July 2025
Author: Beverly Sandlin
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Woods Edge Cozy Retreat – July 2025
Woods Edge, July 2025 
The flowers are approaching Peak Bloom! July and August are spectacular! And the fireflies bring the stars to earth! Woods Edge is one of only 3 glamping units on 3 acres. It has the best view of the stars in the evening. Fenced yard, inground firepit, plenty of seating, a deck and a view into the forest where you may catch a glimpse of whitetail deer. The perfect little retreat where you can sleep late, wake to bird song, and just
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The Food Forest at Whispering Winds
The moon gate leading into Firefly Forest. The Lady Aurora ready to lead the way. 
Take your shoes off, ground yourself in nature, and stroll beside the creek. 
Elderberries, nanny berries, goose berries, Virginia waterleaf, walnut trees, and fiddlehead ferns are a few of the edible plants in the food forest. 
The elderberries are in full bloom! 
Whispering Winds is 95% handicap accessible! Come and enjoy the bird song, peace & tranquility, and just relax! 😀
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Bluff Country Fossil Hunts!
Fossil Hunts – Explore a time when Minnesota was on the equator and engulfed by ocean waters that may have been red in color! Enjoy a fast paced seven site hunt that includes a beach hunt, an ancient spring bubbling out from the base of a bluff and a “caveman” cave; find fossils older than the dinosaurs!
Beverly Sandlin, aka The Fossil Lady, will transport you back in time, 500 mya
Beverly Sandlin seen on the Minnesota Bound (re-runs are also on Due North Outdoors in Wisconsin) episodes:
Minnesota Bound Cops ‘n’ Kids episode with Laura Schara
4 minutes 20 seconds into it is the Fossil Lady, aired June 20th, 2019.Minnesota Bound Laura’s Favorites episode
Opening shows fossils and then 14 min 25 seconds into it is the Fossil Lady, aired July 26th, 2021.Minnesota Bound podcast, When Minnesota was Under the Ocean, with Laura Schara. Aired March 17th, 2022.
“Going on the fossil hunt with the Fossil Lady was one of the best days of the summer. It was so much fun and educational (without even realizing it was educational).
🙂 My son is nine years old, and he summed up the day as “awesome” and gave it a “five out of five stars.” It was not what I expected when signed up for a fossil hunt, but I was greatly surprised. We had such a blast. The Fossil Lady knows her fossils and has the best-kept secrets in Fillmore County for its beauty and fossils. I would recommend this adventure for anyone who likes rocks/fossils and new discoveries.Shari and Isaak Michel
Peterson, MN”Book three hours of educational fun now! Most of the hunts start at 1 pm and go until 4 pm. Adjustments can be made.
Beverly Sandlin’s Cell: 507-438-1315, please text!
Or email me at bcfossillady@gmail.com
Whispering Winds Retreat Cell: 507-990-2496, please leave a message
Whisperingwindsglamping@gmail.com
Children’s dinosaur parties welcome!
Ages 12+ $45 per person
5-11 half price only $22.50 per child
4 & under Free!
Recommended: long pants, closed toe shoes, a sturdy bag or large pail to carry your, insect repellant, hammer, eye protection, water, snacks.
This young gentleman had several bags full of fossils! 😀 
Safely explore a prehistoric “caveman” cave! 
We often start with a beach hunt, which on a hot day can be very cooling and a lot of fun! 
On the rocks finding more fossils! 
A nice selection of local gastropods, a cephalopod and a geodized ceph! 
The BEST ID sheet for Bluff Country Fossils!