Partial Participation Class
Photos courtesy of Anne Andrus
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-noon
$85 member/$105 non-member, includes Arboretum admission plus all supplies and ingredients.
Registration coming soon.
Program location: Farm at the Arb - Kitchen Classroom (Myers Education Center)
Adult 18+
Class Overview:
Join Chef Beth Fisher for a festive baking class with Anne Andrus, owner of St. Louis Park’s beloved Honey & Rye Bakehouse, celebrating the ease and deliciousness of holiday quick breads. Anne will share the story of her baking journey from rural Minnesota to California and back again, including her training at the San Francisco Baking Institute and the path that led her to open Honey & Rye.
In this class, Anne will demonstrate how to make flavorful, tender baked goods without yeast, proofing or a long rise. You’ll learn professional tips and techniques for making sweet and savory scones, muffins and other holiday favorites that come together quickly and are perfect for sharing. Along the way, you’ll sample seasonal Honey & Rye treats, make scone dough to take home and leave with recipes and inspiration for your own holiday baking.
In this introductory class, you will learn:
- How to make delicious quick breads without yeast or proofing
- Techniques for mixing, shaping and baking quick breads for the best texture and flavor
- Ways to streamline your holiday baking without sacrificing homemade flavor along with Anne’s tips and tricks for successful baking at home
- How to prepare scone dough to take home and bake later
Menu:
- Quick bread
- Muffin
- Scone
- Coffee and tea
Instructors:
Anne Andrus was born into a family of entrepreneurs in rural Minnesota. Her Midwestern work ethic was built in, as was a sense of adventure. After pocketing degrees in Spanish and International Business and Economics from St. Catherine University, she packed her bags for California, where she fell in love with the business of baking. She traded in her degree for a certificate from the San Francisco Baking Institute, then moved back to Minnesota the day she graduated and never looked back. She founded Honey & Rye in 2013 through passion and perseverance — not to mention a wedding, a baby, a cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Chef Beth Fisher is thrilled to bring her experience to a new role as Culinary Manager at The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Known for her years of teaching at various cooking schools and creative culinary work at several popular Twin Cities restaurants, Beth is now focused on enhancing the Arboretum's fast growing culinary offerings and kitchen classroom educational experiences. Join Beth and discover the joy of learning and cooking in the kitchen!
We recommend that you enter the Arboretum via the back gate on 82nd St, not the main entrance on Hwy 5. This is the most direct route to access the Farm at the Arb, and avoids potential delays when driving through the Arboretum.
Directions: 3210 W 82nd St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
If you do wish to enter through the main Arboretum gate on Hwy 5, you can take 3-Mile Drive through the Arboretum and turn right on Peter Moe Drive to get to the Myers Education Center (this route may take an additional 15-20 minutes, so please plan accordingly).
Main Entry instructions:
You will receive a bar-code ticket for entry to the Arboretum in your email purchase confirmation. Your ticket is valid for entry on the day of your class. Present your ticket to the gate attendant as you enter the Arboretum. You may stay at the Arboretum after class as long as you want during our operating hours.