February 2024 News is all about the light!
Big News for Phase 2 Plans

Thank you for signing up for our Phase 2 Interest list and Happy Ground Hog Day!  An early spring is here to stay according to Punxsutawney Phil and apparently 2024 is all about warmth and light.   

Bringing the light in 2024

I am so pleased to announce that at the end of last year, we have secured funding from five extraordinary lead Angel Investors to help us advance all of the work for the next phase of development.  Our growing group of Angels are inspiring women and men with shared values, great energy and important stewards of this land and vision. 

As we search the world for what Wild Rice Retreat compares to - it's hard to find a place that comes close.  Lake Superior as our front door; the simplicity yet elegance of design and the not-too-muchness; the mindset that you simply arrive and our team and the woods and water takes care of everything else.  It's a place of being, rather than doing. 

In this time of "wintering" we are reminded and in awe of a place "where my soul can rest" - Janis Klecker, Angel Investor.

We invite you to please read on for the latest plans, next steps, timeline and more options for becoming involved.

Thank you for your continued interest and support!

What Angel Investors are saying:
 

“When this opportunity to support a healing retreat, protect land, invest in real estate and enjoy environmentally conscious vacation rental properties presented itself, all within the framework of a women led business legacy, I didn’t think twice. It is a must.”

Lisa Lynch Jones, Angel Investor

 

"As a woman business owner, I love to see bold, smart, entrepreneurial women take risks and put themselves out there! Heidi has a vision and the grit needed to be the creator of something special here. I want to support her success and hope others will join forces to realize this dream."

Lynn Mitchell, Angel Investor

CABINS + COMMUNITY

Thanks to the generous support from our early Angel Investors, we are now in the initial planning stages for the thoughtful growth and expansion of Wild Rice Retreat. As someone who has expressed an interest in staying updated, we are thrilled to announce that the conceptual architectural design work, civil, survey, and other necessary planning is kicking off in earnest this month. The weaving of dreams into reality has begun!

We remain optimistic about our timeline and anticipate the commencement of land platting for purchase and models for the future cabins later this year.

 In the coming weeks you will be sent a survey about your interests in the homesites.
 
You will also be sent access to an updated website that will house an FAQ section with much more information than I can squeeze in a newsletter including details about the team, how lots and homes will be designed and sold and much more. 

If you are new to this newsletter, or missed the fall newsletter with drone shots of the property, and more information, you can access it HERE.

We are grateful you are here and on this journey with us!

Angel Investment Update

While we are thrilled to begin working, we are still seeking more Angels to join this dynamic community and help move development plans forward. 

We have developed two NEW levels of investing.  A reminder that Priority or Preferred Angels receive shares in the company, the first choices of lots and homesites as they become available, access to special programming, annual free night stays and much more.

If you'd like to learn more about the options, send me an email HERE and I will share the latest options with you!

Wild Rice Retreat is Nominated and we'd love your vote!

I am excited to share that the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 survey is now live and Wild Rice Retreat is on the ballot!

Please join the Wild Rice team in casting your vote for Wisconsin’s Best Hotel in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Voting is now open through February 26, 2024.

Being included in the ballot for the world's best is a great honor for us, and we sincerely appreciate your support!

Hint:  If you just pick "hotels" and "wisconsin" it goes a lot faster!  VOTE HERE