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Wellspring: farm hostel, retreat center, CSA

October 31, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

When I met Jeff Schreiber, he was taking a break from the vegetable harvest to prepare lunch for his work crew. That meant roasting Brussels […]

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Canoe Bay Resort, Chetek: remote luxury

October 17, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

When you love something, you take care of it. This is what Dan and Lisa Dobrowolski have done with 280 acres in Rusk County. They […]

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Milwaukee’s Iron Horse: ruggedly elegant

October 10, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

The first time I met Milwaukee developer Tim Dixon, in early 2008, he was dreaming big and thinking impulsively. Or so I thought. We wore […]

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Boutique hotels: Wausau to Waukesha

October 3, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

No one monitors how the term “boutique hotel” is used, but the definition comes down to this: feeling at home when away. Or, in some […]

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2008: best dining-lodging combos

January 10, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

Rare is the destination that offers lodging and dining that are both distinctive and outstanding in quality. Here are six places that were delightful surprises […]

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2008: top lodging encounters of the year

January 3, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

Deep discounts for lodging are commonplace during this time of year, so it’s easier to afford lovely vacation accommodations. Here are my top six experiences […]

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B&B operators are busting stereotypes

December 6, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

The classic bed and breakfast inn – a lovely, looming Victorian house with antiques and lace in abundance – is becoming a smaller slice of […]

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Speckled Hen innkeeper wins B&B cook-off

November 29, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

Gotta love those Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey soups, pot pies and casseroles stretch one bird into many meals. Thanks to the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, […]

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Siebkens: Long live Elkhart’s resort queen

September 13, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

The line between “quaint” and “outdated” can get pretty thin; few know this better than sisters Laurie Stecker and Lisa Sadiq. The proprietors of Siebkens […]

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Artha Center leads Travel Green Wisconsin

April 19, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

The number of eco-friendly tourism businesses that qualify for Travel Green Wisconsin certification has tripled since one year ago, to 160 as Earth Day approaches. […]

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Architectural artifacts fill eclectic Cliffbreakers

February 23, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

Part of the tour brochure reads like a tribute to elegant, bygone hotels: Tufted parlor benches were moved from the Astor in Manhattan. Five matching […]

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2007: the year in review, regarding lodging

January 12, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

We didn’t pack snow gear when visiting Oregon’s Mt. Hood in early October because the ski season doesn’t kick in until mid November. So we […]

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