About
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON*
- Shop online with us at www.bookshop.org/shop/Lionseed
- Follow us on Facebook for updates on hours and services.
- Email us at info@thelionseed.com to inquire about ongoing coaching & tutoring services or space rental.
* NOTE: Donation acceptance and new agreements with authors and vendors will resume when we reopen in Spring 2025.
WHO WE ARE
Lionseed, located in beautiful Battle Lake, Minnesota, is home to our bookstore and learning commons. We host public and private events, offer academic skill-building services and a safe, welcoming space for creative, community-building ideas. Lionseed opened to the community on May 29, 2022.
Tending Windmills, LLC (TWL) is our parent company focused on serving local communities through creative educational and community-building endeavors. TWL was founded by owner/executive director Kristin Sawyer Lyman in 2017.
We began by offering Barton Reading & Spelling tutoring for students with dyslexia and quickly expanded to include Executive Function Skills Coaching and Academic/Career Coaching services for neurodiverse K-12, post-secondary and graduate students. In 2020, Kristin was selected to become a PACER Parent Leader, which provided her with invaluable training to become a strong advocate and resource for students with special needs.
IN THE NEWS
"New Thriller: Award-winning author to visit Lionseed Bookstore" Daily Journal Media, 10/27/23
"'Let Freedom Read': Understanding and celebrating banned book week" Daily Journal Media, 10/7/23
"The Lionseed celebrates one year: Building a stronger community through learning and events" Daily Journal Media, 8/25/23
" Kids' Book Fest in Battle Lake: Lionseed hosting children's authors for day of fun" Daily Journal Media, 7/18/23
" Twin Cities part of independent bookstore surge since pandemic" MPR News, 6/4/23
"A Dream Realized," Battle Lake Reivew, 9/27/22