The Artisan Inn Studio, Minnesota lakes area lodging and creative retreat venue, is located near Vergas, MN. Nestled in the woods our retreat is ideal for quilting and scrapbooking getaways, creative classes, health and wellness workshops, group retreats and reunions. We combine comfortable lodging with studio space in a peaceful north woods setting, while remaining close to the best of Otter Tail County lakes country.
Guests enjoy easy access to lake recreation and seasonal outdoor activities. Summer offers boating, fishing, swimming and lake days, while winter brings snowmobiling trails and ice fishing. Our location makes it easy to pair creative retreats with a classic Minnesota lake vacation.
Whether you’re planning a creative getaway, group stay, or reunion near Vergas, MN, the Artisan Inn Studio is a welcoming place to relax, create, and reconnect in the heart of Minnesota lakes country.
The Artisan Inn Studio provides everything you need for a successful retreat or relaxing getaway:
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
Relax in our cozy bedrooms with fresh linens and comfortable bedding (bedding and pillow supplied). Each guest has a night stand and luggage rack along with hanging closet space.
Each set of two rooms, on the second level, share a full bath featuring separate enclosed areas for walk-in shower, toilet room and sink/counter space.
Handicap accessible full bath in bedroom 1 on the first level.
Handicap accessible full bath on the second level in the lounge area.
Handicap accessible half bath on the first level in the studio.
BEDROOM 1:
Located on the main level – One king bed and two XL twin beds with handicap accessible full bath.
BEDROOM 2:
Located on the second level – One king bed and two XL twin beds. Shares full bath with bedroom 3.
BEDROOM 3:
Located on the second level – Four XL twin beds. Shares full bath with bedroom 2.
BEDROOM 4:
Located on the second level – One king bed and two XL twin beds. Shares full bath with bedroom 5.
BEDROOM 5:
Located on the second level – Four XL twin beds. Shares full bath with bedroom 4.
STUDIO
1900 square feet area with in-floor heat.
Weather-protected drive-through unloading area.
Seats 20 guests with individual L-shaped, two-table workstations.
Excellent natural light plus task lighting at every workstation.
Comfortable, adjustable chairs.
5 – 4’X8′ Quilting boards.
4 – 3’X4′ Quilting boards.
3 – 72″X48″ Cutting stations.
4 – Pressing stations.
Five TVs giving every guest a clear view of streaming entertainment. Also provides close-up view of class/workshop instructors.
Retractable electricity from the ceiling (no cords to trip over).
Full kitchen with beverage bar.
Handicap accessible half bath.
KITCHEN & FOOD:
Fully equipped kitchen with all cooking and dining essentials provided. Guests supply their own food.
Pantry stocked with staples. Food is not provided.
Double oven and large cooktop. Additional stove/oven in the studio kitchen.
Filtered tap water.
Outdoor grill on patio.
Large dining table and kitchen island.
MAIN LEVEL LIVING ROOM:
Comfortable seating
Sofa bed
Cozy gas fireplace
TV for streaming entertainment
Collection of games and books
SECOND LEVEL LOUNGE:
Relaxing seating
Sofa bed
TV for streaming entertainment
Deck overlooking the woods
SAFETY
The massage and mechanical rooms are an enclosed concrete storm shelter with steel door.
PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS
While we love animals, we are unable to allow them at the retreat. Hosting large groups makes it challenging to maintain an allergen-free environment, and our goal is to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every guest.
Security cameras are installed for the safety of our guests.
