Welcome to our inviting custom built cottage. It is located on our property, approximately 300' from on our home on our 88 acre land plot, located 10 minutes outside of St. Joseph, MN. We are very near St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict. Hiking trails located on our property as well as nearby County parks and St. John's University. We are 6 miles from the
Welcome to our inviting custom built cottage. It is located on our property, approximately 300' from on our home on our 88 acre land plot, located 10 minutes outside of St. Joseph, MN. We are very near St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict. Hiking trails located on our property as well as nearby County parks and St. John's University. We are 6 miles from the Wobegon Trail (76 miles long) which is great for biking, roller blading, walking and running.
Come explore Creekwood Acres which is host to a great deal of wild life as well as sustainably raised animals with a process we call rejuvenative farming. Wander through the woods and listen to the birds, watch monarch butterflies, our cattle, pigs, free-range chickens, and hear the frogs, crickets and occasionally distant coyotes. The Watab Creek runs through the property which consists of fields, forest and a pond.
Our cozy cottage was built by our family using lumber sawn on our property. There are two double beds up in the loft accessible by ladder and one queen size sofa sleeper on the main level . A wood burning stove keeps the cottage cozy in cooler weather. There is a composting sawdust toilet in the cottage and an exterior outhouse, running water with a hot shower. Electricity keeps the cottage aglow and runs a refrigerator, microwave, sound system and fans. Also available for your convenience, an apartment size range/oven.
Enjoy a fire in a private fire ring near the cottage. Firewood available for purchase (for exterior fire ring). Enjoy a wood-fired sauna upon request. The sauna has been known to get quite hot!
A fresh farm breakfast can be purchased for an additional fee of $12/person. It is helpful to us if you order the breakfast prior to your arrival
At this time, we are taking reservations for the Cottage. We are currently working on developing campsites and another rustic cabin on the property for people who wish to tent camp with a goal of creating a unique experience and wonderful memories. Theres so much more to come and your current support to help with our reinvestment in Creekwood Acres is so greatly appreciated!!!
Side Note: We truly strive to accommodate everybody's needs and wishes. The more we host, the more I understand some people just want to be left to enjoy a quiet weekend while others love to engage and develop a connection. I love to engage and develop connections and yet completely respect the desire for others privacy to the utmost degree. I try to let the guest set the stage and expectations based on the first greeting and any encounters. Please feel free to state your hopes and wishes, Also..., we are passionate about our farming methods with a strong sense of homesteading. If your are interested in learning more about regenerative farming or would like to secure a plot of land of your own, but are unable to secure financing..., our Realestate holdings company may be able to help finance that for you. Our quest with this thought would be to bring people back to the land in a holistic, spiritual, and conscientious manner. Todd
- Check in: After 4PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out
- Response time: Within 6 hours
- Response rate: 100%
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55 Reviews
What a privilege it was to spend a night here! I had been out of town and away from home the previous week, so decided I would stop here on the long drive home in order to break up my trip. It wasn't just good stopover, though, but turned into a great mini-retreat to restore body, mind and spirit.
This listing for the Creekwood Cabin is a new listing on the “Hipcamp” website. The Theisens, Todd and Sarah, are the stewards of this beautiful farm which is focused on organic, sustainable and restorative land practices on acreage that is a scenic mix of prairie, forest, wetlands, and rolling hills. They have free range cows, pigs and chickens who roam the farm freely and who are pretty happy campers themselves, it seems!
The Theisens also have a traditional woodcraft and wood products business using sustainable harvest of hardwoods on their land, turning downed trees into planks for hardwood flooring, wall panelling, countertops and other artisanal woodwork for area homes. They also craft more practical items, for example currently in production when I was there were several outhouses to be used at the future tent campsites they are setting up in various wooded groves on their farm, and also in the works is the production of several tiny homes that will serve as camper cabins on their farm. Any leftover treewood not used in their products is either chipped and used as woodchips for the miles of walking trails they are setting up on hill and dale all over the property, and for sawdust for their composting toilets for their guest facilities. As of yet, the tent campsites and tiny house camper cabins are still being constructed and are a “work in progress”, but given what I saw will be really wonderful when finished.
I stayed in the Creek Wood Cabin, a showcase of both their hospitality and their woodwork. This cabin is set in a shady grove on a hill overlooking a peaceful pond and marsh. The cabin is constructed with all local materials, and has a full working kitchen including microwave, stove, fridge and sink, so you can easily do your own meal prep. There is one open bedroom on the main floor, and 2 more double beds in the sunny loft above. The sitting area has rocking chairs and a library of books on various topics to restore the spirit. There are large windows which makes the cabin sunny and cheerful and makes the interior glow with warmth. There is a woodstove and a well stocked woodbox, but also electric baseboard heat if needed. Contrary to the original description in their listing, there is now running water in the cabin, with an on-demand water heater, so hot showers and plenty of water for drinking and cooking. However, note that the toilet is an efficient low-impact composting toilet so be prepared to "flush with sawdust" instead of water when using the facilities! Next to the cabin is a sauna which was nice before bedtime.
When I had arrived the night before, Todd took me out in his RTV to tour the whole farm to see all the animals and the farming and woodworking operations, and also showed me all the trails I could go on for my morning walk the next day. At breakfast time, Sarah came by with a basket of hot breakfast complete with fresh scrambled eggs from their henhouse!. Late I visited the cows in their peaceful meadow, including one calf who was pals with the Bernese mountain dogs of the farm and preferred to frolic with them rather than the other calves! Then more resting, writing and relaxing in the cozy cabin before continuing in my way. I recommend this cabin stay as one if the loveliest I have experienced, and I know I will be back for more! In summer, guests would enjoy being on the farm itself and learning all the Theisens share about simple low impact living and sustainable farming and restorative land management. If staying here you could also visit like-minded facilities such as the organic gardens or art studios of the nearby College of St Benedict, or the solar farm or Arboretum and restored prairie at nearby St Johns University. St Johns and St Bens also have myriad hiking trails and places for meditation both indoors and out. Guests of the cabin can easily access both campuses just minutes away by car or bike, with additional biking further afield on the nearby Lake Woebegone state bike trail. During the school year there are myriad cultural activities on both campuses that cabin guests could take advantage of, and a winter time stay would also be lovely with the chance for snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the farm itself or in the area, as well as the chance to just rest, read, write and restore in the peace and quiet and coziness if the cabin. It would be the kind of retreat that Thoreau himself would heartily recommend, but Thoreau never had it this good in his own cabin! Come check it out for yourself, or come for the tent camping or tiny house experience as soon as those options are ready!
I celebrated my 24th birthday here with some girlfriends and we had a marvelous time. Highlights include: hanging out with the cow herd, chickens, and friendly dogs, stargazing, campfire food, the wood fire sauna, superb hospitality, and the comfiest pull out couch bed (which is only used if you have several people, the loft has two beds). It was my second time here and I hope to return for a third stay. Each visit has been relaxing, Todd and Sarah include thoughtful touches and ensure that their guests feel comfortable and safe. The land is beautiful and the animals are cute and entertaining :-)
This was our second stay and I immediately booked a third. The cabin itself is cozy and comfortable. It's also well appointed; you really only need to bring your own food and clothes. The farm is on acreage that provides great hikes, and is handy to the Wobegon bike trail. Our kids love the farm. The hosts are the best.
Tom, Thank you for your continues support, you have such a wonderful family! Thanks for choosing CWA!
Wowza! The best Hipcamp experience yet, everything was close to perfection and the Host's Todd and Sarah are #winning! You can tell that the hosts are great at understanding and respecting the wants and needs for each different group that reserves their Cottage. Want a tour of Creekwood Acres and abundance of cool things to see, have a bon fire, relax in the sauna, have a Bernese Mountain Dog greeting, or more just ask! Want seclusion and privacy and they'll be happy to let you be. They were especially considerate of the COVID-19 environment and keen on keeping things practical and safe.
Best of all the cottage is unique, with tedious craftsmanship to keep the eyes busy. Very easy to feel at home, we extended our stay another day after not wanting to leave. Now we cant wait to visit again and we're looking forward to staying at the Bungalow once its complete. One of the best experiences ever and highly recommend to everyone, Cheers!
Tyler and Emily, I enjoyed talking with you both, conversations like the ones we had, reminds me of why we do this! (Share our land and cottage) Thanks for choosing CWA. Looking forward to Emily's return trip with her mother!
Wow. This place is AMAZING! It's jam packed with soul and other pleasantries. Todd and Sarah are amazing hosts. The cabin is totally fantastic. I can't recommend this place enough. It's just wonderful.
I had the most magical evening with Todd and Sarah at their cottage. The cottage was in perfect condition it was clean and looked just like the pictures. It exceeded our expectations. Upon arrival Todd met us, showed us around their property, and walked us through using the wood stove in the cabin.
We were also greeted by their herd of cows, they came right up and surrounded us to say hello. After getting a feel for the land we headed out and went for a walk around the property. We got the chance to hang with cows more, meet his 2 pigs, and walk around his well groomed paths.
Todd fired up the sauna for us, it was perfect. It was so hot and so relaxing, it was exactly what we were looking for.
Todd and Sarah made a HUGE fire for us to hang around, they did all the set up for us, but also left us alone enough so that we could enjoy our solitude. It was so quiet and so nice up there, we spent a few hours by the fire and went for a very magical middle of the night walk through the his land.
The next morning Sarah made us the most perfect meal. We ate it as we heard the cows and chickens waking up. It was the perfect end to our trip.
We headed up to Todd and Sarah's home to get away from the noise and everything of living in the city. We were looking for some piece and quiet and also some time to check out their animals and farm. Everything we got exceeded our expectations! We will be back for sure! I am looking for our next date to get up there and unwind.
Brian, you and your friends have been wonderful to have here at Creekwood acres. Thanks for your continued patronage as it was nice to see you return on a second visit.
The cottage was such a nice stay. Todd was so helpful and accomodating. (We were unable to meet Sarah but I have no doubt she was equally as nice) The sauna was a treat to relax in. I would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone looking for a bit of respite from the city. The grounds offered a very pleasant walk. Ask the hosts and you can have their dogs join you for a nice hike if you're an animal lover. The light is so beautiful at dusk and dawn, as well.
To say that our time at Creekwood Cottage met our expectations is an understatement. It went above and beyond!
When we arrived, the fire was burning and the cottage was nice and warm. Everything was ready for us and we immediately felt right at home. It was a pleasure to meet Todd and Sarah, as well as their son. We had the most delightful hike with their dogs, too, and thoroughly enjoyed the time spent outside on their beautiful property.
On our last morning, Todd and Sarah invited us over for a delicious farm fresh breakfast and we left with our stomachs and hearts filled to the brim.
We cannot recommend Creekwood Cottage enough to anyone looking for an oasis of tranquility, fresh air, and peace. Thank you, Todd and Sarah! We will definitely be back!
You were a pleasure to have with us over the weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed our time together over breakfast. Thank you so much!
Super hosts with a great cabin in the woods. The cabin is up a hill behind the house and has everything you need for a couple or a few friends. We enjoyed a wood-fired sauna, snowshoed the property and visited the chickens and cows as well as explored the area. Highly recommend a visit to the pottery studio of St Johns University as well as Wildwood park with both hiking and groomed cross-county ski trails. Plenty of books to read and playing cards. Most inmportantly, quiet. Enjoy your time and unwind.
Thank you so much Adam and Maggie, you were a pleasure to have!
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- Creekwood Acres
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Janet, thank you so much for your kind words, can't tell you how much we appreciate the wonderful review! We enjoyed having you as a guest and getting to know you a bit. We're happy share our cottage and farm with others and hope that anymore people will come to stay. You are welcome here anytime, please come again!