June 13 - 27, 2010
Lanesboro, Minnesota

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Facilities

Nestled in the limestone bluffs and hardwood forests of southeastern Minnesota, Stringwood at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center sits on 80 acres of natural woodlands overlooking the scenic Root River.

The modern campus facilities, completed in 1997, include a superb indoor rockwall climbing facility, air-conditioned dormitories with private bath, and a spacious dining hall with spectacular views of the beautiful expanse of forest and field.

Each ensemble is assigned a personal practice room for the entire 2-week program. Teaching assistants, counselors, and adult volunteers are on hand to facilitate rehearsals and outdoor adventures.

Recreation

In addition to daily excursions exploring the woodlands and the Root River with Eagle Bluff’s skilled naturalists, students may also take part in a ping-pong or volleyball tournament as well as enjoy the annual bike-trail ride along the Root River to the Whalen Pie Shoppe. Yum!

Family members enjoy visiting historic Lanesboro which boasts a wide variety of restaurants and bed & breakfast accomodations as well as first-rate drama at the Commonweal Theatre. Camping is close by and canoes, kayaks, and bicycles are available for rent in town.

Food

The dining experience at Stringwood is a very pleasant one. Healthy traditional, vegeterian, and vegan meals are prepared daily by Eagle Bluff's in-house chef and dining staff. Food service personnel are attentive and courteous to special dietary requirements, and work to meet individual needs.

“This is a fabulous experience...we have plenty of practice time
and the environment is beautiful!”
- 2008 participant

Nancy Oliveros and guest cellist Anna Clift