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3300 Tanadoona Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331
Tanadoona provides a beautiful natural setting for group rentals, including meetings, retreats, weddings and other special events. Our 103-acre property located on Lake Minnewashta is bordered by Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, adding to the natural wildlife and outdoor experience. You’ll frequently see wildlife such as deer, turkeys, turtles and many birds like bald eagles, bluebirds, robins, woodpeckers and more! We’re conveniently located in the southwest Twin Cities metro, but guests instantly feel like they’re far from the city.
Whether you’re looking for a half-day meeting or a multi-day event, we can help you plan your upcoming event. Groups may rent specific facilities or areas of camp or exclusive use of the property.
All groups are welcome to our recreational activities, including volleyball net, soccer goals, gaga ball pits, sports equipment and hiking trails. Camp Fire’s trained staff are also available to lead team-building and other activities for your group (as available).
Facilities
Our facilities include a brand new Community & Dining Center, overnight lodging and outdoor spaces.
Take a Virtual Tour of some of our spaces and contact us at the bottom of this page to schedule an in-person tour.
Click below to learn more about available spaces.
Community & Dining Center
Our brand new Community & Dining Center opened June 2020 and features floor to ceiling windows to keep your group feeling close to nature. This space provides a flexible floor plan for seated or standing events and meetings, plus an open concept on the lower level. Indoors, groups enjoy a beautiful gas fireplace, wifi, AV, and gender neutral bathrooms. Step outside for nature hikes, or enjoy views to the south from the deck and views to the north on the patio with outdoor seating.
This space carries forward some special historic features from the previous camp dining hall – including the dining hall fireplace which is now the outdoor patio fireplace. The Center is heated and has ceiling fans plus windows to provide cooling during warmer days.
Groups may use their preferred food vendor.
Capacity: 200 seated; 150 non-seated events
Overnight Lodging - Lodge, Cabins and Yurt
All lodging includes access to onsite fire rings. Guests provide their own bedding.
- Bluebird Lodge (heated and electricity)
- Upper-level features bunkbeds – sleeping 30 (2 sleeping areas) – and a common area with seating and stone fireplace.
- Walk-out basement features kitchen (including pots, pans, dishes and utensils), open floor plan for multi-purpose use, folding tables and chairs and views of the Big Woods forest.
- Bathhouse located approximately 50 feet from the lodge.
- 11 10-person rustic cabins (no heat or electricity)
- Three 18-person rustic cabins (no heat or electricity)
- Yurt (no heat or electricity)
Outdoor Spaces
With 103 acres, there are many areas to use for your unique event. Some of these include:
- Tent camping
- Green spaces (many areas)
- Pavilion Shelters (6 within Gingko Circle) with picnic tables and a gathering area with custom designed log seating around a fire ring
Add Team-building to your event!
Tanadoona is ACA accredited, which means we are held to a high standard of safety and quality. Team-building is based on availability and social distancing guidelines. Camp Fire Minnesota staff lead all activities, including:
- Archery
- Team-Building Challenge Course
- High Ropes Course and Climbing Wall
- Canoe/Kayak
- Nature/Environmental Education
Pricing
Contact us for current pricing. Inquire below or contact Emily Peterson, Business Development & Sales Manager, at emilyp@campfiremn.org.
Rentals are available year-round, including limited availability in the summer. Groups may book exclusive use of the property or choose specific areas/facilities to host your event.
Rental is confirmed once the following are received by Camp Fire Minnesota:
- Signed Contract
- Certificate of Insurance
- 50% Deposit
- Damage Security Deposit (Bluebird: $200; Community & Dining Center $1,000)
Transform the Community & Dining Center to fit your group's event and style.
Bluebird Lodge is tucked against the Big Woods of Tanadoona, perfect for wildlife sightings. Photo credit: Paul Vincent Weddings (weddings.paul-vincent.com)
Bluebird Lodge features upstairs sleeping quarters with a fireplace and a basement kitchen and gathering area.
Perfect for outdoor gatherings, Ginkgo Circle is nestled against the Big Woods and features six pavilion shelters and a fire ring seating area.
Make a night of it in our seasonal 18-person and 10-person rustic cabins.
Make a night of it in our seasonal 18-person and 10-person rustic cabins
Enjoy the quiet surroundings staying in our yurt tucked along a trail in the woods.
The yurt sleeps up to 10 people.
Tanadoona is a beautiful natural setting to say “I do” or celebrate any special occasion. Photo credit: Ingman Photography (ingmanphotography.com)
"The Bowl" is perfect gathering space with amphitheater seating. Great for weddings, games and tenting out.
Corona Bathhouse is located within walking distance of all overnight cabins and Bluebird Lodge.
