Our Guest Suite Retreat located on Rice Lake, offers a private entrance, independent, four room space: Bedroom (Queen bed) with study desk & reading chair. Spacious living room with three-sided fireplace, bathroom (tub and shower), & kitchen.
The space is a contemporary, clean, comfortable, walk-out on the lower level of our home. The space is very light and airy with 8 tall windows and a double balcony glass door. Key-less coded entry.
We converted our wetlands to a wildflower prairie. This Guest Suite Retreat, in a natural setting, is an oasis in a Minneapolis suburb. It is a place of grounding, for centering one's journey through connection to reflection, nature, re-framing one's story.
We have lived in our home since 1997. Our home is an easy access to lakes, walking and biking trails. Our Guest Suite Retreat has received five star reviews; wonderful comments posted on the Air BnB Website since opening in 2016. Barbara is a musician and has been a certified Spiritual Director, continuing actively in that work and studies, weaving story and song. She is often a keynote speaker, retreat and reflection day leader for groups. Dennis is an electrician from a small town in Maine.The wildflower conversion, natural setting, and property upkeep is his passion including the maintenance of wood duck house real estate!
We've hosted indoor and outdoor concerts. Guests with good energy flow through this space!
Faith
Christian:
Christian
Interfaith:
Interfaith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Barbara English, Certified Spiritual Director. #612-221-1854
Guests of all loving, kindness beliefs are welcome to explore their inner journey with the sacred in conjunction with this incredibly beautiful natural setting. Retreat Privacy.
Several options:
*Your personal, self-directed, private retreat.
*Request prayer notebook for morning and evening readings or journalling
*Spiritual guidance sessions with Barbara $60.00 hour online or in person as possible.
Average Cost: Pricing information posted on AirBnB Website illustrating space & features with reviews since opening in 2016.
Two night minimum. Discount starts at 7 nights.
Starter Welcome Basket at arrival: bakery bread, eggs, yogurt, milk, butter, snacks, cereal, fresh fruit. Contemporary, equipment-stocked kitchen available for cooking including full size refrigerator. Grocery stores & restaurants close by.
Environment: Lake / Pond, Prairie / Grassland
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
*Separate recycling
*Water barrels for collection, plant watering.
*Most summers/weather permitting: fresh garden herbs and cherry tomatoes available to guests.
*Conversion project of Wetlands to Wildflower prairie: multi-year project.
*54 arborvitae, two maple trees and six bushes planted since 2020.
*Heat and Air Conditioning is zoned for Guest management.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, General (no specific type), Individual / Private / Solo, Silent
Features
Meditation:
Centering Prayer
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type), Wildlife / Animals
Personal Development:
Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type), Personal Transformation
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Room Types: B&B
Total Number of Rooms:
4
Housing: Our Guest Suite is best suited for a solo or couples' getaway.
The space is completely private & independent. Social distancing is a natural feature. Compliant with Air BnB Covid Cleaning Standards.
Four rooms: Bedroom with firm, restful Queen bed. Spacious private bathroom (tub/shower). Large, contemporary, comfortable living room with great furniture eating table overlooking the lake/backyard. Kitchen stocked with equipment including full size refrigerator. Two decks, comfortable furniture.
Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Kitchen - Private
Location of this Retreat:
8660 Terraceview Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55311
United States
Travel Info: Maple Grove is a suburb of Minneapolis, about a 25 minute drive.
We are located close to Hwy 94, easy access to heading north to the country, to Minneapolis and about 40 minutes to St. Paul.
We are glad to provide additional information for directions.
The Guest Suite Retreat includes a comprehensive binder of local information including restaurants, medical, groceries, activities etc.,