The Badger Den Gets a Make-Over
Well, it’s sad to say, but the Badger Den’s University of Wisconsin Badger Theme wasn’t a hit with the ladies. Yes, the guys really liked it, especially with all the UW memorabilia, but it’s the gals that make the decision on the room, right? So, in listening to our guests, we have given the Badger […]
Valentine’s Day at The Hen!
Thinking about Valentine’s Day yet? Why not surprise your special someone with a night at The Speckled Hen Inn to celebrate in style? We offer beautiful suites with fireplaces and jetted tubs for an unforgettable romantic evening. Add on a Romance Package or Enchanted Evening Package and we’ll have it waiting in your suite when you arrive. And since Valentine’s […]
Mineral Point Day Trip
Wisconsin has not only unsurpassed beauty and charm in every season, there is a rich history here that we have only begun to explore and enjoy passing along to our guests. Madison is a central point for those passing through on a trip north, south, east, or west and The Speckled Hen Inn has become a favorite stopover […]
Winter Getaway Specials – Double your fun at half the cost!
Winter traditions can begin anywhere. Start your tradition with us here at The Speckled Hen Inn and take advantage of our Winter Getaway Specials. From Nov 5 – Feb 5, enjoy a stay at The Hen, where rooms come complete with fireplaces, jetted tubs and luxury bathrobes, and with a 3 course gourmet breakfast each morning, it […]
Shopping Getaway Special in December!
Madison is a great destination no matter what time of year and there’s no better way to pamper yourself with a Christmas getaway to The Speckled Hen Inn! You can do all your Christmas shopping – from great Madison cheese shops like Carr Valley, Fromagination, MouseHouse and UW’s Babcock Hall to wonderful kitchen gadgets and cookware […]
Epic Conferences 2018
Are you attending an Epic Conference in 2018? You probably already know it’s important to reserve a room early because rooms fill fast! The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast caters to Epic Conference attendees with early breakfast times, farm to table breakfasts that will keep you going all day, and an amazing suite […]
A Cool Summer Breakfast Dessert – Very Berry Sorbet
When berries come into season in July, we have so many different kinds in abundance that we really enjoy using them in a variety of ways. One of the traditions here at The Speckled Hen Inn is our sorbet served as the 3rd (or in many cases during harvest seasons the 4th) course. We discovered […]
Cherries are in season
Cherry Almond Clafoutis We have a lot to be grateful for here at The Speckled Hen Inn. We have 20 acres of heaven that is only 10 minutes from downtown yet a world away from it all – in fact most people drive right past us because we’re so hidden and if it weren’t for […]
Planning the Garden
It is easy to find information on planting a garden but we think that planning the garden is just as important. Only a plan well executed and blessed by the good Lord can assure the best results. Days like today are perfect for working outdoors: when the sun is shining yet there is a good breeze to […]
Find what is real and important in life.
Every now and then I need to be grounded, to find what is real and important in life. In a time of controversy and divergence, it is easy to view the world as a conflicted web of despair especially if you concentrate on the negatives that life can sometimes bring. When there are struggles, sometimes […]