Homestead Lodge at Ski Brule
A Historic Mid-Mountain Lodge, BBQ Dinner & Family Fun
Step inside Homestead Lodge at Ski Brule and experience a piece of Upper Peninsula history.
Located mid-mountain along the Homestead and North Forty trails, this unique lodge is more than a place to grab lunch or warm up between runs. The building dates back to the Oberg family homestead of the 1800s, and its walls tell the story of the land and the people who once worked it. Historic photographs, antique farming and logging equipment, and old-fashioned potbelly stoves give Homestead Lodge its unmistakable Northwoods character. The original Homestead Act document, signed by President McKinley, even hangs on the wall. There’s no central heating here—the antique potbelly stoves provide the warmth, just as they did generations ago. Pull up a chair, warm your boots and swap stories about your day on the mountain.
It’s an authentic Ski Brule experience you won’t find at just any ski resort.
Ski In, Warm Up & Stay Awhile
Ski the Homestead or North Forty trails right to the lodge and take a well-earned break. When Homestead Lodge is operating, you’ll find food and beverages available throughout the ski day. Grab a quick bite, warm up with a hot chocolate or simply relax before heading back onto the slopes. And don’t forget to say hello to the Homestead ponies while you’re there!
Homestead Lodge Daytime Hours
Homestead Lodge is typically open 9:00 AM–3:45 PM Thursday through Sunday, along with select holiday dates when conditions and operations permit. Hours may be limited during the early and late season or due to weather and snow conditions. Check current Ski Brule operations before your visit.
Lunch on the Homestead Deck
On a sunny winter afternoon, there’s no better place to take a break than the Homestead Lodge deck. Follow the smell of the outdoor grill as you make your way down Homestead or North Forty, grab something to eat and settle in with a view of the mountain. Depending on the day’s menu, selections may include breakfast items, pasties, burgers, chili, soup and other hot lunch favorites. Or keep things simple: warm up beside a potbelly stove with a Supreme Hot Chocolate and giant cookie. Food, beverages, bar service and restrooms are available when Homestead Lodge is operating.
Saturday Night Homestead BBQ Dinner
One of Ski Brule’s Favorite Family Traditions
After a great day of skiing and snowboarding, the fun isn’t over. The Homestead BBQ Dinner combines food, music and classic winter activities into one memorable Ski Brule evening. Your adventure begins with transportation from Brule Lodge to the Homestead area. Gather around the marshmallow roast while you wait for your FREE sleigh ride to Homestead Lodge. Then climb aboard and enjoy the winter ride to dinner. Once inside, the music is playing, the potbelly stoves are warm and an all-you-care-to-eat BBQ dinner is waiting. The menu features Ski Brule’s famous slow-roasted pulled pork, BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans, sauerkraut, salad, rolls and dessert, plus one beverage choice of soda, wine or beer. Menu selections are subject to change. After dinner, head outside for Homestead Tubing and even more family fun.
Sleigh Ride + BBQ + Music + Tubing = A Ski Brule Saturday Night!
Homestead BBQ Dinner Rates
| BBQ Dinner will be at the Brule Lodge on 11/29, then Saturdays starting 12/19 (12/19 tentatively at Homestead Lodge) and 12/26, 12/28, 12/30. BBQ Dinner is available 5-8:00pm. | |||
| Adult (18+) | Junior (10-17) | Kids (0-9) | |
| BBQ Dinner | $24 | $19 | $12 |
| Sleigh To BBQ | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Homestead Tubing | $10/ 5 runs | $10/ 5 runs | $10/ 5 runs |
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During the early and late season—or when snow conditions require—the Homestead BBQ may be held at the Brule Saloon. Reservations are required for early- and late-season BBQ dinners.
Getting to the Homestead BBQ
Getting there is part of the fun! The FREE sleigh ride to Homestead Lodge departs regularly from the bottom of the Homestead Trail between 5:00 and 8:00 PM. Parking is available, but we recommend taking the FREE Ski Brule Shuttle from Brule Lodge or your Ski Brule chalet to the sleigh ride departure area. Then sit back and enjoy the ride through the snow.
Live Music at Homestead
Saturday evenings at Homestead aren’t meant to be quiet. Live music adds to the fun, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where you’re welcome to eat, laugh, sing along and maybe even do a little dancing.
Homestead Tubing
Old-Fashioned Winter Fun
No conveyor belt. No fancy lift. Just grab your tube, hike up the hill and ride back down! Homestead Tubing is an old-fashioned Ski Brule tradition that’s fun for kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect way to finish your Homestead BBQ evening.
Experience a Ski Brule Tradition
Homestead Lodge captures so much of what makes Ski Brule special. It’s historic without being a museum. It’s rustic without being staged. And whether you’re warming your gloves beside an antique potbelly stove, eating lunch on the sunny deck or arriving by sleigh for Saturday night’s BBQ, Homestead Lodge is all about spending time together. Come hungry. Stay for the music. Take a tubing run. Warm up by the fire.
And make Homestead Lodge part of your family’s Ski Brule tradition.