Christmas decor at Root River Inn & Suites

We are excited for our first Christmas Inn Tour here in Lanesboro! Every year, it’s set for the first Sunday of December, with this year being on Sunday, December 4, 2022. The tour will feature beautiful homes, seasonal decorations, holiday treats and entertainment. Seven participating inns will be decorated for the holidays as Lanesboro area innkeepers welcome you to visit at this special time of year. Set for December 4 from 2 - 6 p.m., the tour will feature beautiful homes, seasonal decorations and holiday treats and entertainment. Tickets for the tour are available through the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce or 507-467-2696. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the tour, and all are non-refundable. Many Lanesboro downtown businesses and restaurants will be open the day of the tour for holiday shopping and enjoyment from 11am - 5pm. Participating Inns include:

1. Root River Inn & Suites: Built in 1875. Hosts are Ryan and Allie Palmer.

2. Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast: Hosts are James and JoEllen Hamann.

3. Cottage House Inn: Host is Alison Bunge Leathers.

4. Grandma’s: Hosts are Jake and Ashley Erickson.

5. James A. Thompson House:This 1862 brick Italianate two-story home, sits on a hilltop overlooking Lanesboro and offers breathtaking views of the river and the Lanesboro Dam. The library, front parlor and dining room were restored in 2016 and feature Bradbury and Bradbury Art wallpaper, reflecting a look back in time. Enjoy musical entertainment while touring the Thompson House during the Christmas tour. Hosts are David and Marti Gray.

6. Scandinavian Inn, Bed & Breakfast: Sample traditional Scandinavian treats at this 1892 Queen Anne Victorian, built by Norwegian immigrant Ole Habberstad. As co-owner of the Lanesboro Lumber Company, Ole ensured the home was solidly constructed, with southern yellow pine trim work and pocket doors warming its interior. Natural sumac, milkweed and rosehips decorate the downstairs Christmas greenery, with edible ornaments adorning the family Christmas tree. Weather permitting, the rooftop gazebo offers a memorable view of the Root River Valley. Hosts are Peter and Vicki Torkelson.

7. Stone Mill Hotel & Suites: Family-owned since 1999, the hotel has served Lanesboro guests with overnight lodging since 2001. The historic building previously served the area as an ice house, egg and poultry processing facility, and a feed mill. Visit the 13 themed guest rooms, browse the gift shop, and enjoy the entertainment and refreshments during this year's Christmas Inn Tour. Hosts are Rick and Cherly Lamon.

Lanesboro Inns Open Doors for Christmas Tour