The Gathering Stones

09/21/2026

Join us in the picturesque St. Croix River town of Afton, Minnesota, on September 26th and 27th, 2026, for the 48th Annual Afton Art in the Park — a two-day outdoor fine arts and makers market set in the heart of Afton’s charming Town Square Park. This beloved Upper Midwest festival will feature over 90 juried artists and makers showcasing a wide range of handmade goods, including fine art, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, and more. Visitors can enjoy two full days of live music, an array of delicious local food, and a W**e & B**r Garden. Drawing more than 10,000 guests annually, this vibrant event is hosted by the Afton Area Business Association along St. Croix Trail. Afton is the perfect autumn destination for art lovers, families, and weekend explorers alike.

DIRECTIONS:
Afton, MN is located 4.5 miles south of I-94 on St. Croix Trail (C.R. 18).
Take Exit #258 off I94 and head south 4.5miles

Afton Creative Art Sutio
2Sisters Vietnamese Street Food
ABCbyKarla
Afton Historical Museum
Ak's Homemade Treats LLC
Ann Madland Jewelry
Art Dwellers
Art Soran
Bath Fitter
beem Light sauna
Begonia & Bench
Berkenes Boutiqu
Beverley's Jewels
BlackTie
BLOOM by MC Art
Blue Loon
Bottomlessbirdfeeder
Brenny Creations
Carlos Family Woodworks
ceramicsow
creative hand Pottery
custom created by bauer
Cutco
DIANEDAVIES.COM
Dogtopia Woodbury
Dot & Len Ceramics
Epoxy-tively Inspired
Five Star Bath Solutions
Flora Mortem
Forever Favorites
Fresh & Alive Fine Art
Fusion Bouzion Craft Cocktails
gcreati0ns
Gem Goddess Jewelry
Gray Duck Syrup Co
Green Canopy
Green Girl Grower
Haack Shack Designs
Inferno, LLC
J&K Legacy Jewelry
Jugs Candle Company
KM Designery
Krustyz LLC
Kwickle
Lav Permanent Jewelry
Layne Pottery, LLC
Leo Fortune Art
Lifeline Chiropractic
Ligneous Reincarnations
Lines on Lines
Lisa Rydin Erickson
LivInMayhem
Lobash Pottery
Lovage Root
Mad City Windows and Baths
Mama's Craft Cave
MeeMa’s Coffee
Mela Pottery
Minnesota Chicks
Mister Lemonade
Ope Designs
Order of the Twelves
Parkview Chiropractic
Perry Family Farms
Pet Evolution
Pots and Whatnots
Raucous Jewelry
Renewal by Andersen
Sheltering Oak Studio
Silver Spirit
Simply Stead
State Farm
Stella Sparrow Designs
Stone and Thread Boutique
Summer Lakes Beverage
Suz And Roo
Sweet Mana
tammys treasures
The Gathering Stones
TimeproofUSA
Trendy Marketplace
T-Rex Cookie Company, LLC
Wind and Waves Handmade Jewelry
Window Nation
Xcel Energy
Yeti Scrubs

09/13/2026

Whoa. I just won Best in Show for Sculpture at the Edina Fall into the Arts Festival. What an honor. I'm so incredibly humbled.

09/05/2026

So excited for next weekend. I have created some of my most incredible charcuterie stones especially for this wonderful event. I hope that you and your family can join me at the Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival next weekend.

September 12th and 13th 📍Centennial Lakes Park & 7601 France Ave

09/05/2026

So excited for next weekend. I have created some of my most incredible charcuterie stones especially for this wonderful event. I hope that you and your family can join me at the Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival next weekend.

09/04/2026

My new faux food for my chillable charcuterie stones art show display. These fake treats should help visualize what my beautiful charcuterie stones are created for. Yummy 😋

08/21/2026

Join me THIS weekend for a TWO day festival dedicated to fine w**e, fine art and fine music! Stroll through our beautiful vineyards overlooking Lake Waconia and shop at exhibitors showcasing art, jewelry, fashion and crafts while sipping the finest w**e in Minnesota. See you there! 🍷🎨

08/18/2026

My newest chillable charcuterie stone. This amazing stone is made from Brazilian Quartzite. The sage and emerald greens are stunning. The camera is not doing the colors justice. The Gathering Stones will be at Sovereign W**ery in Waconia this Saturday and Sunday. This amazing charcuterie stone will be available for purchase at the event.

08/15/2026

All set up at Eden Prairie Art in the Park in Pergatory Creek Park. Please stop by if you're looking for a free and amazing Art event. Free music, 100 Artists and amazing food trucks.

08/11/2026

Join me this Saturday in beautiful Eden Prairie for Art in the Park.

Next weekend, I will be showcasing my work as one of the new artists at the Excelsior Art on the Lake event, booth W40. I would be honored if you could join me to explore my latest creations, including my chillable charcuterie stones that can be purchased at the event.

06/05/2026

Next weekend, I will be showcasing my work as one of the new artists at the Excelsior Art on the Lake event, booth W40. I would be honored if you could join me to explore my latest creations, including my chillable charcuterie stones that can be purchased at the event.