tea at naniboujou
“Probably the most memorable aspect of the lodge is the wondrously painted 30 x 80 foot dining room. Antoine Goufee, a French artist, painted Cree Indian designs over the walls and the twenty-foot-high domed ceiling (resembling the shape of a canoe). Guests marvel at its originality. “It’s straight from an Agatha Christie mystery novel,” wrote Tom Clifford in 1972. “The almost psychedelic Cree Indian designs covering the walls and ceiling are like a North Woods answer to the Sistine Chapel.” This work of art continually amazes and intrigues, echoing the elegance and style of another era.” ~from Naniboujou’s website
While vacationing on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior, our last “hurrah” for summer, we decided to have a spot of tea at the amazing Naniboujou Lodge in Grand Marais Minnesota. The inside of this place is unbelievable. The colors, breathtaking. Every time I visit I can’t quite believe that a place like this exists. Read more about Naniboujou HERE.
The outside of the lodge is rustic, and, well “lodgey” looking.
It’s pretty, but doesn’t really prepare you for the surprise that awaits when you walk through the door…
I always feel like I’m stepping inside a paper Chinese lantern!
It’s so beautiful. The music that was playing the day we visited was ethereal and serene.
Eye candy.
It really must be seen in person to be believed.
It was so fun to share a couple hours here with Jeff and Gracie.
I purchased their cookbook…
Dining in the Spirit of Naniboujou.
I can’t wait to try the recipes!
If you find yourself between Duluth MN and the Canadian border…
Call Naniboujou and make a reservation for tea.
It’s truly an experience that you will never forget.
~Melissa
wow!!! i am so intrigued with this place i HAVE to go up there!!!
You’re going to love it!
This place looks incredible! I’ve never heard of it before! MUST go there sometime. Stunning, and so cool!
Stunning is the perfect word for it. Truly amazing. Thanks for commenting!
I love Grand Marais more than any other city in Minnesota!!! There are so many wonderful places to explore there!! I have long wanted to stop at the Naniboujou, so I was excited to see your post. The locals up there tell stories of it being a haunted place.
Go for the afternoon tea. Lovely 🙂
Did you stop at the North House Folk School there? It’s one of my HUGE loves of Grand Marais….. I can’t wait for summer now!
We did stop there! I wish I lived closer so I could take some classes 🙂
I love that place. On my way to Grand Marais to see family and home in Thunder Bay! Enjoy your travels in our northern area. Hoping you see some beautiful autumn colors.
Hi Ann 🙂 The north shore is heavenly this time of year! come on down to bluff country here in the Mississippi river valley sometime too…completely gorgeous in a different way. so
Love Naniboujou! We have enjoyed stopping there several times over the last few years. It’s so unique . . . fun to read your comments. 🙂
We love it too. Such a beautiful dining room. Lovely tea too. Thanks for visiting 🙂
I love this place so much and completely drooled over the cookbook when visiting there just recently! Have you just loved cooking out of it? I didn’t buy it, as I’d almost rather just have the excuse to have to go back for the amazing meals
Hi Greta! 🙂
Thanks for visiting!
I love the cookbook and use it often. Wonderful, simple, delicious recipes.
See! Now you just have to go back! hee hee 😉
XO,
~M