About a week ago, we lost one of our hammock trees (and maybe a picnic table)! With all of the snow we've had this year, and the mild temperatures, our tall pine tree, by the fire pit, fell over and landed on the picnic table! We'll have to find somewhere else to hang the hammock this summer.
We think that there will be a White Christmas, this year!
Speaking of Christmas, we still have the Retreat available this Christmas! If you've been thinking about getting away for the Christmas season, give us a call. It's beautiful out there right now... with all of the pretty snow.
Sorry... New Years is already booked.
Don't forget! The HOT TUB is up and running all year long!
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Lets burn some hot dogs!
Look at this whopper Bass! And this isn't even the biggest one in the pond!This big fishy was thrown back to get even BIGGER!
Relaxing after a long day playing in the pond.
Relaxing in the swing!
These photos were taken at the Reatreat in the Woods on June 2nd.
The kids were having a great time swimming in the pond all day!
Most of the summer of 2007 is booked up. Now taking reservations for 2008!
She/he almost looks like Bambi on ice (without the ice).This baby instinctively laid down to hide from us. However, to road didn't provide much cover. I got out of my car with my camera and took these photos. Shortly after I took the first two photos, I let the kids walk up to see, but I didn't let them get too close or even attempt to touch it. We just looked at him.
Soon another car drove up and we pointed out the baby along side the road. Of course, out came the camera phones. Then when one of the guys got out of their car to take a picture, the little fawn got up and did a clumsy trot for the woods. When he came to the edge of the woods, he tripped and fell. The fawn laid there as still as it could and we took the next photo below.
Shortly after I took this picture, I grabbed a small tree branch that was laying in the ground and coaxed him to move away from the edge of the road. The little guy got up and wobbled away, baaing like a little sheep. I'm sure that it's mother was flipping out. I know she was nearby, because we could here her in the woods across the road. After the baby was at a safe distance away from the road, we let it be. We got in our car and drove away. I'm sure that mom would be showing up soon to lead the awkward little baby away to better cover.
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ENJOY!
The snow is here at the Retreat. These photos were taken before the last snowfall, so we have even more now!
Look at all the snow on the picnic tables!
These were taken before yesterday's storm. I'm sure there is a lot more snow out there now. I'll take some updated photos soon.
Here is our Snow Level as of a few minutes ago. I guess you could say it's our table snow meter. 
Here is a picture of our kids sleding down our back hill at our home.
Awe! Isn't he cute!
These puppies sure like to fish! Of course, these fish don't look very scared. They're swimming right up to the dogs. I think the fish have just as much fun teasing the dogs.
More Fishing.....
and MORE and MORE fishing!
I wonder if these dogs ever caught anything?
This tired puppy needed a long nap after a hard days play!
Thanks for the great pictures Rudolph Family!
Enjoy the Up North Lakefront Chalet or the Retreat in the Woods during your Christmas or New Years Holiday. Both homes will have a tree set up from Mid December to January 2nd.
Enjoy the holidays in an Up North setting. It doesn't get any better than this!
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