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Balsam Ridge Retreat

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· Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota
5 acres hosted by Linda P.
6 lodging sites
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Best in Minnesota: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Hello everyone! Thanks for your interest in Balsam Ridge! Many of you folks have been here and know how much we thouroughly enjoy hosting! Some of you also know that we've been caring for my 93 year old mom for the last two years here at our home. Over the winter we realized that as the days progress, so does the amount of care she needs. For this reason we've decided to put our retreat on pause, and give her our best for this last season of her life. We appreciate your understanding. Many folks that have visited our place refer to it as 'country living in the city'. We are so blessed to live in this little piece of serenity just inside the city limits of Duluth. It was once an abandoned house that sat for years, until a friend mentioned to us that it might be going up for sale. We loved the location and rolled up our sleeves. Twenty years later we still marvel at the beauty around us and can hardly believe that we LIVE here! Just down the road is a trout stream and just beyond that was a popular farm that attracted many folks to this neighborhood for hay rides and sleigh rides. The farm has since retired it's horses and closed it's doors to make room for new homes, but memories live on in the beauty of the open fields. I often imagine the sound of horses and sleigh bells and people singing carols and then warming up around a toasty fire sipping hot cocoa. Some of those memories live on right here at Balsam Ridge (minus the horses). Over the years many groups of folks have enjoyed a sense of community in these back woods no matter the season. Campfires, kids catching frogs, neighborhood campouts, snow picnics, hair-raising toboggan runs, family campouts, spiritual silent retreats, a take-your-breath-away giant swing, and some tales too daring to mention are all part of the fun. This is why we do what we do. We've been given much, and love to give back. It just wouldn't seem right to keep all this good to ourselves.
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Paul M.
6 reviews
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· January 2025
This place is a Hallmark movie. A Wes Anderson experience. A Gilmore Girls episode. We love it so.
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Kristen N.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Linda has thought out every detail to make your stay safe and comfortable. The details found around the property make this place unique and fun. Smiles at every turn. This was my second stay this season, and I can't wait to come back.
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Kalina G.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
The attention to detail and complete tranquility found here was unmatched. I had an absolute idyllic time staying at the Stuga and will absolutely come again.
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Aly C.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
We had a fantastic stay at Danny’s Tent. Linda and Chris were fantastic hosts and made us feel so welcome. We are looking forward to coming again in the future!
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Alex D.
4 reviews
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· October 2024
Great family time at Stuga
With kids ·
Our family recently stayed at the stuga in Duluth, and it was a wonderful experience! Balsam Ridge Retreat was the perfect place to relax and spend time together. Our hosts, Linda and Chris, were as always very nice and welcoming. Linda even gave us a fishing course, which was a fun surprise! This was our third or fourth visit to Balsam Ridge, and each time has been better than the last. We can’t wait to come back again!
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Amber R.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
My 4th Year and Counting!
I have come here 4 years now as a sober gift to myself to get away, relax, recharge and reflect. It’s always the best place for that! The tent is cozy, the bonfire pit is great, the hiking trails are so nice and Linda is always so kind and welcoming! I’ll see you next year and many more ahead 😊
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Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Linda P.

Joined in June 2018
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