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.
Still seats available to for the Early June Class! June 4-6
Join Into The Brush for a 3 Day art program June 4-6. Still some open seats available.
This program includes an “art observation/intentional looking” hike with fine art rock painting, glass, and canvas.
The 3-Day Art Program cost is $295 per person and provides 18 hours of painting instruction time, independent study, and all materials.
Program participants may stay in a housekeeping cabin right on the premises at Northwind Lodge for the reduced rate of $99.95 per night (applicable taxes not included) OR they may stay elsewhere and simply participate in the program. Note that food and beverages are not provided. Please bring along your favorites snacks and beverages.
So, call and sign up now for this Into The Brush class, today! 218-365-5489
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Third & Fourth Generation Guides will outfit you for your fishing trip and we’ll help you and your family get started on the right foot. Fish for walleye’s, bass, and northern pike. Learn how to fish our region and experience wilderness fishing at its finest with a veteran guide.
1.) $290 per day with Bernie. Bait and tackle included – 2 person limit
2.) $250 per day with Dan. Bait and tackle is included – 2 person limit
Groups of four will need to hire both guides for the same day or go on two different day trips with one guide as the rowing can be difficult for some people to keep up with the guide boat particularly if rough weather develops.
Your guide will maneuver a rowing boat or canoe on Wood lake which is a Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness lake. There are no homes or structures of any kind in the BWCA. This trip will requires a walk in on a portage. Please Pack your own lunch and remember that no metal cans or glass bottles are allowed. Plastic bottles and containers are allowed but, of course, must be packed out as well. Duluth packs are available for people to help carry their day gear in the event that they do not have a day pack. PFD’s also provided as no extra charge.
$200 for 2 people and $20 for each extra person up to 4 total. Bait and tackle is provided and you may bring your own tackle to try as well.
Pack your own lunch. No cans or bottles as this trip can cross into the BWCA.
You must have a BWCA day-use motor permit. If you do not have a permit, the guide can attempt to find a permit tag (it’s confusing and difficult government mumbo-jumbo) to see if a Basswood trip is possible during the time you are here. Otherwise, for long-term reservations, please secure a day-use motor permit to Basswood in advance at recreation.gov (click link). Sorry, you must make a reservation in your own name. We cannot do that service for you. Day-use motor permits are severely limited and hard to obtain.
$350 for 2 people and extra $25 each extra person up to 4 total. Bait and tackle is provided and you may also bring your own to try.
This trip is in the BWCA. Pack your own lunch and remember that no metal cans or glass bottles are allowed. Plastic bottles are OK, but must be packed out.
For all guided trips you are required to bring your own fishing rods and reels, rain gear and appropriate clothing for the temperatures at that time. Flip flops are never recommended and Crocs are not suitable footwear for portaging. Preferably, closed toe footwear is recommended such as a running shoe or hiking boot. We also recommend full length pants over shorts as sometimes there can be insects. It makes for a more comfortable adventure.
Advance reservations are always welcomed due to planning, scheduling, preparation requirements and weather accommodations. Please reserve your trip as early as possible. Last minute trips are possible but can be hit-or-miss do to guide commitments. We will do our best to get you on the water for a great day out out on the water.
Payment in full at the time of the trip reservation is required – Sorry, there are no refunds for trip cancellations.
Call 218-365-5489 to make your guided trip reservation.
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. Class participants may want to bring lunch.
Up to 4 person max for each class
ALL for $175 per person.
(Class participants NOT required to stay at Northwind Lodge)
Guesthaus – Comfortable, housekeeping, apartment-style unit located below Joe & Paula Baltich’s home complete with private driveway and entrance. Sleeps up to 4 in two bedrooms. Featuring two bedrooms, the Guesthaus is equipped with two double beds one single in it. Located about 150 feet from the art studio building. This unit comes with satellite TV, range, refrigerator, microwave, basic cooking and eating utensils, bathroom with shower, toilet and lavatory. Bedding is provided. Please bring your own towels. Many of our guests request this rental year after year.
Rate is $69.95/night per person plus taxes.
Call 218-365-5489 to reserve a weekend beginning March 1!
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!
The robins are running around asking the same question. Northern Minnesota at its finest. Snow will not stop us from getting the resort ready for opening on May 13th. Spring cleaning is starting next week. Have no worries everything will be done!
On a positive note the lake is open and opening fishing starts the same day. You need to come up and do a little fishing and then relax to the sounds of Jasper Creek and the singing loons.
Have your reservation already…great! If not, call us today to make yours at 218-365-5489. Share with your friends and spread the word!
When you want to bug out of Dodge for a week, why not come hide among the trees and along a pretty northwoods lake just five miles south of the border? Northwind Lodge is a Minnesota Family Resort and perfect for YOUR family! Housekeeping cabins tucked away at this simple resort make this the perfect, easy-access, resort away from the crowds. You need to come here and decompress!
Watch this short video with our Cabin Layout. Note that I forgot Cabin 6 in the layout – dang it, anyway! It is just below the Into The Brush Studio on your screen with a car parked next to it.
