our story

dreams come true…

We are the Renkes family, and we’re so excited that you’ve found us!

Our connection to Whispering Pine Lodge began many years ago, when Josh was just a child spending his summers here as the nephew of the resort’s owners. After the resort was sold in 2000 and passed through several ownership changes, Josh’s lifelong dream of bringing Whispering Pine Lodge back into the family finally came true in May 2018.

Since then, we’ve worked hard to preserve the authentic charm and traditions that generations of guests have come to love, while also making updates and improvements to enhance your stay and create new memories.

When you visit, we invite you to slow down, relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. Let Whispering Pine Lodge be your Northwoods retreat—a place to reconnect, make memories, and enjoy the simple things.

And please, don’t be a stranger! Stop by and say “hi” anytime. You never know…we may have crossed paths before!