St. Croix River Valley, Minnesota
The story behind
the land we share.
A place that has always felt like a reset.
Nature has always been an escape from the normal day-to-day. When we bought this land years ago, we'd find ourselves out by the water, listening to ducks and geese overhead, watching beavers and otters move across the lake, and letting the songbirds fill in the quiet.
This land grounds us. These trips to the woods became something we needed on a regular basis. In 2023, we started sharing it with guests at our Lodge facilities, and our passion for hosting good people began to grow.
The adventure of the outdoors, without the compromise.
Growing up camping at state parks around Minnesota, we loved the hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and campfires. What we never loved was the pop-up camper, the tent, the cramped and bug-filled spaces that came with it.
When we decided to share a state park-like experience with others here at Nature Shores, we knew we wanted that same outdoor adventure, but with all the comfort and luxury of home built into every indoor space.
Built for big groups and quiet escapes alike.
We built Nature Shores to share wild places with good people, with a twist of modern luxury. This is a place to explore, connect, and unwind from the world outside.
Our property can support big groups, events, reunions, weddings, and large corporate gatherings with a full property rental, all the way down to couples getaways and corporate traveler housing. We want to share this with you, and we hope you'll join us.
50 acres of private Minnesota forest.
Open year-round, with 34 beds, bordered by thousands of acres of protected land. Every site placed for privacy, comfort, and connection with the natural surroundings.
Good land. Good people. No shortcuts.
Wild places, real comfort
We don't ask you to choose between the outdoors and a good night's sleep. Every space is designed to hold both without compromise.
Built with care
Every site, every structure, every detail on this property was built with intention, by people who actually use it and love it.
Open to everyone
Large groups, couples, families, corporate teams, wedding parties. This land has room for all of it, and we mean that genuinely.