We help you reduce your stress! Good Fishing, Art classes, Nice Cabins
Into The Brush is an art program to teach people how to paint using our fabulously beautiful Boundary Waters wilderness as our subject. Lessons taught by Ely artist, Joe Baltich.
In appreciation for your checking us out, we’ll deduct 10% from the cost of all regular programming options except the Micro Art Classes (first-time students to Into The Brush) when you reserve. Just mention the promo code “Reduce your Stress” at the time of reservation.
Into The Brush is the honored to be recognized as the local winner of Minnesota’s Touchstone Energy Community Award by Lake country Power for its work with Stones Of Uplifting Light (SOUL) in providing emotional support for those who become unexpectedly terminally ill. SOUL operations in April of 2017 as a new program designed to share art on stone with people who are suddenly in the final stages of their life by working with an intermediary (family member, friend, acquaintance, etc) to find out some details about the afflicted individual and a more joyous time in that person’s past. Joe Baltich, lead SOUL artist, then paints that moment on stone and sends the art to the individual. No fees are charged for SOUL stones. Donations to Into The Brush are accepted but not required. SOUL recipients are generally not acquainted with SOUL artists and there is no contact between either party. SOUL founder and artist, Joe Baltich wanted SOUL to represent the kindness of strangers through sharing art. Although feedback has been non-existent (neither expected, encouraged, nor required) from SOUL recipients, Into The Brush has been gratified to hear through a few intermediaries that the various recipients were very moved by the gesture-in-stone-art and their families also very appreciative of the lasting mementos. A small, positive effect in a most difficult time is the goal all Into The Brush with SOUL. If you know somebody who is having a rough time and faced with harsh realities, Into The Brush encourages you to contact them at intothebrush@gmail.com
Into The Brush thanks Lake Country Power for their recognition of the SOUL program and is pleased to be a part of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives!
Learn the Basics of Painting with a Summer Art Painting Workshop at Northwind Lodge and Into The Brush!
Just imagine spending time outside looking at our beautiful wilderness and then coming back to the studio to paint what you saw. Yes, you can do it! It’s great fun and the best way to try your hand at painting in a relaxed, casual environment which also serves as your vacation as well!
Sign up now and give painting in our beautiful wilderness a try! Bring your friends along! Into The Brush will take you into the woods and on to the canvas back at the studio!
During this 2 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. 2 Day Program includes: 12 hours of instruction, all painting supplies, after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
During this 3 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. Price includes: 18 hours of instruction and all painting supplies, after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
During this 4 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. Price includes: 24 hours of instruction and all painting supplies,after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
Shared Accommodations Rates include – one bedroom per person with all clean bed linens blankets included, a shared kitchen/living space which included basic cooking/eating utensils, gas range, electric refrigerator, microwave, shared bathroom with shower, toilet, lavatory.
Rate is $69.95 per person plus taxes.
Private cabins may be available and priced for up to two people minimum depending upon cabin availability at the following rates/dates below. Individuals may stay alone in a private cabin if available but the pricing for that cabin reflects up to 2 people at the rates in the box below. So, a husband, friend or partner may want to come up and stay with his wife, but go fishing instead of being enrolled in the art class programming. OR, one person may want to stay in the cabin alone while taking art class programming. For a total price, simply take the workshop price from above and add it to the the private cabin rate below with regard to the corresponding dates. Note that at least one person per private cabin must be enrolled in a Art Class to qualify for these rates: If you have a group of three or more, at your request, we can try to house you in the same cabin for the shared accommodations rates.
Rate is $99.95 per person plus taxes.
Taxes are not included in any of the above pricing. The above rate is for 1 person taking the program. Boat and motor rentals are available. You may also bring a private boat for a launch fee of $25. Please ask about details.
A cabin stay is not required to participate in class programming but it is very convenient. If staying off property, please be prompt in getting to classes and artist observation trips.
For Housing/Workshop Packages, we require an advance deposit of 50% of the combined accommodation and/or workshop rates OR if you are only attending the classes, payment for the scheduled program is required in full. Deposits are non-refundable. The balance of your stay is required upon arrival. Applicable MN state sales tax is not included (6.875%). A regional lodging tax of 3% will be charged additionally to the lodging portion of your invoice. A 2% discount for cash or check payments is available.
Disclaimers: Into The Brush, Inc. reserves the right to adjust/change/modify Into The Brush program information when deemed necessary to correct for typographical errors or omissions should they occur. We also reserve the right to make scheduling adjustments for weather or safety and comfort concerns. There is no refund for participants missing or failing to attend any part of the scheduled programming, nor will there be refunds of any kind for weather-related or other unplanned, unforeseen, cancellations of activities. While it is our goal to provide a top quality enjoyable experience every time, Into The Brush, Inc. reserves the right to adjust or cancel any scheduling order for any reason.
Unleash your inner Picasso! Host a paint party in your home! With a group size of only four people or more, you can all be painting rocks for two hours of fun and something different to do! All materials and instruction provided by Joe Baltich of Into The Brush. This is a social/educational fun time for your family and friends. Flexible scheduling is available so you can usually host a class during the day or evening plus on weekends. Call to find a time that fits. 218-365-5489. Please leave a message if we aren’t there. Email: Intothebrush@gmail.com
Rock Party: $40 Canvas Party: $45 Wineglass Party $45
5-6 Painters
Rock Party: $37 Canvas Party: $43 Wineglass Party $43
7-8 Painters
Rock Party: $33 Canvas Party: $40 Wineglass Party $40
10+ Painters
Rock Party: $30 Canvas Party: $38 Wineglass Party $38
The Fine Print
$50 deposit is required at least three days prior to the event. Deposits are applied to total cost. Deposits are NOT refundable in the event of a party cancellation or for any other reason. You CAN reschedule for a different date. If a group size falls below the initial group reservation, the price will convert to the next lower group size price range. In other words, if you made a Rock Party reservation for 5 at the listed rate of $37 and only four show up to the event, the rate will go up to the 4 Painter rate of $40 each. The minimum party price is Four (4) paying participants.
Serving the Ely Area – 55731 zip code 10 mile radius. Call for mileage/travel rates beyond 10 miles from Ely.
So, wanna do something really fun and creative in your home this week or month? Give us a call and schedule a Mobile Paint Party by Into The Brush.
Guaranteed to be a great time!
WARNING: Painting fine art can be addictive, plus therapeutic, relaxing, and immensely satisfying. Don’t blame us if you find yourself wanting recommendations on what to buy and how to get started in painting on your own! And this beats the absolute HECK out of adult coloring books!!!!
We also can do this here at Northwind Lodge call us to set up your painting party-we are very flexible
Call now! 218-365-5489
Autumn Moose mugs, framed and unframed prints available at Red Rock/Northwind Lodge and online. Original painting and others by Joe Baltich can be seen at Red Rock Wilderness Store on the Fernberg road. Shop Now!
Boy, we’ve been having a GREAT summer this 2017! Big fish, little fish, middle fish – everybody’s livin’ the dream! We’ve been having all this fun despite the weather not really cooperating with us. Lots of rain, but the fish remain undeterred as well as our great guests! These are just June 2017 photo’s by our guests at Northwind Lodge!
Check here for last minute cabin deals – If you don’t come up and stay, you’ll be missing all the fun! Start with Cabin Specials here!
Wood Lake is a BWCA lake which means no motors, cans, bottles, and you have to fill out a day-use permit at the head of the portage. The portage is moderately rugged and 210 rods long. A rod is 16.5 feet according to the King’s measuring system of a zillion years ago. Translation: The Wood Lake Portage is about .58 miles long one way. It’s all downhill going in and all downhill uphill coming back. There are rocks and mud and logs and on occasion, bug who help you walk. Once you are on the lake and in a Northwind Lodge rowboat. everything levels out plus the bugs usually stay on shore at the portage namely – to help you get back out. If that sounds horrible, it’s really not. Take your time. Wear some bug dope but don’t slather it on automatically like so many people do. Have it handy and if you need it, apply it while on the portage.
Once on Wood, you will need to follow a river with no current for about 3/4 of a mile to get to the actual lake to fish. Wood can have some rather spectacular fishing. On the lake itself, you will see no man made structures of any kind. We’ve actually had a few people literally freak-out by this, but that is the actual beauty of the lake. And for those Boundary Waters zealots who thank the government for the lack of man-made structure – Wood Lake has NEVER had a permanent, man-made structure on it. We used to be able to use little motors on it but they took that away in 1978 under RARE II, (a last-minute rider to the Boundary Waters law PL 95-495) which was signed by Carter and designed to take Northwind Lodge & Deer Trail Lodge out completely -I am now convinced. Well, guess what? We’re still here….but I digress…
Fishing from a row-boat actually ended up with us traveling much farther into Wood Lake which is 453 acres in size, with no fear and a little bit of planning. Back when we had motors, we used to have to watch our available gasoline and our range ended up being limited. The thought at the time was that if we ran out of gas, we would have to do the “impossible” and row all the way back to the portage. (Impossible and a super-human feat, we thought!) In 1978, we discovered that we could actually row much farther in a day than the motor would take us plus instead of cranking up and moving to the other side of the lake when biting was slow, we worked our current spots harder and branched out from there. By changing our technique, we actually ended up catching more fish with less weight and extra concerns even when it was really rough. We also learned a heck of a lot about boat handling in wind. People who only use motors really don’t know a heck of a lot – no offense – in controlling a boat when the motor conks out. (They are so screwed while bobbing helplessly in the whitecaps!) Relying on that motor all the time, especially in a wilderness situation, can be a false sense of security. Don’t misunderstand me, however. I find nothing wrong with a motor on the back of a boat, but there is a heck of a lot to be said about having your oars and knowing your abilities. With that in mind, go to Wood Lake and plan on spending the day, taking your time and fishing all along the way. Do not plan on “fishing here” and then decide to crank up and go to the other side of the lake to try it there. Because you are rowing and moving slowly but steadily, you fish while you move and you never know what you may discover or catch along the way. Without all the running around people do with outboards, you actually spend more time with your lines in the water which ultimately improves your catch.
So, consider taking a trip into the designated wilderness for a day when staying at Northwind Lodge. It will be a memorable experience and sometimes cold and wet – but your won’t forget it. NOTE: Wood Lake rental boats are only available for registered guests of Northwind Lodge.
Thanks to Rob and Jake Croushore for the great pics of their recent trip to Wood!
