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Balsam Ridge Retreat

Hosted by Linda · Duluth, Minnesota
6 sites · Lodging · 5 acres
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Hello everyone! Thanks for your interest in Balsam Ridge! Many of you folks have been here and know how much we thouroughly enjoy hosting! Some of you also know that we've been caring for my 93 year old mom for the last two years here at our home. Over the winter we realized that as the days progress, so does the amount of care she needs. For this reason we've decided to put our retreat on pause, and give her our best for this last season of her life. We appreciate your understanding. Many folks that have visited our place refer to it as 'country living in the city'. We are so blessed to live in this little piece of serenity just inside the city limits of Duluth. It was once an abandoned house that sat for years, until a friend mentioned to us that it might be going up for sale. We loved the location and rolled up our sleeves. Twenty years later we still marvel at the beauty around us and can hardly believe that we LIVE here! Just down the road is a trout stream and just beyond that was a popular farm that attracted many folks to this neighborhood for hay rides and sleigh rides. The farm has since retired it's horses and closed it's doors to make room for new homes, but memories live on in the beauty of the open fields. I often imagine the sound of horses and sleigh bells and people singing carols and then warming up around a toasty fire sipping hot cocoa. Some of those memories live on right here at Balsam Ridge (minus the horses). Over the years many groups of folks have enjoyed a sense of community in these back woods no matter the season. Campfires, kids catching frogs, neighborhood campouts, snow picnics, hair-raising toboggan runs, family campouts, spiritual silent retreats, a take-your-breath-away giant swing, and some tales too daring to mention are all part of the fun. This is why we do what we do. We've been given much, and love to give back. It just wouldn't seem right to keep all this good to ourselves.
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100% Recommend945 ratings · 796 reviews
Balsam Ridge Retreat offers an enchanting escape that feels almost cinematic, drawing comparisons to a Hallmark movie or a Gilmore Girls episode. The attention to detail and the welcoming nature of hosts Linda and Chris leave guests feeling safe, comfortable, and eager to return. The retreat's location, though close to Duluth, provides a serene woodland experience with plenty of activities and thoughtful touches throughout the property. Guests frequently mention the cozy accommodations, scenic views, and the delightful sense of community fostered by the hosts.
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Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Linda P.

Joined in June 2018
  1. Duluth
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