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Musings on the slower pace of lake life and Finnish culture at a small log cabin resort in a remote corner of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

 
 
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Finnish proverbs
Finnish proverbs

They say of Finland that it is the land where words, not swords, are the tools of the magicians.

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life lessons, simple living, FinnishChristine ManninenJanuary 26, 2026life advice, adage
Bib overalls
Bib overalls

Bibs — my uniform as a kid — are not only comfy and functional but also stylish and, dare I say, trendy.

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vintage, simple livingChristine ManninenJanuary 21, 2026kids
Relish every bite
Relish every bite

Food seems like a fitting analogy, as we all strive to find the perfect recipe for a life.

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recipes, life lessons, cookingChristine ManninenDecember 31, 2025food, life advice, new year
The eve
The eve

No matter what or who you celebrate tonight, let there be light.

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holiday, poetry, celebrationsChristine ManninenDecember 24, 2025christmas, poetry
Typewriters
Typewriters

I sometimes yearn for that slower pace when delete keys did not exist.

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history, vintageChristine ManninenDecember 17, 2025
The perfect tree
The perfect tree

Every tree, like every person, is perfect to someone.

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trees, traditions, holidayChristine ManninenDecember 4, 2025holiday, trees, christmas
The ‘ol tom turkey
The ‘ol tom turkey

Give thanks for turkeys.

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animals, holidayChristine ManninenNovember 26, 2025holiday
Log craftsmanship
Log craftsmanship

How the logs are joined together and individually hewn gives each cabin its own character and charm.

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cabins, log buildingChristine ManninenNovember 23, 2025logs, cabins
Hidden treasures
Hidden treasures

Nature heals what ails us.

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life lessons, gardening, art, natureChristine ManninenNovember 20, 2025nature, art, upcycling
Lohikeitto (salmon soup)
Lohikeitto (salmon soup)

There's nothing better than a comforting and satisfying bowl of soup.

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recipes, Finnish, cooking, foodChristine ManninenNovember 16, 2025recipes, finnish, food
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This website is dedicated in memory of George Henry Manninen (1929-2020). George inherited the cabins from his father and went on to operate them with his wife Ruth for more than 50 years.

The cabins wouldn’t be all they are today without George. His love for this place is forever with us — in the cabins, in the air, in the trees.

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19340 Manninen Rd
Chassell, MI 49916

(734) 560-8598

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© Manninen’s Cabins 2026 | All Rights Reserved | Site by HeiPro Digital

Logo Credit | Curly Horse Graphics

Photo credits | KLEM Studios • Terhi Tuominen • Bud Ball • Clay Dobrovolec • Char Raines • Annette Butina • Manninen archives