We embrace hygge: Part of the charm of the North Shore is the cozy hometown feel that has been retained. There is a Danish term that we lean into here, HYGGE (pronounced hyoo•gah or hew•gah), that captures this notion. It speaks to the peace, coziness, and contentment that we strive to experience ‘up north’. Because LSTP is a lifestyle and experience/adventure brand – the gifts, and practical things we curate are intended to get you from where you are to where you’re going–while creating that ‘just what I needed feeling’. It could be gear for your adventure, something you need to create that homey feeling or a gift for someone. If you would like to learn more about hygge or to experience it in true style, we encourage you to check out the visitcookcounty.com/hyggefestival/ website and to join us for Hygge Festival!
A Connection To NATURE, And A Desire To Preserve It: We are very cognizant of the natural beauty that surrounds us here. Our desire to share our love of it with visitors, and to encourage responsible stewardship is what drives our brand. We believe in recycling and reuse whenever possible – and to work to leave as small of a footprint as possible in our daily activities. Below are a couple of examples of organizations and initiatives that we support as a way of furthering our stewardship.
A Connection To The ARTS: The arts community in Northern Minnesota and along the North Shore has a long history tracing back to some of the earliest families here and First Nation’s People as well. Local artisans have been a key part of what LSTP has sold from the beginning so it goes without saying that we want to support and advocate for the arts in our community. That includes, what we sell, but also promoting the wide range of art done around us and fostering relationships between us, the artists, and visitors to the area. Please help us be part of the effort to spread the word.
View some Grand Marais Artists
