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the downstairs dining room capacity, making the lodge more practical Gazebo was built specifically with weddings in mind.
for year-round use. A lake front deck has been added to preserve the
outdoor, lakefront dining capacity and ambiance. The additional indoor space makes it the perfect year-round resort.
Winter sports like ice fishing, cross-country skiing the hundreds of miles
Of all the work put in on the project, the coup d’état is the bar. What of surrounding trails, snowmobiling, or just cozying up to a fire on a
used to be storage and basically unusable space, the upstairs of the snowy winter day. Or, pick that gorgeous fall day in October when the
lodge has been fully transformed. Originally a log structure, the roof sun is still shining brightly and the air cool and crisp.
has been raised and the entire building seismically updated with post
and beam architecture. To help ensure the building will stand for dec- The Lodge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Choose from high
ades to come, a 600-gallon-per-minute sprinkler system was installed. quality, Northwest style burgers, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, or fish.
The lodge is also entirely handicap accessible, allowing folks to take the Hearty breakfast choices include biscuits and gravy, omelets, pancakes,
elevator up to the bar. Or use the stairs, flanked in rustic metal artwork eggs Benedict, country skillets, and more. They offer a full bar and a
and a hammered metal handrail. Look up to see an impressive cus- large selection of microbrews and local wines, including Lake of the
tom-built light fixture that could pass for an antique from the 1920s. Woods IPA brewed by Klamath Basin Brewing and Lake of the Woods
When you reach the top of the stairs, the room opens up to ceiling high wine produced by Del Rio Winery.
windows and lake view bar seating across the entire end of the build-
ing. Pub tables flank the gorgeous, 15’ mahogany, marble-topped bar. During summer months, you can count on great outdoor barbeque and
Fashioned after the original antique horseshoe shaped bar (previously live music. There is also a Marina Pizza parlor and a country store for
downstairs), the custom bar and cabinets have the exact look and feel other food and snack options.
of the original. A very modern, walk-in cooler is strategically hidden
behind the bar, keeping the beer ice cold and conveniently accessible At the Marina you can rent paddle boards, motorboats, paddle boats,
to bartenders and servers. There’s even a dumbwaiter to expedite food and now, pontoon boats.
orders from the newly-renovated downstairs kitchen.
The Lake of the Woods Resort team has done such an impressive job
The additional square footage allows room for live music and an adja- caring for the resort and marina that they have been awarded the
cent private dining room “Library,” available for conferences or private opportunity to operate the surrounding Forest Service campgrounds.
parties, seating about 12-15. The downstairs dining room has an addi- You can expect excellent service at Lake of the Woods, Four Mile
tional private dining space as well. Inquire about renting a portion of, Lake Campground, Aspen Campground, Rainbow Bay and Sunset
or the entire lodge for your wedding, reunion, or retreat. The Lakeside Campgrounds. If camping isn’t your thing, there are 33 well-appointed

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