join us inJo’s Garden, an indoor hydroponic garden in Syracuse, Missouri. Enjoy a one of a kind space and our gorgeous country setting. Date night, friends night, garden clubs, and plant lovers will enjoy this unique evening. Our oxygen rich garden space surrounds you with herbs, house plants, murals, herbal teas, jewelry, twinkle lights, and fountains. We want you to relax and enjoy your experience from the first step in. During this 1.5 hour event you will tour Jo’s Garden to see our 3 different hydroponic systems. Enjoy some fresh from the garden pesto appetizers and fresh blended teas. See how we plant our hydroponic system. Learn about planting and harvesting micro-greens. Walk through house plant alley and talk with a professional plant parent to see what plants may be best suited for you. There is no such thing as a brown thumb, you are just still learning to use your green one. We have grown for grocery stores, farmers markets, and now we invite you to share our space. Each person will receive 3 packages of fresh cut herbs. Other items available for purchase. Please feel free to bring a cooler with additional drinks and snacks if you would like to sit and enjoy our beautiful outdoor setting. We would be happy to light a fire for you. If you don’t see a date and time that works for you please contact us. Welcome to our garden. Join us on Tiktok @JosGarden

We will provide a single seat sit on top kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device (PFD) If you are exploring (NWA) Northwest Arkansas then you probably know that we are surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers. Will meet you at the waters edge so that you can launch equipment to explore a beautiful portion of Beaver Lake in Eureka Springs, AR. Let us help you start a fun adventure exploring bluffs an potential waterfalls on this scenic lake. April, May, June are some of the best months to explore the waterfalls on Beaver Lake by Kayaks & Standup paddling. Beaver Lake is a man-made reservoir in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and is formed by a dam across the White River. Beaver Lake has some 487 miles of shoreline. With towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and a wide variety of trees and flowering shrubs, it is a popular tourist destination. This location you must pay $4 when entering the park. At the stop sign and welcome sign there is a table to fill out parking pass info. There is no parking attendant to handle money (self service)it is on good faith. Drive down to find parking I can be found at the picnic tables behind the restrooms. WHAT TO BRING •Water, •Sunscreen, • If you prefer to use your own life vest you can do so. •Shoes that don’t mind getting wet Please call for additional driving instructions 479-244-7380

After you are warmly greeted in our gorgeous tasting room, we will head outside to meet your horse, and learn a bit about safety, steering and braking. We always leave plenty of time for questions or for cautious riders to get comfortable before setting out. First on the tour we will explore our 30 acre vineyard- the largest in Kansas. We will talk about the grapes, cultivation and harvesting. Next we will head to the forest trail head. Enjoy fantastic views of beautiful tall trees, squirrels, turkeys, and deer. Just as you are relaxing on your horse, we will top a hill, and the woods open up to incredible views of our private 25 acre lake. This is a great spot to stop for mounted photos, and really taking a moment to capture the views, the peace and the serenity of our estate. Next we'll round the lake and head back into the woods on a new trail that will take you back to the vineyard and finally to the tasting room. We'll help you to dismount, take some pictures with the mighty beast that you are now thinking about adopting, and get you back inside the winery. You have earned your wine! Choose from any of our diverse tasting flights, from sweet to super dry, and select a personal flatbread pizza from our GastroPub Trolley menu. Relax and enjoy your afternoon! Other things to note Feel free to come a bit early and relax before your ride. Full restrooms available.

Make your own jewelry from locally-sourced materials while drinking local wine! Guests will arrive to the Madison Stitch fashion studio in downtown Kansas City and learn about the city's history in the fashion industry, meet the people who are reviving the city's place in the industry, and review many of the products we sell while learning how they're made. Guests will then choose whether to make a set of earrings, bracelets, or small card wallet. Local wine will be served from the artisan crafters just down the street from the studio! The activity will last about an hour; afterwards you can walk 1-2 blocks to your choice of artisan brewers, distillers, or restaurants in the arts district of Kansas City. A perfectly unique way to experience the city's history and taste what it has to offer!

At the most magnificent and unique locations in St. Louis, the Gateway Arch and Old Court House, you will be met by one of my hand-picked photographers. We'll show you how to see and recognize this unique surroundings. Feel and experience its power and energy. We will assist you in permanently capturing this moment. We will use our camera to record the scene as you are enjoying it in. We developed our unique style through the years of expertise. We understand how to deal with such a large landmark, so your photograph will be flawless. We will demonstrate and explain you the stories and mysteries of this place that only locals know throughout the session. Aside from that, we will tell you about the most significant case in US history, which was heard at this Court House. This will also be appealing to children. Within 5 to 10 days after the session, we will give 15,20 high-quality edited images (per ticket). This activity is for two persons. If there are more than two persons, please pick the Private group pricing.

THERAPEUTIC & ROMANTIC There is tremendous power in touch! This has been known for thousands of years in the Far East. Human beings have a need to be touched frequently Massage therapy brings healing and relaxation to a persons body. At the end of a hard days work nothing is better than a foot rub or neck and shoulder rub. I refer to it as “Ten Minutes in Heaven” I will instruct you in the basic principles of Swedish massage so you feel confident giving your partner relief from the stress of a long day! Your hands were made to touch each other!! This 90 minute class will give you skills you can use at home to put a smile on each other’s face. With my knowledge of massage and experience in teaching I will guide and instruct you to give a relaxing massage to your partner. Each of you will spend 30 minutes on the table with your partner working on your neck,shoulders,back,legs, and feet. You will both feel confident giving a mini massage to each other after a long day at work or while watching tv

No boring old-fashioned history tour with a retired teacher but a walk through the Crossroads Arts District with a passionate storyteller! If you want a local to show you around using a mix of humor, stories of KC & its history, and genuine tips & tricks to get to know the neighborhood quickly: look no further. Laura is a life-long resident of Kansas City and experienced tour guide. This city hike takes you through the heart of the Crossroads Art District, where we'll stop at a number of colorful murals* to discuss or for a quick photo shoot, including through Artist's Alley. You'll be exposed to the differences and similarities between graffiti, murals, street art, ghost art and public art. Along the way, you'll learn some of the lingo, like throwing up a piece, fading and lacing, splash. Wear good walking shoes, as we'll be hiking approximately 3-miles in this city hike. *Murals seen in the video include #KCLoves by Cara Berberet, 1700 Locust by Rif Raf Giraffe, Speaking with the muralist Rif Raf Giraffe, multiple murals in Artist Alley, Betty Rae's River Market by JT Daniels, and the Strong Women mural on the Women Leaders in College Sports building by Global Prairie and Midtown Signs.

Emerse yourslef in the artistic side of Eureka Spring in an upbeat, modern environment. Start your creative journey exploring Visionary Art Studio with Gallery shows that rotate quarterly for a unique experience each season. After a quick tour of the gallery we will make our way into the glass studio. Here we will go over some basics of glass fusing like how to stay safe and how to use the glass tools. Now its time to start creating! Let your creative juices flow as you pick from all the colors of the rainbow to start creating your own coral glass bowl. After you lay out all the glass pieces and glue them together your piece will then be fired in the kiln 2 times, once to fully fuse it, then a second time to slump it into a bowl. This process can take up to 1 month so we can easily ship your bowl to you if needed for an additional fee.