About Pine Forest Lodge
John and Cheri Stratte are the proprietors of Pine Forest Lodge in Mercer, WI.
John has been enjoying kayaking, sailing, and canoeing for over 30 years. Cheri enjoys all terrain vehicle (ATV) trail riding, hiking and fishing. They both enjoy the outdoors and would be happy to take you hiking or on a canoe or kayak outing.
John is from Elm Grove, Wisconsin and Cheri is from Minocqua, Wisconsin. The lodge at the resort is their home year round.
"We hope you will enjoy your stay here and we will do everything we can to make your vacation relaxing and fun for the entire family. Whether you want peace and quiet or enjoy talking around the campfire at night, we hope our resort will renew and refresh your spirit."
During the off-season months, John and Cheri enjoy vacation time at John's parents' former home in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, which is in Door County. We are still enjoying operating the resort in the summers and will continue to do so.
Accessibility
We have been working very hard to make our resort as wheelchair accessible as possible. Several of our cabins are now pretty wheelchair accessible: Ironwood, Aspen, Alder, Spruce and Maple. Cedar is doable for some. Hemlock now has a door on the back for an accessible entry but doorways inside are smaller than 36". Please call us for more detailed information on the cabins & grounds.
Adaptive toys such as sit water and cross country skis and hand crank bikes can be arranged with enough notice. We offer wheelchair basketball, pickle ball and badminton. Sea kayaking, sailing and canoeing are popular adaptive options. Our pontoon boat is an easy way to enjoy the lake and we have a portable ramp for your easy boarding.
The main lodge and three docks are accessible. There is a gentle sloping terrain to the water with relatively flat areas for a bonfire, swimming, picnicking, and outdoor games. Please call for more details.
We also host events at the resort where all or part of the resort is dedicated to an activity geared to people with disabilities and family/friends. Family Camps and Resort Weekends offer the wide range of activities available at Pine Forest Lodge. A Sportsmen/women Rally in the Spring and a Kayak Week in the Fall are geared to adaptive-specific activities.