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The Beginning
July 30, 2005, Dave & Joan Ruen began their new business venture in Lanesboro. Joan taught high school business part-time and wanted to start a small business. Dave works full time in agribusiness, but fully supports Joan in the operation.
We both are interested in framing and decided that custom framing and a small art gallery would be a good fit for the Lanesboro community as it is known as one of 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by author John Villani.
Almost a year into the business Joan decided to add instant digital photo processing as a service to the community. The photo kiosk saves people a trip out of town for quick and easy photo service.
A New Addition
November 4, 2007, we purchased Jerry Flaby's Amish Tour business. Jerry had wonderful tours with the Amish and we thought it would be fun to carry on Jerry's professional Amish tours. Dave is great with people and looks forward to Saturdays for his turn as the tour guide. Vern, Eric, Dave H., and Joan are our excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly hosts that take the tours out during the week.
The Ruen Family
David, Joan, Meredith, Kirsten, and the late Andrew Ruen make up the Ruen Family.
David is a native of Lanesboro. He is employed in the agribusiness industry and helps Joan at Bluffscape during his free time. Dave has lived in various places in the midwest due to his career and is now settled back in his hometown.
Joan was raised in Fertile, Minnesota, which is located in the northwest part of the state. Joan moved from the flat Red River Valley to the rolling hills of the Bluff Country. She appreciates the beauty of both topographies.
Andrew a senior in high school in 2006, was accepted to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and planned to major in chemical engineering. Andrew passed away in his sleep while on his senior class trip to Washington, D.C. on April, 1, 2006. You can learn more about Andrew at the memorial link in this Web site.
Meredith has been accepted to college and is looking forward to the new challenges ahead. Meredith is always wearing a smile and loves to read.
Kirsen is active in school and loves to participate in sports, but appreciates her down time when she gets it. Kirsten has a great imagination and loves the outdoors.
Our Staff
You will find Mary, Andrea, and Kathy occassionally working at the gallery. They are always willing to help you with framing design, printing photos, and reserving Amish tours. Stop in and say hello to our friendly staff!