In the Spotlight: Gunflint Lodge

Interview with Bruce Kerfoot, Co-owner of Gunflint Lodge

The Kerfoot family pioneered at Gunflint back in 1928 and opened a small fishing camp, with their only neighbors being the local Chippewa people.  Over the years Gunflint has grown into a year around full service lodge, with a focus on matching top quality service with nature in an eco friendly way. Currently the 3rd generation of the family, Bruce and Sue Kerfoot, are your hosts. Bruce took his studies at the Hotel School at Cornell University and has used some of that learning to grow Gunflint in a unique way, reminding guests that we are all visitors in a beautiful wilderness. The true natives are the moose, deer, wolves, beaver, eagles, etc. Gunflint has developed a soft imprint on the lands and waters, featuring silent sports in many ways, from guided naturalist activities, to canoeing, to dog sledding and cross country skiing.

GBG: When did you start your business?
We started Gunflint 84 years ago.

GBG: What aspects of Gunflint Lodge do you think most appeal to eco-conscious couples?
Couples enjoy the wilderness allure, with an opportunity to enjoy new adventures in a non consumptive way. 

GBG: What sets you apart from other similar businesses?
What sets us apart is the harmony we bring in matching our guests with nature and day to day life around the lodge.

GBG: What is your favorite thing about what you do?
It is wonderful bringing happiness to guests and having them fall in love with the northwoods.

GBG: What is one piece of advice someone gave you when you were just starting out?
Strive for excellence with a smile and everything will work out!