In less than six weeks, Chris and Allison Short will celebrate the start of their second summer season as the new owners of White Pine Lodge. The lodge was purchased in the fall of 2022 from previous owners Andy and Ida DeLisi, and since then, the Shorts have been having a great time running the lodge together. Allison Short expressed how welcoming and supportive the community has been since they took over ownership.

Over the past year, Chris and Allison have put their own stamp on the lodge by adding draft beer, homemade pizzas, hosting community events, and opening a new campground on the property. The campground features four campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, and it is open year-round. Chris Short mentioned that the addition of the campground has been a positive asset for the business and has generated excitement in the community.

With the summer season approaching, Chris and Allison are looking forward to welcoming back returning guests and meeting new faces. They are eager to see what this summer has in store for them and are excited for the opportunity to share their passion for the lodge with others. Chris and Allison recently spoke with WTIP’s Kalli Hawkins for the Local Business Spotlight, where they discussed their love for the business, shared some of their homemade pizza recipes, and talked about their plans for the upcoming summer season.