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Are you looking for a fun, new idea for your Christmas party?

Try Elbow Lake Lodge for your next group event.

WE HAVE SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!

The lodge is decorated for Christmas and we have a fresh half-foot of snow on the ground. We are excited about the upcoming winter and all of the ice fishing, snowmobiling and dogsledding groups that have already made reservations.

Many winter weekends are already sold out. Make sure to get on the schedule while space is still available.

Interview with Lakeshore Dreams on AM 1280 The Patriot

Broadcasting from the great Minnesota get together, Lakeshore Dreams radio show interviewed Elbow Lake Lodge for a 1/2 hour segment to be aired on AM 1280 The Patriot next Saturday, September 8. The Lakeshore Dreams Radio Show runs from 7 to 8AM.

If you haven't already seen it, make sure you pick up the latest edition of Lakeshore Dreams magazine. Elbow Lake Loge is the cover of the September 2009 edition and starting on page 14 you can read the featured article on us!

Married on the dock.

Saturday, August 22, another couple was married at Elbow Lake Lodge.

This wedding was on our swimming beach and dock. Great food, dancing, and drinks followed.

Howling wolves, shooting stars, and calling loons.

Friday night, we crossed the lake to put the kids to bed. With no moon, the starts were brilliant. We crossed on a glassy lake, saw satellites moving through the sky, the milky way and shooting stars. When we reached the dock, we heard loons calling each other from distant bays and the faint but distinct howling of wolves behind our cabin. For 45 minutes, we could hear about a dozen wolves yipping, howling and running around. Between busy periods of howling, we would howl to the wolves and they would return with a chorus of yips, and other excited howls.

The Walleye Bite Is On.

A couple of days ago, a guest cast off of our swimming dock and landed a walleye right in front of us all. Although, we often see walleye come in we don't always think of them in our swimming area.

For a few days now, fisherman have been bringing in their daily limit of Walleye. Just last night, I was giving a tour of the lake to some friends on our pontoon boat. I threw out a jointed rapala, and even our short trip produced a number of fish including one nice northern.

Wine in the Woods Fall 2009

Elbow Lake Lodge presents Wine in the Woods September 18-19 and October 9-10.

Treat yourself and some friends to a weekend of food, wine, massage and relaxation. Your package includes two nights lodging, 1/2 hour massage (more available for a fee), wine tasting and three meals.

Prices starting at $272 per head.

Link to our ad at www.elbowlake.com under specials.

Call 800-441-1620 for reservations

MAKE US AN OFFER!

From today through August 20. Make us an offer on lodging for the end of the month. Limited space is available. Contact Brett at 651-335-2299.

Look for upcoming specials and events. Be the first to know by joining our VIP email club. We are currently working on another "Wine in the Woods" weekend, with wine tasting, fall colors, massage and food. A couples retreat, fall color event and other winter escapes.

Meet Lee our Manager!

Lee joined our team at Elbow Lake Lodge late last summer.

Lee was a pastor for 18 years before working for Elbow Lake Lodge. His onsite leadership has really improved our guests experience by expanding our guest services and bringing other talented staff on board.

During summer, Lee spends nearly every day on site entertaining guests and running the resort. The rest of the year, Lee coordinates our small group retreats and weddings.

Lee and his family live in Cook, just minutes from the lodge.

King of the Lode

During our last trip to the Twin Cities from Elbow Lake Lodge, we made a quick stop in Virginia to the "Mineview in the Sky." You can observe one of the old mine pits, see some of the mining equipment, and stop at their gift store.

This picture is of the 240-ton mining truck "King of the Lode"

Mineview in the Sky
Hwy 53
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-2717

There are many other attractions you can visit during your stay at Elbow Lake. We recommend that you call us at 800-441-1620 to find out what events and attractions available during your stay with us!

Kids club is fun. I went golfing on the golf place, sometimes I go on nature walks. I like to play with other kids.

Reagan - 3 years old

Ray Ranta Stopped By

A past owner and operator who turned the resort into "Elbow Lake Lodge" stopped by today.

Ray came for a quick visit and we had a nice time visiting. A lot has changed at Elbow Lake since he owned it like remodeled cabins, lodge and a new office building. But some things are still the way the were decades ago. The lake is still quiet and clean. The beach is still as beautiful and the fresh air and forest are still unchanged.

Enjoying our last week of July.

Another full week at Elbow Lake Lodge. Guests are swimming, catching fish, and hanging out in the lodge.

There are a ton of kids here and they are all having a great time. Kids club has been full, bikes are all around and the water toys are getting wet. Kids love Elbow Lake Lodge because they have a great big resort to run around in and parents know they can be safe here.

I've seen a ton of games, finished puzzles, and cards being played all week.

WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND AT THE LAKE!

Finally..it's here..summer!! We had a great weekend with so many families enjoying the beach...the water...the mini golf....everything!! We enjoyed pizza night tonight and lots of guests watched the Twins lose a tough one!!!

Lots of friends and families are here this week and we're looking forward to some great days ahead!! Give us a call and grab a spot for a family getaway!!!!

Fun on a rainy week

Here we are in mid-July and we have had a few cold and windy days. But we have all been enjoying hanging out inside the lodge. We watched the All-Star game, played cards, board games, enjoyed kids activities, and families had an opportunity to just spend good time together.

Take your kids out of school or sports special!

From time to time, we offer fun specials for our guests. At Elbow Lake Lodge, we believe in families, and we believe they should spend time together. As summers have gotten smaller and smaller from expanding school years and sports schedules, we have come up with some fun ways for families to take advantage of some of the last parts of summer.

Right now, and as long as it is posted on our website, you can take this opportunity for your family to take an end of summer vacation:

"From August 20 to September 4 you can save 25% on your reservation by showing us your childs school or sports schedule where you miss a practice, game, or day during your stay with us. Is one pracitice really worth $500 (average savings on one week)?"

If you are interested in specials for Elbow Lake Lodge see us at www.elbowlake.com or call 800-441-1620.

4th of July, 2009!

The sun was shining. Everyone was having fun. The 4th of July kicked off our summer season.

We had a tug of war tournament, sand castle building contest, a mini-golf tournament, and a barbeque.

54 inch muskie in our freezer!

A guest caught a 54 inch Muskie the week before the 4th of July! Visiting a nearby lake, this guest brought back an absolutely huge fish and we stored it for him until he could find a taxidermist.

Fishing is very good on Elbow Lake. You can find a number of species and frequently find large fish. Our lake has very little pressure and great structure. If you want to change things up for a day, nearby lakes are easy to access.

Fishing guides are available, both on Elbow Lake and other nearby lakes. Please call us at 800-441-1620 to find out more.

Elbow Lake Lodge on LakeshoreDreams.com radio show!

Lakeshoredreams.com visited Elbow Lake Lodge this 4th of July to record its radio show. You can listen to the show on the Patriot or on the ElbowLake.com.

We discussed a number of topics including the history of Elbow Lake Lodge, group retreats, and investment cabins.

For information, please visit us at www.elbowlake.com

How to get the best deals at Elbow Lake Lodge

First of all, it is very important that if you limited or specific time that you can come, to look for earlybird specials and take advantage of them as soon as possible as they are usually limited in scope. If you are more flexible with your time, you may be able to wait for last minute discounts as well but our most popular times fill up quickly.

Customer Appreciation Program:

During our summer season, at checkout we offer 5% discounts for rebooking your space for the next year. In addition, we offer a 1% discount up to a total of 15% for each consecutive year you come.

VIP Email:

Weekly in the summer and less often the rest of the year, we send out specials via email.

EBay Store:

We offer limited spaces that help us fill in gaps in our schedule on EBay. These are usually not more than 2 weeks out, but are usually very good deals.

Call Us!

We usually have some promotion running. Let us know what you are looking for and we will do the best we can.

Excellent Fishing 2009

2009 has been another great year of fishing. The Walleye bite has been solid and an emergence of large bluegill has added to the excitement. You can always count on small mouth and sunfish for fun kids fishing off our docks as well.

Elbow Lake Lodge on Facebook!

Elbow Lake Lodge now has our own page on Facebook! Add us as friend, share pictures and meet other Elbow Lake Lovers!

http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22766264058

4th of July Celebration!

We are excited to host another great 4th of July! This year, we will have events for kids and adults including our annual boat parade, mini-golf tournament, and more.