Mooningwanekaaning · Madeline Island, Wisconsin
Plan Your Visit
Make room for an unhurried visit to Birch House. Standard private experiences are hosted by Birch House, require advance reservations and are exclusive to you and your guests.
Before You ArriveChoose Your Visit
A little planning
Before you arrive.
Location and directions
Birch House is on Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island), Wisconsin. The location and directions to Birch House will be provided after booking.
Traveling to Madeline Island
Madeline Island Ferry Line connects Bayfield, Wisconsin, with La Pointe on Madeline Island. Check the operator’s current schedules, fares and travel advisories when planning your journey. For an evening visit, check your return ferry before booking.
Parking and arrival
Parking and arrival instructions will be provided after booking.
What to wear and bring
Guidance on what to wear and bring for your experience will be provided after booking.
Weather considerations
Some activities, including canoe experiences, may be limited by extreme weather. Contact us if you have questions about conditions for your visit.
Accessibility and the forest trail
Birch House is not currently ADA accessible. The house is reached by a short, rustic forest trail. Please contact us before booking to discuss accessibility or accommodation needs.
Restroom facilities
Restroom facilities are available on site.
Children and age recommendations
Birch House experiences are appropriate for all ages. Contact us before booking if you have questions about a particular experience for children.
Advance reservations and private parties
Standard private experiences require advance reservations and are exclusive to the booking party, with party-size choices for 2–7 guests. For eight or more guests, please use our group inquiry page.
Community visits and guest educators
Tribal Nations, First Nations, schools, youth programs and community organizations are welcome to inquire about educational visits and retreats. Groups may bring their own educators or inquire about a program developed and led by an invited Ojibwe educator or knowledge holder, subject to agreement and availability.
Cancellation and refunds
Private experiences are paid in full at booking. Cancellations made at least seven days before your experience are eligible for a full refund. Review the private-experience policy. Hide Camp has a separate cancellation, refund and payment policy.
Draft for review: complete revised terms remain pending approval before booking activation.
Canoe and sauna safety
Review the participant safety guidelines and agreement status before booking. Each adult participant must complete their own approved agreement, with separately approved parent or guardian acknowledgment for children. Liability-release wording remains pending legal and insurance review.
Food preferences and allergies
Please contact us before booking to discuss food preferences or allergies.
Choose your invitation
Three ways to visit.
Private Experiences
Morning Tea, Evening Campfire, traditional canoe experiences, and Birch House & Sauna. One exclusive booking party of 2–7 guests.
Explore Private Experiences →Special Gatherings
Dinners, workshops, music and seasonal occasions, reserved by individual ticket when scheduled.
Upcoming Gatherings →Group Visits
Private gatherings, educational visits and community retreats for eight or more guests begin with an inquiry. Bring your own educators or discuss an invited educator-led program.
Plan a Group Visit →Online reservations are not yet open. Confirmed booking links, pricing and waiver requirements will be available before reservations open.
For private experience inquiries, contact Birch House. For guest-led or community-led visits, use our group inquiry form. An inquiry does not confirm a reservation.