Ruttger's

Opera Lover's

Weekend

We are proud to partner with the Lakes Area Music Festival and offer our exclusive Opera Lover’s Weekend package to all classical music fans.

Book Your Weekend Package

Now in its eighteenth season, the Lakes Area Music Festival is a hub for the nation’s top operatic talent. Ruttger’s Opera Lover’s Weekend is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in world-class music while enjoying the beauty of the northwoods.

Choose between two highly anticipated performances featuring GRAMMY® winning artists from the Metropolitan Opera and recipients of the MacArthur Genius Grant. Paired with education and inspiration, this exclusive package will enrich and fuel your passion for classical music.

Artist Spotlight

Julia Bullock‍

Soprano
as Carmen

Paul Appleby‍

Tenor
as Don José

Ross Fellrath‍

Guitar
Flamenco

Ben Abrahamson‍

Guitar
Flamenco

Each Package Includes:

Lodging in a scenic three-bedroom Bay Lake Villa
Exclusive LAMF tickets, preferred seating, and special events*

Book Your Weekend Package

or call 218-678-2885 to book

*All events are optional depending on your preference.

Featured Events

Carmen

Passion that burns too hot.

Friday, Aug 14

The season’s ultimate thrill, Bizet’s Carmen, erupts with raw emotion and intoxicating drama. International sensation Julia Bullock makes her electrifying role debut as the free-spirited heroine whose charisma captivates everyone around her—especially a young soldier whose infatuation turns perilous. Fueled by unforgettable melodies and rhythms that simmer and surge, this is opera at its most seductive, volatile, and utterly unmissable.

Zorongo Flamenco

Born of fire, rhythm, and raw emotion.

Saturday, Aug 15

This special evening presents Minnesota’s Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, one of the few American companies presenting both traditional and theatrical flamenco. Zorongo creates bold, socially relevant performances that bring the art form's power and virtuosity to life while cultivating community through education and outreach.

At the heart of the ensemble are guitarists Ross Fellrath and Ben Abrahamson. Both have studied throughout Spain with flamenco masters, absorbing the regional styles and rhythms that define the genre.