Opening 2027 · Moose Lake, Minnesota
Four heated glamping domes on 36 acres of Portage River frontage — each with a full bath, kitchenette, and private patio, and the Soo Line Trail right at your doorstep.
Our Story
Trail Crossing Retreat sits at 4118 County Road 8 in Moose Lake — a stretch of the Northwoods where the Portage River winds through the property and two of Minnesota's premier multi-use trails cross right at our doorstep: the Soo Line Trail and the Willard Munger State Trail. In summer, that means paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, and side-by-side riding. In winter, it means fresh grooming and a snowmobile trail just steps from your dome.
We're building a retreat that fits the landscape: four glass-front geodesic domes, each one private and fully self-contained, set into the pines with room to park the truck and trailer and ride straight out.
The Domes
Each 26-foot Harmony dome — about 538 square feet under a 13-foot ceiling — is a heated, year-round rental for up to four guests — with its own full bathroom, kitchenette, heating and cooling, and a private gravel patio. No shared bathhouse, no neighbors through the wall.
Year-Round
An extreme-snow-load frame, closed-cell spray-foam insulation, and an insulated concrete slab with in-floor radiant heat keep each dome warm and quiet in January. An air recuperator keeps the air fresh and the glass clear.
Private
A full bathroom, a kitchenette for real meals, and sleeping for up to four. Step outside to your own 16×16 ft patio with a fire ring — the river and the pines are the only neighbors.
Rider-Ready
Every dome has its own 20×20 ft gravel parking pad and walkway, with trailer parking on site. Unload the sleds or side-by-side and ride out to the Soo Line Trail — no trailering to a trailhead.
Four domes open first. The property is planned for up to ten domes and a guest office with laundry over time — we'll add more as demand grows. Outdoor scenes above are artist's renderings of our domes on site.
Inside the Dome
Wake up to the pines through an arched wall of glass, then make coffee in your own kitchenette. The domes are heated, insulated, and built for four seasons — the comforts of home under a Northwoods sky.
The Real Thing
Photos we took inside a Harmony Dome 8 — the same 26-foot dome, layout, and finishes you'll stay in at Trail Crossing Retreat.
Real photos of the Harmony Dome 8. At Trail Crossing Retreat, each dome sits on its own heated concrete slab in the pines.
Trail Access
The property sits at the crossroads of the Soo Line Trail and the Willard Munger State Trail — two of Minnesota's premier multi-use corridors — with no trailering required. Ride out, ride back.
Groomed access to hundreds of miles of interconnected Northland trails via the Soo Line corridor. Ride out from your dome and back again.
Direct trail-legal access for ATVs, UTVs, and side-by-sides. Paved Munger Trail on the east side is a favorite for biking, walking, and rollerblading.
Miles of designated OHV and snowmobile routes through the largest state forest in east-central Minnesota — connected directly to the trail system at our doorstep. Some of the best riding terrain in the region.
Bring your own sleds, ATVs, or side-by-sides. Truck and trailer parking on site, a gravel pad at every dome, and the trail a short ride away. Need a machine? We'll point you to local rental outfitters.
Portage River frontage on-property. Paddle, cast, or sit at the bank — respect the shoreland, take it slow.
Location
~2 min
Moose Lake, MN
Groceries, gas, restaurants, and Moose Lake State Park
~40 min
Duluth, MN
Lake Superior, dining, and international airport connections
~90 min
Twin Cities
A direct I-35 shot from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro
0 min
Soo Line & Munger Trails
Two premier Minnesota multi-use trails cross at our doorstep
4118 County Road 8 · Moose Lake, MN 55767 · Carlton County
About
Trail Crossing Retreat is developed and operated by Trail Haven Ventures, LLC — a Minnesota company owned 50/50 by Thomas and Amanda Paull. We spent years riding, camping, and paddling the same land we're now building on, and we're designing every inch of the retreat to fit how people actually use the Northwoods.
We work closely with Carlton County, the Minnesota Department of Health, and licensed local trade partners to build responsibly, protect the river corridor, and meet every Minnesota standard for lodging operations.
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