Environmental Commitment

Lutsen Resort's Commitment to the Environment

Lutsen Resort is located in a spectacular part of the world. We have a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Acting on this, the resort has developed a multi-year plan to incorporate sustainable practices throughout our organization to protect Lake Superior and our wider environment. The National Geographic Traveler Magazine recently acknowledged our efforts through their "Stay List" which recognized our eco-Stewardship, commitment to community and commitment to a "Sense of place."

Our Community

Beyond environmental stewardship, Lutsen Resort has a strong commitment to our wider community. As owners, managers and employees we support our community through volunteering our time and skills. in addition, Lutsen Resort contributes thousands of dollars each year locally in cash, food, lodging, staff time and donations of furniture, mattresses, glassware and equipment to individuals and numerous organizations. The organizations which we support are critical to preserving the environment and to making this area a wonderful place to live, work and vacation.

Resort "Green" Actions

  • We compost kitchen scraps for use in gardening.
  • We have installed over 3600 energy efficient light bulbs.
  • We've installed refillable shampoo, conditioner and lotion containers to reduce waste of small individual bottles.
  • We've reduced paper use through email, electronic reporting & printing on recycled paper.
  • our used fryer oil from the kitchen fuels local bio-diesel vehicles.
  • We recycle newspapers, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum and steel.
  • We've installed high efficiency water heaters in the lodge.
  • our septic systems are high-tech, well-managed and include wetlands treatment systems. Storm water management is included in all our development activities.

Wolf Ridge Life Member

Lutsen Resort is a certified life member and supporter of the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. The center was the first of its kind to be accredited as a K-12 school and recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in environmental education. www.wolf-ridge.org

National Geographic
Traveler Stay List

Long a favorite of travelers to Lake Superior's North Shore, Lutsen Resort recently was named to National Geographic Traveler's exclusive "Stay List." Read More..

Owners Scott Harrison and Nancy Burns are personally committed to the environment. Scott is a current board member of The Great Lakes Protection Fund and Nancy is a former board member of the Nature Conservancy in Minnesota.