My daughter chose this venue after an exhaustive search. She knew immediately upon arrival at…read moreFarmin' Betty's that this was the perfect outdoor setting for their nuptials, the farmhouse for getting ready and the magnificent barn for their reception. In addition to the exquisite grounds, Beth and her staff are efficient, gracious, and knowledgeable. After several meetings, we left everything in her confident hands and enjoyed every moment of the glorious event. I cannot expound enough upon the professional manner every detail was dealt with. Everyone who attended has perfect memories.

From the owner: Vintage Fields welcomes you to an unforgettable experience. Nestled amid the rolling hills of…read moreSouthern Wisconsin (just 30 minutes from Madison and 45 minutes from the Western Milwaukee Suburbs), our estate offers a captivating blend of vintage charm and modern amenities. Imagine exchanging vows against a backdrop of serene fields and winding rivers. Or dancing the night away in our elegant wedding barn or under the stars in our magical courtyard. Your closest friends and family enjoying the moment and making memories with you. Here, you'll find peace, tranquility, and all the final touches that just make sense.

Camp Wandawega is a flawlessly re-created 1950′s summer camp. At $250 a night (plus a $60 airbnb…read moreservice fee), you can step back in time. Located in Elkhorn, WI about 90 minutes from where I currently live, on the way there, I drove by the place I used to camp as a kid and by towns I have met my parents in to go antiquing. Where many of the sites on the way were well-known to me, pulling into the camp site was familiar because it was like driving to the set of Moonrise Kingdom. Really, it was like plopping into any Wes Anderson movie. I could very clearly imagine children with their names emblazoned on sleeping bags and wooden tennis rackets being used as swords by campers. When I first arrived, I was early (although the reservation said there was a flexible check-in time). The cleaning lady was arriving in two hours, so I read outside for a while of (what would be) my cabin. The breeze was nice and my book was distracting, but then I started paying attention to a couple who were dipping their feet into the lake at the end of the dock while eating oranges AND drinking orange juice (?!?). That is commitment to Vitamin C, if I ever saw one. Once I moved past my internal giggle at the scurvy-free couple, I glanced at my phone and saw that time had slowed to a crawl. How can a morning at home go so fast and an hour at camp go so slowly? It is like that scene in The Jerk where he says the first day seemed like a week. Camp Wandawega is quite quiet, except for the crazy chipmunks. Sometimes, you can hear the muted, but distinctive click of the flagpole outside. Often, I caught myself looking to see if the crinkle of leaves or branch breaking was a person, but it was almost always a chipmunk (or, not to be out done, squirrels). If the chipmunks weren't there or if flags didn't move, I would have thought I was frozen by some witch's autumn spell. Overall, it seemed like it shouldn't all be there- the details. It felt like it all should have been swept away in a flood or be permanently planted in someone's dream, not surviving as well-preserved as it all is. There is no internet that I could connect to. I didn't need air conditioning or heat, but they are a window cooling unit and a floor heater respectively; nothing major to protect you from the elements. You are here to be (at least, a little) outside. There is a rope swing and open-air showers. There are old bikes and bird houses. The traditional camp colors of burnt red, forest green, and stark white are everywhere. Uneven stairs and rocky hills force your attention even while you walk casually around. The camp was at one point a brothel. Well, it was a speak easy, a distribution center for organized crime, a brothel, a lake resort and a church camp before the current owners bought it and renovated it to its current state. While at Camp Wandawega, what I felt was a constant pang of that very specific camp feeling. The anxiety before arriving your first time. The waiting of ONE MORE YEAR before your next camp experience always seeming like forever. The addiction in the autonomy and the freedom of no parents or siblings. You just being who you are. Someone good at archery. Someone who loves sitting on a dock. Someone who swings in a hammock. Someone who naps. Someone who hikes. While there, I got invited to a fire on the beach by one couple. At another point, a couple taking engagement photos came by to use the canoes. Untroubled people came and went. Some times a fish would come up to ripple the water in their hunger. The lily pads provided a little buffer from the reflection of the sun. There was the constant smell of a fire burning somewhere. What I recommend doing while at Camp Wandawega: -Eat PB&J. You can go into town for food, but why bother? -Sneak iced coffee or coffee grounds and a French press into the communal kitchen. -You don't really have to sneak, but sneaking around seems very camp-y. -Take a nap. Or several. -Read the books at the end of the bed (A Very Modest Cottage and Found, Free & Flea) by Tereasa Surratt. They will provide more information on the renovation of the property and the care of one of the cottages specifically. -Go on a walk around the whole site. You will find tipis (or teepees) and other fun finds. Just bring your hiking boots. -Canoe. (Language side note: canoe is a noun and a verb. English is so quirky.) -Sit with the liquor of your choice by a fire or just sit by the lake for a while. -Go on a bike ride. -Take pictures. You can't really take a bad one. During my time here, the bees were about. Flies and ants, too. Twice, a spider dropped down (seemingly from the sky) onto the book I was reading. Also, I am 99.9% sure there was a raccoon outside of my cabin door one night. Camp Wandawega is a natural and authentic place which makes it an ultimate place to reflect and assess. Yes, you have to constantly check your wine for bugs, but that is part of the magic of being fully present, isn't it?

AMAZING. This is an awesome place with rich history dating back nearly 100 years ago. The tree…read morehouse is soooo cool, there are many options as far as areas you can stay in. Teepees, old Army tents, the old "dormitories," and small cabins. We were here for a wedding over the weekend (which is rare from what I hear), and the place was recently renovated (in the last 5-7 years or so). This is a very rustic place with a historical feel. In the 1920's during the prohibition years, it was a speakeasy (my favorite part of their history), but there is much more. To learn more about the history check out, www.wandawega.com. This place is also a very well kept secret. I grew up less than 10 miles away from Wandawega, but had only heard of the lake not the "Camp" or "Resort." This place is meticulously decorated, clean, historical, rustic and all-around awesome.

I rented this venue last September for my daughter's wedding and it was worth every penny. Not only…read morewas the facility extemely accommodating, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure the day went seemlessly. They offered us a wide range of options for catering and one employee even took it upon herself to provide handcrafted glass decorations that must normally run over the thousand dollar mark at other venues. With the rustic architecture overlooking the river and the exceptional staff, it has got to be the best venue in Southern Wisconsin.

From the owner: Located on the west bank of the Rock River, a 19th-century woolen mill has been transformed into an…read moreexquisite site to entertain guests and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our in-house experts understand the need to make a space your own. Old Woolen Mill can provide you with a dream venue with the help of our local team. We're in your community, so we know how to make your day special! Part of what makes our one-of-a-kind venue unique is the glorious view. We borrow the landscape from Mother Nature and give you panoramic views of beautiful Wisconsin. Everyone's welcome, so don't hesitate to come by. Perfect for an assortment of meetings, Old Woolen Mill can accommodate any banquet. Our remodeled building is perfect to help a large crowd come together and create memories that will last forever. Whether you're planning for a company gathering or a party for family and friends, our experts will help you put together events that will be the talk of the town. You can relax and let our team help you plan and execute a banquet that will go off without a hitch. Our team has years of experience organizing exquisite events that will entertain your needs. Designed to impress, our facility is one of the most sought after venues for brides and grooms to complete their wedding. Old Woolen Mill features an unbelievable panoramic view, and complete accommodation for the guests. Choose from our extensive catering menu or have your own food delivered to our space...

Celebrated my daughter turning 2 here. Awesome experience. Our group had over 20+ people. I am not…read morereally a camping person, however I would stay here again. Location is not that far from food, gas stations, and grocery store. Multiples camping sites and each one provides a different experience.

Food - family - fun…read more An amazing week vacation spent at Camp Kettlewood, E. Troy, WI. We stayed at two awesome sites. First, the Last Resort, Tuesday thru Friday. Vintage Airstream with an awesome view and amenities. Just me and the wife. We hit a couple of local restaurants and had a couple great meals. Barley's Hops & Malt and East Troy House Restaurant. We drove to Milwaukee and visited some old friends on Thursday. It is only 40 miles away. And the hosts stopped by and spent some campfire time with us. Awesome! On Friday our children joined us and we moved to the 'Hilton'. We treated them because they grew up camping with us and we thought this was a great way to get together, reminisce and be together without all of the setup and hassle of camping. We sat around the campfire, had some great meals. We had Dutch oven pizza in the fire pit on Friday night. Steak and lobster, COC, twice baked potatoes, and stuffed chicken breast (some not care for steak and lobster) all on the propane grill on site. Almost forgot the Dutch oven breakfasts, Biscuits, Gravy and Egg Casserole (https://iamhomesteader.com/biscuits-and-gravy-casserole/) and Overnight Dutch Oven French Toast Casserole (https://homemadeheather.com/overnight-dutch-oven-french-toast-casserole/) Extra large fire pit and propane grill made it easy to cook some big family meals. There is not anything that we needed that was not provided (bring your own food of course). Truly recommend Camp Kettlewood. Planning another trip in September.

The food never disappoints, well there's one disappointment there's not more of it! I used to…read morefrequent this place for Friday fish fry, it was all you could eat. That is no longer the case. Other than that this is my favorite fish place in the lake Geneva area. I don't golf but I do eat and I love this place. Here once a month for fish. 9/10

I called to book a tee time that was offering 1-4 players online. Upon calling I was told that she…read morecould not book a single because they were "too busy". But she could "book me at 2:05 with a two-some. Her tone was rude and uninviting. Considering they had 2 back to back tee times open with 4 available players she could have booked me. I understand this business model in the middle of summer, but in the fall after kids are back in school and day of it shouldn't be an issue. While it looks like a nice course, I probably will not visit it due to the customer service. Additionally if they do not want singles they should only advertise 2-4 players on those tee times.

I had my wedding reception at the event loft a few years ago. The grounds were beautiful and the…read moreinside offered a unique rustic feel with a modern touch. The owner was very easy to work with. Plenty of parking, worked easily with vendors, great staff.

In a nutshell: this place is fantastic. My wife and I had our wedding at Bluestem. As luck would…read morehave it, we were the inaugural event! Kelly and her family put a TON of work into this farm, and it absolutely paid off. They are excellent hosts, very helpful, and very accommodating. They lent an extra hand to help us out on our big day to make sure everything went off without a hitch. My wife and her bridesmaids had access to a rustic bridal suite; a converted corn crib (I think that's what it's called). It had a lot of little touches to it that really made my wife and her party feel relaxed: chairs and mirrors for hair and make-up prep, an elaborate couch, tables, a changing room with curtains, and a small storage room with a refrigerator/freezer. We had our wedding service on the lawn outside overlooking the prairie bordering Bluestem. The backdrop was great; scenic and picturesque. Chairs for our 106 guests were arranged in a fan layout. The sun sets across the prairie, so you can get some pretty awesome photos in that area. After the service, cocktail hour! The first floor of the barn is a wide open floor plan with several wood barrels serving as table tops for guests. The bar served our guests one after another, keeping up with a great pace in an awesome space. The walls and ceiling are all rustic. The floor is concrete made to look like wooden panels -- and it does! Our dinner reception was upstairs in the loft, a wonderful, enormous vaulted ceiling adorned with large barn windows, strung lights, and a couple of elaborate chandeliers. We had 11 guest tables and a small "sweetheart" table for my wife and I. There was plenty of space for our dinner buffet (tacos!), our DJ, and room for guests to mingle. The windows flanking the hall provided a very pleasant breeze through the loft. As the night went on, a number of guests made their way to the patio and fire pit, flanked by the barn and a silo. There was plenty of seating. We brought up some lawn games, as the space between the main barn and another building was large enough for at least two sets of Bags. We had a few toasts on the patio to wrap up the night. Our guests had nothing but positive things to say. Many of them remarked how unique of an experience it was. That's exactly the kind of wedding we were going for. We truly had a great time at Bluestem and highly recommend it!

Stunning venue + don't even get me started on the amazing owner, Kelly!!! Y'all, there is nothing…read moreshe can't do. Kelly says yes to all ideas and wants to help everyone create the wedding of your dreams. She is so attentive and present the entire time. She even helped me bustle my dress!! Thank you Kelly + Bluestem Farm for helping us have the best night of our lives.

The show was better than any one could imagine. The pre show organizers treated everyone with…read moredignity and respect. You are ushered to your seat. The cookies at intermission were wonderful. The attention to detail is outstanding.

Another one of those "should I share this?" locations we've found. This time, it's up in the Lake…read moreGeneva area. Everything about this place works together to make you want to return again and again. First of all, it's a live music spot. And that's the focus of everything. But what a spot! Great comfy seats, not a bad spot in the place! The music is never too loud, but it's not so soft you think you're watching TV at your grandpa's place. The bands are generally cover bands, but the owners go to great lengths to find only the most professional cover bands. We've seen impeccable renditions of the Eagles, Supertramp, Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones, Styx, and more! There have been no disappointments yet. Still to come this summer: Chicago and Journey. Yes, I'd rather see the originals, but let's face it - half the bands we love are so old now they'd rather be doing what we're doing: enjoying our retirement. So leave it to the next generation of talented musicians to grab these charts and start wowing us with their ability to rock! You WILL love this place. From the free bottle of water when you arrive to the freshly baked cookies at intermission to the Dove bars as you exit. The owners greet you at the door and their ticket guarantee is unmatched -- have to cancel your seats for the show? They will give you credit to another show, no questions asked!

The Perk-up is like Elkhorn's living room. The atmosphere is cozy and warm; it is fun to look at…read morethe vintage decor and toy collection, the displays which pay tribute to Walworth County's agricultural community, and celebration of family and Christian values. Collectivo is my favorite coffee, especially Del Sol, the morning blend: rich, full- bodied, but not bitter. Downtown Elkhorn is fortunate to have this business which draws people to the square.​​

Great coffee! Fast and friendly service! Adorable shop in an ideal location! Definitely worth a…read morevisit!