Indigenous Travel, Innovation, and Storytelling: The Dakota Dunes Resort Experience with Joy Caron
Today on The Inn Crowd, we’re diving into one of the most inspiring examples of how Indigenous travel, innovation, and storytelling are redefining modern hospitality.
I’m joined by Joy Caron, Director of Sales and Marketing at Dakota Dunes Resort, who shares how this stunning property, located on the Saskatchewan prairies, is more than a destination—it’s a living story of the Whitecap Dakota Nation.
From architectural design rooted in Indigenous star knowledge to wellness experiences that connect guests to nature, this episode explores how Dakota Dunes Resort is setting a new standard for experiential travel and Indigenous-led tourism.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, destination marketing, cultural storytelling, or creating unforgettable guest experiences—you’re going to love this one.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ How Indigenous storytelling and design shape the guest experience
✅ The significance of Whitecap Dakota Nation’s culture in the resort’s development
✅ Creative approaches to wellness and experiential tourism
✅ Details about their innovative cosmic geodesic dome and luxury thermal spa projects
✅ Why authentic, Indigenous-led tourism is attracting travelers seeking meaningful experiences
✅ Marketing insights on how to promote a culturally rooted destination
About Dakota Dunes Resort
Located just outside Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dakota Dunes Resort is a luxury destination that honors the land, the stars, and the culture of the Whitecap Dakota Nation.
Guests can expect stunning architecture, immersive Indigenous cultural programming, an award-winning golf course, a lively casino, and soon-to-open additions like a thermal spa and Canada’s first cosmic geodesic dome for stargazing experiences.
Learn more about Dakota Dunes Resort:
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Learn more about Whitecap Dakota Nation:
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🎙️ About The Host
Jamie Mattingly is the founder of Duval Street Media and host of The Inn Crowd Podcast, where she explores the trends, strategies, and stories shaping the future of hospitality, travel, and destination marketing.
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Jamie Mattingly (00:00)
Welcome to the Inn Crowd, where we explore trends, insights and creative strategies shaping the modern hospitality
industry.
I'm your host, Jamie Mattingly, and today we're headed to the Saskatchewan prairies to uncover the story behind one of
Canada's most unique destination resorts.
is Joy Caron, Director of Sales and Marketing at Dakota Dunes Resort, a place that's not only architecturally stunning,
but deeply rooted in culture and the land of the white cap Dakota nation. We'll explore how they're redefining
destination hospitality through cultural connection, thoughtful programming, and innovation in indigenous tourism. Joy,
welcome to the show.
Joy Caron (00:38)
Thank you so much, Jamie. I'm really happy to be here. I can't wait to tell you all about our resort and everything that
we have to offer.
Jamie Mattingly (00:45)
Well, I'm very excited to get into it. before we get into the questions, I'd love for you to introduce Dakota Dune Resorts
to our listeners and talk about what makes it so special.
Joy Caron (00:56)
Yes, I'm happy to. What I'm most proud of at Dakota Dunes Resort is how we've created a place where innovation and
Indigenous culture come together. We're not just a resort, we're a living expression of White Cap Dakota Nation's story,
the values and everything that we hope for the future. You know, from our architectural design and then going into our
brand new things that are upcoming like a cosmic geodesic dome, that
blends everything that we have to offer from our star knowledge of the past with cutting edge digital technology. We're
always looking for ways to invite our guests into something deeper and more meaningful. It's about hospitality that
connects. It heals and it inspires and that's why we're a place unlike anywhere else.
Jamie Mattingly (01:42)
have seen those new stargazing domes. can't wait to talk more about that here in a bit because I am like jumping at the
scenes to learn more. But yes, I love what you guys are doing over there. And, you know, like you said, the design, the
landscape, the culture, it all seems so intentional. Can you share how the story and the roots and the roots of the Dakota
nation and
Joy Caron (01:48)
Yeah.
Jamie Mattingly (02:08)
the entire community have affected and influenced Dakota dune resorts and the guest experience.
Joy Caron (02:15)
Right. Well, Indigenous design and storytelling are really at the heart of the resort. This entire resort was envisioned by
Chief Darcy Bear himself, who is with us to celebrate his 30th anniversary as chief. So from very architecture of the
lines that you see throughout the resort that reflect the design of a tipi, right to Chief Darcy Bear's headdress that is part
of the artwork beside every bed in every one of our luxurious guest rooms. So.
It inspires everything that we do throughout the hotel. Every floor has a star constellation and then the animal on the
wall that that star constellation reflects. So there's something that you experience, all the arrowheads throughout the
hotel, the pieces of the headdress are reflected throughout the corridors. There's always something that you see that's
about the land and the culture. And it's about designing spaces that don't just accommodate guests, but they invite them
into a relationship with culture, the land and the people.
Jamie Mattingly (03:10)
Do you find that repeat guests want to stay on the same floor because they feel drawn to that consolation or that animal
spirit?
Joy Caron (03:19)
Not so much that, but they will want to get the room with the same view that they've seen. We have beautiful sunsets
and sunrises, so that's a big draw for our guests. There's, with all of the, what are they called? The star, my gosh, I forgot
the name of them now. Not the constellations, but the colors throughout the sky that we get through, mostly through the
Yukon, but we had them here this summer.
Jamie Mattingly (03:33)
Constellations? sorry.
Joy Caron (03:42)
For some reason, there were so many of them and they're just beautiful to see all the different colors.
Jamie Mattingly (03:47)
Is that the Northern Lights? wow. So you can be sitting in your hotel room at your resort and be looking at the Northern
Lights.
Joy Caron (03:49)
Yes, thank you.
Absolutely. Well, and the other interesting thing is many of our guest rooms have a very specific ceiling design and it's a
creation of black and white so that when you lay in bed it looks like you're looking at the night sky. Really thoughtfully
designed, yes.
Jamie Mattingly (04:09)
Wow, so every detail has been really thought about it sounds like.
And I love how you mentioned the headdress next to everyone's bed, the arrowheads. Does this come with explanation
or is this something that you are allowing the guests to perceive in their own way? Are your staff members trained up on
telling these? And can you explain a little bit about how your hotel makes sure that the guests understand what it is that
they're experiencing?
Joy Caron (04:39)
Yeah, absolutely. So first of all, know, over 56, I think it's at almost 60 % of our staff are from White Cap Dakota. So
they very much understand all of the star stories, everything that we're telling within our culture, where it comes from,
from their ancestors and our elders in the community. And so in our adventures that we offer, we do a lot of storytelling,
like stargazing, cultural stories with an elder.
You know, we talk about history, we actually show artifacts for people to touch and see. So there's all kinds of
experiences that we help to tell the history and the story. And if you stop a staff member and ask, what is this about?
What is that about? They're happy to share, you know, what they know about because there's this movement of bringing
back their culture to the forefront. And everyone is really excited to talk about their story.
Jamie Mattingly (05:30)
That's beautiful. So it's really helping the community find a voice that maybe was lost. And go ahead, go ahead.
Joy Caron (05:36)
Absolutely. Yeah,
I was just going to say because there has been a lot of healing that has had to take place over the last few years with
reconciliation and residential schools and a lot of our elders have come from residential schools and those experiences.
So it's about bringing the new generation, know, honouring their culture, learning the language again, if they haven't
been able to speak it and bringing that forward to new generations to be able to integrate everything that was.
part of their culture, like beadworking and wearing the ribbon skirts and speaking the language and gathering together to
share their knowledge, their experience and what their hopes are for the future.
Jamie Mattingly (06:18)
And that's beautiful. And everything that you guys are creating here, which is so unique and authentic and thoughtful,
you guys recently won a Business Innovation Award for Indigenous Tourism. Can you tell us about that recognition,
how it felt, what it meant to the community and to the White Cap Nation themselves?
Joy Caron (06:39)
Yeah, so we won the, that was the Innovation Indigenous Tourism Award in 2021 and we also gained our original,
original accreditation and we received the Indigenous Tourism Award from Tourism Saskatchewan in 2023. So we
continue to build everything that we're offering and we continue to build our profile within the rest of the world, even
not just within Canada.
So it's been very meaningful to the community. Of course, the more successful we are, the more successful the
community is. So we can also continue to grow programs and services throughout the community. And it's really
important for our team to know that all the work that they've put into it, they can be very proud of it. It shows that
Indigenous-led tourism can lead the way in creativity, excellence, and heart. They're not just trophies on a shelf. They're
symbols of what's possible when we all come together.
Jamie Mattingly (07:30)
completely agree. think that travel has the power to transform people. And I think we should be using it as a tool for
good. And it sounds exactly like what your resort is doing. You can combine a really fun time with learning and cultural
appreciation. it's just such a beautiful concept, I think. Because it's not like you go to your resort and it's like school
time. There is so much fun to do. And I can't wait to dig into that.
yeah, so we're gonna, we're gonna get there. you know, I love how every detail is just so rooted in meaning. And I'm
wondering how you help travelers discover the destination in the first place, given that Saskatchewan is not really the
first place you think of when you think of a resort destination.
Joy Caron (07:58)
Yes.
It certainly isn't. Very true. When people think of resort getaways, Saskatchewan isn't usually the first place that comes
to mind. But at Dakota Dunes Resort, we've leaned into that. We show that luxury, culture, natural beauty, they don't
just exist on a beach or in the mountains. They exist right here in the prairies. So with the design rooted in the
Indigenous architecture to things like our geodesic dome, the up and coming thermal spa,
You know the cultural experiences that we offer and the outdoor adventures like dog sledding and canoeing and kick
sledding and snowshoeing. We've got everything that you can offer. I mean then you can also jump into the casino and
have some fun. So and the golf course is an award-winning golf course. It's absolutely stunning. There's just so much to
do that there's no reason to leave. It's a good place to spend an entire week and you can't run out of things to do.
Jamie Mattingly (09:09)
Yeah, no, absolutely. There's so much to do. You don't really gotta go anywhere else. You're there. And that's what I do
love about traveling. I prefer to be in that style. If I'm there, I don't need to drive 20 minutes to that destination and do
that and this and that. So I love that you guys have so much to offer. It's almost impossible to get bored while you're
there. So what kind of guests end up enjoying Dakota Dunes Resort the most? And was it who you expected?
Joy Caron (09:18)
Great.
Right.
Well, what's really been special and probably surprising to some is that many of our guests come from other Indigenous
nations. So a lot of the First Nations throughout Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan have been our conference guests
and our individual guests. So they're coming because it's really important for them to be able to see another nation, what
they've been able to accomplish, what we've been able to grow. Plus, you know, it's about honouring who we are and it's
about
being in culture in ways that are respectful and real and that they like to be part of that and see that. But then in addition
to that, we've been able to just touch right now in the last year, really some international travelers, because a lot of
countries are starting to get really interested in Indigenous tourism and we're hoping to grow that audience. So to be able
to bring that to them, I think that's what they're excited about is learning about the culture.
Jamie Mattingly (10:28)
Yeah, absolutely. And it seems like your programming goes beyond just like random events. It's very immersive and
meaningful. What kinds of experiences are you offering that keep your guests coming back?
Joy Caron (10:42)
Well, I touched a little bit on it, we usually have, there's so many things that we offer. We do powwow presentations and
then there's an opportunity for guests to ask about the regalia, know, the history behind that, ask questions about how
they came to be dancers. A lot of their kids are getting into it. And then the whole powwow circuit is very important to
Indigenous culture. So to learn about that and how that works within the communities.
But we do stargazing, we do bannock by the bonfire where we talk about how the bannock was made, we wrap it on a
stick and everybody makes it themselves over the bonfire. Then we bring out our Hightower telescopes and we do
stargazing and we translate that into what those constellations mean in Dakota culture. You know, like I said, we do
kick sleds, snowshoeing, we started dog sledding this upcoming winter.
So there's interactions with all the dogs and all the puppies that are around right now are absolutely adorable. there's
something for everyone, not to mention the amazing food that we offer because our chef Christopher Hill just works so
much with the local communities to bring fresh ingredients. The bison tomahawk steak is outstanding and people love to
come for that whole experience.
Jamie Mattingly (11:53)
I love that it's so in line with the brand. And yes, I've seen really great reviews about the restaurant. So it's definitely
something people will have to check out while they're up there. You touched on it a bit. I would love to learn more
about the upcoming additions that you guys are investing in right now. One being the thermal spa. And then the other
one being, and I apologize, I'm not using the right term. To me, I saw stargazing huts. Can you explain more about what
those are and...
Joy Caron (12:13)
Yeah.
Jamie Mattingly (12:16)
You know, I'm already excited about those domes. I can't wait. So tell me about them. What makes them special? Tie
them into the resort. I would love to know more.
Joy Caron (12:25)
For sure. So the thermal spa is of course like a Nordic spa. That's upcoming. That's going to be opening in November of
2026 is our target date. And it's coming along beautifully. Two story. It will have seven outdoor pools. It will have a
whole level of treatment rooms on the second floor. It will have an additional restaurant, a beautiful lobby and public
space. And it will connect to the hotel.
as well, so you never have to go outside to get from the casino to the hotel to the spa. But the geodesic dome is one of
my pet projects that's been sort of a year in the making for trying to figure out how this can work. Because a lot of times
when we use our stargazing telescopes, we're limited by cloud cover. So I was wondering how can we, I started to look
at how can we expand a stargazing program and not be limited by the weather.
So I looked into the domes, which typically people know them as glamping domes, and they're used in quite a few
places around the world for that. But I was connected to quite a few scientists in the UK that helped me to discover that
there's a geodesic, it's called a cosmic dome, geodesic domes that are specially built so that this engineered material can
withstand a lot of things like our weather, because we go from extreme hot to extreme cold, right?
So this will be 12 months a year, but we also have an inflatable dome that goes inside of it. So it's completely clear on
the outside when we want to do a program, we inflate this dome on the inside. There's a digital, high-powered digital
machine that's almost like a gaming console where we will show all of the stories of the Grille Show Galaxy and
Universe and all of these different stories where we can do programs of all different kinds and tell you again what that
means in Dakota culture.
So we can also do Dining Under the Stars. It's just a really unique experience. And nobody has that in Canada that I
know of so far. So it'll be super unique. It's being created and engineered in Abu Dhabi as we speak. And we should get
it by the end of May. So hopefully we can offer that by June for all of our guests, a brand new experience.
Jamie Mattingly (14:34)
Yeah, that is just incredible and so in line with the way that the industry is sort of the trends the industry is sort of
following right now. People really want wellness in with, you know, considered within their vacations. And what I love
about what it sounds like your resort offers is something for everybody. A chance to go out and, you know, get
completely exhausted in the snow, having a good time, coming back and eating a five star meal.
Joy Caron (14:47)
Yeah.
Jamie Mattingly (15:01)
going to the spa the next day and not doing a thing. You know, it's like, you can really have every kind of vacation in
your, in your resort. And it seems like you guys are not happy with that. You're like, no, we're going to crush it. We're
going to make stargazing a priority. And you guys are really leading the way. It's so cool to see.
Joy Caron (15:16)
Yes.
Yeah, it's really been fun. And there's been so much support from our tourism partners. And that's a really important
piece too, is working closely with Discover Saskatoon, Tourism Saskatchewan, and of course, all of the federal grants
that are open to tourism right now. In Canada, there's quite a few different segmentations and support. so Indigenous
tourism, were, that was a big piece of helping us to create this geodesic dome. But, you know, creative thinkers,
like us in the tourism and hospitality industry. I just love being here because it allows me to think outside the box and
being able to create, know, nothing is too big of an idea. Let's explore it and let's see what could be next. So we're
always thinking about what's next.
Jamie Mattingly (16:03)
I love that creative environment where you know that you can share crazy ideas and no one's gonna put you down.
know, 99 may not get picked up, but that one, you you had to have the confidence to say the 99 crazy ones, you know,
to possibly say, hey, we're gonna get some cosmic domes and they're gonna be made in Abu Dhabi and, but that's such
an incredible.
Joy Caron (16:13)
Yeah.
Absolutely.
Yep, believe me, I had
a lot of nose. That's not gonna work.
Jamie Mattingly (16:26)
I bet, but you you don't win innovation
awards without doing stuff like this and taking risks like this. So it sounds like you're really on the way. And we sort of
touched on this a minute ago. I wanted to talk a little bit about how your resort is not just a resort, it is a destination. So
for example, multi-generational travel, I could go there with my dad and my kids and he can golf while I go to the resort
while the kids are...
Joy Caron (16:31)
Yeah, absolutely, I agree.
Jamie Mattingly (16:52)
you know, playing in, you know, learning how to build a teepee. There is endless things to do that you don't really have
to go anywhere else. So can you talk a little bit more about the thoughtfulness, how you guys put all of these elements
together to create these unforgettable experiences?
Joy Caron (16:56)
Exactly.
Well, I think it started with the roots of the culture because like introducing things like bannock and bonfire powwow
presentations with storytelling. We play indigenous games with the kids and how we take mini teepees and teach them
how to set it up. And, you know, what's behind all the meaning of why the teepee poles are this facing this way, you
know, why the door is facing this way. So.
everything that was rooted and is rooted in the culture. So when we tell the stories, even when it's about having some
fun, it's always keeping in mind that we're respectful of the culture and that we're mindful of everything that we're
teaching people.
Jamie Mattingly (17:51)
And do you find that there are guests who, for lack of better terms, come for the casino and then end up realizing, wow,
this is incredible, and start to get into more of the cultural stuff? Or same thing, people came because they wanted to go
golfing and they maybe didn't realize where they were heading and they're just like blown away by the cultural side of
it. Do you guys see a lot of that transition?
Joy Caron (18:06)
Yeah.
Yes, and particularly every time I invite a guest to come and experience, if I do fam tours or media visits and I get them
to experience something that we do in our our adventures department, they're always blown away. I mean, by the time
they leave, they're like, wow, I had no idea that this even existed in Saskatchewan. I mean, that's one big piece that we're
in Saskatchewan and that
all of this is in one place. It's really mind blowing to a lot of people and we're just so excited to share it.
Jamie Mattingly (18:47)
Yeah, they came for the blackjack, but they're leaving knowing how to build a teepee and why the door is facing that
way.
Joy Caron (18:49)
Yeah.
Right, and so many times they'll come and say, you know, I was here to attend a meeting, but I didn't realize. So they
either extend their stay or they're planning their visit with their families to come back even before they leave.
Jamie Mattingly (19:06)
love that. I think that's such a beautiful it's cool that you guys do have other offerings to get them in because as we said
Saskatchewan maybe not the top of the list of resorts or for you know, meetings and such but I'm loving that people can
be introduced to this like we said travel can help change the world. They're being introduced to these cultures and these
experiences without even really knowing it or trying to
Joy Caron (19:12)
Right.
Yes, exactly.
Jamie Mattingly (19:28)
I love it.
So you guys have the amazing story. Your programming is great. You guys have the amenities. So let's get into the
behind the scenes of how you actually get the word out to the people that end up finding themselves at your resort. So
once you've got their attention, how do you turn your potential guests into guests? Do you guys have, you know, a
robust marketing team? Are you relying on your PR because
you know, being related with the White Cap Nation, I feel like you guys must get some press coverage. Tell me what is
really working for your resort.
Joy Caron (20:05)
Yeah, we do have a very robust marketing team. So that's everything from website optimization, development,
collateral, know, email marketing is a big piece of what we do. And of course, all the packages that we create on our
website are a really big draw. They're always a big seller and we change them out constantly and seasonally. But, you
know, attending shows is a big piece of it too, like RVC, Rendezvous Canada, where all tour and travel trade come
together once a year.
to find out what's out there for Canadian tourism. So we attend that and we get a really great response from that. Every
year we go, we build a little bit more of that international market. And then the meetings and conventions is another big
piece. Conferences are looking for something different now. So it's not just about a meeting, being stuck in a meeting all
day and listening to presentations, but we will do welcoming from an elder, smudging, and then...
we call it starting a meeting in a good way. And then they will get together and do a team building where 30 of them
will go out canoeing and another 20 will go golfing, you know, so they'll come back and they're reinvigorated to
continue on with what their conference was meant to be. So it's a whole different experience, but, you know, media
visits are a big thing as well.
Online marketing is big for us. Just being in all the channels that you can possibly be in, it takes a lot of people to pull
all of this together and make it successful.
Jamie Mattingly (21:27)
Yeah,
absolutely. Totally understand that side of things. And have you guys found any surprising ways other than, you know,
guests who are there for one reason and realizing how amazing you are? Are you finding any surprising places that
guests are finding you?
Joy Caron (21:33)
Heh.
I think it's by accident. know, a lot of times people are taking Saskatchewan road trips and then they're like, I didn't even
know that was there. What is that? You know, and they kind of, they kind of drive by or, or the casino can be a big piece
too, because, you know, there's a lot of people that are specific casino people. And so they'll, they'll seek that out. But
then when they get there, like, wow, I had no idea this all was here. Yeah. So, and definitely through our fan trips, you
know,
being able to get as many people to the resort to visit as you possibly can that have those special interest groups. And
then it starts to reach out to like, well, bird watchers and wildlife people. And there's all kinds of special interest groups
that then become a wider audience.
Jamie Mattingly (22:30)
Yeah, absolutely. You guys appeal to so many different groups, but again, in line with this industry shift in travel of
wellness, eco-friendly travel, people who want to give back. Do you guys have any programs that do allow your guests
to give back to the White Cap Dakota Nation?
Joy Caron (22:41)
Great.
Well, at the moment, we don't have any programs specifically give back, but White Cap Dakota Nation itself, through
the success of the resort, creates a lot of programs. So for instance, they're building, it's called a virtual health hub.
Virtual health hub will be like on the resort lands, but this is bringing specialty.
physicians, doctors from all over the world that will be able to consult virtually. So in the small towns that are
surrounded by us, especially older people or pregnant women, things like that, they have difficulty getting healthcare
and now they don't have to travel. They can consult people virtually. So this is gonna be a big help to the senior
community as well. So offering things like that, education too.
We do a lot of programs with the schools to teach them about the history of their own culture. We just, we support the
programs in the city like Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology and Sask Polytech. So we support a lot of those
things, sit on a lot of volunteer committees that support education, bringing them out to learn about whatever we have to
offer, both in hospitality and both in culture.
There's a lot of things and we continue to look for ways to give back to and we provide a lot of complimentary
accommodation for programs that are here for, for instance, for Habitat for Humanity or they're helping a certain
community that is in disrepair, things like that. So, and there's always ways that we can continue to do that. And
certainly the golf, pardon me, the golf course hosts a lot of golf tournaments that are that.
creating that for charity.
Jamie Mattingly (24:28)
I love that. I don't think that there's any reason why you can't have a profitable business and also a charitable one. And,
you know, we can do good for the community and also, you know, make some money on the side. But I love this shift
I'm seeing in business and in travel and in hospitality where it's just not about, you know, turn and burn. Let's just make
as much as we can.
Joy Caron (24:35)
for sure.
Jamie Mattingly (24:52)
No, how can we give back? How can we educate? How can we bring people together? And I think that your resort is
really at the cutting edge of all of this. So I want to say thank you. It's been just a wonderful conversation. I've got one
more follow up question for you here. I'm just wondering, because of everything that I've learned today, it's just such a
beautiful, it's got to be a beautiful place to work. It's got to be very inspiring and passion driven. So what is one of the
most rewarding moments that you've experienced?
Joy Caron (24:54)
Yeah.
Yeah, for sure.
Mm-hmm.
Jamie Mattingly (25:19)
working at Dakota Dunes Resort, and what's one thing that you're excited about for the future?
Joy Caron (25:26)
I think the most rewarding part for me has been learning about the Dakota culture specifically and the history, and
especially in ways that connect with my own journey as a Métis person. So I'm not a Dakota, but I'm Métis. And
being part of this environment where culture and storytelling and community, it's at the heart of everything we do, it's
truly meaningful. It's an incredible experience to not only learn, but to help and share all that we have with our guests.
and with each other at the resort. Like we truly support each other. And it's just been, I've been at a lot of hotels around
Canada with different brands for many, many years. And this is the most emotional journey that I've been on with a
hotel or resort. It's been amazing.
Jamie Mattingly (26:09)
Yeah, I can imagine. You know, have you ever thought about going back home and doing the same thing for your
people? Start a whole resort for yours?
Joy Caron (26:18)
Well, it kind of relates to each other though, like the Métis people are very much part of the Indigenous culture and I
am home where my original home was. So where I grew up is only a couple of miles from where the resort is. So it's
very cool. Yeah. Yeah.
Jamie Mattingly (26:21)
Yeah.
great. I love that. So beautiful.
So for anybody listening that is interested in Dakota Dune Resorts, wants to book a room, a golf trip, or check out one
of your amazing packages, where can they go to book or connect with your team?
Joy Caron (26:47)
Well, of course, Dakota Dunes Resort dot com. We have our packages on there, our dining experiences, every way to
get a hold of us. You'll also see all the adventures noted there, summer, winter and cultural. Our Facebook, Instagram
and LinkedIn is all Dakota Dunes Resort. So easy to find us. Anybody is welcome to reach out to info at Dakota Dunes
Resort dot com and we'll be happy to answer any questions, any.
Inquiries will be sent on to me that I can answer you specifically if you wish. So I'm happy to share everything that we
have to offer with anyone that's interested.
Jamie Mattingly (27:20)
Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Joy. This is such a beautiful conversation. The story behind Dakota Dunes Resort
is so amazing and authentic. And for anyone listening, think that you absolutely have to go to their website. You have to
go to their social medias, check them out. And I mean, I'm not going to say if you find yourself in the Saskatchewan
area, but if you're looking for an amazing vacation that you can, you know, have a great time, have an adventure, but
also kick back, relax.
Joy Caron (27:40)
Yeah
Jamie Mattingly (27:48)
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