Escanaba River Retreat & Fishing Lodge

For the first time since its construction, this hand hewn log cabin on the banks of the Escanaba River is open to the public. Come soak up the natural beauty and healing energy of this land & home. You can fly fish this world class river just by walking out the back door. Enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing & snowmobiling in the colder months. In the warmer months enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking & biking.This is an ideal location for getting away from it all & reconnecting with nature. The space Welcome to the Escanaba River Retreat. 8 minutes from Cornell, 28 minutes from Escanaba & Gladstone, find your way down a dead end gravel road and long shared driveway that meanders through the woods. Turning left at the fork, the tall trees open up to a big, open yard. Here sits the cabin on 13 acres on the banks of the wide river. With one neighbor down river, hidden by the woods, find the ultimate in privacy with the security of having other people within walking distance. As you walk down to the banks of the river, you can just barely see one home across the way and much further down river. The view is the sparkling river, the trees, the sun & moon rises over the river, the bald eagles, the blue herons, the fish jumping, the deer walking by... Sit on the back deck with your morning coffee or tea & just listen to the birds singing, the river flowing, the leaves shaking in the wind. In the colder months, enjoy sitting by the fire, curl up with a good book or find the ultimate space to write your own. If you, like us, are involved with the healing arts - you will find this place to be a gem. Come host your small class, meditation retreat or workshop here. Looking for a place to have an intimate family getaway? With no distractions, come and spend some focused time with your family. If your work from home depends on fast wifi, do not worry, the cabin has fiber internet installed with a speed of 940 - 1000 mbps.