Wisconsin Trails
April 2000

Classic Getaways
by Tom Davis, Molly Rose Teuke and Kate Bast

"Some things have changed over the past few years at Seven Pines Lodge...what hasn't changed at Seven Pines is its magical, turn-of-the-century ambiance, the splendid seclusion, the marvelous cuisine, and the lovely trout fishing."

"As always, the gabled, green-trimmed lodge itself is the focal point. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and hewn of virgin tamarack logs, it's one of very few structures of similar vintage, style and scale in Wisconsin open to the public for lodging and dining."

"The candlelit tables are arranged on an enclosed deck overlooking the creek—very romantic—and the four-course meals prepared by August Schmidt are memorable.  Wild game is a specialty and the trout will take your breath away."

American Bungalow
January 2000

"The living room offers several areas for guests to curl up by the boulder fireplace or enjoy the fire from a distance in an oak rocker, engrossed in a competitive game of cribbage."

"Fine cuisine has long been a hallmark of Seven Pines Lodge, where a talented chef is always in residence...Such tempting dishes as quail in wine leaves, tenderloin of venison with sauce pouvarde, and chukar partridge in Cognac are featured. The specialty of the house is, of course, trout, which is captured at a hatchery upstream and transported live to the lodge just before dinner."

Midwest Living
February 2000

Sweet Retreats by Alice M. Vollmar "...today, couples come to this 65-acre woodland hideaway (85 miles north of the Twin Cities) to read, hike and spend time together (no TVs or room phones). Some guests snowshoe or cross-country ski; some go antiquing in nearby towns." "But no matter how cold the temperatures get outside, the historic lodge nurtures romance from the moment you pass through its green door." Advertisers The grandeur and serenity of Seven Pines Lodge also make it a favorite backdrop for companies who wish to showcase their products.