If you’ve ever dreamed about spending a summer in the northwoods of Minnesota, surrounded by towering pines, crystal clear lakes with incredible fishing, today’s episode is for you. I’m visiting with Ross and Lara Coyer, owners of Cabin O’ Pines Resort on Pelican Lake, located just 60 miles from the Canadian border. This is a multi-generational, family-run resort with roots dating back to 1906. Today it has grown into a beautiful destination featuring cabins, yurts, campsites and even a newly acquired neighboring property, Grey Wolf Lodge. Ross and Lara share what makes their resort so special, from world-class fishing and abundant wildlife to the strong sense of community they’ve built with their guests and Workampers. You’ll hear how they’ve expanded their operation, why they rely so heavily on Workampers to maintain their high standards and how those team members have even helped the company grow to acquire a second property. The Coyers also explain what it’s like to be a Workamper at their resort, including the types of jobs available, the pace of the season and how they create a supportive environment where Workampers can enjoy the experience as much as the guests. This is more than just a place to work. It’s a place where Workampers become part of a close-knit community, contribute to a long-standing family legacy and help deliver memorable vacations for guests who return year after year. The work itself centers around maintenance, housekeeping and guest services. Saturdays are particularly busy as both facilities see weekly guests depart in the morning and new guests arrive in the afternoon. Workampers are paid for all hours worked, starting at $16 per hour. They also receive a free full-hookup campsite and perks like laundry and use of equipment, along with the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful regions in Minnesota. What really stands out is the way Ross and Lara approach their team. They prioritize attitude over experience, offer flexibility in scheduling and make sure Workampers have time to enjoy the area. That balance is one reason so many Workampers return year after year, even those who originally planned to stay for just one season. If this sounds like the kind of Workamping experience you’ve been looking for, you can learn more by visiting cabinopines.com or greywolflodge.com. To apply, you can email vacation@cabinopines.com or call 218-757-3122. There are a few positions still open for the 2026 season, so reach out soon, if you would like to work at either resort this year. Today’s episode was sponsored by Workamper News. Creating a resume can be a cumbersome, intimidating task, especially if you haven’t written a resume in many years. The unique Workamper News Resume Builder takes you through a step-by-step process to build a complete resume with all the information Workamper employers are looking for when reviewing applications. Once complete, your resume can be emailed to anyone, and the software tracks when and who you have sent it to. You can print out the resume or make it into a PDF which can then be uploaded or emailed. Some employers NEVER ADVERTISE, not via Workamper.com or anywhere else. They find all of their applicants just by searching the Workamper News resume database. If you don’t have a resume in the Workamper.com database, you will be missing out on some opportunities. To open the door to more Workamping jobs, become a Workamper member today by visiting www.workamper.com. That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with a woman who makes a good living as a Workamper by traveling to places she wants to visit and applying protective coating to RV roofs. I will have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening.
