Welcome! You are about to experience life on an active 4th-generation farm nestled in the rolling hills of Green County. Located less than five miles from Monroe, this home away from home is close enough to all that Monroe & the surrounding community has to offer, but still has room to stretch your legs.
This space is fully licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Privacy, space to relax, activities to participate in, room to run around - whatever it is you are looking for, it's here. The home has several reading nooks, plenty of space to play games or work on a puzzle, and several options for outdoor seating. Feel like having a cup of coffee while watching the sun come up and the countryside awaken? Relax on the cozy front porch. Feel like grabbing an afternoon glass of wine & local cheeses to watch the sun go down and the evening colors come alive? Take in the view alone, or spread out with a group on the spacious upper balcony - we'll even help you get the cheese.
Sleeping arrangements include one master bedroom loft with one queen bed and twin daybed, and three additional bedrooms; with two couches in the common area included, figure ample sleeping room for up to 12 guests. Bathrooms include a main-level bathroom centrally located with toilet, shower/tub combo, and more than enough towels to go around, as well as a private bathroom with shower attached to the upper master bedroom loft.
Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen and dining room, with generous grocery and restaurant options less than a 10-minute drive into town. In fact, there are a couple restaurants that even deliver to the farm!
For nights in, enjoy a large family room with streamable TV/entertainment center. Our WiFi is excellent; stream what you want to watch, or borrow a DVD from our collection. The tile floor is heated for ultimate comfort, and a functional fireplace made from field stones we picked from the farm adds the ultimate touch. We'll even make sure there is firewood ready to go.
Outside there is plenty of room to run around. Go ahead, burn those calories - or stock up on them by roasting s'mores over an open fire underneath a starlit sky. Some of our nights are clear enough to see the Milky Way. If outdoor barbecuing is more your thing, there is a grill plus accessories in the garage, ready to go. We'll even make sure there is plenty of gas and firewood on hand. While you're grilling, the kids can play with the toys in the garage, ride a bike, or enjoy the outdoor play set.
If you are a larger group, no sweat - there is plenty of room for multiple cars.
Ready to interact? Schedule a farm tour, complete with the opportunity to meet the cows, share snacks with Prof. Paisley, Chonkey, Porka & Dot, the farm's Kunekune pigs (and garbage disposals), and meet the resident donkeys, ponies, and horses. Speaking of horses.....
Horses have defined the human experience for thousands of years! Learn one-on-one how special and unique these incredible animals are, and the rejuvenating aspects of a horse friendship. We offer horse experiences for kids, teens, and adults for an extra fee. This includes a hands-on experience exploring the basics of horsemanship: We begin with grooming, tacking, and learning about the fundamentals of building a relationship with our equine friends. Each participant will experience the thrill of a one-on-one riding lesson, and will gain the experience and confidence to take the reins for a ride around our arena. All safety gear is provided and photos are welcome! No prior riding experience necessary.
Come and experience for yourself this integral, yet familiar slice of our local heritage! Hope to see you soon.
***As this is a working farm with live animals, guests are encouraged to practice good hand-washing after any interaction with animals.
