The Listening Inn

Nature Lover's Paradise

The Listening Inn is a superior handcrafted log cabin located on 560 acres of giant pine trees, open meadows, fabulous hardwood trees, and miles of trails with rolling terrain. The wonderful Peterson Creek passes through our land to the Paint River. The inn is located a short drive north of Crystal Falls, Michigan, situated on the end of a country road.

After your gourmet breakfast, a pleasant tour of the upper Michigan north woods is available on groomed hiking trails. On these excursions you will soon see why we have named our lodge The Listening Inn. In this nature lover's paradise, you may have the opportunity to see deer, black bear, eagles, owls, many songbirds, beaver, otter, coyotes, wolves, and possibly a moose. Watch as bluebirds, utilizing the nesting boxes around our garden and orchard, dart about to catch food to feed their young. Listen to the Sandhill Cranes as they make their presence known by their prehistoric sounding cries in the field on the "home 40". Search for wild orchids growing along Peterson Creek that meander through the property or, better yet, take a stroll through the "big pine 40" and try to guess how old they are!

Day trips to several area wilderness waterfalls are also available. The wonders of nature are what make upper Michigan someplace special. When your day is done, you can curl up by the fireplace or sit on a deck waiting for the evening star to make its appearance while the spring peepers and chorus frogs serenade you. If you are really lucky, you may see the spectacular Northern Lights streaking overhead.

The Listening Inn is proud to offer quality cross-country skiing, right out the door on our 14k of Groomed classical trails. Rentals available. Snowshoe trails are separate trails and Rentals available. Downhill skiers will enjoy Ski Brule, another fine facility close by. If golfing is your favorite activity, you are in luck. We have 4 courses to offer, including the famous George Young challenge.

We cater to large groups up to 150 or small gatherings, inside or outside. We can help
make your day a little easier. Tents are available. Catering can also be provided.

Weddings

Canoeing

Gift Certificates are available.

Looking for a unique Wedding experience?

We can handle small to medium size weddings at The Listening Inn. We recently had a small country wedding reception with 52 guests. Catering is also available. We can also provide a tent if an outdoor wedding / reception is requested.

Crystal Falls is located at the junction of US-41, US-2 and M-69 in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. It is the county seat of Iron County. Its primary economic support comes from lumber and paper products processing and tourism. This picturesque town is situated on a hill sloping eastward from an elaborate courthouse at the top of the hill facing east, with the Paint River at the bottom.

It is an unspoiled paradise, where you can share the silence of the wilderness, and yet are not isolated from humanity. Untamed river settings prevail amid vast forests that are filled with typical northern hardwoods whose leaves turn into flaming colors at the first hint of frost in the fall.

It is not uncommon to see the first leaves donning their fall brilliance at the end of August. Visitor's alert: If you plan on visiting Crystal Falls during the summer months, bring a jacket or sweater. Some of the days are cold and the nights get chilly.

Summer, with all the relaxation it implies is a time of outdoor enjoyment. This is when the lakes are at their best and solitude is easily obtained. The surrounding area has a bit of everything for visitors including: biking, bird watching, canoeing, golfing, rock hunting, boating, sailing, and swimming.

Visitors have a wide assortment of marvelous parks to frequent in the Crystal Falls area, such as: Runkle Lake; Pentoga Park: a spacious region on Chicaugon Lake which includes an Indian burial ground, that is preserved as a shrine to the Ojibwa Indian Tribe; and Bewabic State Park: a wooded area with wide green lawns, a sandy beach, tennis courts, and picnic facilities suitable for families. Cross-Country Ski at the Inn, right out the door on our 14k of Groomed classical trails. Rentals available. Snowshoe trails are separate trails and Rentals available.

We've added a Golf Cart for those folks that have trouble getting around and can't walk to far, or need help to view the property and see the Beautiful Wildflowers and Wildlife!

Area Attractions and Events:

The Harbour House Museum · Crystal Theatre · Crystal Falls Contemporary Center
Iron County Museum · Pine Mountain Music Festival · Humungus Fungus Festival