Elk Viewing Sleigh/Carriage Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting

About the Elk Viewing, Gourmet Dinner

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Elk Viewing Gourmet Dinner Packages

"Step back in time to life on the frontier. You begin by boarding a horse drawn carriage or sleigh that will take you through the wooded resort and away from the daily hustle and bustle. A wooden bridge takes you over the Thunder Bay River and into the Elk Preserve. Here you will get an up close look at majestic bull elk. Bring your camera as you'll have ample opportunity to snap some pictures. Enjoy the scenery, the smell of pine, and the ever changing face of the Thunder Bay River as the horses make their way deep in the woods to the beautiful Elk Antler Log Cabin. A blazing fire in a massive split stone fireplace welcomes you. The riverside cabin is decorated in period antiques and trophy mounts. Wonderful aromas mix with the scent of hardwood smoke and emanate from two antique wood cook stoves in full view. This elegant cabin maintains its rustic appearance while providing every amenity. Warm yourself by the fire, enjoy something from the bar and savor the delicious aromas put forth by the twin antique wood cook stoves as culinary artist Jan Matthias and her staff prepare your gourmet meal. Throughout your dinner you will sample five to seven locally produced wines as attentive servers see to your every need.

Antique Wood Cook Stoves

Gourmet Dinner Menu

Shrimp Cocktail & Pear/Apple Crepe 
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            Jan's Hearty Homemade 
               Chicken Noodle Soup 
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Thunder Bay's Signature Sweet Nappa 
          Salad and Butter Croissant
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Crown Roast of Pork and Pan Roasted 
                    Red Skin Potatoes 
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White Chocolate Mousse Filled Pizzelles 
             With Fresh Raspberries

This event is different and fabulous in every season. During summer marvel at the bulls' antlers in Velvet. Through summer these antlers are growing up to an inch a day. You may also get a peek at new elk calf. Throughout the fall rut see the bulls spar and strut. Hear them bugle. Its awesome. Snuggle up as winter brings a charming and romantic flavor to the event with the snowy woods and the chilly air.

Meet Our Gentle Giants The Horses
View the rustic charm of our Elk Antler Log Cabin

This event is a favorite with group tours, Christmas parties and business / association meetings.

We also offer many special events which include the Elk Viewing & Gourmet Dinner:
Quilter's & Scrapbook Retreats
Music & Comedy of Mike Ridley
Murder Mystery Weekend 
New Year's Eve
Group Tours

Dinner Recipes & Wine Descriptions