Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throwing Festival
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
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
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 […]
Perfect Spots for Romantic Sunset Views in Madison
Sunset Viewing in Madison Lately, as I walk through the neighborhood on any given evening, there are several times I have to take in a deep breath and take in the aroma of a grill prepping for dinner. Finally, I put together the fixings for shish kabobs and grilled asparagus. I even happened to have […]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
How many Wisconsin specialties can you list? Artisanal cheeses, craft beer, the Packers, our beautiful, great outdoors. There’s a lot to be proud of. One thing that likely does not come to mind is asparagus. Is it really a Wisconsin delicacy? Well, maybe not to everyone, but it is delicious and Wisconsin does grow some […]
Good Advice for Runners
Now that we’ve emerged from the winter dungeons of treadmills we thought that it might be a good time to pass along some good advice for runners in the Madison, WI area. Running safety is a serious concern and shouldn’t be taken lightly. That means bringing out the bright running gear to ensure attentive drivers […]
Great Cheese Shops in Madison WI
Read this to find useful information about some great Cheese Shops in Madison WI. Ask anyone around the country (and possibly other areas of the world) and they’ll tell you that Wisconsin is known for the Packers, cheese and chilly winters…and oh yes, beer. Likely, in that order. Growing up in Wisconsin, the love of […]
We Still Love our Madison Bookstores
As technology becomes more ingrained in our daily life, there are other aspects that get shoved to the wayside. Once upon a time, seemingly forever ago, we had conversations with people verbally, our children were taught with the simple tools of a pen and pencil and we once read stories written in ink, on paper […]
Favorite Ethnic Restaurants in Madison WI
We want to share with you a bit of information about a couple of our favorite ethnic restaurants in Madison, WI. Many guests here at the Speckled Hen Inn ask for recommendations on local restaurants especially seeking those that are ambassadors for the unique flair of Madison. I find it intriguing how much of our […]
