If you are looking for a rustic place to gather that feels like your very own special spot on earth, consider staying at River Haus! Our extended family of 14 people with ages spanning from 10 - 60+ just spent five days together using River Haus as our base camp. Here, we enjoyed making meals together in a well appointed kitchen, grilling on a large deck under towering pine trees, hiking down a private road and wading through a stream before finding the St. Croix River, playing yard games on the expansive lawn, swinging on the tree swing, having late night bonfires and ultimately tucking away in the multiple bedrooms with comfy beds. On one rainy day, we found dozens of games and books to keep us entertained all day long. Outings included one day in Stillwater (dining, shopping, hiking, searching for the 7 staircases and visiting the farmers' market), one day near Taylors Falls (canoeing / kayaking), and we spent hours one evening at the nearby Rustic Roots Winery (long wait for the food but it was delicious once it arrived!). Thank you, Haus family, for sharing your lovely home with us!