Special Events
I offer special events at the James J. Hill House that have been very popular. Each event begins with a tour of the beautiful James J. Hill House, with interesting facts and stories that relate to the theme of the event. After the tour, visitors gather in the lovely Drawing Room for a relaxation class that includes deep breathing, muscle relaxation exercises, guided imagery, and meditation. If you are interested in history and relaxation, these events are for you!
Upcoming Events
Relax into Mother's Day
at the Hill House
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
4:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
$12; or $10 for members of the Minnesota Historical Society
Call 651-297-2555 for reservations
Spend Mother's Day with a special tour focusing on women's roles at the Hill House followed by a relaxation class led by life coach Beth Freschi. The tour will highlight the lives and changing relationships of the women at the Hill House at the turn of the 20th century, including Mrs. Hill and her social circle; her daughters and their lives; and the many female servants who lived and worked at 240 Summit Avenue.
After the tour, gather in the Drawing Room for an hour-long class on modern day relaxation techniques that calm the mind and body. The class will begin with deep breathing, followed by a muscle relaxation exercise, guided imagery, and a loving kindness meditation focusing on motherhood. Practicing relaxation techniques with a loved one can be a wonderful bonding experience!
Refreshments will be served, and each guest will receive a beautiful relaxation gift bag donated by
The Salon for You Spa and Salon.
Call 651-297-2555 for Reservations
All Proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
Previous Events
Romance and Relaxation
at the Hill House
Begin Valentine's weekend with an event for singles and couples alike!
Friday, February 12th, 2010
6:30 p.m.
James J.Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
$12; $10 for members of the Minnesota Historical Society
Call 651-297-2555 for reservations
Romance and relaxation are the topics of a special evening tour and
meditation class at the James J. Hill House. During the tour, learn about the long marriage of
James J. and Mary T. Hill, hear stories of the four family weddings
held in the house, and listen to excerpts of letters and oral histories
of servants discussing their romantic adventures. Visitors will see the
solid gold loving cup celebrating the Hills' 50th wedding anniversary
and actual pieces of wedding cake from three of the daughters'
weddings.
After the tour, gather in the Drawing Room where
life coach Beth Freschi will lead an hour-long class focusing on the Loving
Kindness Meditation and other relaxation techniques that calm the mind and body. The class
will begin with deep breathing, followed by a muscle relaxation
exercise, guided imagery and two different loving kindness meditations. Practicing relaxation techniques with a loved one can be a wonderful bonding experience, and singles are also welcome to come and experience an expanded view of love and Valentine's Day.
Refreshments will be served.
Each guest will receive a special relaxation gift donated by the Salon For You Spa and Salon.
Call 651-297-2555 for reservations
All proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
Relax into the Holidays
at the James J. Hill House
Relax into the Holidays
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Reservations 651-297-2555
The holiday season is often a period of high activity and accompanying
stress and anxiety, which was just as true a century ago as it is
today. A special tour of the James J. Hill House will focus on the many ways the Hill family and
their servants, ca. 1891-1921, found ways to celebrate the hectic
Christmas and New Year’s season with elaborate entertaining and simple
pleasures.
After the tour, visitors will gather in the elegant Drawing Room
where Beth Freschi will lead a special relaxation session – an
hour-long class using modern day relaxation techniques that calm the
mind and body. The class will begin with deep breathing, followed by a
muscle relaxation exercise, guided imagery and meditation. Previous
tour/relaxation classes at the Hill House have sold out, so
reservations are strongly recommended for this unique event.
Refreshments will be served.
For reservations, call the Hill House at
651-297-2555
All proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society.
National Relaxation Day at the Hill House
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Celebrate National Relaxation Day with a special Hill House tour focusing on relaxation during the Gilded Age followed by a relaxation class led by life coach Beth Freschi.
The tour will highlight the many ways the Hill family relaxed with simple pleasures: going to Pleasant Lake on their North Oaks farm, attending concerts, theater and the opera, or just spending a quiet evening in their 36,000 square foot home on Summit Avenue. James J. Hill enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, Mary T. Hill was always knitting, and both were avid readers.
After the tour, visitors will gather in the elegant Drawing Room where Beth Freschi will lead a special relaxation class using modern day relaxation techniques that calm the mind and body. The class will begin with deep breathing, followed by a muscle relaxation exercise, guided imagery and meditation. The benefits of using relaxation techniques include improved focus, decreased stress, better sleep, enhanced creativity and a sense of wellbeing.
This event is all about relaxation, and celebrates the fun activities associated with relaxation as well as effective relaxation techniques that can help us when we feel stressed.
Previous relaxation classes at the Hill House sold out, so reservations are strongly recommended for this unique event.
All proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
Previous Mother's Day Event
Relax into Mother’s Day at the Hill House
A Very Special Mother's Day Event
for Mothers and Daughters
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Mothers and daughters are invited to conclude their Mother’s Day weekend with a special tour focusing on women’s roles at the Hill House followed by a relaxation class led by Life Coach Beth Freschi.
The tour will highlight the lives and changing relationships of the women at the Hill House, ca. 1891-1921—Mrs. Hill and her social circle; her daughters and their lives; and the many female servants who lived and worked at 240 Summit Avenue.
After the tour, visitors will gather in the elegant Drawing Room where Beth Freschi will lead a special relaxation class featuring modern day relaxation techniques that calm the mind and body. The class will begin with deep breathing, followed by a muscle relaxation exercise, guided imagery, the Loving Kindness Meditation, and a special meditation on motherhood. Relaxation Training is a useful practice for personal wellbeing, and can also be a wonderful bonding experience when shared with a friend or family member.
Recently, Minnesota Public Radio published on their website a story about how Mother's Day was originally a call for peace. The Relax into Mother's Day event at the James J. Hill House ties in nicely with this theme by featuring images of peace and loving kindness in the relaxation class.
Previous relaxation classes at the Hill House sold out, so reservations are strongly recommended for this unique event.
The lilacs will most likely be in bloom in May—always a good time to visit the Hill House!
All Proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
Previous Valentines Event Sold Out!
Romance and Relaxation at the Hill House
A Very Special Valentines Event
for Singles and Couples Alike
Friday, February 13, 2009 6:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Event description:
Banish the negative thoughts associated with Friday the 13th! Instead, begin the Valentine’s Day weekend with a special tour focusing on Hill House romances followed by a Loving Kindness Meditation class led by life coach Beth Freschi.
This special tour will highlight the nearly half century marriage of James J. and Mary T. Hill, and will include stories of family weddings held in the house, and even the “below-stairs” romances of the servants!
“To the support and loving patience of my wife I owe more of my success than to anything else in the world.” – James J. Hill, speech, 1905.
After the tour, visitors will gather in the elegant Drawing Room where Beth Freschi will lead a special relaxation class focusing on the Loving Kindness Meditation as well as other relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and guided imagery.
The cost is $12, or $10 for Minnesota Historical Society members
All proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
Previous Holiday Event Sold out!
Relax into the Holidays
A Very Special Holiday Event
at the James J. Hill House
Dec. 1st & 6th, 2008 6:30 p.m.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Event Description:
This event at the James J. Hill House combines history and relaxation with a holiday theme. The evening will begin with a tour of the beautiful James J. Hill House, led by Hill House site manager Craig Johnson. The tour will highlight excerpts from Mrs. Hill's newly transcribed diaries regarding stress and how she and Mr. Hill managed to relax during their busy lives.
Following the tour, visitors will gather in the Drawing Room, where Beth Freschi will lead a class on modern day relaxation techniques to calm the mind and body. The class will begin with deep breathing, followed by a muscle relaxation exercise, guided imagery, and meditation.
This will be a wonderful way to begin the Holiday Season in a relaxing, pleasant manner!
All proceeds go to the Minnesota Historical Society
