If your clients are craving fall splendor without the crowds of New England, consider pointing them toward Wisconsin’s Northwoods — specifically, the only Relais & Châteaux property in the Midwest. Canoe Bay, a secluded luxury retreat tucked into 300 private acres of forest and glacial lakes, is turning up the seasonal charm this fall with its new Leaf Lovers Package.
Designed for romantic escapes, low-key celebrations or anyone who believes peak foliage is best enjoyed from a private deck with wine in hand, the package includes:
- A two-night stay in a Prairie-style cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé John Rattenbury
- A three-course dinner for two in the resort’s lakeside dining room
- Two upgraded in-cottage continental breakfasts
- A picnic-style lunch for two (perfect for enjoying waterside or via canoe)
Rates start at $1,099 plus tax and service charge for stays Monday through Thursday between September 1 and October 31, 2025. Canoe Bay’s 20% service charge is applied to the food and beverage portion of the package in lieu of gratuity.
This adults-only sanctuary, a well-kept secret among luxury travelers in the region, offers complimentary Wi-Fi and access to a deep roster of nature-forward amenities: paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, binoculars, and three peaceful lakes to explore at leisure. A perennial Wine Spectator award-winner, the resort has also recently welcomed a new executive chef to helm its farm-to-table culinary program, which draws from the property’s 150-bed garden.
Seclusion doesn’t mean completely sacrificing connectivity: The property is within driving distance from the Twin Cities and Milwaukee, and is a two-hour drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
Guests can wind down in one of 30 architecturally significant standalone accommodations, each positioned for maximum privacy and framed by the surrounding forest. Signature experiences at Canoe Bay range from stargazing and nocturnal paddling to executive retreats and babymoon escapes.
Whether they’re looking for peace, peak foliage, or the perfect anniversary trip, Canoe Bay delivers the kind of quiet luxury that lingers long after the leaves fall.
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