Everything for your day here
Parking, where to eat, where to shoot outside, and a few small things that make a booking easier.
Parking
- Saturday and Sunday: the back lot is available all day.
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm: the back lot is 3-hour parking.
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm: street parking around the building is 1 hour.
- Staying longer on a weekday? Residential streets a block down the road work, and there is a parking ramp next to Serums Bar.
Around the studio
- Bathrooms are to the right as you come in the front door.
- Feel free to use the Bluetooth speaker.
- Food and drinks stay at the front desk for photo rentals.
- Before you leave, vacuum, wipe any smudges off the mirrors and put furniture back where you found it. The studio rules have the full list.
Eat and drink nearby
Walkable
- Truffles and Tortes: desserts, quiches, and some soups and sandwiches
- Avant Garden: coffee shop and bookstore
- Wheelhouse: bar food
- Serums: bar food and a local staple
- Casa Rio: Mexican food
- G’s Cafe: a local cafe with a small-town feel
- American Bistro: Italian pastries, soups and bread
- Sticky Cheeks: cupcakes
A short drive
- Jellybean and Julias: barbecue, sandwiches and burgers
- Krown Bakery: Swedish desserts, soups and paninis
Photo spots nearby
Downtown Anoka is a good spot for outdoor urban portraits. Try the alley behind Avant Garden, the alley to the right of American Bistro, and the dam, a few blocks away. Riverfront Memorial Park, right on the Rum River, has a more natural feel.
There are also boutiques, vintage and antique shops and home decor stores along Main Street if you have time to wander.
Share your work
Tag @thefreyjaloft on Instagram when you post behind-the-scenes or finished work from the studio. We love seeing what you make here.