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Dear Wilwin Lodge at Cygnet Cove,

We just returned from Wilwin and wanted to thank your staff again, for a wonderful time. The Wilwin Lodge at Cygnet Cove is an amazing place to experience quality time for Veterans and their families, in a relaxing atmosphere. We enjoyed the opportunity of sharing this with our family. The Wilwin allows veterans to express their feelings in a safe environment, without judgment. It offers a stress-free vacation for families to share. We have met some wonderful families during our visits and are forming new relationships with them.

Barb and Dwyane are great ambassadors, advocating the best of Wilwin Lodge to all that stay there. They go above and beyond to offer the best understanding of the benefits of Wilwin to your guests. This experience is hard to put into words, but we can say it’s “almost as a place in time, with a renewal of peace”. We enjoy sharing our time there with other visitors, who are curious about the Main Lodge, giving them mini-tours of the house, while we stayed there.

We have attended your last two fundraisers and were taken off guard, by the wonderful support that the Mi. Legions are given this location. When we returned to our local, American Legion Post 10 in Manistee, MI, we attempt to spread the word about Wilwin and their need for local support.

We are fortunate to have this in Northwestern Michigan. We would just like to thank you and your caretakers, again, for a wonderful experience that we have been able to share with our family. We are so thankful that we discovered this little piece of heaven.


Sincerely yours,

Debi and Len ~ August 10, 2022 ~ American Legion Post 10, Manistee, MI


4th of July weekend, 2022, was the first time I stayed there. Everyone was beyond welcoming, friendly, understanding and down right a breath of fresh air. My two boys, (8) and (12) didn’t want to leave. This place made us feel so free and relaxed. I never get quality time with my boys. I’m very high strung, work too much and anxiety takes over my life. I can guarantee anyone who stays at Wilwin will leave happy, and ready to Come back the following year. The couple who manages the lodge were absolutely amazing. So welcoming, informative, understanding, and encouraging! It’s a hidden gem, that many vets should take a chance, book a weekend or whatever works for their schedule, and simply breath. Relax. Thank you Wilwin lodge for bringing my family together again. ~ Mercedes July 2022

WOW!! An amazing, relaxing retreat for Veterans!! Coupled with the natural beauty; Barb & Duane do an amazing job keeping the place beautiful. We had the perfect family get away and enjoyed all the amenities of the cabins, rec-hall, pontoon boats, campfires, golf carts, fishing, swimming. Especially enjoy seeing the bald eagles catching fish in their natural habitat. Time with Family is precious, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to get together!! Thank-you!! - Mike & Sheila June 2022


We took my dad and mom since he is also a 82 yr old vet and had a great time. The cabin was sufficient for 4 people and very clean and beautiful. We went out on the lake on pontoon and rode around propery on golf carts most of the day. My dad even got out finally. The rec center was awesome. We had chili in there with other campers we meet, sat by fire for a while, then went inside rec center to watch movie. I would recommend Wilwin Lodge to all our Vet friends. Thank you Wilwin for a great weekend. ~ Ken and Debbi and Parents October 2021


Troop 165 camped last weekend at Wilwin at Cygnet Cove and we had a great time! Everything at the camp was really good: the property, the hiking trails, the caretakers, the cleanliness of the grounds, the huge woodpile and fire ring next to the lake, the paddle boats, and the wildlife we encountered and heard, and the cost (free). Thank you for introducing us to Wilwin and encouraging us (repeatedly) to take advantage of that property. The boys definitely want to go back there, maybe sometime warmer so they can swim in the lake and go fishing.

~ Scoutmaster Bruce

Accommodations are fantastic. Earl and Beverly, were wonderful, assisting when needed, out of sight if we didn't need anything. Facilities were marvelous. We WILL be back. Awesome place. Thanks, Bev and Earl. ~ Warren

It is such a relaxing, beautiful place. A huge thank you to the staff that makes this amazing place run. We'll be booking again next year! Completely recommend this place! ~ Jaime

Can't say enough good things. I had such a peaceful relaxing time. I highly recommend it for the vet that just needs to get away.

~ Terry Hall

The BEST Veterans facility! If you haven't been, apply now. It's an experience you will never forget. Peaceful. Reconnect now!

~ Cathy and Bill