There are elements
of intrinsic beauty
in the simplification
of a house built
on the log cabin idea.
...Gustav Stickley
Nice on Black.
In the late 1800's, a miner's mule named Sardine tumbled into what was then called "Emerald Lake." This prompted the miners to rename the lake "Sardine Lake."
In 1936, it was George Browning's dream to build a resort at Sardine Lake. With the help of his wife, Audrey, his dream was realized in 1941. The resort is still run by members of the family.
At the Sardine Lake Resort, this main lodge is the original chinked log construction which was built in the 1940's. It holds family heirloom furnishings, period lighting and memorabilia of the lodge's fishing and local history.
When in season, it is open daily for cabin reservations, boat rentals, bait and tackle, snacks and beverages, etc. Alongside the main lodge, which now also hosts a fine dining restaurant, are nine handcrafted cabins nestled among the pines, some with views of the lake.
The cabins are booked each year by returning guests and any guest that may choose not to return for the year, opens up that cabin to the public.
Great story... cool that it is still owned by the same family... I think I like the name Emerald Lake better than Sardine Lake... and all because a mule tumbled in. Lovely cabin... awesome!
