Supporter: The Inn at Sacred Clay Farm B & B

Business Name: The Inn at Sacred Clay Farm B&B

Website: sacredclayfarmbandb.com

Email: sacredclayfarm@acegroup.cc

Address and Directions: 23234 Grosbeak Rd. Lanesboro, MN 55949

Take Hwy. 16 west (from Spring Grove). Go past the BP station and the Chat and Chew in Lanesboro, out of town toward the west, about 1 mile. Turn left at the sign for the DNR State Fish Hatchery - Grosbeak Rd. You'll be on pavement for 1/4 mile, then take a sharp left on the gravel road. We are 1 mile down on the left.

Hours: We are open all year round. Check our availability on our website!

Phone: 507-467-9600; or 1-866-326-8618 toll-free

What services does your business provide? We are a full service bed and breakfast, serving gourmet breakfasts complete with organic coffees and teas. The Inn has 5 guests rooms, with a variety of amenities and many beautiful common spaces, both inside and out. We have 2 1/2 miles of groomed hiking trails on the property, in addition to a formal garden and a trout stream. It's a peaceful and relaxing get-away as we don't have televisions or computer hook-ups in the guest rooms.

History of your company? We opened in the winter of 2005. The Inn is a large post-and-beam structure - lots of exposed wood and windows to let in natural light!

Any other info that might be of interest to visitors of the art tour? We have many accessories and pieces of art that were purchased fair trade, from other countries, in addition to locally-made pieces. We also have a gift cart for our guests, stocked with locally made articles.

Roger Meyer - Wood

Name: Roger L. Meyer

Website: www.turnedtowood.com

Email: ttwmeyer@acegroup.cc

What kind of art do you make? functional turned wood

When did you start creating art? approximately 6 years ago - 2004

How did you get started? I have a background in building construction and have always had a passion for wood.

What inspires you? Figured woods and unusual shapes/designs

How did you develop your style? Trial and error - where there is a need, thre must be a solution.

How did you learn? By always looking for something different.

How do you work best? By working on many pieces at the same time.

How do you approach a new piece? How best to not disturb but rather save and accent the natural beauty and shape of the tree.

What have you learned? That wood is a medium which is always different, always changing and totally unpredictable.

How do you fit art into your personal/family life? My wife assists me by doing all the marketing and necessary documentation.

Where do you work? I have a workshop in a separate building close to our residence.

What is your favorite thing about creating? Solving the mysteries of wood - cutting into a new log.

Why do you enjoy the art tour? Talking to people who enjoy my artwork - even if they don't buy anything.

Where are you located? My home/workshop is located at 8458 Union Ridge Drive in rural Hokah, MN. We're very easy to find - out in the country 3 & 1/2 miles off Hwy 44 between Hokah and Caledonia. During the tour, we are at the Lanesboro Community Center.