2012 Summer Services - Lodging Information
It is recommended that you make your lodging reservations for the 2012 LLC Summer Services soon! Hotels and campgrounds in the Brainerd Lakes Area are very busy during the summer season and are often booked months in advance. Availability of lodging in homes is limited. RVs will be allowed to park on-site. Please contact the Lodging Committee Head for information.
For any lodging questions, please contact:
Cheryl Collete (218-828-0536) or Ashlee Collette (218-251-2834)
e-mail: ss2012lodging@hotmail.com
Lodging at Stony Lake Camp may be available. Contact Dave Vonada: (218) 732-3596.
Hotels:
NOTE: Many of the hotels listed will offer a discount code when making reservations. Refer to the discount code listed.
(Click on hotel name for website)
| Hotel | Distance from Service Site |
Amenities | Price (+tax) | Discount Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings by Grand Stay | 3.3 miles | pool, continental breakfast | $86-$96/night | Laestadian Church |
| Country Inn & Suites | 3.3 miles | pool, continental breakfast | $94/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Super 8 Motel | 3.6 miles | continental breakfast | $89/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Americinn Lodge & Suites | 3.8 miles | pool, continental breakfast | $94-$104/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge & Waterpark | 4.4 miles | waterpark passes included, continental breakfast | $90-$145/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Rodeway Inn | 4.4 miles | continental breakfast | $80/night | Laestadian Church |
| The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes | 5.4 miles | waterpark passes included, weekdays: continental breakfast, weekends: $5/adult $2/child | $149/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 5.6 miles | waterpark passes included, continental breakfast | $169.99/night | Laestadian Church, AARP |
| Brainerd Hotel & Conference Center | 6 miles | pool, continental breakfast | Laestadian Church, AARP | |
| America's Best Value Inn | 8.2 miles | continental breakfast | $59/weeknight, $69-$79/Fri, Sat | AARP |
| Cragun's Resort & Hotel | 9.4 miles | On Gull Lake | ||
| Gull Lake Resort | 10.2 miles | On Gull Lake, family resort | Weekly Rental | |
| Madden's | 10.7 miles | On Gull Lake | ||
| Nisswa Days Inn | 14.8 miles | pool, continental breakfast | $69/night | Laestadian Church |
| Grand View Lodge | 15.7 miles | On Gull Lake, waterpark | ||
| Lykins Pinehurst Resort | 21.5 miles | On Gull Lake, family resort, cabins, one RV full hookup | Weekly Rental |
Campgrounds:
(Click on campground name for website)
| Campground | Distance from Service Site |
Rates | Additional Information |
| Crow Wing Lake Campground | 9.7 miles | $53/night | Try to reserve before March |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Gull Lake Recreation Area | 10.6 miles | Reservations can be made starting 6 months in advance. Best luck at midnight 6 months prior, sites go fast. | |
| Gull & Love Lake Marina & RV Park | 10.9 miles |
Quick Links
Dates to Remember
Unto This Day the Lord Has Helped
In this 429-page work, the Late Pastor Peter L. Nevala records personal memories from his childhood in a Laestadian home in Northern Minnesota.
The Harbor or the Rocks
In this translated fictional novel by Dr. Niilo Keränen, the main characters are a young, believing couple who struggle with the difficulties of a rapidly growing family, financial and communication problems, as well as issues of putting personal dreams on hold and sharing family responsibilities and dedicated time together.
From earth the anthem rings
HYMNS ON ORGAN - In this two-CD set, professional cantors Lea Waaraniemi and Pauliina Hyry play 27 entire-hymn selections from LLC's new hymnal on pipe organ.