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Saskatchewan may be the land of the living skies, but we also boast some incredible unique accommodations. When planning a bachelorx party, honeymoon or miniholiday, there are many options beyond the standard hotel/motel arrangement. We spoke with April Anderson from Alive Sky Lodge southeast of Rosetown about their unique setup. April and her husband Darryl began their venture with a microhotel made up of four self-contained rooms that are all connected by a common space with a kitchen and living room. After a while the Andersons decided it was time to do something more private and “quintessentially prairie.” That was when they created the BINcredible Luxury Grain Bin. The idea of spending a night in a gorgeous grain bin was so popular the couple have recently added a second bin. Their BOHO Bin sleeps up to six people and is a popular choice for smaller groups. Anderson says they are no strangers to bachelorette
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parties and wedding couples, having six steady years of bookings for groups who want to do something different. When a group books for their gathering they usually end up booking the whole place and gravitating towards one area or another; the common areas are perfect for activities while guests still have their own private space in the rooms for phone calls or to work remotely on their WiFi. Anderson says they’ve had groups come in with picnics (including professional picnic companies like Boho Picnic YXE), bringing a photographer along to capture the special event. She loves to go above and beyond for guests whenever possible and has been known to make stunning charcuterie boards, picnics and grazing boxes for special occasions. Once situated for the weekend, groups tend to spend a lot of time enjoying the outdoors and privacy offered by
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