Secluded woodland cabin on a forest trail amid autumn pines

Explore Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point: Guided Tours & Historic Writing Shack

Guided Listening Point tours, Writing Shack open house, and Olson Family Home visits—authentic access to a literary and natural legacy.

Featured Tours & Visits

Choose guided or self-paced experiences focused on Sigurd Olson’s Writing Shack, Olson Family Home, and the Listening Point cabin.

Ely

Wildlife-Nature & Listening Point Foundation: Olson’s Northwoods Tour

Discover the legacy of conservationist Sigurd Olson on a scenic tour of Listening Point, nestled in Minnesota’s Northwoods. Immerse yourself in wilderness and learn about Olson’s impact on environmental preservation.

Wildlife-Nature & Listening Point Foundation: Olson’s Northwoods Tour

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Ely, Minnesota

About Listening Point Foundation

Listening Point Foundation connects visitors with the legacy of Sigurd Olson through on-site tours and open-house visits. The foundation operates guided and self-paced experiences that focus on Sigurd Olson’s Writing Shack, the Olson Family Home in Ely, and the historic cabin at Listening Point.

Visitors can explore the Olson Family Home and the Writing Shack during a relaxed open house available on Wednesdays and Fridays. That experience highlights the family history and the gardens surrounding the property while allowing guests to move at their own pace.

Guided tours depart from Burntside Lodge on Thursdays for a focused visit to Sigurd Olson’s cabin at Listening Point. These Thursday guided tours combine storytelling about Olson’s life with time in the serene Northwoods setting.

Additional guided tours are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays, presenting the same emphasis on nature, conservation, and Olson’s writing legacy. Each guided Listening Point tour aims to provide contextual interpretation, historical background, and an immersive outdoor experience.

Schedules are clearly defined: Writing Shack and Olson Family Home open house on Wednesdays and Fridays; Thursday tours from Burntside Lodge; Tuesday and Saturday guided Listening Point tours. These offerings provide options for self-guided visitors and those seeking narrated, structured tours.

All descriptions and schedules are presented to help visitors plan visits that align with the specific days and formats offered by the Listening Point Foundation. Information about times, meeting locations, and any seasonal changes is available from the Listening Point Foundation to ensure accurate planning before arrival and updated visitor guidance.

Family conversation inside rustic wooden cabin meeting space

Listening Point Foundation: Tours, Writing Shack, and Listening Point Cabin

Discover Sigurd Olson’s Listening Point

The Listening Point Foundation offers focused access to Sigurd Olson’s historic properties and the iconic Writing Shack. Visitors seeking Listening Point tours, Writing Shack visits, and a look at the Olson Family Home in Ely will find structured options on specific days. Tour formats include open-house visits and narrated guided tours that depart from Burntside Lodge.

Why visit Listening Point?

Historic literary site: See Sigurd Olson’s Writing Shack and learn about his writing process.
Guided nature tours: Expert-led Listening Point tours emphasize Olson’s legacy and the Northwoods setting.
Flexible scheduling: Open-house and guided days provide planning options.

Featured experiences and schedules

Writing Shack and Olson Family Home (Open House): Available on Wednesdays and Fridays. This relaxed visit allows guests to walk gardens and interior spaces at their own pace.
Thursday Guided Tour of Listening Point: Tours depart from Burntside Lodge and include storytelling about Olson’s life and work in the serene Northwoods.
Tuesday & Saturday Guided Listening Point Tour: Additional guided days offering the same interpretive focus on Olson’s conservation and writing legacy.

What to expect on a guided Listening Point tour

Guided Listening Point tours combine historical context with outdoor immersion. Typical elements include:

Meeting at the designated departure point (for example, Burntside Lodge on Thursdays).
A narrated walk to the cabin at Listening Point with stops to discuss Olson’s life and writings.
Time at the cabin and surrounding landscape to reflect on nature and conservation.

Planning tips for visitors

Verify specific departure times and meeting locations before arrival.
Choose open-house days for a self-paced visit to the Olson Family Home and Writing Shack (Wednesdays and Fridays).
Book guided tours on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday for narrated, interpreted experiences.

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Preserve the experience

The Listening Point Foundation provides consistent tour formats to help visitors access Sigurd Olson’s legacy. Whether seeking a quiet, self-guided open house at the Writing Shack or a narrated Listening Point hike from Burntside Lodge, guests can choose the experience that matches their interest in literature, conservation, and the Northwoods.

White lakeside guesthouse with landscaped lawn and porch seating

Plan a Visit to Listening Point Today

Book a guided tour or drop in for the Writing Shack open house to experience Sigurd Olson’s Northwoods legacy in person.