Speckled Hen Inn Christmas Village 2022
I don’t know about you, but I just love Christmas and there’s something magical about a Christmas Village. I always dreamed of having a home that would invite people to come just by how it made them feel. From the first time I saw The Speckled Hen Inn online when it was for sale […]
Our Snowy Owl is Back with a New Mate!
Our beautiful snowy owl is back again this winter and it looks like he found a new mate! They have made their home again in the tall pine trees of the back woods. It was so sad to see only one of them the past couple of years but now we are graced with two […]
Top 10 Things to do in Madison in Fall and 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 […]
Suites, Whirlpool Tubs, and Fireplaces, OH MY!
How many lodging choices in Madison, WI do you know of that have suites that come with a whirlpool tub AND fireplace? We currently have 3 guestrooms that offer fireplaces, 2 have jetted tubs, and 1 has a claw tub. Not only do our rooms have a whirlpool tub and fireplace, but all have king […]
Breakfast is Back – Reinvented!
Breakfast Reinvented – As of May 5, 2022, we are providing a breakfast, and we now feature a menu with many choices. We learned a lot along the way and have responded to our guest requests by revising the concept of breakfast into a menu of choices the guest chooses when they arrive. Happily, we […]
Madison was rated #1 in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
So I received an email the other day. Just another email, I thought, trying to get business. But apparently not – they just wanted to inform us that we have bragging rights by living here in Madison. And here’s what they said: Livability is the go-to resource for anyone looking to discover the best places […]
Wollersheim Winery Day Trip
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 […]
The Great Wisconsin Cheese Hunt
When visiting Wisconsin, one of the main attractions, besides the beer, is definitely the cheese. And when you’re visiting Madison, here’s a day-trip route for The Great Wisconsin Cheese Hunt that will not only give you great insight into how cheese is uniquely made, but the scenic drive alone is relaxing and worth it. Fromagination […]
To Those Who Wisconsin
Travel Wisconsin announced their upcoming 2022 summer campaign, “Here’s to Those Who Wisconsin”. This new campaign highlights Wisconsin’s spirited and celebratory nature, encouraging travelers to experience shared moments of joy in a way that is unique to Wisconsin. The 2022 summer advertising campaign runs April 4 – July 23 and includes digital advertising, online video, […]
2022 News From The Speckled Hen Inn
Welcome to 2022! It’s been a rough road the past two years, but we wanted to share our updates after re-emerging from the pandemic. Restrictions just lifted in Dane County in March, so we are now able to provide breakfast again and look to begin on May 1st. Since we were not able to provide […]