Have you been patiently waiting for a construction update? Well, you are in for a treat! The construction crew has been working diligently on the log walls and they are very close to being completed (everything is done except a small portion of the main entryway). Building the log walls has been a very labor intensive and time consuming project. But we think you will agree that it has been effort well spent. Enjoy the pictures!
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View of Coteau des Prairies Lodge from the northwest along the Frenier Dam road.
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A rare view of the east wall with a zoom lens from across the 'bowl' of the Coteau. You'll know what we mean by 'bowl' when you make your first visit to the lodge!
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View of the west wall with all the logs in place. Ahhh...finally!!
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Inside the Lodge. Doug Spieker was at it again with the welder, he put up the i-beams for structural support.
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Bird's eye view of the lodge with the main level nearly complete and the second floor on its way!
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Nate Rude, Joe Breker and Phillip Breker get a high view to simulate the view from the 3rd floor loft.
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Emma, Gideon and Noah Breker play teeter totter with a log in the Lodge.
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View of all 12 layers of logs on the west wall. 1x12", 3x10", 5x8" and 3x6"
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'Wild ends' sticking out of the northwest corner. They will yet see some trimming but they will still have a staggered design in the end.
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In case you wondered where all the log ends went...Nate has a nice little collection here.
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View looking down the completed west wall. It feels so great to have it done! And it looks fabulous!
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'Papa' Joe apparently practicing a fire drill...he has his grandson Benaiah in the fireman's carry.
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The main entryway is the last log structure to finish on the main floor. It is almost done!
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Close-up of the west facing side of the east wall. Just imaging these gorgeous walls being the walls of your room while staying at Coteau des Prairies Lodge!
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View out the north windows of the Great Room. The north end will be nearly all windows for a breath taking view of the North Dakota prairie.
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Nate Rude working on a corner on the upper part of the west wall. Wouldn't you know...he's using his chainsaw!
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Log walls with giant gaping holes...just waiting for some windows.
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Joe Breker's cattle graze the northern slopes of the Coteau des Prairies just below the lodge site.
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Gideon Breker checking out the second floor trusses. You know, just making sure everything is accounted for.
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View of the south side of Coteau des Prairies Lodge. If you like it now...just wait until you see it next summer!