About the owners, Kelsey & Chris
Kelsey and Chris are international travelers, adventurers, nature-lovers, and proponents of moving your body through space and time. They believe in physicality on the fly followed by the healing that only nature can provide.
It’s their hope that others will experience the exhilaration and relaxation of a true outdoor retreat.
Our Story
Kelsey and Chris were born and raised in Central Minnesota. They were not close friends growing up but life would bring them back together in a way they never expected. They both traveled and lived away from home, pursuing their passions. Chris moved to NYC where he opened his own physical therapy clinic and Kelsey lived in Austin, TX working in real estate. Kelsey renovated homes and eventually launched her very first Airbnb home in 2014 which, unbeknownst to her, would be the catalyst of Chris and Kelsey's future together. After reconnecting later in life, Chris and Kelsey renovated an RV, several homes and ended up living and loving life in the North Country of MN. They settled in Crosby, MN and purchased 3 acres of land that connected directly to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and the Mountain Bike trails. They worked their full time jobs while also turning the raw land into what you see today. A special thank you goes out to Kelsey's father for helping Kelsey and Chris build Cuyuna Cove in the midst of a global pandemic. Cuyuna Cove truly is a special story and was only possible due to the help and support from close family and friends. Kelsey and Chris spend a lot of their time at their old mining home they renovated in Crosby, MN with their 2 large dogs. You can find them out every single day of the year exploring endless outdoor MN adventures and hanging out on Main Street. They also still travel to stay in Kelsey's little downtown Austin, TX condo (on Airbnb) that started it all years ago. Thank you for supporting this special small business and coming to explore the beauty of Cuyuna.
Adventures create the best stories to share for a lifetime
The Next Chapter
Follow along as Kelsey and Chris dive into their next build. They recently purchased beautiful, raw land and will be breaking ground on their next project in 2022. Be sure to follow along on social media and join their email list to be the very first to stay with them at @toftetrails www.toftetrails.com
With the support from family and friends, Cuyuna Cove was built in just over 2 years. It took endless hours and a heavy dose of grit, determination and hard work.
Cuyuna Cove
The five cabins at Cuyuna Cove were completed on June 27th 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. The canvas tents were launched in the Spring of May 2021. The redwood sauna was the last piece to the puzzle – finished in October 2021.
What a journey it has been! The best part of it all? Getting to know and meet so many amazing guests.
A Note from Chris & Kelsey
“We cannot thank you enough for coming to stay in our Boutique Tiny Cabins and Glamping Tents in beautiful Cuyuna country. We’re so lucky to call this unique area of MN ‘home’. Our goal in building Cuyuna Cove is that you’ll have a rejuvenating getaway filled with adventure, nature and connecting to yourself and loved ones. Memories made in Cuyuna will truly last a lifetime and beyond! Enjoy every moment.”
Fly through Cuyuna Cove with us!
A special thank you to our friends at Blaze Air for this amazing drone fly through video at Cuyuna Cove. Enjoy the tour!
