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Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort Courtyard

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Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort Sunset

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Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort Event Center

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Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort In Lake Waterpark

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06.12.2013 - History of Sunset Bay Resort

History of Sunset Bay Resort

Over 25 years ago, owner's Chuck and Marilyn Appeldoorn had explored the idea or purchasing a resort on a lake in Wisconsin.  After failing to find a place that fit their vision, they moved on to being entrepeneurs in the Twin Cities in a variety of fields.  They ended up raising three children (Brian, Crystal, and Brittany) in the suburbs outside St. Paul.  Growing up, they would visit close family…

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10.15.2012 - Twin Cities Live Romantic Fall Getaway Special!

Twin Cities Live Romantic Fall Getaway Special!

We had so much fun having Emily and Seth with Twin Cities Live back at Appeldoorn's Resort this fall!  It was a great opportunity for us to remind everything why Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort is a great place to come for a romantic fall getaway!  

 

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05.31.2012 - Grand Opening is Almost Here!

Grand Opening is Almost Here!

I can't believe it is finally here!  The Grand Opening Celebration for our new Lodge and Event Center starts this Friday afternoon and goes through Sunday!  It has been a crazy ride making these improvements at the resort.  There have definitely been ups and downs as well as some sleepless nights.  We would like to thank all of our staff that has stayed up past midnight getting rooms ready and everyone…

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05.22.2012 - Twin Cities Live at Appeldoorns!

Twin Cities Live at Appeldoorns!

What an exciting start to the week!  This past Monday morning I met up with Emily Engberg and crew from KSTP's Twin Cities Live!  We started filming around 10:00 am on Monday, May 21st.  I was able to chat with Emily for awhile about all of the fun activities and amenities we offer here at Appeldoorns.  I took her around the resort and showed her many of our yard games, kayaks/paddle boats we have…

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04.12.2012 - Follow Us On Pinterest!

Follow Us On Pinterest!

We are excited to announce that you will now be able to follow us on Pinterest!  We will be using this new social media site to keep you up to date with great pictures of the resort and event center, share some great recipes to try at your cabin or on the campfire, some wedding planning and decor ideas for our brides to get inspriation, and much more!  If you have any ideas of what else you might…

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03.27.2012 - The Appeldoorn Team

The Appeldoorn Team

Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort is excited to finally have started our new blog!  Our new blog will feature everything from weekly events, to funny stories, and our history on Mille Lacs.  We would like to invite you to follow us as we make the journey of growing Appeldoorn's into the best family resort on Lake Mille Lacs.  Our trials and tribulations as well as our ideas and excitement will all…

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01.06.2012 - Breaking Ground On The New Event Center

Breaking Ground On The New Event Center

After months of planning Appeldoorn's finally broke ground on the new event center! Scheduled to open in May 2012, Appeldoorn's new lodge and event center is starting to come to life. It will feature a new office, convenience store, resort apparel, new bathrooms and showers for guests, laundry facility, two conference rooms, honeymoon suite, manager suite, and a large…

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