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    'The Special Occasion Destination': You Have to Experience Winter at the Lake Elmo Inn

    December 2, 2019

    The Lake Elmo Inn has been serving up holiday traditions for more than 30 years.

    When you see a little child come in, and their eyes go up to the ceiling in awe—that says Christmas every single time, according to John Schiltz, owner and chef at Lake Elmo Inn.

    Since 1983, he and his staff have created a year-round dining experience that’s unlike others in the Twin Cities. A far cry from the days Schiltz lived upstairs and enlisted his regulars to help decorate, the restaurant has become a regional destination. And at Christmas, he and his wife and catering director Christine lead a team that creates a little holiday magic right next door to Woodbury.

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    Why Washington County, MN?

    Increase in Population

    15.9%

    Increase in Population Since 2010 

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey

    Median Age

    39.6

    Median Age 

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey

    High School Diploma

    95.4%

    Percentage of the Adult Population (18 years & over) with at Least a High School Diploma 

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey

    Available Workers

    144,655

    Available Workers 

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey

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