Were finally here!Just rolled in last night and Charlie has already picked her favorite room.@binkhaven has been our our must- see wish list for ages.This Nordic compound of buildings began construction in the 50s and includes building materials, art work carvings and more imported from Norway. Every surface is painted in ROSEMALING, all the custom made furniture belongs in a museum. It gives cozy a whole new meaning -and is tucked in 12 acres of snowy pines right in the middle of Door County…and we never ever want to leave. The crazy part is that you can rent this whole group of buildings together (on VRBO) for less than a night in a downtown hotel room.Im obsessed now and gonna have to share more pics – (but first a few snaps from last night and this morning before sunrise)The brilliant young man who bought this place (Elliot) is an art historian dedicated to preservation and giving people the chance to step back in time through the experience of staying here.Imagine living like a Viking (a Vikings whos home was featured in House Beautiful magazine)This year, weve been on a mission to visit historic camps, lodges, resorts and houses (within driving distance of camp) that somehow fall under the radar. Those owned by the mom and pops that invest their hearts, incomes and lives into preserving the past so that the rest of us can learn about lost arts and architecture.We encourage everyone to support small business everywhere- but especially those whos mission has a higher purpose- like this.Thank you, Elliot, for the MasterClass in the Nordic Arts, you can find us in front of your epic fireplace until 2021

December 30, 2020 • Published by Tereasa Surratt