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Yesterday, Dave and Ryan pulled the docks out of the water.  This is generally one of the last things to do to get the resort ready for the winter.  They had the cutest audience, and Mary Kate even took her … Continue reading →

Over the years, mom has gradually “wintered over” (is that how you say it?) many of our plants in the lodge. They don’t require much attention through the winter, but come March, we start to help them wake up a bit … Continue reading →

After the last week of temperatures well below zero, I thought everyone would enjoy a few photos to remind us that, despite our current frozen state, summer will come once again and be delightfully warm, and full of exciting adventures at … Continue reading →

As the sun slowly burned through the heavy steam rolling off the lake this morning, thirty to forty swans appeared on the east side. This time of year, they migrate through this area and we often see this many until … Continue reading →

Our little family has grown!   Much to my (Liz’s) surprise (I was CONVINCED the baby was a boy), our precious little Mary Kate (we’ll call her by both names) was born on Thursday evening, August 6th, at 8:05 pm.  She … Continue reading →

An entourage of help arrived the Monday before Memorial Day weekend to help us tie up loose ends before officially opening the resort for the season.  We were so blessed by everyone’s hard work and long hours they put in.  … Continue reading →

We found these two impressive wild flowers blooming next to each other this week in front of cabin one.  The pink and white flower is an orchid, the Showy Lady Slipper and the purple one is a Blue Flag Iris.

Beautiful moon rise over Boot Lake last night.

We noticed our first leaves on Thursday.  By today (Saturday), the shoreline is flush with a wash of light green.  Nature has a way of balancing everything out and already we aren’t too far behind normal; a relief for our … Continue reading →

  We are doing what we can to help advance our spring.  Here we are thawing out the shutoff valve to cabin 6.  Another photo shows a snow bank we have pushed over and spread out so it melts faster.  … Continue reading →