Fair Hills Resort

Our Wedding Day

Ceremony

Social Hour

Dinner

First Dance

Bonfire

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Hannah Sidener

Jake Touchstone

Breauna Marcoe

Trevor Nielsen 

Michaela Touchstone

Christian Sidener

Scout Nielsen

Thomas Carpenter 

Julia Prince

Chance Taylor

Hazel Sidener

Huxton Sidener

Wedding Party

Q + A

For our guests who are planning to drive, Fair Hills Resort is located approximately 450 miles from Omaha, NE, 200 miles from Minneapolis, MN, 575 miles from the Quad Cities, IL, 720 miles from Champagne, IL and 765 miles from St. Louis, MO.

For our guests who are planning to fly, the nearest airport is located in Fargo, North Dakota at the Fargo Hector International Airport (FAR). It is located approximately 60 miles from Fair Hills Resort. Guests can also fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) which is approximately 200 miles. Address:Fair Hills Resort24270 Co. Hwy 20Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

A block of cabins is available at Fair Hills Resort under the Heikkila/Nielsen Wedding. Please call 218-847-7638 by July 1, 2025 to reserve your cabin. Guests who book in our wedding block have a discounted rate and a check-in time of 1 pm. Discounted Wedding Rate:There is a discounted rate for Friday and Saturday night. All rates are per person/per night. Please add 7.375% sales tax. Rates include breakfast and access to resort’s amenities.$119 per adult (ages 19+) per night$40 per child (ages 6-18) per nightChildren 5 &amp; Under are free Check in time is 1PMCheck out time is 10AM (unless arrangements have been made with the resort for a later check out time) Each cabin has a mini-fridge along with bedroom linens and bathroom towels. Cabins do not have hair dryers, irons or ironing boards so please plan accordingly.&nbsp;Most cabins have a table with a few chairs, but no sitting/gathering/living room. The cabins are not air conditioned. All cabins have ceiling fans and/or box fans in each bedroom. The lake usually provides a cooling breeze at night. You may rent a portable AC unit for any cabin for an additional fee. Breakfast is included in the Dining Room each morning for all guests lodging overnight. Breakfast is a full hot breakfast buffet served daily from 8–9:30AM.&nbsp;This is a meal you do not want to miss and is worth waking up for! Fair Hills has snack items (popcorn, frozen pizza &amp; pretzels, candy, ice cream) available for purchase in the lobby. Rental items available for your cabin:&nbsp;Air ConditionerMicrowave Complimentary items to request for your cabin:&nbsp;Pack-N-PlayHair DryerIron and/or Ironing BoardShower Chair and/or Toilet Seat RiserCoffee PotBed RailsBox Fan (each bedroom already has one) Fair Hills Resort Cancellation Policy:Guests are refunded the full paid amount for cancellations made 30+ days in advance of the arrival. Guests are refunded the full paid amount less $50 for cancellations made less than 30 days but more than 2 week in advance of the arrival. Payment is non refundable to guests who cancel less than 2 weeks in advance of the arrival. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Fair Hills Resort directly at:Phone: 218-847-7638Email: <a href="mailto:info@fairhillsresort.com?subject=Reservation+Question&amp;utm_source=SendSquared-Campaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=April25Excursions&amp;utm_content=emailbottom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@fairhillsresort.com</a>

Travel &  Resort Lodging

Fair Hills Resort website: www.fairhillsresort.com Fair Hills Resort is located on 40 acres of pristine Minnesota lakeside land. The grounds are easily accessible within a two minute walk. There are plenty of places for recreation and activity from the golf course to the tennis, basketball or volleyball courts. There are also ample opportunities to sit back and relax in the sun or shade. Fair Hills Resort has over 1,000 feet of lake shore on the north shore of Pelican Lake along with a swimming pool, kiddie pool and hot tub. See all the amenities below: On the resort grounds:Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool&nbsp;Outdoor Heated Wading Kiddie Pool&nbsp;Outdoor Hot Tub&nbsp;6 Pickleball Courts9-Hole Executive Par 3 Golf CourseGolf Cart Rental4 Tennis Courts (2 of those are turf grass courts)Basketball CourtSand Volleyball Court4 Shuffleboard CourtsNorwegian GolfPlayground&nbsp;Horseshoe Pits9-Hole Frisbee Golf CourseFire pit on the BeachSwings, Benches and Hammocks Lake activities:Paddle Boats&nbsp;KayaksCanoe&nbsp;Life Jackets&nbsp;Row Boats&nbsp;SailboatsTubes, Ropes &amp; Skis&nbsp;Water Mat, Jumping Tower and Floating RaftBamboo Fishing PolesSand Toys In the Lobby:Front Desk&nbsp;Wireless Internet&nbsp;Library with Television&nbsp;The Perch Lounge with TelevisionSoda FountainGift Shop2 Billiard Tables2 Ping Pong Tables2 PianosGames, Puzzles &amp; Cards

Boat Rentals:Rentals from Fair Hills Resort:Half or full day8 Horse Power Fishing Boats Other vendors:2 Sleds &amp; A Trailer320-200-0300Half-Day, Full-Day &amp; Multi-Day Rentals Available3 Seadoos will "live" at Fair Hills this year!One is a 3-seater that can pull tubers and skiers! Go Go Rental: Highway 59&nbsp;Detroit Lakes, MN866-609-8629Half-Day, Full-Day &amp; Multi-Day Rentals AvailablePontoons, Wake Boats, Fishing BoatsOn-Trailer rentals - to be picked up on Highway 59 south of Detroit LakesDelivery options Monday - Friday, based on availability

Fair Hills Executive 9-HolesThis course is complimentary and tee times are not required.&nbsp;Call: 218-847-7638 with any questions. Wildflower 18-HolesGuests of Fair Hills receive 20% off published green fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Guests can book a tee time anytime in advance of your stay.&nbsp;Call: 888-752-9945. Private Cruises on Pelican LakeBook a private cruise on the Fair Hills 55' Big Pelican pontoon boat. Perfect for relaxing and sightseeing on the lake. Seats up to 40 people. Food &amp; beverages available for purchase.&nbsp;Bathroom &amp; sound system on board.&nbsp;Rental includes the Captain.&nbsp;One-Hour minimum rental.&nbsp;Call: 218-847-7638. Fishing ExcursionsFair Hills partners with local fishing guide, Josh Nehk, to bring you mini-excursion fishing opportunities during your stay.&nbsp;Offered Monday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday mornings (7:30-9:30) and Monday &amp; Thursday evenings (6:30-8:30) June 16 - August 27. Up to 5 people per excursion.&nbsp;The fishing is excellent on Pelican Lake and Josh brings all the equipment you need! Call or email Josh at: 218-770-8032 or joshnehk16@gmail.com. Ultimate RelaxationBook a massage to add more relaxation to your&nbsp;vacation.&nbsp;50 minute and 80 minute sessions available.&nbsp;Offered weekdays June 16 - August 27. Call: 218-847-7638 Rent a Golf CartGolf carts are available to rent by the round, day or length of your stay.&nbsp;You don't have to golf to use a golf cart, they are great to get around the resort!&nbsp;Call: 218-847-7638.2-Seater&nbsp;Golf Carts:&nbsp;$26 per round (2.5 hours)$85 per day (24 hours)$490 per week4-Seater Golf Carts; limited availability&nbsp;&nbsp;$105 per day$550 per week Photography PackagesBook a photography session with Fair Hills fabulous on-site photographer, Finn. Text Finn directly to 763-312-3104.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Fair Hills Resort directly at:Phone: 218-847-7638Email: <a href="mailto:info@fairhillsresort.com?subject=Reservation+Question&amp;utm_source=SendSquared-Campaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=April25Excursions&amp;utm_content=emailbottom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@fairhillsresort.com</a>

Things to Do

Breakfast is included each morning in the Dining Room for all guests lodging overnight. Breakfast is a full hot breakfast buffet served daily from 8 – 9:30am.&nbsp;This is a meal you do not want to miss and is worth waking up for! Fair Hills has snack items (popcorn, frozen pizza &amp; pretzels, candy, ice cream) available for purchase in the lobby. Restaurants:Zorbaz on Pelican Lake or Detroit LakeLong Bridge Bar &amp; GrillLakeside Tavern &amp; BreweryThe FiresideSpanky's Stone HearthEl Loro Mexican Sandwiches:Jimmy John'sSubway Coffee:Caribou Coffee Breakfast:Loon's Nest HBA &amp; Grocery:Small grocery store in Cormorant Village (6 miles)Central MarketSuper Walmart Liquor Stores:Seven Sisters SpiritsLakes Liquor Gas:Casey'sHoliday Stationstores Mall:Washington Square Mall Urgent Care:Essentia Health Urgent Care

Offsite Food

A block of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels under NIELSEN/HEIKKILA WEDDING in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (approximately 15 miles from the resort). The cut off date to reserve a room is June 15, 2025. The cost is $195 per night. Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Country Inn &amp; Suites by RadissonFront Desk: 218-847-2000 AmericInn by WyndhamFront Desk: 218-325-1024 (press option 3 and option 0)

Offsite Hotels

Registry

Friday - August 15th10:00 Guys Golf12:00 Lunch Cabin #501:00 Ladies Pool/Pontoon5:00 Rehearsal6:00 Dinner6:30 Pontoon Saturday - August 16th The Big Day8:00 Hair appointments onsite11:00 Girls Getting Ready Photos/Lunch (Library)11:00 Guys Getting Ready Photos/Lunch (Cabin TBD)11:30 Hailey &amp; Mom Photos (Library)11:30 Zach &amp; Jill Photos (Cabin TBD)12:00 Hailey &amp; Zach First Look (Cabin #88/Hole #6/Deck)12:45 Bridal Party (Cabin #88/Hole #6/Woods)1:00 Heikkila Family Photos (Rocks/Path by Dining Room)1:15 Reiling Family Photos (Rocks/Path by Dining Room)1:30 Touchstone Family (Rocks/Path by Dining Room)1:45 Nielsen Family Photos (Rocks/Path by Dining Room)2-3:45 Hailey &amp; Zach Photo (Getaway car, etc.)4:00 Riewer Family Photo (Beach or Hollow)4:15 Wrap Up (Hailey &amp; Zach beach)Walk to Cabin by ceremony (TBD)5:00 Ceremony Cabin #50 will have food and beverages available for the wedding party throughout the weekend.

Wedding Party Itinerary

Wedding Day5:00 Wedding Ceremony (Outdoors)5:30 Social Hour (Lakeside Deck)6:30 Dinner (Dining Room)7:00 Cake Cutting7:30 Toasts8:00 First Dance (Pavilion)8:30 Sunset Photos9:30 Beach bonfire

Hailey & Zach

Hailey & Zach

Timeline