New Glarus Day Trip

New Glarus Spotted Cow Logo

If  you love beer, you’ve no doubt heard of Spotted Cow, the legendary beer that is so good you can’t buy it across the State line because it’s illegal.  Yep, it’s true – Wisconsin State pride runs deep here.  So if you’re visiting Madison, it’s so worth a day trip to visit the New Glarus Brewery, where the legend began.   […]

Top 10 Things to do in Madison in Fall and Winter

Madison City in Winter

Madison has a lot to offer year-round but here are the top 10 Things to Do in Madison in Fall and Winter and we invite you to experience them!  Some people don’t know just how charming this city can be in the cooler, even frigidly cold, months of the year.  Here is a list of the top […]

Wollersheim Winery Day Trip

Wollersheim Winery Sign

As innkeepers, we are usually so busy running the inn and maintaining the property we don’t have a chance to go and just explore ourselves.  However, when we get a good tip from our guests, we love to take advantage of the opportunity- especially when it’s a known winner.  And sometimes it’s so good we […]

Dane County Farmer’s Market Insider Tips

Dane Co Farmer's Market

The Dane County Farmer’s Market will be outdoors on Capital Square through November 12th and then moves indoors to the Garver Feed Mill for the winter. If you’re a new visitor to Madison, or just new to the Dane County Farmer’s Market, here are some insider tips for you to make your adventure successful (and […]

2019 World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo Logo 2019

If you are attending the 2019 World Dairy Expo at the Alliance Center in Madison, WI from October 1-5, you’ll be looking for a place to stay!   Let The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast pamper you to a farm to table breakfast each morning for a great start to your day.   From the dairy cattle shows, seminars […]

CrossFit Games 2020

Reebok CrossFit Games Logo

DID YOU KNOW – CrossFit has extended their agreement with Madison, WI for the International CrossFit Games through 2021!   Madison will again be hosting the CrossFit Games for 2020 from  July 29- August 2! Here’s how you save:  Go to CHECK AVAILABILITY!  Click on Special Rates and find “CrossFit – Stay 3 nights and save!”  Then choose […]

Where to Celebrate an Anniversary in Madison WI

Bottle of Champagne & Chocolates

Bring the love of your life to The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast for a special Anniversary Getaway evening.  Select one of the guest rooms with a king-sized bed dressed with soft fine linens, a romantic fireplace, and a relaxing jetted tub. The intimate setting of the Inn allows you to experience a romantic […]

The 12 Day Trips of Christmas in Wisconsin 2018

Speckled Hen Inn in winter

The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast in Madison has made the list of the 12 Day Trips of Christmas in Wisconsin!   Wisconsin is an amazing state and Madison is a great place to live, work and play.  For our out of state visitors, Madison is an all time favorite spot because there’s always something […]

So close to home, and yet so far away…

So close to home, and yet so far away... 7

Life got you a little stressed?  Whether it’s a getaway weekend or a StayCation,  The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast may be just what you need!  Close to the city, yet feels like it’s a million miles away, our country estate has 20 acres to meander, relax, and just be.   Who can’t appreciate a white fenced serene pasture […]

Stay 2 nights and Save!

Luxury Suite

Savings even during peak summer season???   YES!  Stay 2 nights from May 1 – October 31st on a Sunday – Thursday and save 10%!   It’s easy – just go to Check Availability and click on Special Rates to get your instant savings!