Discover What to Do During Your Retreat
Unplug and enjoy nature at your own pace at Water & Woods. Relax in fully equipped lakeside cabins or cozy meadow campsites. Explore winding trails, watch eagles, or simply soak in the beautiful landscape.
We offer a wonderful, peaceful place to slow down. Your time here is completely open.
You might want to gently forage for wild strawberries, or maybe you prefer to listen to the prehistoric sound of the sandhill cranes. The choice is yours. We provide a beautiful natural setting, and you simply follow your joy!
Things To Do
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The spring-fed lake is a wonderful place to spend your day. You can go swimming, relax on the swim raft, or enjoy kayaking. Watch the otters swim and the dragonflies dance on the water. It is a peaceful spot to cool off and reconnect with yourself.
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Our property features beautiful stands of birch trees, cedar groves, and clusters of tamarack trees. Follow a deer path trail or sit quietly at the base of a giant mother tree. You can also look for large beaver dams in the wetlands or watch turtles slowly crossing the path.
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Without city lights, the night sky looks truly amazing. Count a million stars from your campground cabin or relax under your open-air covered pergola, alongside your private firepit. Listen to the hoot of a great horned owl and keep an eye out for the beautiful northern lights.
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We love visiting the wonderful organic farm just half a mile down the road. They have fresh eggs and produce for sale every day of the week in season. Come give them a visit during your stay!
Engaging Your Senses
We invite you to fully experience the natural world around you. Stepping away from screens allows your senses to wake up. Here are just a few beautiful things waiting for you to discover.
The Private Lake
We provide a peaceful place where you can easily slow down. Being near a body of water naturally lowers your heart rate and clears your mind.
Staying in our fully equipped lakeside cabins gives you the space to step away from screens and schedules. The lake is always here to welcome you. It invites you to breathe deeply and enjoy the clean smell of a spring-fed lake.
The spring-fed lake stays refreshingly cold through June. We have a wonderful swim raft in the middle of a lake that feels like a nature preserve. You have the freedom to take a quiet morning swim or cool off in the afternoon.
Take a kayak or canoe out onto the water. Paddling is a gentle way to explore the shoreline and look for otters swimming. You might even watch trumpeter swans parenting their families. It is a simple, happy way to spend an afternoon.
You do not have to be in the water to feel its calming effects. Relax under the open-air covered pergola of your campground cabin. Watch dragonflies dancing on the water and listen to the call of the redwing blackbirds.
Explore Our Woods
Modern life often keeps us inside. We invite you to step outdoors and wander.
The landscape here is wonderfully natural and open. You will find meandering paths, active wildlife, and beautiful open meadows. Spending time in the trees helps you relax and find joy. You can take a deep breath and let nature do the rest.
Walking among our many winding trails is a simple, happy activity. The paths gently guide you through cedar groves and open up into sunlit meadows. It is a wonderful way to stretch your legs just steps from your covered pergola.
Our property is alive with happy activity. You can watch eagles fly overhead in the morning or look for large beaver dams in the wetlands. Listen to the prehistoric sound of the sandhill cranes. It is a joy to simply notice the beautiful world around you.
You do not have to walk far to find a peaceful spot. There are countless quiet spaces among the oak and maple trees. Sit quietly at the base of a giant mother tree, string up a hammock, or simply rest in silence.
Enjoy kayaking or swimming in the clean water. Relax on the swim raft in a lake that feels like a nature preserve. Spend time exploring the wetlands. You can gently forage for native plants or fish for panfish. Follow a quiet deer path trail. Sit at the base of a mother tree. Climb a tree, relax in a hammock, and count the stars.
Look up to see eagles flying overhead. Watch trumpeter swans parenting their families. You might spot playful otters swimming. Discover large beaver dams and beautiful wildflowers. Find giant mother trees sheltering their baby trees. Notice frogs hopping and dragonflies dancing. At night, marvel at the stars and the northern lights.
Take a deep breath of the fresh air. Enjoy the amazing scent of the pine groves. Notice the wonderful perfume of a hundred milkweed flowers in bloom. You will love the aroma of the sweet prairie grasses. The clean smell of our spring-fed lake will instantly help you relax. These natural scents make every single day feel calm and special.
Listen closely to the prehistoric sound of the sandhill cranes. Hear the gentle call of the trumpeter swans on the water. Discover rare bird calls during the day. Enjoy the happy sounds of ducks, geese, and redwing blackbirds. As evening falls, relax to the quiet hoot of a great horned owl. The sounds of nature will soothe your mind.
Everything you eat simply tastes better outdoors. Gently forage for red raspberries, wild strawberries, and morel mushrooms. Our lake is full of small panfish. You are welcome to fish and make your own dinner out of wild things. You can also visit a wonderful organic farm just half a mile down the road for fresh eggs and produce.
There is so much to see and do! You can fish for panfish in the lake, gently forage for morel mushrooms and wild carrots, or just relax in a hammock. Enjoy the amazing scent of the pine groves, the milkweed flowers, and the sweet prairie grasses.
Yes! The spring-fed lake is perfect for swimming. You can relax on the swim raft in the middle of a lake that feels like a nature preserve, or take a kayak out to watch the trumpeter swans parent their families.
Yes, walking among our many winding trails is a wonderful, easy way to explore. You might see frogs hopping across the path or a praying mantis sitting on a log. We recommend comfortable walking shoes so you can easily explore the beautiful cedar and oak groves.
The Private Lake
As the sun goes down, the landscape simply transitions to a quiet evening.
Without the glow of laptops and smartphones, your eyes easily adjust to the beautiful night. Sitting outside your vacation cabins provides a wonderful, quiet end to your day. We give you clear skies, and you just follow your joy.
Our open meadows and dark skies create wonderful conditions for stargazing. You might see passing meteor showers, comet shows, or even the beautiful northern lights. Step out from under your covered pergola and watch the sky change color.
Every cozy cabin and campground cabin has its own private fire pit. Gather with your friends or sit quietly alone. Let the warm flames provide the only light you need while you listen to the hoot of a great horned owl.
Stargazing & Skyscapes
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As the sun sets, intentionally leave your indoor lights low or off. This helps your eyes quickly adjust to the beautiful dark sky.
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Grab a warm blanket and walk out into the open meadow or sit by your private fire pit. Enjoy the amazing scent of the pine groves in the cool evening air.
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Give yourself plenty of time to simply watch the stars. There is no rush, no schedule, and nowhere else you need to be.
Find your peace in nature. Review our calendar to find the perfect dates for your relaxing trip.
