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June 15th, 2011 by knapik
Vanetta Chapman with Nora
Last week, Lonesome Hollow hosted Vanetta Chapman and her husband, from Texas. Vanetta came to Wisconsin to research the Wisconsin Amish for her upcoming book series of Amish mysteries. Her book, ” A Simple Amish Christmas” was published last October, and she has begun releasing a series of books called the Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series. ” Falling to Pieces, A Quilt Shop Mystery” will be released November, 2011.
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May 4th, 2010 by knapik
Two of our guests at the Inn at Lonesome Hollow (a rural Soldiers Grove, WI Bed and Breakfast), Cindy and Ann, took an afternoon tour last Saturday with local guides, Kevin and Patsy. Kevin is a retired history teacher who is as well steeped in the history of the Kickapoo Valley as anyone.
His wife Patsy is a talented artist. Both have spent much of their lives cultivating friendships in the Cashton, WI Amish settlement. Cashton is about 45 minutes east of LaCrosse.
Amish Hay Wagon Near Cashton, WI
Cindy and Ann toured a recently built Amish house, then visited many of the Amish crafts men and women. Following a tasty lunch they toured a round barn, a venerable and very unique relic of early dairy farming days when 20 or 30 milking cows could earn a family a decent living.
Following their afternoon tour they came up to our main house just gushing about the wonderful day they had. They went home with an incredibly beautiful Amish quilt, some Amish baskets, and some of Patsy’s art work. We have more Amish Workshops scheduled this year and Kevin and Patsy will be an integral part of them. In this day of non-stop hustle and bustle and stress, there is something to be learned from the Amish people. Please come to one of our upcoming workshops/tours and immerse yourself in a tiny bit of the lives of the Cashton Amish.
February 8th, 2010 by knapik
The Inn at Lonesome Hollow, a rural bed and breakfast in Southwest Wisconsin, will sponsor three “Learn About the Wisconsin Amish” weekends in 2010. The dates for these Amish weekends are April 30/May 1, June 4/5, and October 29/30.
Locally Made Amish Honey
November 29th, 2009 by knapik
Thanksgiving has come and gone; Christmas and the New Year are on the horizon. Now is a great time to plan a restorative getaway at our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast. Whether you need time to finish a project, a peaceful place to relax before hosting friends and family, or inspiration for gifts in unfamiliar shops, you can find it here.
Isn't this where you want to prepare for the holidays
The inn is situated on 160 peaceful acres in the rural, southwestern part of the state, not far from the Wisconsin Mississippi. It is an ideal place to hunker down with friends and take care of those last minute knitting projects you all have to finish by the 25th. Think of the fun you will have, side by side with your friends, creating something hand-made for someone special. Sip tea or wine together and talk late into the night as you inspire one another to work until you finish your projects; you won’t be tempted by the many distractions at home, but you should make time to stretch your legs with a long walk (or ski!) through the Kickapoo Valley. If you have a little extra time, head out for some interesting shopping.
The area surrounding our Bed and Breakfast Wisconsin is home to one of the largest Amish populations in the country. The Amish are known for their superior craftsmanship – echoes of an earlier time – and as a result there is some fine shopping near our inn. Peruse nearby Amish shops for beautiful quilts, sturdy baskets and attractive furniture, for you are sure to find a perfect gift for someone.
In short, you can’t afford not to take some time for yourself before the holidays - take advantage of our internet special over the next couple of months, and travel for less. You’ll feel refreshed when you get back to the real world.
August 21st, 2009 by knapik
Labor Day weekend offers several interesting activities in Southwest Wisconsin. All of these are within an hour’s drive of the Inn at Lonesome Hollow (www.lonesomehollow.com), a beautiful, rural B&B located near Soldiers Grove and Gays Mills, Wisconsin.
Effigy Mounds
On September 4 and 5 take a Mississippi River cruise and enjoy two or four hours of folk, blues, and bluegrass music, or explore a relatively unvisited part of Effigy Mounds National Monument to view and hear about the Native American burial mounds. Call Mississippi Explorer Cruises at 877-647-7397 for full information.
On Sept 4-7 spend some time at the Hillsboro Firemen’s 55th Annual Labor Day Celebration. Activities include a farmer’s market, tractor pull, carnival, and the largest Labor Day parade in Vernon County.
On Sept 7, step into the world of Wisconsin Amish at a fantastic live auction in the Cashton Settlement. Amish produce, furniture, quilts, and much more will be available for bidding. The auction site is at S347 Dell Road, just a few miles southeast of Cashton. Phone 608-654-7880 for more information.
Haying in Amish Country
We have attended the Amish auction several times and have purchased some beautiful quilts at bargain prices.
Pete and Nora, Inn at Lonesome Hollow
July 7th, 2009 by knapik
One of the largest Wisconsin Amish settlements is located in the southwest corner of the state – between the city of Cashton and the village of Ontario. This settlement in in the heart of the Driftless Area and the landscape is one of successive ridges and valleys that break the usable farmland into small parcels that are not well suited to modern, large-scale farming, but are perfect for the traditional Amish farming that uses horsepower from real horses. We recently drove through the Cashton Amish area during late June, perfect timing to see the Amish mowing hay, pitching it into one huge mound on a horse drawn wagon, then driving that wagon down a local road toward their barn. To see this old fashioned farm work is to step back 100 years in time. Much of it seems to be a Norman Rockwell painting come to life.
Amish gentleman hid from camera
The Cashton settlement also offer many skilled craftsmen and craftswomen producing very high quality furniture, baskets, quilts, candy and much more. There are a couple of non-Amish operated consignments shops in or near Cashton that offer the products of many of the local Amish. You can also pick up a map of the settlement and make direct visits to the workshops of the individual Amish families.
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