Gardens and Gazing on St. Joseph's Ridge
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the popular Villa grounds tour with ridgetop hike and stargazing will again be offered by Mississippi Valley Conservancy, in partnership with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) and the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. Located at Villa St. Joseph on St. Joseph’s Ridge, this event is part of the 2024 “Linked to the Land” series of outdoor activities sponsored by Olson Solar Energy and WXOW News19.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this FREE event by August 12th on the events page. Watch Facebook and Instagram and this events page for registration to go live. For any questions, contact Karen Solverson at [email protected] or call 608-784-3606 ext. 8.
(PHOTO: Participants enjoy the ridgetop view on a prior Gardens and Gazing hike)
Directions: From La Crosse take Hwy 33 east to St. Joseph’s Ridge. The Villa is at the end of town. Please park in the parking lot that is just past the Villa on the left, watch for Mississippi Valley Conservancy signs. Please do not pull in and park in the actual Villa parking lot.