Canoe Bay

Couples-only hideaway amid 300 acres of tranquil lakeside woodlands, 45 miles north of Eau Claire (two hours east of Minneapolis). Twenty-four accommodations are spread around the estate in a variety of distinctive structures, each featuring a king-sized bed, two-person whirlpool spa, fireplace and refrigerator, but no phone. Request one of the more private Dream Cottages with larger living areas, small kitchens, wet bars and scenic lakeview decks; panoramic Rattenbury Cottage; or one of the extra-special Lakeside Cottages with personal spas, two fireplaces and huge waterview decks. A chalet-style lodge contains a guest lounge with a cathedral ceiling, a 30-foot stone fireplace and an intriguing library housing over 2000 hard-cover books; another building houses the glass-enclosed dining rooms offering prix-fixe dinners and wines from an award-winning cellar. Forest walking trails, canoes and kayaks for exploring the lake, fitness center and massage by appointment.