Great Restaurants in Madison
Madison Restaurants Fun and Casual The Old Fashioned – we love this place. It looks to be a former drug store/soda fountain establishment and has a great menu with lots of Wisconsin foods, including the best cheese curds I have personally ever had. Also, great cheese trays and the prices are amazingly low for the […]
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 […]
To Those Who Wisconsin
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, […]
Dane County Farmer’s Market Insider Tips
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 […]
What to do this Spring in Madison, WI
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 […]
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 […]
The Lambs are HERE!
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 […]
So close to home, and yet so far away…
Life got you a little stressed? Whether it’s a getaway weekend or a StayCation, The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast may be just what you need! Close to the city, yet feels like it’s a million miles away, our country estate has 20 acres to meander, relax, and just be. Who can’t appreciate a white fenced serene pasture […]
Madison Brat Fest 2019
Attending the 2019 Brat Fest in Madison, Wisconsin May 24-26, ?!?!? There is a full band line up each day as well as events that will keep you busy every moment – not to mention all the great food – ESPECIALLY brats and beer!!!!! It’s become a tradition here – and you can’t really […]
