Executing Your DIY Lakeside Wedding | Pt. 2

A lakeside resort wedding couple kiss in the autumn sunshine.

Not only do you have your beloved partner, you have your lists, you’ve begun to delegate who is working on what, and your Pinterest is chock-full of the best vibes. You can finally get to work on planning the best DIY lakeside wedding! But oh, where to start? Not to fear, my dear–here’s your guide!…

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Planning a DIY Lakeside Wedding | Pt. 1

Wedding ceremony under a chuppah on a stunning blue lake on a sunny day wwith blue sky

Congratulations! You’ve found the love of your life and have decided to commit yourselves to one another publicly! This is an incredibly exciting time, and you want to make the ceremony as welcoming, warm, and full of love as you two are. But you don’t have the budget to spend tens of thousands of dollars…

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Spring Break at the Lake

Relax on the sandy beach at at Minnesota lake resort for spring break

Sure, the hot sandy beaches of Florida or Cozumel are inviting in the spring, especially if you live in a cold climate. The idea of sitting on a beach in the sun with a frosty drink in your hand seems idyllic. At least, until you think of all the time, energy, and money it will…

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How to Create the Perfect Romantic Cabin Getaway

Two feet snuggle by the fire during a romantic cabin getaway at a Minnesota lake resort

Does your relationship with your significant other need a pick me up? An escape from the busyness of life to a quiet place in nature may just be what you need. We aren’t relationship experts, but we have been married for almost thirty years and dated for over four before that, so we do know…

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Campfire Bay Resort’s Highlights of the Year 2023

Bride with dress blowing in the wind is being held by groom while kissing in front of Fish Trap Lake at a Minnesota resort

So many memorable things happened at Campfire Bay Resort this past year!  Construction projects, new office systems, great guests, and new employees helped make 2023 fly by in a pleasant blur. Let’s review the highlights of the year in chronological order with–  Our Top 12 Highlights of the Year 2023 Years ago, when our guest…

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Our First Ever Top 10 Gift Idea List

Christmas gifts under a tree at a Minnesota lake resort cabin

Are you struggling to find the perfect gift? Heck, let’s not kid ourselves here– any gift–for someone on your list? I’ve personally found some great gifts in the past from recommended gift lists in magazines or online. Even though there are a lot of gift idea lists out there, since we all have different tastes,…

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Family Holiday Traditions

Gingerbread making is a tradition of the owners of Minnesota lake cabin resort, Campfire Bay

Even if you like change and adventure, you probably still enjoy at least a couple of traditions at the holidays whether it be a turkey meal, or the ugly sweaters, or coming to a cabin at Campfire Bay Resort (we love that tradition!).  At our heart’s core, we all like to have things we can…

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Finding Peace During the Holidays at the Lake Cabin 

Snowy night landscape with brightly lit lodge at Minnesota lake resort

Are you dreading cleaning and preparing your home for a house full of people for the holidays?  Or is the hosting home too inconveniently located or appointed?  Maybe it’s time to celebrate the holidays at a cozy lake cabin!   Holidays at the Lake Cabin —Less Mess, Less Stress Family fellowship and favorite foods often…

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