Each season at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, we have many corporations, associations and organizations stay with us.  Here are just a few of their comments about their experience at Ruttger’s during our 2007 season...

"In a word, our event at Ruttger’s was FANTASTIC!  Our conference ratings were off the chart positive.   Overwhelmingly positive comments on your staff, accommodations, and food.  Our group very much enjoyed the more intimate setting.  It didn't hurt that we had great weather, but we were very pleased.   Our planner commented several times how your staff was just so helpful and easy to work with.   Bravo Ruttger's!"
John Barrett – Davanni’s, Plymouth, Minnesota

 "Thank you to the staff at Ruttger’s for providing our managers with an excellent weekend!  I received two emails this morning  saying what a wonderful time they day, this was the best meeting yet and what a great job I did in planning ...thank you so much for making me look good with very little effort on my part!"
Tricia Curry – Brin Northwestern Glass, Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Everything was absolutely wonderful. The buffet was first class, the food could not have been any better!  The servers did a wonderful job of clearing the dishes without disturbing the audience. The staff were very attentive to the needs of the participants, I appreciate that so much."
Cindy Engen, Director of Education - Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, Minnesota

 "As always, Ruttger's took excellent care of our group and everything went very smoothly.  Although we had a power outage (do to weather conditions), the staff worked tirelessly to ensure our events went on as scheduled.  They truly gave exemplary service and support and all with a great attitude!  The kitchen cooks and staff are to be commended for preparing a beautiful banquet dinner for about 230 people entirely by back-up generator and gas grills.  The servers should also be commended for serving the entire meal by candlelight.".  To say we were impressed was an understatement, as is saying that we appreciate all the efforts that were made on our behalf.  Thank you once again for the hospitality and for taking such good care of us."
Maureen Fitzgerald – MN Sheriff’s Association~ Jail Administrator's Conference, Woodbury, Minnesota

 "I am so glad I chose Ruttger's for our event.  Having done some event planning in the past, I know that the most critical decision is the venue.  The staff at Ruttger's GETS an A+.  You guys delivered big time.  The staff kept checking in with us to make sure we had everything we needed.  The food was out of sight.  I'm sure we all packed on a pound or two.  One of my compadres approached me and told me that was the most fun he's had in 20 years.  We will definitely be back.  Once again, thanks for being Ruttger's."
Jeff Knapp – St. Olaf College Group, Edina, Minnesota

 "Everyone was very helpful and organized. The group was very pleased with the excellent service and appreciated the staff's flexibility when last minute changes to scheduled events were requested. "
Karen Mason – The Travel Concern, Minneapolis, Minnesota

 "Comments from our attendees: Best place yet; great meals; loved the accommodations – well kept; wonderful can we come here next year."
Natalie Rumble – RELs Valuation, Bloomington, Minnesota

"We have gone back to Ruttger's many times for several reasons. The location for one ... it’s a beautiful area and easy to access. The group loved the new units! The facility is well cared for. The staff is responsive to our needs. You'd be hard press to find a finer experience."
Paula Siewert – Northwestern Lumber Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota

 "The Services, accommodations, everything was spectacular!  Thank you to you and all your staff for such an enjoyable and well planned event! "
Dawn Valerius – Mains’l Services, Inc., Maple Grove, Minnesota

 "Very enjoyable.  Staff wonderful and helpful.  Ready with smiles.  Rooms are wonderful, meals super.  You guys even did a great job with the weather!  My only regret was I didn’t’ have enough down time to fully utilize all you have to offer. "
Paul Vollmer – MN Soybean, Mankato, Minnesota

 "I want to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to you and to the entire staff at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge for your outstanding hospitality and professionalism during our State Meeting on Oct. 14-17.  Everyone back at the State Office cannot stop talking about how wonderful the meeting was, how delicious the food was, how beautiful your resort was, and how helpful, cheerful and positive your entire staff was throughout our four-day stay.  The employees of USDA Rural Development of Minnesota have expressed to me their appreciation for having the State Meeting at Ruttger’s.  I would like to thank you for the excellent level of service all of us at USDA Rural Development of Minnesota enjoyed during our State Meeting.  You truly run a first class resort and conference center and I look forward to sharing our experience at Ruttger’s with others in the months and years ahead."
Steve Wenzel – USDA Rural Development, St. Paul, Minnesota