On our second date, long before Wilson Retreat had a name or a place on the map, we talked about what we hoped our future might look like.
Allison dreamed of owning a beautiful bed and breakfast. Kevin dreamed of opening an Irish pub. Different visions, perhaps—but both were rooted in the same thing: hospitality. Creating a place where people feel genuinely welcomed, thoughtfully cared for and completely at home.
For most of our careers, we have worked in hospitality and foodservice. We know an unforgettable guest experience lives in the details—the warm welcome, the beautifully prepared space and the thoughtful touches that make you feel cared for before you ever have to ask.
Eight years after that second-date conversation, our shared dream brought us here.
A Place That Felt Meant to Be
During our first visit, we stepped onto the balcony outside the primary bedroom and looked across the property toward the lake. The view made us feel we had found the place we had been dreaming of.
In that moment, the seed for The Wilson Retreat was planted — a place combining warm, high-touch hospitality with rustic comfort and effortless luxury.