North Dakota Tourism

We are excited to announce our partnership with North Dakota Tourism. Along with other tourism businesses in the state, we will benefit from exposure in the annual North Dakota Legendary travel guide, a free publication which is circulated in the upper midwest as well as available upon request. We will be included in the 2013 edition. As the new kid on the block…

Trusses & Purlins – Part 1

Have you ever stood in a great cavernous log lodge (or seen one on TV) and wondered how the enormous log roof system was constructed? Surely you wonder about this daily. Well…Coteau des Prairies Lodge will have that majestic Rocky Mountain lodge feel. And we have captured some interesting snapshots from the log truss and purlin assembly process. Enjoy!

You Should ‘Like’ This Facebook Cap Giveaway! (Winner Announced)

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Durand Jones of Minot, ND! Durand, you will now be one of the more fashionable folks in north central North Dakota. Wear your new headwear proudly as you begin rounding up friends for a getaway to the Coteau! We hope to see you soon. For everyone else who is jealous…

Fall Construction Update [Video]

Joe Breker describes the construction events at the lodge which took place during October and November. The video covers the installation of the south end support pillars, 2nd level floor and walls, log wall caulking and the construction of the enormous north window.