Downtown restaurants up on third and higher floors have some great lake-views, but a lakeside view at an affordable restaurant – ground level – is a rare find around these twin bad boys. All this is an overly big introduction to the Lakeside Street Coffee House, which is humbleContinue Reading
The Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN was founded in 2005, featuring several Shakespeare productions running simultaneously alongside cutting-edge, thought-provoking plays that often share similar themes presented in the Shakespeare plays. It’s a great way to celebrate and enjoy the summer months in this historic river town and aContinue Reading
My husband & I just bought the Barn House in February to keep it in the family and we are excited to get The Owl’s Nest up and running for people to come enjoy the barn for fun and relaxation in Ossian Iowa. Tell us about a project orContinue Reading
About The Millwork Night Market The Millwork Night Market is an independent evening farmers’ market that features high quality local food producers, artists, musicians, & brewers. It was founded with the mission to provide a unique nightlife & shopping experience, and to enhance the Millwork District’s mantra of live, work,Continue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Before you ask about the troll out front or why he’s grumpy, you need to ask: do you have the Sunflower today? If the answer is yes, you’d better take a seat and order one ASAP. If the answer is no, still take a seat becauseContinue Reading
By Gil Lagasca – It has been two full years since we had the pleasure to visit The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena Illinois. However, the memories of our experience and the pleasure of meeting Tony and Bill, the owners of the Inn, have stayed with us just asContinue Reading
By Matthew Schumann – Tyrol Basin is South Central Wisconsin’s premier ski hill. Now, before any of you readers of the “Internationale” or “Colorado Ski” Type-Variety get all uppity, just remember: the Driftless does what it does with the terrain the dinosaurs and glaciers gave us. Military Ridge is aContinue Reading
By Erica Howe – A stately building built on Viroqua’s main street, The Historic Fortney started its life as a hotel in 1899. Since then, there have been a myriad of owners, each with their own ideas for renovations. As the years wore on and the building wore out dueContinue Reading
What’s your story? I was born in New York, to newly immigrant German parents. I was raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, mostly by a single mother – in the 1970’s – a time when it was difficult to be a divorcee. My brother and I had a lot of time onContinue Reading
By Shane Peitscher –With our kids having a fall break, Jenn and I set course for a long weekend trip to southern Wisconsin. Being fans of the New Glarus’ Spotted Cow, we figured it was our turn to make the beer run. With New Glarus Brewing Company only being distributedContinue Reading
By Joy Miller – As the world closed the grim chapter that was 2020, Executive chef, Mary Kastman and the team at the Driftless Cafe prepared an eight course New Year’s Eve dinner themed, “Resilience”. In a year that devastated the restaurant industry, Mary says she’s learned about relying onContinue Reading
Premier artisanal winery, cidery, farm, and orchard – Wild Hills Winery (formerly Weggy Winery) is a premier artisanal winery, cidery, farm, and orchard nestled among the rugged beauty of the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Located on 80 acres of forest, fields, and meticulously cultivated vineyards, Wild Hills Winery provides aContinue Reading
By Jayne Bredlau – We’re so glad you stopped in. What is The Greensted? Technically, it means “green place.” We grow microgreens, salad greens, green peppers, cucumbers all kinds of green things. We use “green” practices – you know, sustainable, regenerative, organic practices. All the buzz things. But make noContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – In the blink of an eye the trees have turned orange and the leaves have started to fall, but the sun doesn’t seem to be on the same page, still blazing throughout the month of September like it’s mid-July. Whether you consider this time of yearContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Dangle some Edison bulbs from an old wooden support beam, roll in the barrels and get rid of that upper lever. Pull up a metal stool, let the light in with some statement windows and enjoy some wine with your friends. I know this is becomingContinue Reading
By Gabi Gruba – If you are in the South Central area of Wisconsin and you’re looking for somewhere to get out of the house with your family or just on your own to enjoy a day out, Oakwood Fruit Farm is a great place to go. It’s a family-owned,Continue Reading
By Kylie Compe – The Driftless region is known for its meandering rivers and rugged landscapes. The drive from Madison, WI to the Potosi Brewing Company will give you a stunning showcase of the rolling hills as the winding roads cut directly through the bedrock. I have made this driveContinue Reading
Cover Story by Kylie Compe If you find yourself passing through the quaint little knee-high town of Hillsboro, take a minute to turn down East Madison Street. It won’t take long before you find yourself admiring the beautiful 106-year-old historical Carnation Milk plant. Once upon a time, this factory producedContinue Reading
Candlewood Cabins: A Destination for Recreation or Solitude Cover Story by Marilu Miller The story of Candlewood Cabins, actually begins just after World War II, when Richard Calnin met Mechtild. They fell in love and he married her. They came to the United States and started teaching at St. Norbert’sContinue Reading
