Terrace Mill - ABOUT US

The Terrace Mill Foundation

Volunteer Organization

The Terrace Mill Foundation was organized to assume the management and ownership of the historic Terrace Mill. Title to the Mill was acquired from Chippewa Falls Township in March, 1979. The Keystone Arch Bridge was dedicated in July, 1980. In October 1980, the log house was donated to the foundation and moved to its present location near the bridge. The Davidson estate, including the Heritage Cottage was purchased in April, 1982.

Membership

Anyone with an interest in our goals of historic preservation and restoration, together with the civic, educational and cultural activities of the organization, is welcome and encouraged to join the Terrace Mill Foundation. Membership is tax deductible and places you on our mailing list. Members receive our newsletters and on occasion special membership discounts. Also any donations are always welcome and gratefully acknowledged. Annual membership dues are:

Individual-$15.00 | Couple-$20.00 | Family-$25.00 | Life Individual-$100.000 | Life Couple-$150.00 | Corporate Sponsorship-$250.00 annually

Call 320-278-3278 for more info, or simply send your name, address and telephone number to:Terrace Mill, 27165 Old Mill Pond Road, Terrace, MN 56334

Activities

As a a non-profit organization the Terrace Mill offers a museum, gift shop, gallery, theatre and outdoor performance venue.

2007 TMF Board of Directors

The Terrace Mill Foundation is an all volunteer organization. The only employee is our site manager, otherwise volunteers do everything else. There is an annual meeting of the membership in June when a board of directors and president is elected to handle the day to day operation of the foundation.

Richard Grella, President
Dave McRoberts, Vice President & Grounds
Alaire Soupir, Treasurer & Fiddlers' Fest
Barbara Lent, Secretary, Fiddlers' Fest & Raffles
Ann Eskelson, Memberships & Volunteers
Mike Johnson, Financial Advisor
Jana Thornton, Public Relations Director
Jeff Thornton, Festival Coordinator

Steven Jensen, Mill Site Manager

Job Opportunity Filled at Terrace Mill!

Site Manager Position

Steven Jensen has accepted the site manager position beginning with the 2008 Season!

Lake Region Arts Council Support Grant Awarded to TMF

June 2006

Through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation, the Terrace Mill Foundation has been awarded a 2006 operating support grant by the Lake Regions Arts Council. The $2220.00 grant will enable TMF to employ a site manager/docent and to keep the mill open to the public.

This generous and sorely needed financial support enables TMF to provide three major performing arts events each season, two children's theater workshops/productions, art exhibits and art classes.

From the President

Spring 2006

On behalf of the TMF Board of Directors, I would like to thank all of our faithful supporters for making the 2005 season a success.

One cannot pass by the mill without noting all the obvious improvements made during the 2005 season. Every window has been repaired and painted. The foundation has been made structurally sound. All rotten siding boards have been replaced. Most of the building has been painted. The stage has been repaired and painted. An additional side stage was constructed for the sound engineer. The kitchen and log cabin have also had a facelift. These improvements were necessary but did not come cheaply. Additional funds will be needed to begin Phase II of the restoration project.

Due to increased operating costs and a decline in available grant funds, we find it necessary to implement a moderate increase in membership and admission fees for the first time in decades. In addition, we are requesting a voluntary, one time only, contribution of $20.00 from each of our life members.

We are also streamlining our budget by eliminating the Rainbow Rider for the 2006 season and making other savings in our public relations and food services. Look forward to more modest entertainment programs in the following years.

We hope these measures meet with your approval and support so that we may move forward with another productive and exciting season.

A special thanks to Robert Solinger who maintained the Terrace Mill website from 2001-2005. Besides creating much of the original content, Bob had been paying our fees for hosting and registration. Thank you, Bob, for initiating a web presence for the Terrace Mill. The Mill Board appreciates the gift of your time and skills. Volunteers like you keep this place alive.

Phase II Restoration

President's Message

June 23, 2007 -

Phase II completed! "RGK Construction, Starbuck, completes Phase II of the Terrace Mill Foundation's restoration project. The project was funded in part by a Minnesota Historical Society Grant-in-aid and TMF life members."

June 12, 2006 -

To Date 40% of Life Members have responded with generous cash contributions.

A St. Cloud life member has volunteered the materials and labor to replace the basement door of the mill.

Weather permitting, painting of the lower half of the mill will begin soon. Volunteer assistance welcomed. Call Richard 320-278-3253

December 5, 2006 -

President's Message: Awarded Minnesota Historical Society Grant for Phase II of restoration project that will begin in Spring 2007.

Special Thanks

Retiring Supporters . . .

Thank you Helen Claire Anderson and Mary Henriksen!

Richard presented Helen Claire Anderson, retiring board member and Mary Henriksen, retiring Mill Site Manager with Rosémale plates in appreciation for their service. The plates, painted by Judy Christianson, each depicted a representation of the Terrace Mill with personal scripts on the backs. A potluck dinner was shared to celebrate these two friends of the Terrace Mill. They will surely be missed.

Mary Henriksen and Helen Claire Anderson

Support the Terrace Mill

Please join us in our restoration and maintenance efforts!

Thank you to our 2007 sponsors!

Alexandria Music, Arliss Hauge - Glenwood, Bonanza Valley State Bank- Brooten, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. - Benson, Eagle Bank - Glenwood, Glenwood Fire Department, Glenwood State Bank, HiTec Electric - St. Louis Park, Jana Graphics - Terrace, KMGK 107.1., Glenwood, Lake Region Arts Council - Fergus Falls, Maple Island Records - Terrace, Michael A. Johnson CPA - St. Cloud, Minnesota Historical Society, Obenland & Roth Attorneys - Glenwood, Starbuck VFW Post 4582 - Starbuck, Tastefully Simple - Alexandria, TDS Telecom - New London, Terrace Sportsman's Club and Terrace Store Company.