The Meadows has a single level, one-room design which is very open and expansive in its design. It overlooks the meadows of the Shire main grounds.
You enter the Meadows through the screened-in porch and then into the kitchen. Off to the left are two rocking chairs with foot stools in front of the free standing wood burning fireplace. Ahead sits the dining table in front of the large, south-facing, viewing windows. It is a very cozy and warm atmosphere especially in the colder months. Against the west wall lies a king-size daybed. Also on the first floor is a bathroom with a shower. The Kitchen has a small refrigerator with a freezer, two-burner cook top, microwave, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster oven, and a stool with a small dining area. A CD player, air conditioner, floor/table fans as well as ceiling fans, off peak electric storage heater, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor grill are also available.
One level, one-room design
1 king-size daybed in an open room
1 bathroom with shower
Kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, one small refrigerator with freezer, microwave, crock pot, coffee maker, a large toaster oven, and all the necessary kitchen utensils and dinnerware
Air conditioner, floor/table fans, ceiling fans, and off peak electric storage heater
A free-standing wood fireplace
Outdoor grill
Free Wi-Fi
Available for a fee:
Firewood is $5.00 per day
Children age 14 and under are $15/day per child when accompanied by an adult. This may not apply to special events.
Weekend and Holiday stays are a 2-night minimum. There may be exceptions so please contact the office.
For reservations or questions, call 320-592-0180 (OFFICE), 612-423-4562 (CELL), 612-423-4720 (CELL), email us at shireinthewoods@outlook.com, or fill out our reservation form. Text messages are welcome for CELL numbers only.
ADULTS (age 15 and up) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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The Meadows |
$90.00 |
$140.00 |
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Check-in |
4:00pm or later |
Check-out |
no later than 1:00pm |
For reservations, questions, or special check-in and check-out times, call 320-592-0180 (OFFICE), 612-423-4562 (CELL), 612-423-4720 (CELL), email us at shireinthewoods@outlook.com, or fill out our reservation form. Text messages are welcome for CELL numbers only.
The calendar may not be up-to-date or accurate. Please call or email us to confirm your reservation.
"I am spending my first weekend at the Shire… I’ve been on the lookout for a place to escape the craziness of Minneapolis and know that I’ve found it. The charm of the cabins, owners, forest and all surroundings can’t be matched. I spent an entire weekend doing nothing and loved every minute of it. I hope more get to enjoy this 'gem in the middle of nowhere'."
- Steve, Guest
"I have had a lovely weekend in the silence that surrounds this cabin. I’ve slept, built fires, stared out the window, read and I’ve written in my journal. I fell asleep at night looking at the stars through the window above the bed. My only regret is that I couldn’t stay three more nights! Thank you for being stewards and giving people the opportunity to experience a little bit of 'heaven on earth'."
- Meridel, Guest
“While many places may offer hot tubs, workout rooms, or ice machines to their guests, the Shire in the Woods offers birdseed, toothpicks, and Afghans. This is my kind of place.”
- Thomas, Guest
“Thank you for providing a wonderful, peaceful place for us to enjoy! The setting helped me re-acclimate to the change of seasons with happiness instead of dread and was also the perfect place and time to get to know my partner better. Love and peacefulness grow at the Shire. Thanks.”
- Sarah, Guest
“Thank you, Shire in the Woods, for providing a beautiful place of retreat, quiet and sacredness. Gorgeous surroundings and the trails are so well marked.”
- Linda, Guest
“Enjoyed our stay in the Meadows. Everything needed for a few days away from the hustle and bustle of city life was here. Very peaceful and quiet. Beautiful starry nights, sunlit days. Just right for days of contemplation and rejuvenation. We will be back.”
- Chris & Roger, Guests