The Inn began on a whim by the parents of the present owners. They opened the doors of
the Log House in June of 1990, having recently retired from the foreign service in Africa.
Within a few years, guest demand justified expansion to the Homestead; and what had been a
seasonal enterprise, quickly grew to a year-round operation. In 1998 they put themselves
"out to pasture" and turned the reins over to their two daughters. Suzanne
Tweten lives and thrives on the property with her two opinionated cats and is the primary
owner. Her sister, Patrice Allen, works on-site 5 months of the year and manages the books
from St. Louis with her understanding husband Mark the remainder of the year.
Two very different structures compose this little hostelry located in picturesque Otter
Tail County in the heart of Minnesota’s lakes region. The county's rolling
hills and curving roads encase over 1,000 lakes (more than any other county in the US). It
is a verdant land in summer, a riot of color in autumn and pristine white in winter--a
lovely playground for any season. Watching the lake ice "go out" in spring can
be spectacular.
| THE HOMESTEAD, original to the property, was built in 1902 by Swedish immigrants Gust Fredholm and wife Kristina. TODAY, its lakeside private entrance, all-season wicker-filled porch, central air conditioning, and three lovely bedrooms offer quests luxury and comfort. |
THE LOG HOUSE circa 1889, across the meadow, was built by
the innkeeper's great-great-grandfather Peter Jensen and his wife Anna. It was moved
intact 80 miles from northern Minnesota and now rests on a knoll overlooking Spirit Lake.
The recipes from this inn include: Sour Cream Souffle', Spirited Baked Apple, Spoon Bread in a Mug, and Bette Noir...used by permission of Suzanne Tweten.
This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed & Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.
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