Our beautiful snowy owl is back again this winter and it looks like he found a new mate! They have made their home again in the tall pine trees of the back woods. It was so sad to see only one of them the past couple of years but now we are graced with two …
Are you wondering where to go hiking near Madison WI? We have some great suggestions for you. Where could there possibly be hiking in the Madison area? When people visit Madison, they expect the urban landscape of the university, the well-known restaurants gleamed about in magazines and the water sports the Madison lakes provide. One …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever wanted to try out the sport of snowshoeing and wondered where to go snowshoeing in Madison WI? We have some suggestions for you and now that we now have enough snow to make this possible, give it a try! Winter is here, and doesn’t it look beautiful? There are many that appreciate …
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 …
THE LAMBS HAVE BEEN BORN! If you are with us in May and June you can even bottle feed Bucky! For all our repeat guests, Buster is well known. He’s the lamb that was bottle fed (by many of our guests!) and now he thinks he’s a dog – in fact, I guess he is our …
DID YOU KNOW – CrossFit has extended their agreement with Madison, WI for the International CrossFit Games through 2021! Madison will again be hosting the CrossFit Games for 2020 from July 29- August 2! Here’s how you save: Go to CHECK AVAILABILITY! Click on Special Rates and find “CrossFit – Stay 3 nights and save!” Then choose …