St. Patrick’s Day in Madison, WI!

St. Patrick's Day in Madison, WI! 1

St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse for fun, especially in Madison, WI!   If you’re looking for some things to do, why not consider a few of these ideas?  Since St. Patty’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, it’s a great opportunity to spend a whole weekend pampering yourself at The Speckled Hen Inn while you’re […]

Midwest Horse Fair April 20-21-22

Midwest Horse Fair April 20-21-22 3

The Midwest Horse Fair is coming to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI on April 20-21-22, 2018!    There are 3 action-packed days of horses, shopping, demonstrations, and clinics that you won’t want to miss.   Stay with us at The Speckled Hen Inn and receive a 15% discount when you show us your ticket!  Get your […]

What to do on Sunday Afternoon in Madison WI

What to do on Sunday Afternoon in Madison WI 5

If you are wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon in Madison WI while we wait for the rest of the snow and ice to disappear, why not take a drive over to Olbrich Botanical gardens to enjoy a little Botanical pick me up. I am so excited! Not only is spring around the […]

TripAdvisor 2017 Traveler’s Choice Award #20 Best B&B in the U.S.

TripAdvisor 2017 Traveler's Choice Award #20 Best B&B in the U.S. 6

We are honored to announce that we are recipients of this award! We would like to thank our guests for their continued support and loyalty by return visits and multiple night stays. Call and reserve your favorite suite today and see why it’s a place you’ll want to come back to again and again.

Wine and Cheese Pairing Events

Wine and Cheese Pairing Events 8

What better way to highlight fine Wisconsin cheeses than to pair them with great regional wines from around the world? Enjoy our Wine & Cheese Pairing events which feature 8 Wisconsin produced cheeses and 3 chocolates paired with 5-6 regional wines from around the world. These events are offered by request at $25pp with a […]

Top Madison Coffee Houses

Top Madison Coffee Houses 9

Our guests frequently ask us to recommend a couple of top Madison coffee houses.  There are several in the area that exist in spite of the plethora of national chain coffee vendors.  We hope that our guests will seek a unique local experience.   Sometimes, especially around the holidays, you just need to get away […]

Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throwing Festival

Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throwing Festival 10

Welcome to Wisconsin – where there’s always beer, cheese, football and fun – including a state-wide celebrated event called Cow Chip Throwing!  Yes, you heard right and folks here take this pretty seriously.  This year will be the 43nd annual event and it’s being held on FRIDAY/SATURDAY, SEPT. 1-2 in Prairie du Sac, just 30 […]

Upgrades & New Amenities

Upgrades & New Amenities 12

We’re making changes – and we think you’ll like them!   When you come to the Speckled Hen Inn, we want to be sure you have the kind of stay you will think about again and again as the place you just can’t get enough of.  From the moment you step onto the property, we want you […]

Relax and Enjoy the Free Things To Do in Madison

Relax and Enjoy the Free Things To Do in Madison 14

Whether you are enjoying a visit with us at the Speckled Hen Inn  and are here for a short while or live in Madison with unlimited time to seek out new adventures, the free and simple riches Madison holds can easily be forgotten. I fell in love with this great city and its people was […]

Madison WI Winter Festival February 18-19, 2017

  Madison WI will be celebrating winter at Madison Winter Fest on February 18-19 on the capitol square in downtown Madison.  Events begin on Friday and continue through Sunday.  There are all kinds of things to get involved in as a participant or a spectator.  Watch ice carving and snow sculpting.  It is not the […]