WOODLAWN RESORT
A Relaxing Family Resort
on Blanche Lake
A Classic Minnesota Family-Owned Resort
Peace, relaxation, fun on the water - the Narveson family has hosted vacations at beautiful Blanche Lake since 1948. We are delighted to announce that starting in 2025, Tyler and Catherine Nelson will take over.
Woodlawn is located on seven hundred feet of north shore along a secluded thirteen acre tract of park-like woodland, across from Glendalough State Park. Our eight cottages are all on the lake, comfortably and conveniently furnished, many with lofts and vaulted ceilings. Each cottage is unique, with a timeless lake cabin charm. Each cottage has a large deck on lakeside for dining and lounging. Fishing, swimming, water toys, and sailboats (lessons available). Two playgrounds, tree house, and plenty of room for frisbee, ball games, or croquet. Rec building, on-site laundry, library, and excellent wifi.
Celebrating our 75th Year in 2023
Cottages
Our cottages are well spaced along the wooded shore. There are docks at three locations. Much of the waterfront activity centers around the main dock, a great swim area with sandy bottom and shallow water for little kids. We also offer a recreation building, laundry building, tree house, and fish cleaning house.
Activities
Fishing boats, motors, and lifts available, Sunfish and Laser sailboats, Hydrobikes, canoes, kayaks, standup paddleboards and paddleboat. Swimming beach, volleyball, basketball, tetherball, playgrounds with swings and climbers, a nature trail through the woods, and indoor recreation room. Nearby golf, hiking, and bicycle trails, as well as dining, shopping, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, arts, crafts, antiques.
Sailing
We rent Sunfish sailboats and are authorized dealers, selling boats and parts. We also give lessons on request.
Woodlawn Resort Offers
Fishing Boats • Pontoon • Canoes • Kayaks • Sailboats • Sailboards • Hydrobikes • Stand-up Paddleboards • Nature Trail • Swimming Beach • Swim Raft • Playground • Campfires • Game Room • Onsite Laundry • Wireless Internet
Glendalough State Park
Accessible by either boat or auto, this low impact state park includes all or parts of three lakes, a swim beach, and great hiking and biking trails. Learn about its long history as a summer gathering place for Native Americans, its recent history hosting US presidents, and its abundant wild plant and animal life, some of it unique to the park’s ecosystem.
Testimonial
"We had a great time at your place—
there was something for everyone."
H.S., Mpls., MN
