Larsmont Cottages Offers Fondue in Cozy Igloos

The Two Harbors resort has created a new winter tradition to get people out of their homes during the cold season.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:39pm

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Larsmont Cottages in Two Harbors, Minnesota has set up three igloos behind its Ledge Rock Grill restaurant, where guests can enjoy a special fondue experience. The fondue is made with Castle Danger Cream Ale and Wood River Creamery cheese, and is served with a variety of accompaniments. The igloos are climate-controlled and cozy, providing a unique dining experience to combat "cabin fever" during the winter months.

Why it matters

Offering unique winter experiences like this fondue in igloos helps drive traffic to the North Shore region during the off-season when many people tend to stay indoors due to the cold weather. It provides a fun, social activity that gets people out of their homes and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

The details

Larsmont Cottages has set up three igloos behind its Ledge Rock Grill restaurant, where guests can enjoy a special fondue experience. The fondue is made with Castle Danger Cream Ale and Wood River Creamery cheese, and is served with a variety of accompaniments like focaccia, sausages, vegetables, and palate cleansers. The igloos are climate-controlled and cozy, with blankets, pillows, and games to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable.

  • The igloos popped up in December 2025 and will be available through March 1, 2026.

The players

Larsmont Cottages

A resort located in Two Harbors, Minnesota that has created a new winter tradition of serving fondue in cozy, climate-controlled igloos.

Gage Rossbach

The assistant general manager at Larsmont Cottages who discussed the unique fondue experience offered in the igloos.

Chris ReCore

The chef at Larsmont Cottages' Ledge Rock Grill restaurant who created the special fondue recipe served in the igloos.

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What they’re saying

“The fondue itself is actually really cool. So it's a Castle Danger fondue. So kind of like a beer cheese. We use Castle Danger Cream Ale in it. And then we also get this really nice cheddar gruyere from Wood River Creamery. It's fantastic. It's got a very unique flavor.”

— Gage Rossbach, Assistant General Manager

“I mean, you've got to get people out of their homes. When it's this cold, it's hard to find things to do, especially if the snow condition isn't great. It gets you outside for a little bit, but then you're also sitting in a nice, climate-controlled environment, enjoying the beauty and the splendor around us.”

— Gage Rossbach, Assistant General Manager

What’s next

The igloos will be available through March 1, 2026, so guests have a few more weeks to experience the unique fondue offering.

The takeaway

Larsmont Cottages' fondue in igloos is a creative way to draw visitors to the North Shore region during the winter months, providing a cozy and unique dining experience that helps combat "cabin fever" and encourages people to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.