New Glarus Day Trip
If you love beer, you’ve no doubt heard of Spotted Cow, the legendary beer that is so good you can’t buy it across the State line because it’s illegal. Yep, it’s true – Wisconsin State pride runs deep here. So if you’re visiting Madison, it’s so worth a day trip to visit the New Glarus Brewery, where the legend began. […]
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 […]
UW Madison Football Home Game Schedule 2019
One of the things to love about Wisconsin is the state pride of our residents – GO BADGERS! Sports Illustrated just named Madison, WI the #1 College Town in America! Book a stay at The Speckled Hen Inn and prepare to be pampered while you’re here rooting for your favorite team. And YES – we’re friendly […]
UW Badger Basketball Schedule 2019-20
Badger Basketball is almost here! If you’re a fan coming to town for a game, add on a stay with us at The Speckled Hen Inn at lower Winter Season Rates! Home Game Schedule for the Season: November 1 – UW LaCrosse November 8 – E. Illinois November 13 – McNeese State November 17 […]
Wine in a Can?
When you mention wine in a can to people it can create some interesting facial expressions and when our wine broker introduced the various choices, I have to admit I was hesitant. But after trying it, I was really surprised and thought maybe it would be something new and fun to try at The Speckled […]
We Support Local!
The Speckled Hen Inn is a working farm, producing over 35 fruits and vegetables for it’s farm to table multi-course breakfast experience. We believe in supporting local and have formed partnerships with various local family owned businesses because relationships matter. We’re just a mom and pop small business ourselves, but we know that every dollar […]
2019 World Dairy Expo
If you are attending the 2019 World Dairy Expo at the Alliance Center in Madison, WI from October 1-5, you’ll be looking for a place to stay! Let The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast pamper you to a farm to table breakfast each morning for a great start to your day. From the dairy cattle shows, seminars […]
2018 World Clydesdale Show in Madison, WI Oct 24-28th!
Coming to Madison on Wednesday, October 24th-28th, 2018 is the World Clydesdale Show at the Alliant Energy Center! The World Clydesdale Show brings an expected 600+ Clydesdale horses from around the world to Madison, WI for 4 days of competition, interaction and entertainment. It is an equine spectacle like no other, held every 3-4 years […]
Favorite Apple Orchards near Madison WI
Guests at The Speckled Hen Inn often ask us about our favorite apple orchards near Madison WI and we are delighted to recommend a couple of our favorites, other than our own of course. The air of Wisconsin has grown crisp and soon the leaves with be dancing across the pasture. The cooler temperatures that […]