2022 Keweenaw Photo Contest Winners

In February 2022, we announced the 2022 Keweenaw Photo Contest was open for photographers to submit up to 3 of their photos that related to the Keweenaw. As in 2019, we were overwhelmed by the shared talent and interest in showcasing the Keweenaw region.

We received 103 submissions, which we narrowed down to photos that satisfied the criteria set forth in the contest rules, leaving us with 99 submissions. Our staff took the time to review each of the photos and made final selections of the images that we thought best showcased the beauty and history of the Keweenaw Peninsula.  It was a tough process to have to say no to many of the interesting and wonderful photos. We have reached out via email to all photographers who did not have an image selected.  

With no further ado, here are our 2022 winners! A few of these photographers have more than one photo that was selected. If you see your name below, we have already emailed you; so please check your provided email address for more information. We want to offer a huge thanks to all of you who submitted!

  • Nathan Frazier: Quincy Dredge No. 2 – Torch Lake, MI; Rainbow Over Bare Bluff – Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary, Copper Harbor, MI
  • Chris Guibert: Eagle River Falls – Eagle River, MI; Lac La Belle – Grant Township, MI
  • Joe Hall: Northern Lights Lake Superior – Brockway Mountain; Milky Way with Jupiter and Saturn Over Eagle Harbor Marina – Eagle Harbor, MI
  • Jim Hay: Eaglet at Gratiot Lake; Keweenaw County, MI
  • Nicholas Jensen: Sunset on the Copper Harbor Lighthouse – Copper Harbor, MI
  • Margret Keats: Ice Wave – Goodell Road, Eagle Harbor, MI
  • Nathan Miller: Snowshoeing at McClain State Park – McLain State Park, MI
  • Frank Mittelstadt: Boreal Owl – Mount Bohemia 
  • Rob Mohn: Brockway Mountain
  • Chelsea Murawski: US 41 in MandanMandan, MI
  • Bill Parthun: Calming Waves Over Horseshow Bay – Copper Harbor, MI
  • Jeremey Rodriguez: Hunter’s Point – Copper Harbor, MI; Swedetown – Calumet, MI
  • Paul Rose: Fishing on Lake Medora – Lake Medora, MI
  • Jeremy Rowe: Northern Lights by Agate Harbor – Keweenaw County, MI
  • Christopher Schmidt: Lightening Storm Over Lake Superior – McClain State Park, MI
  • Mark Upton: Pancake Ice – 5 Mile Point
  • Cassandra Wagner: Top of Mont Ripley – Houghton, MI

If you have any questions about the process we followed in selecting the photos, please do not hesitate to contact lucas@keweenawresort.com.

These photos will be printed on wood by Unrefined Art in Niles, Michigan, and then hung in the cabins and other areas around the resort. .

Note: We did not include the photos in this announcement, as we want to make sure our valued photographers agree to show their photos online (i.e. ensure we are following copyright).

Lucas is honored to serve as the Operations Lead at the Lodge, ensuring the departments are working together, organizational values are consistently shared and practiced, and working to guide the organization’s long-term viability. Combining over 20 years of K-12, higher education, and, food services experiences in Indiana, Maine, Maryland, and Alaska, Lucas is committed to living out and sharing the Lodge’s team values that lead to the main team values of fun, joyous, adventuresome. Additionally, he is always up for a conversation about the wonderful history and evolution of the Lodge!

  




2022 Keweenaw Photo Contest Concluded; Reviewing Photos

We would like to thank all the individuals that submitted photos for the 2022 Keweenaw Photo Contest.

There were a total of 103 photos submitted from more than 42 individuals.  Of the 103 photos, 99 of the photos matched the criteria that was requested (in the Keweenaw) and were only 3 photos per individual.  This is a great showing.  It is wonderful to see this enthusiasm from the community, and we look forward to reviewing the photos that were submitted. 

For the next step, several members of the KML staff will review the submissions, with the goal of selecting up to 21 photos to be printed on woodprints.  These woodprints will be hung in the KML cabins.

For those photos that are selected, we will send an email to let the owner know the next step, which will include providing a high resolution copy of your photo.  Winners will be notified by the end of the month, with a high resolution photo to be provided shortly there after.

Lucas is honored to serve as the Operations Lead at the Lodge, ensuring the departments are working together, organizational values are consistently shared and practiced, and working to guide the organization’s long-term viability. Combining over 20 years of K-12, higher education, and, food services experiences in Indiana, Maine, Maryland, and Alaska, Lucas is committed to living out and sharing the Lodge’s team values that lead to the main team values of fun, joyous, adventuresome. Additionally, he is always up for a conversation about the wonderful history and evolution of the Lodge!




2022 Keweenaw Photo Contest

[ Deadline March 1, 2022 ]

We are holding our 2nd photo contest. Our 2019 photo contest was a success, where we had some wonderful photos submitted and selected to be hung in the cabins [  See the results from 2019 ]

We are looking for the 2nd batch of photos (21 photos) which we can print on wood, and hang in the historic cabins and other high visibility locations at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.

Rather than calling upon our own archives, we thought we would put a call out to the talented pool of photographers that actively take photos of the lovely and rugged Keweenaw.

Submitted photos will be included in a pool and reviewed by the staff at the Lodge to determine which 21 photos will match well in the cabins and Lodge. We have targeted 42 spots to hang photos at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.  Thus, each photo will be printed twice, and hung in two different cabins and/or the Lodge building.

Below is are examples of how photos look on woodprints:

If you are interested in submitting a photo, please complete the form below and provide a low-resolution copy of your photo. If your photo is selected, we will request a high-resolution version of the photo at that time (to be provided by March 7,  2022 March 14, 2022).

If you are wanting to submit more than one photo, submit the form multiple times. You can submit up to 3 different photos.  If for some reason you lose count of how many photos you have submitted, we will take the last 3 photos you have submitted.

The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2022.

If your photo(s) is selected, we will print the photo(s) and hang it at the resort.  You will retain the rights to the photo, and the Lodge does not have the right to resale or use the photo for other than the purpose of having the photo hung in the cabins or around the Lodge.

Photo credit will be shown on each print, providing the Lodge guests and visitors information on who took the photo.

In addition, if at least one of your photos is selected, we would like to offer you a two-night stay in the cabin where your photo is being hung and highlighted for guests.

 


Submission Form

[ The deadline has passed for submitting photos, and thus the submission form has been turned off. Thank you to all the individuals that submitted their photos. ]

 


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the criteria for submitting a photo?

For the photo to be considered, it must have been taken in the Keweenaw, as we are looking to highlight the Keweenaw for guests that are staying at or visiting the Lodge.

How many photos can I submit?

You can submit a total of 3 photos. If you forget how many photos you submitted, and for some reason, you submit more than 3 photos, then we will take the last 3 photos you submitted.

Can I submit a painting?

No. For this submission, we are looking for only photos.

Who will be deciding which photos will be selected?

The staff at the Lodge will be making the decisions on which photos to include in the 21 photos that will be printed and hung in the cabins and / or Lodge.

When will we know if our photo(s) was selected?

We will start to review the photos after March 1, 2022, and will send out an announcement to those that submitted photos by March  5, 2022.

If my photo is selected, when do I need to provide a hi-resolution version of the photo?

As part of the original submission, a low-resolution version of your photo was provided. If your photo is selected, you will be requested to provide a hi-resolution version of the photo by March 7, 2022.

Will you be paying each photographer a fee for her/his photo?

No, we will not be paying a photography fee — so no cash reward.  We understand that this might dissatisfy some photographers.  If that is the case, we understand if you would rather not submit your photos in that case.

….so what benefit do you get in having your photo selected to be printed and hung in the cabins at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge?

If your photo is selected, we will print your photo on a woodprint made in Michigan. We will print 2 copies as it will be hung in 2 different cabins or around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. The prints will have your name on them (e.g. Photo Credit: <your name>).  This will give you exposure to Lodge visitors or guests that stay in the cabins which your photos are hanging.  In addition, we will provide a 2-night stay for free in the cabin in which your photo is hanging….so you can see how your photo looks in the cabin. [ dates for your stay should be between May 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023 ]

For further questions?

Send an email to info@keweenawresort.com.




Rustic Worldly Soup & Bread Now Available at the Little Cabin Cafe

As the new year begins in earnest, Chef Wi and the KML kitchen team are excited to introduce a daytime culinary treat; rustic worldly in-house soup and bread. Now available from 11:30am-4:30pm, seven days a week in the Little Cabin Cafe, you can take a break from your outdoor adventures or simply pause from the weather and come in for a hearty and warm bowl of soup and delicious bread. You can enjoy your bowl by the Outdoor Activity Center (OAC) as you scout your next KML trail to tackle or simply eat by the fireplace and soak up the ambiance of the historic main Lodge building. 

The creation and exploration of this lunchtime offering began two months ago as a collaborative effort with Chef Wi, the KML kitchen team, and other Lodge team members. The discussions focused on providing our guests with an option that followed our rustic worldly food concept and be served in an efficient way. Based upon that collaboration, we are now excited to share this deliciously created culinary option. 

Each day there will be a delectable soup and bread combo available and if you are curious to find out what is offered do not hesitate to call us at (906) 289-4403 ext. 3 or just stop by. 




Guest Chef Recap: An Authentic, Rustic Worldly Food Experience at the Lodge

Enjoying the concept of rustic-wordly food took on a French motif this past week with Guest Chef Gary Marquardt in-residence as part of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge’s Guest Chef Program. This unique program brings in a guest chef to share their speciality with Lodge patrons as well as expand the skill set of our own KML team.

Chef Gary is an award winning, certified executive chef with over 40 years of experience. Even with his long tenure in the food business, he continues to focus on learning new aspects of the profession. This mirrors one of our Core Values — to persistently learn. This was evident as he and KML’s resident chef, Widad Mueller, collaborated for weeks in advance of the event creating a delectable and innovative five-course meal centered around the French style of charcuterie.

The concept of charcuterie dates back to the Roman empire, but since the 15th century, it has been closely connected to France and French cuisine. Practitioners spend hours preparing various meats, in particular pork, in an effort to present them in the most diverse ways. Most commonly, the meats used are pork, fish, poultry, and game meats (ex. venison).

The focus of Chef Gary’s program revolved around a dinner on Wednesday, September 29th. Our guests reserved their seats for either a 6pm or 7:30pm sitting and were treated not to a menu, but a culinary journey that included specific wine and Michigan craft-beer pairings. Each sitting began with introductions of the KML chef and servers before an introduction to the evening’s courses by Chef Gary.

First up was a terrine, a wonderfully executed venison with cognac-infused pheasant sausage, cranberry, and wrapped in bacon.

Following this delicious appetizer, our servers delivered salade nicoise. This serving of mixed greens, tomato, boiled egg, haricot vert, pickled onion, smoked fish, and tarragon vinaigrette was paired with either the KM Ale or a Mondavi Pinot Grigio. These two starters were portioned well to set the stage for the three entree options to come.

Entree options included Ratatouille, Pan Seared Salmon-Beurre Blanc, and the marquee Choucroute Garnie. The Choucroute Garnie included special house made garlic sausage from start to finish by Chef Gary. The wine pairings options for these amazing entrees included Mondavi Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc and beer pairings included selections from Keweenaw Brewing Company’s Red Jacket Ale and Ore Dock’s Queen City — both craft-beers from Upper Peninsula breweries.

To close out this culinary journey, the final course was an apple tart topped with a calvados caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream.

The two dining sessions allowed guests authentic opportunities to enjoy each course with their drink pairings and share in genuine conversations at their leisure in the Lodge’s historic Dining Room. Chefs Gary and Widad made their way around to each table getting to know them as well as inquiring about their interest in charcuterie. These interpersonal and culinary connections link directly to our rustic worldly food concept that we practice here at the Lodge.

As each sitting came to a close, many guests commented with excitement about the amazing taste of the food, the ability to try something new, and the time to be together. Many of our guests left saying they would be ready to sign up for the next one.


Behind the scenes

Part of the purpose of the Guest Chef Program @ the Lodge revolves around learning new things. As such, The kitchen team at the Lodge was able to work with Chef Gary during his residency in preparing the menu that he and Chef Widad worked on. This keeps the kitchen team energized and generates new ideas for our rustic worldly food.


Lucas is honored to serve as the Operations Lead at the Lodge, ensuring the departments are working together, organizational values are consistently shared and practiced, and working to guide the organization’s long-term viability. Combining over 20 years of K-12, higher education, and, food services experiences in Indiana, Maine, Maryland, and Alaska, Lucas is committed to living out and sharing the Lodge’s team values that lead to the main team values of fun, joyous, adventuresome. Additionally, he is always up for a conversation about the wonderful history and evolution of the Lodge!