Audubon Center of the North Woods, in Sandstone, is helping families escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by hosting an all-inclusive, four-day and three-night winter stay over President’s Day weekend, February 17 to 20.

Families can participate in such programs as climbing and snow zoo building, and educational presentations such as Minnesota Mammals and Winter Ways of Native Cultures. Other activities include cross-country skiing, kicksledding, sleigh rides and crafts.

Each room has bunk-style beds and sleeps up to six or eight people. Delicious, healthy, wholesome meals, each prepared with creativity and taste, are served in a large dining room with a beautiful stone fireplace and views of the woods and lake.

Accommodations include a private room for each family. Crosby Lodge rooms (filled first) have private baths; Lowry Lodge rooms have shared baths.

Cost: $318/adult and $268/child; family of four cost $1,150. Lower commuter rates available. Location: 54165 Audubon Dr., P.O. Box 530, Sandstone. For more information, email [email protected] or visit Audubon-Center.org.