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 […]
Dane County Farmer’s Market Insider Tips
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 […]
What to do this Spring in Madison, WI
Welcome to Spring 2022! If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait for the cold to go away and spring to arrive! With the respite from the pandemic and the cold winter, I am soooo ready for warmer weather and getting outdoors. So, if you’re thinking about something to do this spring in Madison, here’s […]
Lambs Lambs Lambs!
Spring is the best time of the year because it brings new life to the Inn and farm. This spring we have been blessed with several ewes that have given birth and triplets are all the rage! Since the ram was all black, we have a beautiful range of colors and patterns and seeing them […]
Meet Biscuit – our newest bottle fed lamb!
Biscuit meet world. World meet Biscuit – our newest addition and a bottle fed lamb! What an exciting day! We were headed out to pick up a pasture brush for the sheep. What’s that, you ask? You know – the brushes used by street sweepers? Well, when they are no longer useful for streets, farmers […]
News in 2020 from The Speckled Hen Inn!
There is lots of exciting news here at The Speckled Hen Inn! While the COVID-19 pandemic was happening, we decided to take advantage of this gift of time and move forward on our long list of “To-Do’s”. We also wanted to share some good news that happened along the way. The Speckled Hen Inn […]
Booking Direct on our Website $aves
Yes, it’s true. We know your time is precious – when you Google and are scrolling through places to stay you want to just click and book. But WAIT! If you like what you see but it’s telling you there are no rooms available, CHECK OUR WEBSITE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR first! It may mean we just don’t […]
