About Us
Garrett and Kate Shields
We purchased this property in the fall of 2017, which was a former bed and breakfast on 20 acres. The property needed updates throughout and a vision for the future. We both grew up in the area and knew we wanted to have a lodging business in the Black Hills one day, and it didn't take long for us to fall in love with this beautiful property! That first winter we renovated the 5100 square foot lodge into separate vacation rentals, rather than one open bed and breakfast concept. With the help of family and friends, we were able to do most of the work ourselves. Garrett handled the tools, while Kate was in charge of the design. And with that, Hinterwood was born! We saw our first guests in the spring of 2018.
We knew we wanted to expand and make use of all the land, so we began building two new sister cabins that same summer, which took almost a year to complete. It was so much fun to design these spaces from scratch, rather than working with a renovation. These first new Hinterwood cabins became available in June of 2019, and since then we have expanded to have a total of four stand alone cabins and three rentals in the main lodge. We are excited to continue fixing up this property and create a unique experience for our guests!
Follow along with us on Instagram and watch us transform Hinterwood, see what we're building next, and see what it's like to live in the Black Hills of South Dakota!
- Kate + Garrett
Hinterwood Inn & Cabins
An unforgettable Black Hills experience...
Hinterwood is nestled in a peaceful valley in the Black Hills of South Dakota and is centrally located to all the nearby attractions, including a 7.3 mile drive to the Mt. Rushmore National Monument. Formerly a bed & breakfast, the property includes a main lodge with three separate vacation rentals and four stand alone rental cabins — all built with modern amenities and a cozy cabin character throughout. While we have more than one rental on the property, each was designed and built with privacy and seclusion in mind, and include private outdoor spaces and fire pits.
The Hinterwood property encompasses nearly 20 acres bordered by Black Hills National Forest to the North and East. Guests can walk right out their front door for a beautiful hike on public lands. Among other trails and Forest Service roads to walk, you will have quick access to the noteworthy Centennial Trail, which is a 111-mile hiking trail that stretches through the Black Hills from Bear Butte to Wind Cave. The Centennial Trail will also lead you to Horse Thief Lake for a swim after just a ~25 minute hike.
The wide open valley is a great gathering place for families to come together and play yard games, including corn hole and volleyball, or relax in the community chairs under aspen trees. Our free-ranging chickens are sure to provide endless entertainment. Go on a short, adventurous hike to find the "secret table" for unforgettable views of the Black Hills (Pro tip: carry up drinks and snacks for a fun sunset dinner on the property!).