THE VILLAGES OF WILD RICE RESIDENCES

Rooted on the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by a Boreal forest. Clean air, water, wind.

These architecturally designed residences speak of restraint and groundedness. Calling you back to the elements, free from the din of concrete and buildings that scrape the sky. Here, the sound of ritual–footsteps on moss around vernal ponds, sizzle of water on sauna stones, pop and hiss of a bonfire, lapping waves against sandstone cliffs–offers an invitation to touch the soil and be still.

Retreat residences–now available for preconstruction purchase–are built around clarity and the natural presence of the Northwoods. The Villages offer something increasingly rare and vital: a place that stays with you. Invest in Rest.

DESIGNED FOR CLARITY

Most people don’t need more options. They need clarity. Retreat residences offer a sense of repose guided by turnkey ease: curated interiors, high-performance systems, minimal decision-making. Expertly crafted by HGA Architects, with landscapes designed by Travis Van Liere. The materials, placement, scale, and rhythm are dictated by the land–where the retreat residences sit, how the paths wind, and how the community takes shape. Land can be matched with one of three unique designs: The Farmhouse, The Field Pair, and The Woodland.

When owners are away, the fully managed rental program handles everything: bookings, guest care, maintenance, and operations. You simply arrive, settle in, and the team takes care of the rest.

EXPERIENCE AND RITUAL

Owners enjoy full access to retreat amenities and shared spaces created by renowned architect
David Salmela, along with saunas, trails, nourishing cuisine, creative programming, and elemental centers and sanctuaries. Wild Rice Retreat is expanding with intention. Fire, water, and earth elements lend their energy to new lakeshore sauna, labyrinth and meditation circles, fireside gathering spaces, forest waters plunge pools, expansive gardens, and more nature trails.

A PLACE THAT STAYS WITH YOU

Design-literate, values-driven adults choose Wild Rice because it connects them to a larger movement: practicing simplicity and ecological integrity in a small, intentional community. They want restoration and a deep connection to their surroundings. They choose quality and purpose–a place that supports who they are and how they want to live. Honest, human, and whole.

WHERE THE NORTH WOODS
MEET THE SOUTH SHORE

Located on the South Shore of Lake Superior, near Bayfield, WI and the Apostle Islands, Wild Rice Residences offer a home base for offsite adventure. In summer, residents take advantage of sailing the big water, wandering orchards and lighthouses, golfing, biking, and kayaking into sea caves. Outdoor concerts fill warm evenings. When winter arrives, the trails open for skiing and snowshoeing, the lake hardens for ice fishing, and—on rare, lucky days—the caves freeze and the Northern Lights sweep the sky.

BUILT FOR BEING

The Villages of Wild Rice Retreat is at the beginning of a larger movement toward human-scale living, ecolog-ical clarity, and a community rooted in shared values. Founding owners help shape the tone. We invite you to connect with our sales team at Anderson Realty to start building your legacy on the shores of Lake Superior.

Anderson Realty believes that homes are sacred spaces, which is a natural extension of the vision of Wild Rice Retreat. Both with deep roots in the North, leading the sales experience are Mike Smith and Ali Burkum, here to guide you through the process with less decision making, more room to Slow Down and Breathe.