Brass Tacks
Transportation Options
Nearest International Airports: MSP (2.5 hr), MSN (5 hr)
For transportation between MSP and The Swamp, in addition to standard rental car or carpool options, NWC Express Shuttle brings you within 2 miles at ~$85/person, they do require a phonecall; Groome Transportation drops off in Eau Claire.
Nearest Regional Airports: KHYR (20m), DLH (60m), EAU (95m)
Location
- 2.5 hours from MSP airport;
- 15 minutes from fleet farm outfitter, full grocery store, walmart, farmers’ market, hospital;
- 6 minutes from staples grocery store, coffeeshop, wooden floored dance hall;
- 17 minutes to mountain bike trails and cross country ski trails.
- 0 minutes to swimming lakes
Cost to host a retreat
If I know you, it’s free. If we’re a degree or two removed, please plan to buy groceries or reimburse me for them.
Cost to rent a rustic sabbatical cabin or hunting shack.
Manage your own food and pay your electric / chop your firewood. Or, arrange to share meals at the main house.
Cost to rent on-premise
4 bedroom, 2 bath lakefront house available to rent at $1k/month + utilities. DSL internet. Currently occupied, available starting Nov. 2023.
Cost to rent off-premise
Contact and I’ll scout a suitable rental for you.