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itasca rock garden


In 1925, John L. Christensen set out to construct a small vegetable cellar. While digging, he and his wife began to notice the beauty in the multi-colored stones. Using his team of horses, the excavation grew to what is now Itasca Rock Garden.
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The site was recently renovated by the Kohler Foundation with more than $500,000 being put into the house, sculptures, and structures. The gardens are currently being restored. If you are interested in being a volunteer gardener please contact the history center.
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Tours by appointment only, mid-June through mid-September, call 507/373-8003 to book a tour.
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