Milkweed is a small inn set deep within the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, tucked between the townships of Nahma and Munising. It is a place surrounded by woods and water, sandy soil, long light in summer and nights without any city lights for many many miles.

The inn is owned and operated by Chef Iliana (Lane) Regan and their partner, Eve Van Harpen. Lane grew up on a small ten-acre farm in Indiana, where food was tied to season, labor, and care. That early relationship to land and making eventually led them to kitchens in Chicago, where their work earned national recognition, including a Michelin star. Milkweed is one of several dreams realized over the years—perhaps the most personal, and the closest to home.

Much of what happens here is rooted in foraging, preservation, and an ongoing relationship with the surrounding landscape. Ingredients are gathered from the forest, fields, and nearby waters, then carefully preserved to shine through the seasons. Meals reflect both place and time, shaped by what the land offers and what has been thoughtfully saved.

Milkweed is more than a place to stay. It is our home, our work, and the way we've chosen to live. Guests join us for a weekend inside our routines—sharing meals, telling stories at the fire, hiking the woods, and experiencing what we love about this place. Nothing is staged or recreated. We open our doors and invite others to spend a few days alongside us.

Each weekend during the late spring, summer, and fall months, guests step away from their routines and into a place filled with intention. Our guests glamp, starge, eat and drink well, rest, dip in the river, canoe, hike, and discover the forest. No two weekends are exactly alike because the like the many microseasons here, we’re always changing.

Depending on time of year, we host 8 to 14 guests across rooms in the main cabin, camper van, wall tents, and other accommodations.. Reservations are made in advance, and a confirmation email with your itinerary, directions, and additional details will be sent before your stay. If you have any questions, we're always happy to help.