About Deadwood Connections

Deadwood Connections is your Connection to the Black Hills. Our Black Hills Cabins and Vacation Homes are located in the Northern Black Hills, near historic Deadwood, South Dakota.  Deadwood is a National Historic Landmark and, with its colorful history and proximity to attractions like Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument, it is becoming a huge vacation destination. Our goal is to give you a memorable vacation, by providing quality lodging, in one of our fully furnished, vacation homes.


Meet the Team

Jonna Kandolin

Deadwood Connections was founded by a native of Deadwood, South Dakota.  Jonna Kandolin is a wife and mother of three very active teenagers. She has her Industrial Engineering degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology but moved back to learn the family business at Black Hills Land and Title, Inc. Three children later, she took a leave of absence from the Title business to be a full-time mom and start her own business.  Jonna is now in her 15th year with Deadwood Connections and loves the Black Hills and sharing it with her guests.


Keri Johnson

Keri Johnson has been with Deadwood Connections for 12 years. Keri lives in Deadwood and owns Stress Relief Massage in Deadwood. She is a licensed massage therapist and is the proud mom of 2 beautiful kids!


Jerry Newman

Jerry Newman has been with Deadwood Connections for 7 years.  Jerry is originally from Deadwood and lives in Rapid City and enjoys the Black Hills every chance he can get. He is an avid fisherman, golfer and hunter!