Annie’s House: Year Round Recreation
Annie’s House, a collaborative partnership between Anne Carlsen and Bottineau Winter Park, is a non-profit program offering adaptive recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities, as well as veterans with a 10% or greater service-connected disability. Located in North Dakota’s scenic Turtle Mountains at Bottineau Winter Park, this state-of-the-art facility provides access to inclusive, life-changing outdoor experiences. With specially trained instructors, adaptive equipment, and personalized support, Annie’s House empowers individuals to enjoy the thrill of recreation in a safe, welcoming environment designed for growth, confidence, and connection.
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Inclusive Seasonal Activities for All Abilities
Thanks to grants and donations, at this time we are able to provide the activities at no charge. We can provide activities for any group size. We use accommodations when needed, to make sure everyone’s experience is as independent and successful as possible.
Winter
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Tubing
- Indoor games (Bingo, Ladder Golf, Bean Bag Toss)
- SmartBoard
Summer/Spring/Fall
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Paddle boating
- Archery
- Art & Science day camps
- Tumbl Trak
- Bonfires
- Birdwatching
Honoring Ann's Legacy: Annie's House and Adaptive Recreation for Live-Changing Impact
Annie’s House was built to celebrate the life of Ann Nicole Nelson, beloved daughter and friend to many who died at age 30 in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A bond broker for the investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, Ann was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center when the towers collapsed.
After her death, her computer was returned to her parents, and a precious discovery was made. Among the documents on Ann’s computer was a “Bucket List”—all the goals Ann wanted to accomplish and experience in her lifetime, such as being healthier, building a house in North Dakota and going helicopter skiing with her dad.
This list inspired the ambitious project called Annie’s House that will bring to life many of Ann’s dreams, while also transforming the lives of thousands of deserving individuals across the region. The project is a collaborative effort by “New York Says Thank You Foundation,” Bottineau Winter Park and friends and family from across the country.