Every year, an army of volunteers collects at Forts Folle Avoine to help create a magical environment for their holiday celebration event, “Christmas at the Forts”. It’s a wonderful place to share some Christmas cheer with a child! The work that goes on behind the scenes for this event isn’t just for children during the …
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The month of November is a fickle friend in the Northwoods. We’re not even 2 weeks in, and we’ve had to adjust our attitude many times over. If you feel you need some practice in adaptability and acceptance, let November be your teacher. – Wanda Boldon
You’ve driven by this place just North of Siren – over and over, wondering what’s inside, right? Me too! Barndance & Company is a shop where you can find handcrafted barn wood furniture and beautiful repurposed items for sale. Now settle down. I know what you’re thinking, but hold on! There’s no bad smell or …
Shinrin-yoku – a practice that originated in Japan in the 1980’s is a therapy to help alleviate stress and reduce anxiety. The term is loosely translated to “Forest Bathing” in English. Forest Bathing is not hiking. It’s about spending time in nature – deliberately slowing down and becoming immersed in the natural surrounds by using …
An Offer to Purchase is more than a Buyer offering to purchase a property for a particular price. It’s a whole package of intentions, permissions and promises. Depending on the situation and the property being pursued, Buyers should weigh carefully how their package will be received by a Seller, if they truly are earnest …
We meet special, funny, grateful, loving, giving, creative, industrious People every day in our work. The People are what drive us to work long hours and go the extra mile. When you like and appreciate the People, you do a lot to help them. It feels great to make them happy! After the People, come …
The state funded ATV trails close tomorrow, September 16th. If you’ve enjoyed the trails all Summer, don’t panic! The Burnett County Forest Woods Trails & County Forest Roads are still open for ATV/UTV use. You can ride on any wooded trail, snowmobile trail and ATV trail that is located on County Forest Lands, as long as it …
We’ve experienced several instances this year, where buyers have felt compelled or moved to write a letter that accompanies their offer when it’s presented to the seller. The letters have a variety of sentiments about why they’ve chosen to pursue the property and offer a little bit about the buyer’s personal life and family. If …
The recreation real estate market in our area has been strong all Summer. Certain sectors have been hotter than others. But we’ve been impressed by what has been happening here. Normally the Summer market can be a little sleepy, because buyers and sellers are busy having fun, enjoying the seemingly endless vacation life that is …
Vacation rentals in the Northwoods are easier than ever for both sides of the transaction, with the help of services like www.vrbo.com and www.homeaway.com. Property owners can help defray expenses for a property they don’t use all the time and renters can dip their toes into lakefront living for a reasonable cost. It seems like …
