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Birthday Getaway

A while ago Dana nd I had planned a weekend birthday getaway up to Kohl's Resort. This past weekend was the best time Brian and Ashley had for us to come for this month.

The girls stayed with Dana's parents and Grandma came up to take Clara to her Saturday soccer game before they spent the rest of the weekend at the lake. Thanks for having them, Grandpa and Grandma!


We both took Friday off of work, so we were able to leave town around 9:00. We grabbed lunch as we got into Bemidji and got checked into our cabin.


This time we were able to stay in one of the octagon 'treehouse' style cabins.




We had brought the four-wheelers up with us and it was a gorgeous day for riding. We trailered to Tenstrike and left on some trails from there. 



Dana had mapped out some trails for us before we left, but I don't think we actually ended up on any of them. Ha!







We got a little muddy (not bad, though), but that was the most fun part.


After we got back to Tenstike, we had a drink at the local establishment (and also where we parked the truck and trailer) before heading back to the resort to clean up for dinner.



Dana had noticed this chophouse restaurant when we had gone to visit Christel and John before and had always wanted to try it out. The food was fantastic and we had nice view on their patio.


Just looking at our food in this picture makes me want to go right back there to have it again!

Dana got a fire going when we got back from dinner.



Another place I absolutely want to visit again when we're back in Bemidji is this brunch place...or breakfast bar, I guess is what they call it. Anyhow, it was fabulous and had such a fun atmosphere. 

When we had the same server at Red Stu as we had at Turtle River Chophouse the night before, we realized they have the same owners and another placed attached to Red Stu called 209 Bar which we heard was really good too.



We shared an omelet that had pulled pork, ham, bacon and sausage in it which came with this cinnamon fresh toast casserole as a 'side.' And I couldn't resist their special mimosa of the day, lemon blueberry.


I had booked massages for us in town after our brunch, so we made our way over to the spa after Red Stu on Saturday. Dana didn't want me to take a pic of him in his robe. :-)

I went and got my nails done while it was Dana's turn for his massage. Then we visited at Christel and John's for most of the rest of the afternoon before heading back for some frozen pizza at the cabin.




We had planned on renting one of the resort pontoons to tour around the lake a bit on Saturday evening, but the weather had turned pretty cool, so we ate our pizza by the fire outside and then watched crime shows on TV for the rest of the evening.

It was cool and misty when we got up this morning.


Dana had the genius idea to get a couple of rolls to go from Red Stu, so he had that for breakfast this morning.

I had a little bit of an English muffin and peanut butter so I could save room for an ice cream cone. :-)

We had an absolutely fun and relaxing time. We're so glad that we got away to have some time together just the two of us.


We got some pics from Holly of Clara's fruitful fishing outing with Grandpa. 





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theweckerlys said…
How fun! So glad you guys got away!
May 23, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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