Winter at The Havens

If you haven’t vacationed in a cozy cabin in the middle of winter, you don’t know what you’re missing! A mini getaway in the middle of the winter season is exactly what you need. Just imagine waking up to the snow gently falling, the crunchy snow underfoot, and a hot sauna experience at end the day.

What could be better?

We’ve rounded up our favorite winter activities to do at our cabins as well as in each area nearby.

Stylle Hytte (Mora, MN):

• Cold plunge in the river (weather/ice depending)

• Outdoor campfire and stargazing

• Enjoy the real wood fireplace

• Walk on the trails down to the river

• Sauna

• Attend the Vasaloppet in Mora, MN (International Cross Crountry Ski Race + Activities for all ages downtown)

• Cross country ski at the Nordic Ski Center

• Ice fish on Knife Lake, Fish Lake, or Ann Lake

• Snowmobile on state trails nearby

Wild Mountain Retreat (Taylor’s Falls, MN)

• Sauna

• Outdoor campfire and stargazing

• Enjoy the wood stove on the back porch

• Ski/snowboard/tube at Wild Mountain Ski Resort or Trollhaugen (lessons + rentals available)

• Visit downtown Taylor’s Falls and peruse local shops/restaurants, and more

• Cross country ski at many of the state parks and wildlife areas nearby

• Snowshoe at nearby state parks and wildlife areas

• Snowmobile in Minnesota or Wisconsin on nearby trails

• Bring your fat bike and use the trails nearby!

• Fish the St. Croix River or nearby lakes

• Ice skate at a rink

• Hike at many of the scenic trails and parks

• Create your own wine tour at the local wineries

Big Oak + Little Oak (Pine City, MN)

• Sauna

• Nighttime stargazing

• Cozy up by the electric fireplaces in each cabin

• Watch the river while having a campfire

• Take a walk down the beautiful winding dirt road

• Ice fish on Pokegama, Cross Lake, or the Snake River

• Cross country ski at the Chengwatana State Forest

• Hike at Banning or St. Croix State Park

• Snowmobile in Minnesota or Wisconsin on nearby trails

• Skate at outdoor rinks in Pine City

Superior Hideaway (Two Harbors, MN)

• Sauna

• Campfire and stargazing

• Watch the northern lights!

• Walk the Gitchi-Gami State Trail

• Ski and snowboard at Lutsen Mountain

• Get a massage at The Well

• Snowmobile on state trails nearby

• Eat at the many restaurants along the North Shore

• Cross country ski at nearby trails

• Attend the John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon or the Gunflint Mail Run Race

• Experience dog sledding for yourself

• Bring your fat bike and enjoy the nearby trails

• Ice fishing (lakes, guides, and rentals!)

• Skate at outdoor rinks

• Snowshoeing

Foxes Landing (Grantsburg, WI)

• Sauna

• Stargazing and campfire

• Hike around at Foxes Landing

• Visit beautiful Crex Meadows

• Hike around at Sandrock Cliffs Trail

• Visit downtown Grantsburg for local shops and restaurants

• Snowmobile on state trails

• Ice fish local lakes