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We are very happy and proud to announce that The Woods recently won two "Best Of" awards for our gift stores. The Woods in Woodbury won "Best Gift Shop," awarded by Woodbury Magazine and The Woods in Maple Grove also won "Best Gift Shop," awarded by Maple Grove Magazine. We at The Woods are so pleased and humbled to think that our customers think we are the best gift shops in these two vibrant towns. We want everyone who walks in to our stores to find the exact gifts they want, and we want everyone to leave happy and with a smile on their face. Our efforts to make sure all of our customers have a good experience are paying off, and we are thrilled!

Francis Metal Works is a delightful and unique line of garden decorations made out of Minnesota field stone and wrought iron. And if you are looking for Francis Metal Works in Maple Grove, you should stop by The Woods to browse through our selection. So what makes Francis Metal Works so unique? For one thing, each one is made by hand. And each one is a water bird, reptile or amphibian, so these are adorable ways to bring nature closer to home so you and your loved ones can enjoy looking at them.

We here at The Woods have another special announcement to make. We are hosting a special event on Thursday, April 23, at all three of our retail locations: a Girls Night Out that features a ton of special deals and other fun activities. Girls Night Out will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. At all three locations, there will be a “Caramel Sale.

We wanted to make a special announcement! The Woods of Maple Grove and The Woods of Woodbury are both holding a Spring Celebration event this Saturday! The Easter Bunny and a few of his baby animal friends will be coming to The Woods of Maple Grove and The Woods of Woodbury on Saturday, April 4.

Here at The Woods, we are happy to see that Spring is finally returning to the area! After a long, cold winter, it is refreshing to enjoy warmer temperatures and to see the flowers starting to bloom again. We sell Second Nature by Hand signs in Woodbury, and we want to celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite Spring and Summer-themed Second Hand by Nature signs. “If You Are Lucky Enough to be at The Cabin You’re Lucky Enough” This Second Nature by Hand sign is a great reminder that there are few things in life better than a vacation at a cabin. Whether that cabin is near the woods, lake or both doesn’t matter.

If you are shopping for Christmas gifts, you have come to the right place. At The Woods, we offer a huge variety of gifts and other fun items, so you are sure to find the perfect gift for all of the people on your holiday shopping list. Two of our most popular items are unique MN gifts and Francis Metal Works gifts. Here are a few of our favorites. Unique MN Gifts No matter where your loved one lives – either here in Minnesota or out of state – you can’t go wrong with a Minnesota-themed gift. One of the most unique food items we offer is Beer Cheese Wild Rice Soup Mix. This mix is easy to make. All you have to add is water, and then you boil and simmer it.

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit and get some local MN gifts? The Woods of Maple Grove and The Woods of Woodbury are hosting their annual Holiday Walk in The Woods on Saturday, November 22. This is the 2nd year we are having it at our Woodbury retail location and the 17th year we’re having it at our Maple Grove retail location! Here are a few more details about each of these fun and exciting holiday events!

We're excited to announce that during our Holiday Walk in the Woods eventon Saturday, November 22, we will be featuring author Lori Evert at a book signing from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. We are reading her book The Christmas Wish during the storytelling portion of the event from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Christmas Wish, a New York Times' Best Seller, tells the story of a little girl discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Set in the 1800s in Norway, the girl sets out to become one of Santa's Elves.

Can you believe that Christmas in Maple Grove is less than two months away? We’re already hearing Christmas carols and other holiday tunes just about everywhere we go! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t fret if you haven’t! Here are some gift ideas for you, all of which can be found at The Woods Gifts. Holly Believe Puff Star Ornament If you want to buy that special someone a lovely ornament to hang on their tree, the Holly Believe Puff Star Ornament is a great gift! Coton Colors and Glory Haus make lovely hand-painted ornaments, so these make beautiful and unique gifts for just about anyone on your list.

We have two fun and exciting events coming up at The Woods next month! Here’s some information about each of these November celebrations. Doe’s Weekend The bucks have to stay home for this one! Ladies should stop by our Maple Grove location enjoy our Williraye Trunk Show. Get 20% off Williraye Collectibles too. This event is on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All three stores will have drawings for great gift items that weekend, and be sure to bring