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Table of Contents Credits/Acknowledgments GREEN LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 550 Mill Street. P.O. Box 337. Green Lake, WI 54941. (p) 800.253.7354 • 920.294.3231. (f) 920.294.3415. info@visitgreenlake.com. visitgreenlake.com
Executive Director Liane Walsh. Marketing & Project Coordinator Roberta Martin. Host Tina Moser COVER PHOTOS Front cover: Jim Koepnick,. Back cover: Dan Moore Golf
EDITORIALS .
Mary Allen, Larry Behlen, Mat Boerson, Jean Cornelius, Laura Deming, Linda DeNell, Maria Dietrich, Downtown Green Lake Renewal Project, Thomas L. Eddy, Gretchen Z. Feeney, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Fran Hill, Carrie Ivacko, Kara Kinas, Anna Koplin, Druellen Kosti, Mark Kramer, Scott Krause, Ariel Lee, Thom Lemmenes, Jo Ellen Madden, Roberta Martin, Ryan Meiborg, Nathan Mirr, Tina and Mike Moser, Joe Norton, Greg Pierce, Tom Schultz, Wendy Schultz, Todd Sharp, Bette Sliwa, Drew Vandervelde, Dusty Walker, Robin Wallenfang, Liane Walsh, Todd Weir
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2016 Calendar of Events.......................................... 5 Dartford Historical Society..................................... 6 Earth....................................................................8-13. The Carbon Economy of Green Lake County, Green Lake Area Camping, Green Lake Conservancy’s Water Trail, Green Lake’s Ecosystem Services, Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Water................................................................ 18-24. Fishing, Ice Fishing, It’s a Wonderful Ice, Pontooning, Sail Away, Wooden Boats, Ice Yacht Club
Wind.................................................................. 25-31. Birdwatching in the Green Lake Area, Golfing, Disc Golf, Biking Green Lake
Fire................................................................... 32-35. Concerts in the Park, The Arts, The Green Lake Festival of Music, . Green Lake Fine Arts Show, Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake Area Parks Table.................................13
Virgil Beck/WDNR, Jean Cornelius, Thomas L. Eddy, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Green Lake Festival of Music, Green Lake School District, . Heidel House Resort & Spa, Jim Koepnick, Ryan Meiborg, Tom Schultz, Town Square, Dusty Walker
Dining Table.......................................................... 16
PUBLISHER
Events............................................................... 36-39.
Towns & Associates, Inc.. 126 Water Street. Baraboo, WI 53913. (p) 608.356.8757. (f) 608.356.8875. info@townsandassociates.com. townsandassociates.com
General Manager/Editor-in-Chief Amy S. Johnson. Graphic Designer Susie Anderson. Sales Director Amy S. Johnson Copy Editors Kyle Jacobson, Krystle Naab. Additional Staff Jennifer Baird, Lori Czajka, Jennifer Denman, Sarah Hill, Shayla Porter, Barbara Wilson
©2016 Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Any reproduction or reprint of this guide, or portion thereof, without written permission from Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is prohibited. Information subject to change without notification. Please call published telephone numbers to confirm details. Circulation: 35,000.
Golf Pack.......................................................... 27-30 Brew Fest, Soccer Camp, Memorial Day, Diamonds in the Dark for July 4, Boat Jam, Chalk Walk, Sunsplash, The Green Lake Area “13dot1” Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run, Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff, Harvest Fest, Oktoberfest
Surrounding Communities............................... 40-41. Berlin, Markesan, Princeton, Ripon
Points of Interest.............................................. 42-47. Green Lake Public School District, Caestecker Public Library, Escapade Yacht, Evensong Spa, Green Lake Conference Center, Shopping, Town Square
Bed & Breakfasts Table.......................................... 44 Cottages, Cabins, Lodges & Home Rentals Table.... 44 Campgrounds Table............................................... 46 Resorts, Motels & Conference Centers Table........ 46 Pull-Out Map....................................... center spread Chamber Membership Directory...................... 48-53
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January
Snowshoeing in Ceresco Prairie, 10:00 a.m.–Noon. Ripon College (Green Lake Association)
February
13 Willy Porter at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m. 13–14 Winter Fisheree (North Bay Sport & Liquor Store) 20 Moonlight Walk & Bonfire at Sugar Island 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Green Lake Association) 27 Crystal Bowersox at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m.
March
5 The Alan Kelly Gang at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m. 5-6 Trout Derby (North Bay Sport & Liquor Store) 12 Wearin’ & Sharin’ The Green at Heidel House 5:00–10:00 p.m. (Berlin Boys & Girls Club) 19 Brewfest at Heidel House 19 Maple Syrup Tour (Green Lake Association)
April
9 Central Wisconsin Boating and Fishing Swap Meet—Green Lake 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 16 Amber Brown is Not a Crayon at Thrasher Opera House 3:00 p.m. 30 Green Lake Bird Festival See program and additional info at greenlakerenewal.org or glcountry.com 30 David Lindley at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m.
May
6-7 The Paul Thorn Band at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m. 7 Green Lake City Wide Rummage Sale
June
11 Splash into Summer & Chalk Walk 11 Kayak or Canoe Norwegian Bay (Green Lake Association) 11 Jimmy Webb at Thrasher Opera House 7:30 p.m. 13–17 Birth of the Baby Clydesdales at Larson’s Famous Clydesdales 18 Angler Young Anglers (AYA/Norton’s Dry Dock) 18-19 CRAW 18-19 In-Water Boat Show (Shoreline Boat Center) 27–30 Tom Jones Soccer Camp
July
2 Sunsplash at Heidel House 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 4 Diamonds in the Dark Celebration 13 Family Picnic Night with the UW Marching Band at Deacon Mills Park 16 Evening Paddle on County Road K Estuary 8:30–10:30 p.m. (Green Lake Association) 16 Second City at Thrasher Opera House 17 Boat Jam at Norwegian Bay 1:00 p.m. (Shoreline Boat Center) 30 Green Lake Waterski Show at Hattie Sherwood Park
August
4-7 Green Lake County Fair greenlake.uwex.edu 6 Wooden Boat Show 13-14 Green Lake Fine Arts Show at Playground Park
September
4 13dot1 10 Chili Cookoff at Deacon Mills Park 10-11 Whooping Crane Festival in Princeton 12–16 Celebration of the Baby Clydesdale Week at Larson’s Famous Clydesdales 25 Moonlight Paddle on Silver Creek 7:00–10:00 p.m. (Green Team/ Green Lake Conservancy) 24–25 Harvest Fest 24-25 Harvest of Bargains at Thrasher Opera House 24-25 Harvest Book Sale at Caestecker Library
October
9 Green Lake Tour of Homes 15 Oktoberfest at Heidel House 2:00–10:00 p.m.
November
19 Winefest at Heidel House
December
2-4 Ripon’s Dickens of a Christmas 26th Anniversary Celebration 3 Breakfast with Santa & Book Sale 8:00–10:30 a.m. (Caestecker Public Library) 10 Experience the Magic of Christmas at Heidel House 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 31 New Year’s Eve Festivitiesat Heidel House Resort & Spa 5:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
ONGOING EVENTS The Green Lake Farmer’s Market Every Friday 5/20 to 10/7 at Playground Park Wine & Wellness Wednesdays 1/13, 2/10, 3/9 at Heidel House Evensong Spa 6:00–7:00 p.m. featuring yoga class and Vines & Rushes Winery wine tasting Tour of Mitchell Glen greenlakeassociation.com Wine Cruise Fridays 6/3, 7/1, 8/26, 9/23 at Heidel House 6:00–7:30 p.m. Book Sales 2/13, 5/7, 8/13 & 8/14, 9/24 & 9/25, 12/3 at Caestecker Public Library Lobster Bake Fridays 6/10, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12 at Heidel House 6:00–8:00 p.m. Beer Cruise Fridays 6/17, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 10/7 at Heidel House 6:00–7:30 p.m. Pig Roast Wednesdays 6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/14 at Heidel House 6:00–8:00 p.m. Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience Thursdays 6/2, 6/16, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1 at Heidel House 5:00–7:30 p.m. Road to the Oscars Every Tuesday 1/26 to 3/15 at Caestecker Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park Every Wednesday for nine weeks 6/8 to 8/3 at Deacon Mills Park Bingo at Town Square Held monthly. Please contact Town Square at 920.807.0008 for details. Princeton Flea Market Every Saturday, April–October in Downtown Princeton Green Lake Festival of Music June–August in Green Lake. Please contact the Green Lake Festival of Music at 920.748.9398 for details. For additional Thrasher Opera events, go to thrasheroperahouse.com.
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Dartford Historical Society by Larry Behlen
For over 150 years, visitors have found their way to the Green Lake experience. Fishing, sailing, golfing, hunting or escaping the heat of the cities makes Green Lake home to a relaxing vacation. Early travelers from as far away as New Orleans and Philadelphia came by train and then made the remaining 10-mile journey by horse and carriage on dusty roads. Now visitors arrive by car from all over the United States to experience one of the Midwest’s oldest
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resort communities. The attraction to Green Lake is the same as it was 150 years ago. This year the Dartford Historical Society celebrates 60 years of collecting and preserving the memories of the area’s past. The Society’s collection of artifacts, photographs, letters, postcards and newspapers has grown over the years. These materials are used to tell stories of past visitors and
residents of Green Lake. These stories of the past are shared by the Dartford Historical Society in the form of exhibits and public events. Though trains no longer stop and horses and carriages are reserved for parades, their stories are preserved. Larry Behlen is President of the Dartford Historical Society.
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The Carbon Economy of Green Lake County On a beautiful sunny afternoon it is easy to feel carefree and far removed from the problems of the world. This is one of many reasons the fraternal order of Green Lake lovers is a dedicated lot, fast to sing the praises of the area’s clean air, ample water, freedom from social unrest and abundant beauty. In fact, we can feel so isolated from global issues to imagine we have little to do with them and they with us. Perhaps that was true at some point, but the new reality is that we are increasingly interconnected with the world in both obvious and unseen ways. Increased atmospheric carbon and the resulting changes in our climate are subtle, yet profoundly important, common denominators that we share with every living creature on the planet. Although the lake offers us a chance to get away from it all, it also serves as a reminder of our need to focus on preserving it. We need simple, affordable and local solutions to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, and it turns out part of the answer is right under our noses— actually, under our feet. Healthy soil holds an incredible amount of carbon in a stable form, and if that isn’t amazing enough, with proper management it can actually draw carbon out of the atmosphere and store it underground, aka carbon sequestration. Prairies, marshes, forests, savannahs and other ecosystems found within our county have been providing this service to us for millennia free of charge! Preserving these biomes needs to be a top priority, but looking around Green 8 | 2016 green lake vacation and travel planner
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by Mat Boerson
Lake County, one can’t help but notice the predominate use of the soil is agriculture. While conservation is important, it does not tend to pay the bills, especially for those making a living from agriculture. Unfortunately, much of the agriculture in Green Lake County, like the rest of the United States, utilizes practices that actually release the carbon that is stored in the soil into the atmosphere. This release occurs through annual tillage. Even when no-till practices are put in place, the use of agrichemicals inhibits the soil’s ability to build up carbon stores, as there is no microbial life with which to convert it to a stable form. However, there are a growing number of farms utilizing management practices that focus on soil health without the use of chemicals. In the process, these farmers have found a way to make a living while sequestering atmospheric carbon in the soil on their farms. Rotationally grazing livestock, cover cropping, introducing tree crops and a combination of these practices are happening right here and now, and
each increases the soil’s ability to sequester carbon. These practices increase the amount of organic matter in the soil, which also increases the soil’s ability to hold fertility and absorb water—a recipe for better crops, healthier livestock and, ultimately, healthier people. The growing number of sustainable farms in Green Lake County offer an irresistible deal for visitors and residents alike. For the simple act of patronage at the farmer’s market, annual festival or in an on-farm store, these farms will draw carbon out of the atmosphere on your behalf and store it in their soils. And for an unlimited time only, customers get delicious, locally produced food as a bonus. Beat that, Amazon! Though it cannot be seen directly, a carbon economy is growing in Green Lake County, and we can all help reverse climate change by participating. The more successful these farms are, the more successful farms there will be. It’s as simple as that. Mat Boerson is Co-owner of Boerson Farm.
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Green Lake Area Camping by Greg Pierce Camping is the best way to stay in Green Lake for outdoor enthusiasts or families seeking a good old-fashioned American vacation. Here, we are blessed to accommodate visitors with hundreds of campsites at three great campgrounds, each with its own unique and nostalgic style.
• Green Lake Campground is an allinclusive family resort loaded with amenities to let the good times roll. Folks here enjoy the robust activity schedule, along with the swimming pools and golf course. Scenic campsites and cabins are nestled throughout the park. • The Green Lake Conference Center is one of the area’s greatest destinations, and home to some terrific campsites. With hiking trails galore, campers here can explore to their heart’s content or relax in the peace and quiet of this wonderful establishment, rich in history. Sitting around a campfire surrounded by friends and family always sparks good conversation and laughter, making it one of my favorite ways to relax and enjoy the great outdoors here in Wisconsin. We invite you to come camping in Green Lake, start a tradition and make some memories! Greg Pierce is Co-owner of Green Lake Campground.
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• Hattie Sherwood Campground is located on Big Green Lake, just a short walk from the downtown shopping district. The park offers beautiful campsites in a tranquil woodland setting along with a boat launch and public beach. Campers have a prime time spot for the 4th of July fireworks, as well as the annual Water Ski Show!
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Green Lake Conservancy’s Water Trail by Thomas L. Eddy Q: How do visitors to Green Lake offset the effects of “nature deficit disorder”? A: They peruse the picturesque natural areas on trails and boardwalks established in and around the Green Lake area.
The Silver Creek Water Trail can be accessed by canoe or kayak, guiding paddlers up or downstream on Green Lake’s main tributary. Two launch sites are available (see map): Green Lake Sailing School (County Road A) and Spaulding Bridge Landing (Spaulding Hill Road). Paddling out from Green Lake, beneath the causeway bridge, one can view Silver Point Wetlands then move across to Sugar Island, a timbered peninsula where Native Americans made maple sugar. Upstream a short distance is Pools Hill Nature Preserve, a gentle rise of land that offers a commanding view of Silver Creek. The next sojourn is Sunnyside Nature Preserve. One can pause here for a leisurely jaunt on conservancy foot trails that meander through grassy openings and woodlands. And further 10 | 2016 green lake vacation and travel planner
Map of Green Lake Conservancy’s Silver Creek Water Trail. Note the launch sites and shaded conservancy lands that are publicly accessible. For an enlarged water trail map, visit greenlakeconservancy.org/directory/silver-creek-water-trail.
upstream is Spaulding Bridge Landing. Upstream from here, the lands are in private ownership, but you can stay on the water all the way to Ripon if you choose. Pack your gear—a lunch, fishing pole and tackle, binoculars, camera, maybe
a field guide—and take in the Silver Creek Water Trail, a scenic and healthy antidote for “nature deficit disorder.” Thomas L. Eddy is an Adjunct Biology Professor, Botanist and author who advocates for Wisconsin’s natural areas. Photo by Thomas .L. Eddy
Many of these publicly accessible trails were compiled in a recent publication by the Green Lake Conservancy land trust entitled Hiking Trails of the Green Lake Conservancy Lands (2014). The paperback is available through the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Town Square. But did you know there is also a water trail to conservancy lands?
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Green Lake’s Ecosystem Services by Thomas L. Eddy A quintessential summer day in Green Lake originates on the Silver Creek Estuary at the east end of the lake. The sunrise clears the treetops on Sugar Island. A dip in the lake. A stringer of fish. Placid breezes push clouds and sailboats and tousle leafy canopies on shore, creating a sound akin to rain. Picnic lunch enjoyed beneath a shady oak copse. Later at the farmer’s market, locally grown produce brimming from baskets. And that faint resonant buzzing—wild bees pollinating the flowers of exotic cultivars, crop plants and wildflowers. Finally, at dusk, the western horizon off Norwegian Bay is afire, followed by hushed murmurs around a flickering campfire. All in a day’s work, these vital ecosystem services are part of the natural capital that underpins the community’s ecological and socioeconomic well-
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being. From flood control and water purification to carbon sequestration and climate regulation, they supply what humans require to meet their daily and long-term needs. Green Lake’s supporting services, like nutrient cycling and pollination, help maintain genetic diversity and habitat for Wisconsin’s biodiversity. Provisioning services supply our energy needs, food and medicine, while pest and disease control and recycling of wastes
are indispensable regulating services. Recreational, aesthetic and spiritual connections, along with scientific and educational opportunities, are cultural services that enrich the human experience. Green Lake’s ecosystem services— ever present, all in a day’s work. Thomas L. Eddy is an Adjunct Biology Professor, Botanist and author who advocates for Wisconsin’s natural areas.
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Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
trails. No equipment? No problem. Mecan River Outfitters will rent you what you need for the day.
fabulous coffee shops. You may have even worked up an appetite, so head to a restaurant for a nice warm homecooked meal!
WALKING TRAIL
VOLLEYBALL COURT
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Green Lake Area Parks
The city of Green Lake has nine parks which cover over 30 acres, a system of Bike Trails within the city and a 1.5-mile Multi-Use Path along State Highway 23 connecting to the Green Lake Conference Center. County Parks Maintenance (Scott): 920.294.4012
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So get off the couch, put on some layers and enjoy the natural beauty of the area on a pair of skis. Don’t forget your camera!
Another great spot is just west of Princeton at the Mecan River Outfitters. Here you can ski on 10 miles of groomed
BASEBALL FIELDS
The Green Lake Conference Center is a beautiful spot for a winter hike or trying out those snowshoes. Take in the lovely scenery, from old, rustic cabins in the woods to snow-covered pine trees and open meadows. At the end of your day, stop and relax by warming up with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa at one of our
Photo by Jean Cornelius
The Green Lake area offers many outdoor activities in the winter. Two of the most enjoyable are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. These fun sports can be enjoyed by people of all ages, no matter if they are 8 or 80 years old. Not only can you be any age, but you can also be of any skillset. First timers to expert, all can have a wonderful time on a crisp winter day.
Athletic Field Park — 540 Lake Street Canal Street Boat Launch — 567 Gold Street Community Park — 564 Lake Street Daycholah Park — 361 Lake Street Deacon Mills Park — South Street at the Wharf Dodge (County) Park — Near the intersection of County Road K & Highway 73 Friday Club Park — 540 Lake Street Hattie Sherwood Park — 451 S. Lawson Drive Highknocker Park — 564 Highknocker Trail Playground Park — 547 Mill Street Sunset Park — On County Road A between South Street & County Road K Zobel Park — At the corner of County Road J & State Highway 49 visitgreenlake.com | 13
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Restaurant at Lawsonia
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• Open to the public • Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner • Friday night fish fry • Outdoor deck • Full service bar
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Amish Country 1 Metal Buildings Concepts 2 Sunrise Jams & Jellies/
Hillside Greenhouse 3 Pine Lumber & Sawmill 4 Happy Hollow Bakery 5 Miller’s Bent & Dent 6 Yoders Horse Shelters 7 O’Malley’s Greenhouse 1 CVS Windows 2 Schrock’s Sawmill 3 Weaver Cabinets 4 Schwartz Greenhouse 5 Miller Small Engine 6 Mast Bent & Dent 7 Lilac Furniture Gallery 9 Katies Carpet Shop
& Hand Woven Rugs 10 Links Greenhouse 11 Nature Trails Bakery 12 Mast Buggy Shop 13 Otto’s Produce & Greenhouse/
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14 Mishler’s Country Store 15 Pleasant View Bakery 16 Miller’s Workshop 17 Maple Lane Woodshop 18 Countryside Welding & Repair 1 Woodside Harness Shop/
Lakeside Fabrics & Supplies 2 Fox River Greenhouse 3 Townline Greenhouse
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1 Kingston House Food 2 Butterfly Antiques 3 Sunrise Cabinet Doors
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4 Miller’s Cabinet Shop 5 Quilts Susie’s 6 Weaver Harness Shop & Shoes 7 Farmers Repair Shop 8 Green Acres Aquaponics
Future Home 9 Tri-County Produce Auction 10 Shady Lane Log Furniture 11 Maple Grove Cabinets 12 Hilltop Repair 13 D&L Metal Buildings 14 Bull Pen 15 South & Main in Dalton 16 Ms. Bouvr’es Vintage Market 1 Grandriver Greenhouse 2 A&E Foods/
Grandma’s Candy Store 3 D&E Sharpening/Buggies 4 Wayside Amoco & Repair/Food 1 Sandhill Cabinets 2 Salemville Cheese Factory 3 Salemville Greenhouse 4 Chair Shop 5 Countyline Shop 6 Pride Originals
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WATER
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Brown Trout
Fishing
Northern Pike
by Tina and Mike Moser Big Green Lake has high-quality fishing in all four seasons. The lake has many species of fish to catch and is fun for all ages. Personally, I like to fish in the fall. The leaves are changing on the shoreline, black mink are swimming around the rocks and there are many species of birds that land on the lake on their journey back south. You can catch very large northern pike, muskellunge and bass! My grandkids love to fish for panfish in the summer, and also get excited when
they catch bluegills, perch, crappies and bass. When we get out on the lake, the contest begins: a dollar for the first fish and another dollar for the biggest fish—you would think it was a hundred dollars. All lines are cast out all sides of the boat. The four-year-old is the bait girl. She loves to get the worm out of the dirt and scoop the minnow out of the bucket. She thinks the leaches are scary! You can count on going home with a basket full of fish and a story about how the “big one” broke your line right when you got it up to the boat. The day ends with a good ol’ Wisconsin fish fry. There is nothing like frying up the catch of the day and retelling the
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Muskellunge
story about the “big one.” So grab your pole and bait bucket and head to your boat or the shore to bring home some fish or a fish tale! Tina Moser is Host at the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
FISHING SEASONS Lake Trout (17”) First Saturday of January through September 30. Largemouth, Smallmouth (14”), Northern Pike (26”), Brown Trout (14”), Walleye (15”) First Saturday of May through March 6. Muskellunge (40”) First Saturday of May through December 31. Panfish, Cisco, White Bass, Catfish Open year-round.
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Lake Trout
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WATER
Ice Fishing by Kara Kinas The allure of Green Lake doesn’t end when the snow flies. With everything quiet and still above the lake, fish swim below, and you can catch some of the action by ice fishing. Outside and below the ice may be cold, but inside a shanty is warm and inviting. There’s nothing
like pulling out a big northern pike from beneath your feet. Catching a glimpse of fish through the ice as you pull them closer to the surface gets your heart racing as you anticipate how big they will be. Seeing the tip spring to life as the other end swims away with the
bait gets you up and out of the shack in seconds. The hole may only be 10 inches, but those are your 10 inches for the day. Your 10 inches of Green Lake. Kara Kinas works for Kopplin and Kinas in Green Lake.
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It’s a Wonderful Ice by Downtown Green Lake Renewal Project Many people wonder why one would choose to live year-round in Green Lake, Wisconsin, aka the frozen tundra. And a few years ago, I may have wondered that myself. But I’ve come to appreciate what winter in Green Lake offers: ice. Lots and lots of ice. It’s a different world—one of beauty and enchantment. Over the course of the winter, parts of the lake can accumulate as many as 36 inches of ice. The most convenient way to enjoy it is on the ice rink in Deacon Mills Park.
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Created a few years ago by the Downtown Green Lake Renewal Project, the rink offers two acres of perfect gliding surface. A warming hut keeps plenty of skates on hand for those who don’t already have a pair. Volunteer coordinator Ryan Meiborg and his crew spend hours hanging hundreds of lights above the rink and keeping the surface smooth. If you’re thinking that skating isn’t your thing, I encourage you to try it out
nevertheless. You’ll find hockey players of all ages and abilities, retired figure skaters practicing their tricks, parents and children both trying to find their balance and spectators enjoying hot chocolate and watching the show. You’ll bump into old friends and make new ones. You’ll get a chance to clear your thoughts and feel the serenity of winter in Green Lake. On the rink, the stresses of life disappear, even if just for a while. So come try it out! I hope to see you there.
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Pontooning by Thom Lemmenes
Fast forward through a college degree, a wedding and a child, and the Century has moved on to a new home. I now find myself on a pontoon nearly every time I am on the water. It seems that my priorities have changed. Pontoons have come a long way in the last few years. New engine technology and function-focused layouts have made it possible to ski, wakeboard and tube behind a floating patio. This is one of those times when you can have your cake and eat it too. Don’t sell pontoons
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A seemingly short 10 years ago, I became the proud owner of a 1972 Century speedboat, a fiberglass classic and a true hot rod on the water. It had 330 horsepower, a roaring thru-hull exhaust and room for five very, very close friends. I didn’t think I could ever possibly have a need for another boat.
short because your grandpa had one 25 years ago that smoked, made a lot of noise and couldn’t get out of its own way. Boating is about the experience, not the image. Green Lake has 25 miles of shoreline to cruise and over 7,300 acres to fish, ski and swim. A pontoon is arguably the single best boat to do it all. Speedboats, fishing boats and personal watercraft are fun, and will always have their place
and purpose on the water, but more people are coming around to pontoons. I’m not old by any means, but my values have matured a bit. Relaxing and taking in the beauty of the lake with family and friends have eclipsed the need to turn heads with my boat. Enjoy Green Lake, and I’ll see you on the water! Thom Lemmenes is the Owner of Pierless Boat Rentals.
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Sail Away by Gretchen Z. Feeney When I think of summer in Green Lake, I think sailing. For many, summer is a time to get away, but I like nothing better than to spend my summer here in Green Lake and on the water. For generations, sailing on Green Lake has been a family favorite. Whether for relaxation or for competition, sailing has brought me closer to my family, my community and the lake that is my home.
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friends both on and off the water. I take advantage of racing opportunities on many weeknights in my Laser, and on Sundays in my Snipe. On Wednesdays, I sail with our women’s group, just as my grandmother and mother did years ago. The only thing better than the sailing is the gathering and general nonsense that follows.
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Getting kids involved in sailing is another of my passions. Nothing beats watching kids learning to sail Saturday mornings at Sunset Park. My Family Membership at the Green Lake Sailing School, where I was once an instructor, offers me unlimited access, so my kids and I can sail and meet the countless folks, natives and visitors who enjoy the flexible lessons. If you need to find me, I’m probably afloat watching the pelicans circle, working on a boat or enlisting more kids to sail with me. No matter what, I would love for you to discover the pleasure of sailing and the beauty of Green Lake. Follow the GLYC and the Green Lake Sailing School on Facebook for daily updates all year long. Gretchen Z. Feeney is Treasurer of the Green Lake Yacht Club.
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Wooden Boats by Joe Norton Wooden boats have always had a special place in my heart, mainly because they’ve always had a special place in Green Lake. I grew up on this lake, and my lifelong adventure with boating started at a young age. In 1962, I built my first DN 60 ice boat; that and many subsequent winters were spent whizzing through the ice with friends and tweaking the design of the boat for an even faster ride. Four years later, in 1966, I restored my first mahogany Chris Craft. I had never seen something so beautiful. I spent many youthful years delivering marine mail to lakefront businesses
and homes on Chris Crafts, usually with our dog, and am very pleased to have picked that particular habit back up later in life. Of course, Green Lake’s history with wooden boats predates even my own. Early wooden steam launches delivered guests and goods alike to the luxurious hotels that lined the shores. These boats would have been built right here in town, as there was no way to truck them from far away. Green Lake’s first fishing guides used wooden rowboats to take their customers to all the best spots.
lucky to call this place home, and I look forward to many more years on Big Green. Joe Norton is a Master Boat Builder and Founder of Norton Boat Works.
Today, the descendants of those boats, sleek pleasure crafts and runabouts far removed from their utilitarian past, can still be spotted cruising through our pristine waters. Which is not to say that we’ve forgotten our past. Every August, the wharf downtown hosts its annual Wooden Boat Show. And I’m still around, doing what I’ve always done. I’ve been
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Similar to traditional sailing, iceboats are divided into various classes based on hull design or sail area. Unlike traditional sailing, they operate off of apparent wind, which allows them to go extremely fast. While many classes have max hull speeds of 60–80 mph, in the right conditions, fast iceboats are able to exceed 100 mph. Follow facebook.com/iceboating for more information and upcoming events. Drew Vandervelde is the Vice Commander at Green Lake Yacht Club.
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Birdwatching in the Green Lake Area Tick-tick…tick-tick-tick…tick-tick… tick-tick-tick. This rapid and continuous clicking sound emanated from a damp sedge meadow last spring at the White River Marsh Wildlife Area. “Yellow rail,” I quietly called to anyone within earshot, pointing out into the marsh grasses. I didn’t want to frighten the bird by yelling too loudly, but at the same time I wanted to get everyone’s attention since this was a special bird that they would want to be alerted to. The yellow rail is a fairly rare, or at least rarely encountered, migrant in Green Lake County. They are quite diminutive
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(only about six inches long) and very secretive, but one is occasionally found in our local marshes. They are hardly ever seen due to their small size, camouflaged coloration and retiring
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habits, so hearing their distinctive calls is the best way to detect one’s presence. The White River Marsh State Wildlife Area is an excellent place to look and listen for a wide variety of birds, especially April through October. The mostly gravel White River Road (also a state-designated Rustic Road) provides excellent access through the marsh since it crosses through most of the major habitats. Another great birding spot in the county is the Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area, west of Kingston. You can check the DNR website for maps and information about these two sites. There are also several conservancy properties in the Green Lake area that provide trails and public access, including Sunnyside Conservancy, Winnebago Trail, Hammer’s Trail and the Norwegian Bay boardwalk. In the late fall, early winter and early spring, waterbirds, such as ducks, swans, loons and grebes, often gather on the waters of Green Lake, and the majestic bald eagle is frequently spotted along the lakeshore. Tom Schultz is President of the Green Lake Bird & Nature Club, and a professional bird artist and illustrator. visitgreenlake.com | 25
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is home to the oldest golf course in Wisconsin. Just two miles west is one of the top public courses in the country. A 10-minute drive to the north, you will find yet another gem of a golf course. Finally, a quick 20-minute drive west offers a unique experience. All of these courses have changed over the years. Holes have been added, foliage has been removed and yardages have been modified. The changes have made these courses that much better.
Golfing by Todd Weir
I am very fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of Wisconsin. Growing up in Ripon, just a few miles east, I was able to enjoy the Green Lake area during my childhood. Mostly, the lake was where I would spend my time, whether it was after work, a weekend in the summer or ice fishing with my family during the winter months. The waters of Green Lake were where I typically could be found during my free time.
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Then I picked up the game of golf. I discovered Green Lake has in its immediate surroundings four stunning courses that provide 9 9 holes of wonderful golf. The city of Green Lake
Tuscumbia Golf Course is the oldest course in the state, located in the oldest resort town west of Niagara Falls. That alone should make you want to come play this course! Its traditional style offers you the opportunity to play among mature tree lines and straight fairways. Accuracy off the tee is essential. But not to worry if your shot has a bit of a slice; the famed “Tuscy Punch” shot is part of every golfer’s game who is up to the challenge of playing Tuscumbia. Even the pros have to punch it out once in a while. The Golf Courses of Lawsonia has been ranked in the top 75 public courses in the country. They offer two very distinct courses: The Links and The Woodlands. Both courses play exactly as they are named. With recent improvements on The Links, you feel as though you are golfing in Scotland. The views from both courses are spectacular, and rarely do you play a round of golf without spotting deer, turkey or even bald eagles. Mascoutin Golf Club is set in gently rolling hills along the Fox River. They offer 27 holes of championship golf. From lengthy par fours to reachable
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par fives and multiple water holes, this course has it all. With such a beautiful setting, men, women and junior golfers alike can enjoy the appeal of Mascoutin. White Lake Country Club in Montello is carved out of ancient glacier lands nestled among hills, woods and ponds. It offers three sets of tees on each hole to accommodate golfers of all abilities. You can play 18 holes of golf and then head to the sandy beaches of White Lake to complete your day. Considering myself lucky to be living in Green Lake is an understatement. Not only does the lake provide opportunity, but having access to four incredible golf courses is equally fortunate. Make it a point to come and play in Green Lake and enjoy “The Good Life.” Todd Weir is President of the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Owner of Pinnacle Plumbing, LLC.
Disc Golf by Nathan Mirr Disc golf is more than my hobby—it’s my obsession. Living in Green Lake, it was also a problem. I couldn’t satisfy that need for “chains” without a fairly significant drive. The obvious answer was to build a local course. Actually, not just any course, but a phenomenal tournament/event caliber, 18-hole course that also happens to be family friendly. We found the ideal location in rural, beautifully maintained Zobel Park, just north of Green Lake on Highway 49. And pardon the borrowed phrase, but we built it, and they have come! The disc course designed by Pat Blake and built through grassroots funding by local volunteers incorporates the natural flow of the park’s hills, flats and varied vegetation, from the first hole to the last, long, downhill, air-it-out bomb. This incredible free course has been reviewed as one of the best in Wisconsin. It’s definitely worth a stop! Nathan Mirr cofounded the Zobel Park Disc Golf Course.
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GOLFING: choose where to play THE GOLF COURSES OF LAWSONIA
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Located on the beautiful, historic grounds of Green Lake Conference Center, Lawsonia offers 36 championship holes. The Links has a wide open Scottish look and feel with rolling fairways featuring large fairway bunkers and huge elevated greens. The Woodlands is carved out of the thick forest that borders Green Lake, featuring tree-lined fairways along with severe elevation drops.
A log clubhouse with a large rustic fireplace and charming decor accommodates outing arrangements, dinner parties, banquets and meetings. Other amenities include motorized carts, 9th-hole snack shop, driving range, practice green, fully stocked pro shop, club repairs and storage and locker rooms.
Voted 2008 Wisconsin Golf Course of the Year, ranked #2 public course in State “Links” by Golfweek and consistently ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the country, Lawsonia is one of Wisconsin’s best golf destinations.
Langford’s Pub is open daily at 6:00 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and appetizers. Stop by for the famous Friday Night Fish Fry. Langford’s is open through September. The clubhouse has men and women’s golf apparel, and offers club fitting, bag storage, and personal or group lessons. All golf carts have a Laser Link.
MASCOUTIN GOLF CLUB
Located just south of Berlin, Larry Packard carved out a magnificent 18-hole golf course through century-old trees in 1975. Giant undulating greens test your putting, sand traps galore wait to swallow an errant shot and water hazards come into play on the final four holes. With bent-grass fairways and superb conditioning, the layout appeals to golfers of all abilities. In 1999, Mascoutin opened a new mystifying nine, designed by Rick Jacobson. The “Blue” nine features waste bunkering, elevation changes, forced natural hazard carries, river views, water hazards and a “cliff” hole, making it a spectacular golfing experience. With a championship practice facility and 27 holes of championship golf, Mascoutin is “Wisconsin’s Best Kept Secret,” located six miles north of Green Lake. Come on out to Mascoutin and play where the championships are played!
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Tuscumbia is the oldest golf course in Wisconsin, bearing the slogan “Where History Lingers on Every Green.” Tuscumbia’s public 18-hole, 6,301-yard, par-71 layout is one of the best manicured courses in the state. Tuscumbia provides a park-like setting of majestic evergreens and century-old hardwoods, thick rough, tight fairways and a rolling landscape.
Tuscumbia promises to be one of the most memorable rounds you’ll ever play, whether you’re a novice or seasoned professional.
WHITE LAKE GOLF RESORT
This challenging 18-hole golf course is carved out of ancient glacier-formed land with an unusual western style apparent by exquisite, natural landscaping and hilltop scenic views of rolling terrain, vast woods, sloped greens, free-roaming peacocks and spring-fed ponds. The par-72 layout sprawls over 200+ acres of natural paradise and encompasses two separate circles of nine holes, which provide significant elevation changes. The course’s newest nine has more than a dozen pond barriers, traps, trees and wooded areas. The 15th hole has a trap-protected dogleg left, fairway pond and a treeburied green. Clubhouse amenities include a pro shop, practice green, bar and sandwich shop. An adjoining multi-recreational vacation resort is surrounded by 35 modern and rustic rental units, a supper club and lounge, and a crystal-clear lake with a sandy, white beach. Just minutes from Green Lake, between Montello and Princeton, off Highway 23.
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Biking Green Lake
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by Todd Sharp Photo by Jim Koepnick
I headed out for a bike ride on a cloudless day and diverted from my normal ride around Green Lake by heading west toward the “Huckleberries.” This is a favored route by many local cyclists because of the light traffic, gorgeous terrain, abundance of wildlife, smooth roads, isolation and solitude. The remote route skirts along the south shore of the Fox River, where I saw a couple paddling their canoe, poles flopped over the side trying to snag lunch. The ride along the river is flat, fast, shaded and quiet. I realized I hadn’t seen any cars or trucks passing by. I saw a vehicle as I rode through Princeton for an espresso, but none on the country roads. Everyone must have been where they wanted to be that day because no one was moving. As I rode back toward Green Lake, I saw a large deer convention in a lush green alfalfa field. When they noticed me, they jumped away in every direction. One very young buck ran toward me and appeared to fly over the road. I don’t think he made it to hunting season. As I crossed Highway 23, I rode back to town and stopped at the wharf to dip my hot toes in the nice cool lake. I discovered why no one was on the roads; they were all contently playing in the yards, fishing off the docks, eating lunch or sailing on the lake. We have many bike routes with flat trails and huge hills. And if you’re lucky, some days are nearly car-less. Todd Sharp is an avid cyclist, and his weekly “Prune” column in the Green Laker offers readers a cheerfully skewed perspective on the aging process. visitgreenlake.com | 31
Concerts in the Park by Liane Walsh “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” —Billy Joel
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I had the pleasure of being a part of Green Lake’s Concerts in the Park series in 2015. We opened our season with the Ripon High School Jazz Band, led by their ever-energetic band director. That same evening, I chanced upon a gentleman who brought his aging mother to the concert, and he explained, “We don’t normally see much reaction out of her [his mother],
but this evening was different. She was alert and seemed to have come alive by the jazz music she was hearing.” I knew then that the summer was going to be special. We continued the season with a variety of musical styles, from classic rock to the ever-popular polka, including grand champion fiddlers The Georgia Rae Family Band. And let’s not forget Family Picnic Night, held every July, where you are treated to not one but two bands, which includes an explosive halftime show from many talented members of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. I enjoyed watching the smiles and the foot tapping week after week, and am looking forward to this season. It is true that music does heal; it is an expression of humanity, and we are all touched by it.
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Liane Walsh is the Executive Director at Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Arts by Robin Wallenfang
a sneak preview into the architectural diversity found around the lake in both contemporary and historic homes, many built by our local designers and contractors with contributions by artists, quilters, furniture craftsmen and specialized woodworkers. Speaking of woodworking, don’t miss the Wooden Boat Show.
You can invite your friends to enjoy a night on the town! There are also opportunities for children to participate onstage with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, and experience the fun of artistic camaraderie at Town Square with several local and regional artists. The classes are for children, adults, professionals and fledgling artists.
Review the calendar of events for the historic Thrasher Opera House.
Check out Concerts in the Park Wednesday evenings in the summer, and make sure the Festival of Music is included in your plans as well.
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There is much to be entertained by. Festivals and annual events begin in the late spring and carry on through October. The Chalk Walk in June is street-art fun at its very best, with categories in every age group. The Green Lake Fine Arts Show in August is a crowd favorite, featuring both local artists and craftsmen who travel from around the state and beyond to sell their work and discuss their creative process. From The Land Festival, in October, is another gathering of traditional crafts and skills with demonstrations. The Tour of Homes, also in October, gives guests
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The art spirit around Green Lake is alive and well, and clearly always will be. Nostalgic memories invoked by the beauty of nature in all four seasons is inspiration to artists of every genre: visual artists, photographers, performing artists, musicians, woodworkers, craftsmen and all those who dabble and experiment in classes with the diversity of media offered by seasoned professionals.
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Take your time in a variety of venues showcasing rotating exhibits, including galleries at Thrasher Opera House, Town Square, The Lester Schwartz Gallery at Town Square, The Arts of Daycholah, Creative Soul, Wallenfangs of Green Lake and the Leslie Trewyn Studio. Much changes from season to season. Woodworking and crafts can also be found at the Green Lake Mercantile and Sawdust Factory. Take your time and share in the visions of a gifted community whose appreciation of the arts is alive, diversified and growing. Robin Wallenfang is a mural painter, stained glass artist and calligrapher with a studio and gallery at Wallenfangs of Green Lake. She also organizes the Green Lake Tour of Homes. visitgreenlake.com | 33
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Green Lake Festival of Music by Laura Deming Join us this summer for world-class music at the 37th annual Green Lake Festival of Music. The season opens with a free Preview Concert at historic Thrasher Opera House, featuring extremely gifted young musicians. Other concerts include pianist Christopher Taylor, the gorgeous fivevoice blend of German a cappella group CALMUS and the Green Lake Chamber Players (violinist Karen Kim, violist Renée Skerik, cellist Tom Rosenberg and pianist Andrew Armstrong). They also coach top string and piano students at the two-week Chamber Camp.
This year’s Choral Institute is dedicated to choral conductor Sir David Willcocks and organist John Scott, who led the chorus and orchestra between 1982 and 1991. Both passed away in 2015. Children will enjoy the free family concerts of the Thomas E. Caestecker Family Concert series at the Caestecker, Ripon and Princeton Public Libraries. With funding from the Oberreich and Oshkosh Area Foundations, we also present free family concerts in the Berlin
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and Oshkosh Public Libraries and the Fond du Lac Children’s Museum. There’s also “Movie and a Meal,” a barn concert and more! For more information about the performers and events, please follow us on Facebook, sign up for our newsletter at greenlakefestival.org or call us at 920.748.9398. Laura Deming is the Interim Director of the Green Lake Festival of Music.
Green Lake Fine Arts Show Every August, hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors gather in downtown Green Lake for a sprawling two-day exchange of ideas and goods. The Green Lake Fine Arts Show, scheduled for August 13 and 14, promises to be rich in quality, diverse in content and, above all, inspiring. The opportunity to meet and connect with highly skilled artists from across the country is not one to pass up.
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by Maria Dietrich It has been 18 years since Thrasher Opera House, at 506 Mill Street in downtown Green Lake, was brought back to life as a performance venue. Built in 1910 by Charlie Thrasher, the civic-minded son of a pioneer Green Lake family, Thrasher Opera House hosted entertainment throughout its early years in the form of vaudeville and traveling theatrical companies, silent movies, films, school activities, dances and basketball games. Films were shown until World War II, but eventually the building languished as a warehouse. Driven by his love of Green Lake and its history, the late Ron Hagstrom persevered in purchasing and refurbishing the wonderful old building. The restoration was successfully completed, and in 2001, the nonprofit Thrasher Opera House Corporation purchased the structure from Hagstrom with the help of donations from many far-sighted area residents. Thrasher Opera House once again became an outstanding venue for musical, educational and cultural events. Thrasher’s commitment to showcasing top-flight talent in a small, intimate
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Designated as a City of Green Lake Historical Structure, Thrasher Opera House is listed on the Wisconsin and the National Registers of Historic Places. The building boasts a large auditorium with a decorative tin ceiling, great acoustics, a full stage with wings and a balcony, all of which have been restored to original condition by local craftspeople. The Thrasher organization subsequently purchased the adjacent office building and created a bar in the lobby, which serves as a lounge during concert intermissions and an art gallery with rotating exhibits year-round. Thrasher Opera House is a hub of activity. People travel from all over the Midwest, and sometimes farther, to see visiting artists such as Janis Ian, Livingston Taylor, George Winston and Peter Yarrow. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in residence twice a year, giving 60 area children the opportunity to participate in a musical theater production, free of charge, every January and June. In addition, the venue is used for everything from high school plays and dances to weddings and receptions, community and business meetings, lectures and piano recitals and other uses limited only by the imagination. The 2016 season offers another year of high-caliber performers, including musicians Willy Porter, the Alan Kelly Gang from Ireland, Canadian Celtic fiddler April Verch, Blues artist Guy Davis, David Lindley, Paul Thorn, legendary Jimmy Webb, improvisational comedy of Second City and more. Thrasher Program Director Roby Irvin has many more acts in the pipeline. Subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter at thrasheroperahouse.com to be sure you’re among the first to hear about them! Maria Dietrich is the Development Director at Thrasher Opera House.
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Thrasher Opera House
performance space has cemented its position as one of the most important cultural institutions in the area. Renowned singer/songwriter Jimmy Webb said of Thrasher, “This may be the sweetest little place I’ve ever played.”
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue • Fine musical, comedy, theatrical and community events • Available for private rental • Call or check the website for current calendar 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI Business Office: 510 Mill St. • P.O. Box 4 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.4279 www.thrasheroperahouse.com info@thrasheroperahouse.com Follow us on Facebook visitgreenlake.com | 35
Brew Fest by Scott Krause
2016 marks Heidel House’s 5th annual Brew Fest. It has been incredible to watch the event evolve, from welcoming 20 breweries and 250 attendees in its first year to a complete weekend celebrating Wisconsin craft beer. Besides the main tasting event, which now features over 130 beers and 700 guests, we offer a Homebrew How To the evening before, Evensong Spa
Soccer Camp by Dusty Walker
The Tom Jones Memorial Green Lake Soccer Camp was started in 2009, and today it is run by a few local residents. The camp is open to all ages from 4 to 18. Coach Scott Haywood
creates beer-themed services and Grey Rock features a beer-pairing dinner. We have also added a Wine Fest in November with all Wisconsin-made wines, which we hope will continue to grow in the same way Brew Fest has. It is truly a pleasure to see how guests enjoy mingling with the brewery or winery representatives, and how we are able to help support our state’s unique products.
Memorial Day by Mark Kramer
has coached the camp since it began, and is licensed with the United States Soccer Foundation. Approximately 50 kids participate every year, and it’s a great way for the children to learn new skills and make new friends!
Shortly after I returned from Vietnam, I marched with the color guard leading the Memorial Day parade in Green Lake for the first time. As we turned the corner onto Mill Street, I was moved to see the crowd lining the street. When we passed by, the crowd stood not only to honor the flag, but to cheer for all of the veterans. I was filled with emotion. I still am now, and at every parade, nearly 40 years later. Our veterans are overwhelmed by the support and pride shown by the Green Lake community.
Dusty Walker is Cofounder of the Tom Jones Memorial Soccer Camp.
Mark Kramer is Commander of American Legion Post 306.
Scott Krause is the General Manager at Heidel House Resort & Spa.
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EVENTS
Diamonds in the Dark for July 4 by Liane Walsh
Green Lake hosts a spectacular Diamonds in the Dark Celebration on July 4. Start your morning with a delicious full pancake breakfast in our brand-new American Legion building. After breakfast, head over to Playground Park and try out your golf swing by trying to land a ball in a boat that is anchored in Mill Pond. During the day, this park also features plenty of kid’s games and activities. During the afternoon, there is a funfilled duck race. Hundreds of ducks are plunged into Dartford Dam; the crowd waits in anticipation while cheering on their duck in hopes that their’s is the first to cross the finish line. Other fun activities include musical entertainment, food and two parades. Dusk welcomes all to grab a seat and watch as the skies over Green Lake come alive with color and sparkle that you will not want to miss. Liane Walsh is the Executive Director at Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Boat Jam by Ryan Meiborg
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It’s the party of the summer: Boat Jam on Norwegian Bay! Float on in and listen to the great variety of classic tunes performed by Riding Shotgun. Shoreline Boat Center celebrates the lake lifestyle right, with live music on Green Lake’s favorite sandbar. Come help us rock the bay Sunday, July 17, at 1:00 p.m. Come by boat or walk the boardwalk to join in the fun. A free event for the whole family. Enjoy the lake lifestyle and great music, and be sure to stop up by the stage to see the Shoreline Boat Center Crew. Ryan Meiborg is the General Manager of Shoreline Boat Center and Founder of Boat Jam. visitgreenlake.com | 37
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Chalk Walk by Bette Sliwa
In 2005, my friend Teeter Allen and I were thinking about fun, new ways to bring families to the Green Lake area. Teeter is a retired school teacher, and I owned a shop in town. We both share a love for children, the arts and creativity. A few conversations later, Green Lake Chalk Walk was born. Coming off of its 11th year, I’m proud to say the event continues to grow, and the art continues to amaze me. This is truly a family event. Artists of all ages and levels of ability participate, and together they cover the Green Lake sidewalks with dozens of beautiful, unique chalk compositions.
Sunsplash by Ariel Lee
One of Heidel House’s longest-lasting community events is Sunsplash, the resort’s annual lakeside party featuring live music on the beach, summertime favorite foods and sightseeing cruises. Taking photos during Sunsplash on my second day of work was a wonderful way for me to become acquainted with Green Lake, seeing firsthand the unique and laid-back culture that the lake offers for both visitors and locals to enjoy. Though I was new, guests made me feel welcome, and I was able to strike up conversations, creating a really positive and fun-filled memory to begin my time at Heidel House. Ariel Lee is the Marketing Coordinator at Heidel House Resort & Spa.
Bette Sliwa is the Cofounder of the Green Lake Chalk Walk.
The Green Lake Area “13dot1” Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run by Wendy Schultz
Talk about eye-catching scenery! This exciting Labor Day Sunday event is sure to please both beginner and seasoned runners. Both races start downtown near the waterfall and Chamber Office and end at Deacon Mills Park.
Wendy Schultz serves on the board of the 13dot1 Half Marathon.
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The Half Marathon takes runners west along wooded lanes and the breathtaking shoreline of Green Lake. A good portion of the route includes
a tour through the lovely Green Lake Conference Center. The 5K route also includes beautiful views of the lake. Additionally, there is a FREE Kids Race for children ages 10 and under that takes place near the finish line. Great music, food and an awards ceremony make for TOTAL FUN. For more information, go to greenlakehalfmarathon.com.
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Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff by Roberta Martin
As a resident, there is nothing better than seeing Deacon Mills Park bustling with people on a sunny Saturday afternoon. For years now, friends and I make sure to stop by the Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff. Food, people laughing and having fun and entertainment, what more can you ask for on a day by the lake?
Harvest Fest by Roberta Martin
Having lived in the area for many years, I thought I knew the significance of Harvest Fest. But it was when I worked at a Green Lake restaurant during Harvest Fest that I felt the true impact. There was such a tremendous influx of customers that I couldn’t imagine how it would ever end. This past year, I was reminded again. This time not because I was waitressing, but because I helped run the event. A two-day craft show! A farmer’s market! Food vendors! Fun! Family games! Entertainment! A car show! I get excited just writing about it because it’s one of those events that truly makes Green Lake so special. Harvest Fest
This was the first opportunity I’ve had to try 30 different chili recipes, and I left full! Some were spicier, different types of meat were used and it was fun to guess what the secret ingredient was in each cup. Fun for the whole family, going to Wisconsin’s State Chili Cookoff is a
joy. Not only is it one of my favorite events, but it’s something that’s unique to Green Lake. Maybe this year I’ll be a contestant! Roberta Martin is the Marketing and Project Coordinator for Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Last year, I was fortunate to join the ranks of Chili Cookoff judges. Everyone around town had tips for me on surviving my day as an official chili judge extraordinaire. We were in our own tent and were given t-shirts, a palette cleanser and a drink. And then we were off! There were over 30 different chili recipes, and the responsibility fell on our shoulders to decide which one was best.
is a time where we all come together to have fun. It is an event with things for everyone, from the tiniest little kid who wants to go to the petting zoo to a grandma who wants to check out the crafts up to a dad who has an interest in classic cars. My day started before the sun rose with checking in cars for the car show. Hearing the rumblings of their engines up and down the street and looking around, it was clear that I was seeing the calm before the storm. But what a wonderful storm it was. Seeing the happy faces enjoying food, wearing Green Lake apparel, buying wonderful crafts and enjoying the music is what we’re here for. Those two days, while the busiest I may have ever seen, were also some of the
most fun. What could be better than to have a hand in creating a special event like Harvest Fest for the city I love? I can’t wait to do it again this year, and I hope to see all of you on Mill Street having a great time! Roberta Martin is the Marketing and Project Coordinator for Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Oktoberfest by Carrie Ivacko Oktoberfest is a festive fall event that celebrates the German spirit in both traditional and uniquely Heidel House ways. Resort guests and area residents put on their best lederhosen and come together to dance to live
polka, cheer on racing sausages, feast on schnitzel and rinse it down with Oktoberfest beer. The best part is watching the bonds that are created and renewed as guests return year after year to participate in the night’s
friendly competitions, like the brat eating contest, Team Lachenspiel and Das Boot Relay. Carrie Ivacko is the Marketing Manager at Heidel House Resort & Spa. visitgreenlake.com | 39
Surrounding Communities Nestled along the Fox River and 10 minutes north of Green Lake, Berlin affords opportunities to relax and refresh in a community that cares that you are here. Whether your interests are golf, camping along the Fox River, a family day at the Aquatic Center or a stroll along the streets to view our historic shopping district and stately Victorian homes, you’ll find plenty to do in Berlin. The beautiful Mascoutin Golf Club offers 27 magnificent holes for your golfing pleasure. Over 80 acres of parks welcome you for a relaxing picnic. Splash around in the Berlin Aquatic Center and thrill to one of the area’s largest waterslides. Camp along the
Fox at one of 25 riverside sites with electricity and a dump station. A selfguided walking tour (maps available at the Chamber) takes you past many of Berlin’s early homes around historic Nathan Strong Park. Once the fur and leather capital of the upper Midwest, Berlin has several shops still selling the kinds of handmade goods that allowed our town to grow and flourish in the 1860s. Other historic storefronts have been transformed into a variety of exciting shopping and dining options. Summer and autumn events for the whole family include the Great Berlin Grill Out, Independence Day Berlin
Style, Bugle Mouth Bass Fishing Tournament, the Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast and Street Cruzers Car Show. As the year comes to a close, the Christmas season is met in Berlin with “The Biggest Little Parade in the Valley.” Kick off the joyous holiday season with our lighted parade entries and marching bands. Witness the magic as over 100 trees are lit in beautiful Nathan Strong Park. It truly is the season of lights in Berlin. There really is something here for everyone! Come visit and play in Berlin, and we promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised. berlinchamber.net
Markesan The Markesan Chamber of Commerce extends its welcome. Markesan offers plenty to do to keep you occupied for a day or a lifetime! The downtown business district boasts great food, a public library and unique shopping. Be sure to stop by the wonderful Historical Society Museum, which showcases the enormous pride this community takes in its heritage and allows visitors to leisurely peruse the past of a city that once was the richest in the nation. Or make reservations at the Victorian Tea House and soak in the charms of a beautiful 105-year-old home while
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enjoying a fabulous multicourse meal. Or do both!
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Another must is the Amish experience. Dozens of Amish businesses dot the surrounding area, including bakeries, eateries, candy shops, canned goods, cheese makers and carpenters specializing in gorgeous wooden cabinetry and furniture. Detailed maps are available at the Chamber. And a word of advice: budget a lot of time for your visit. Not only is everything beautiful and delicious, but at certain times you may encounter as many as
More of an outdoors person? Markesan provides sport and recreation of all kinds. Little Green Lake, known for its trophy-size muskies, will satisfy your fishing and boating desires. Excellent hunting opportunities, numerous snowmobile trails and a variety of events sponsored by our local service organizations help to keep weekends very active. Join them—they will welcome you with open arms. markesanwi.com
Princeton Nestled on the banks of the Fox River, Princeton has become a favorite shopping destination, a retreat for the outdoor enthusiasts and an attractive place to just get away and relax. Princeton is home to Wisconsin’s Largest Outdoor Flea Market, open every Saturday mid-April through midOctober. Get there early—it opens at 6:00 a.m. and wraps up early afternoon. Enjoy many wonderful goodies ranging from fresh, in-season, organic produce and baked goods to antiques, furniture and crafts. You are sure to find 40 | 2016 green lake vacation and travel planner
something there, and if you don’t, make sure you at least try a brat at the food booth, mini donuts at the food truck or some kettle corn at a popcorn vendor. The Shops of Water Street and renowned antique shops are some of the main attractions in Princeton. Find that perfect gift, outfit, painting, accessory, home décor, book or piece of furniture while strolling the beautiful historic downtown, where merchants pride themselves on creating a unique experience with one-of-a-kind goods, many of which are handcrafted. Be sure
to check out the Muk Luks Museum while you’re on Water Street. With each visit downtown, you’ll get big-city experience with small-town hospitality that leaves you wanting to come back time and time again. While shopping is a highlight in Princeton, there really is more to this little city than meets the eye. Please visit princetonwi.com for more information on outdoor activities, festivals and events! princetonwi.com
Ripon A city formed by forward-thinking settlers, a college created by citizens who valued the importance of education and a political party created by active citizens who opposed slavery. Ripon is a city that encourages discussion, opportunity and forward thinking. Those ideas that began in the 19th century continue today. The friendly and inviting Ripon is a vibrant community set among historic buildings and well-preserved architecture from the late 19th century. City streets are dotted with eyecatching Victorian homes that bring to mind an era of elegance and grace. The historic downtown features a variety of businesses in buildings whose architecture dates back to the 1860s. The character and charm of these structures enhances your shopping and dining experience. Take the walking tour of our city center to fully enjoy our beautiful architectural history. Ripon is also home to many global
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES manufacturing facilities such as Ripon Printers, Ripon Pickle, J.M. Smucker, PolyOne, Seneca Foods and Alliance Laundry Systems, maker of Speed Queen washers and dryers.
guest speakers visit the campus, and we are graced with performances by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and entertaining productions by the Ripon College Theatre Department.
Throughout the year, locals and visitors enjoy and take part in our eclectic events. The Friday Night Summer Concert Series at the Village Green runs June through August. Cookie Daze, which takes place the first Saturday in August, is a wonderful, free, family festival featuring crafts, games, kidmade rockets and, of course, cookies! During Septemberfest we celebrate the beauty of our fall season with live music, the Watson Street car and motorcycle show, a charity sponsored dog walk, local food vendors and other fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy. The beloved Dickens of a Christmas weekend celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015. The annual holiday kickoff occurs the first weekend in December and features horse-drawn carriage rides; living scenes of days gone by in our downtown storefront windows known as Living Windows, which will occur on Saturday evening; and many other fun opportunities for all ages.
History buffs are sure to enjoy the many stories about the city and some of its most famous residents. The Ripon Historical Society is the oldest historical society in Wisconsin and holds events each month to enjoy. Visitors may also catch a movie at the historic Campus Cinema in downtown Ripon, which is the first of many Marcus Cinemas founded by Ben Marcus in 1935.
Ripon holds a special place in our nation’s history; The Little White Schoolhouse, built in 1853, is the birthplace of the Republican Party and is a National Historic Landmark. The quaint building witnessed the creation of a national movement that began on March 20, 1854, which opposed slavery. The Little White Schoolhouse is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day and by appointment at other times. It’s a chance for visitors to admire antique artifacts, learn more about Ripon and understand what school life was like for children in the 1850s.
A visit to Ripon is not complete without a stop at Vines and Rushes Winery and Prellwitz Produce, north of the city. These businesses welcome thousands of guests each year and provide an opportunity to taste and enjoy Wisconsin-grown wine and produce at its best. And while visiting Ripon, be sure to explore our parks and trails for walking, running, biking and crosscountry skiing. These are just a few of the wonderful opportunities and fun times awaiting you in Ripon. Ripon continues to be a place where groups of active people make a difference. ripon-wi.com
Ripon College, a nationally recognized private liberal arts and sciences school founded in 1851, is a 250-acre campus that flows into the community with buildings dating back to the 19th century. The college provides cultural and athletic events for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the year, renowned visitgreenlake.com | 41
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Green Lake Public School District
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by Mary Allen
If the walls could talk, what would they say? I have often thought about this in my 30-plus years of working in the school. Would they talk about their competitive sports teams and the unique relationship the high school football team had with the Green Bay Packers in the 60s and 70s? Would they talk about the weekends full of fun: ice fishing, hunting and watching movies at Thrasher Opera House? Would they talk about the young boys and girls who left their small community to serve in wars in faraway lands? Would they talk about the high-quality music, art and drama programs? There has certainly been a lot to talk about since the Green Lake School District began in 1845 as a one-room schoolhouse on the southwest corner of Scott and Mill Streets. Changes were made to enlarge the school until the 1950s, when the building was razed and the current structure was built. Today, the school is the heart of the community and continues to hold the history of thousands of students and teachers who have passed through its doors. As I walk the halls, I hear the same conversations: sports, music, the play, weekend activities, future plans, homework and friends. The past, present and future come together in Green Lake to make the school a truly special place. Mary Allen is the Principal/Special Education Director for the Green Lake Public School District.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Caestecker Public Library
• Outdoor adventure backpacks for kids, complete with plant and animal identification books, binoculars, magnifying glass, compass and bug keeper. • Veggie, herb and flower seeds to check out, grow for the season and collect and return in the fall. • Children-sized fishing poles!
by Linda DeNell
You know libraries as places to check out books, do research and bring the little ones for story time. But these days, libraries offer so much more. Caestecker Public Library has enough bandwidth to stream your favorite television show and DVDs to feed your binge-watching habit. There is a knitting group that meets every week and delights in teaching, and a LEGO Club for young builders.
The library also offers free programs, some educational, others purely fun, for all ages and interests. We have an annual literary festival in November, a monthly book club and a Road to the Oscars film series every winter. We have coffee and donuts, and a special guest every week at our Thursday Morning Conversations. And our meeting rooms are available for anyone to schedule and use.
Of course we have books for many interests, and we love to help people with family history research. We also have nearly 5,000 DVDs, from animated kid’s movies to foreign films to popular television series to documentaries. We have a great children’s area, complete with a handmade wooden boat for children to “helm.” And we have some non-traditional items to lend:
Linda DeNell is Director of the Caestecker Public Library.
Tucked away on wooded acres across the street from Heidel House Resort, Evensong Spa is a top-rated destination spa right here in Green Lake. From the moment a guest walks in the doors, they are transported into serenity and encouraged to leave everything else behind. Evensong is meant to be the perfect place to relax and renew
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Whether you have lived in the area all your life or are visiting for the weekend, a cruise aboard the Escapade is an entertaining and informative way for people of all ages to appreciate Green Lake. Your captain will take you back in time with Native American lore and tales of how Wisconsin’s deepest
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natural inland lake transformed the area and its people. Besides the sightseeing cruise, the Escapade offers Beer Cruises, Gilligan Cruises, Bloody Mary Cruises and a Grey Rock Dine & Sail Experience, each providing a unique way to celebrate Green Lake’s rich history and beautiful scenery. Anna Koplin is the Assistant General Manager at Heidel House Resort & Spa.
the mind, body and spirit. Luxurious services are just the beginning. Guests linger to walk the meditation labyrinth, soak in the waterfall whirlpool, breathe in the eucalyptus steam room and quiet the mind in the relaxation room. I am most proud of our passionate and talented team, who embodies Midwestern hospitality and aspires to make each guest feel beautiful inside and out.
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The Caestecker Public Library is truly a community center for residents and those visiting our beautiful part of Wisconsin. Come check us out.
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McConnell Inn — 497 S. Lawson Drive, Green Lake, WI 54941 888.238.8625 • info@mcconnellinn.com • mcconnellinn.com
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Deer Path — W2347 Carpenter Lane, Green Lake, WI 54941 630.325.0060 • edieboyd@aol.com • deerpath.net
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Copper Pond Lodge — W502 Eagle Road, Neshkoro, WI 54960. 920.295.4114 • screaming@charter.net • copperpondlodge.com
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The Greenway House Bed & Breakfast — 380 Lake Street, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.379.0033 • greenwayhousebandb@gmail.com • greenwayhousebandb.com
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Green Lake Conference Center by Jean Cornelius
Links ranked #13 of Top 50 Most Fun Public Courses by Golf Digest
It’s an amazing history; what began as a dairy farm in the 1800s became a luxurious country club in the 1920s. In 1944, the estate became a Christian conference center. Today, Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) hosts over 400 groups annually, and its experienced staff continue a long tradition of serving with excellence. Families love to gather at GLCC. The Huntspergers of Wichita, Kansas, say, “Green Lake is very special to our family. Our children worked there in college, and one daughter got married there. A wonderful place for renewal and feeling God’s presence, whether in nature or in the conversations with the staff. We were truly blessed during our family reunion there, as we always are.” GLCC is a treasure for the Green Lake community. Hammer’s Trail and Winnebago Trail are great for hiking. They are maintained by the Green Lake Conservancy, and Hammer’s Trail is ideal for snowshoeing. Bikers connect with us via the City of Green Lake Trail built by Green Lake Greenways. Participants in the Ripon Medical Center Triathlon and Green Lake’s 13dot1 Half Marathon & 5K like traversing our tree-lined and lakeside roads. The 54-acre native prairie is a wonderful place to wander, spot butterflies and enjoy nature.
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GLCC is a unique place that renews and energizes people the moment they drive through our gates. For more information about Green Lake Conference Center, visit glcc.org or facebook.com/glccaba. Jean Cornelius is the Communications Director for Green Lake Conference Center. visitgreenlake.com | 45
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FIREPLACE UNITS
20/50
PETS ALLOWED
39
WATERFRONT
Hattie Sherwood Campground — 451 S. Lawson Drive, Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6380 • camphattie@ci.greenlake.wi.gov • cityofgreenlake.com
PRIVATE BEACH
50/30
WATER VIEW
350
NUMBER OF UNITS
Green Lake Campground — W2360 State Highway 23, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.3543 • camp@greenlakecampground.com • greenlakecampground.com
AIR CONDITIONING
AMPS AVAILABLE
PETS ALLOWED
NUMBER OF SITES
TENTING
CABINS
A-FRAMES
PULL-THRUS
Photo by Jim Koepnick
Photo by Jim Koepnick
Campgrounds
Acorn Ridge Motel — W3910 State Highways 23 & 73, Princeton, WI 54968. 920.295.6533 • info@acornridgemotel.com • acornridgemotel.com
14
Adeline’s House of Cool — 6613 Marine Court, Markesan, WI 53946. 312.531.7558 • vacationrental2007@yahoo.com • getawaytowisconsin.com
6
Bay View Motel & Resort — 439 Lake Street, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.6504 • info@bayviewmotel.net • bayviewmotel.net
17
Boarders Inn & Suites — 1219 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.7578 • ripon@stayboarders.com • staycobblestone.com/wi/ripon
41
Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges — 2 Westgate Drive, Ripon, WI 54971. 920.748.5500 • cmacveagh@whgco.com • comfortsuites.com/hotel-ripon-wisconsin-wi133
72
Dartford Inn — N6264 N. Lawson Drive, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.6546 • dartfrd@dotnet.com • dartfordinn.com
30
Green Lake Conference Center — W2511 State Highway 23, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.3323 • guestservices@glcc.org • glcc.org
304
The Green Lake Inn, LLC — W1970 S. Lawson Drive, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.3417 • greenlakeinn@gmail.com • thegreenlakeinn.com
17
6, 28
Heidel House Resort & Spa — 643 Illinois Avenue, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.3344 • info@heidelhouse.com • heidelhouse.com
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p/o map*
Lakeside Motel — 488 South Street, Green Lake, WI 54941. 920.294.3318 • cmb@lakesidemotel.org • lakesidemotel.org
15
Pilgrim Center — W1010 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971. 920.748.6750 • pc@ucci.org • ucci.org
80
28, 34
25, 28
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POINTS OF INTEREST Photo provided by Town Square
Shopping
by Jo Ellen Madden
Town Square by Fran Hill
No trip to Green Lake is complete without a visit to our fabulous community center, Town Square. Located in the historic Green Lake County Courthouse and adjacent facilities, Town Square was created and is supported entirely by the people of our community. It’s a place we gather for meetings and parties, where we take a wide variety of classes and where we create our future together. Here, you can learn to cook, take an art class, shop for
locally created artwork, work out at our 24-hour fitness center or even start your own business in the commercial kitchen business incubator, Courthouse Kitchens. Town Square is a program of Green Lake Renewal, the same nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that built the fabulous Deacon Mills Wharf. For more on what’s happening at Town Square, stop in to our front office at 492 Hill Street, call 920.807.0008 or visit greenlakerenewal.org. Fran Hill is the CEO of Town Square.
Shopping Queen—that’s what my girlfriends call me. I bear the title with pride as I enjoy weaving in and out of charming shops in Green Lake, visiting with shop owners, seeing cool items on shelves and finding a unique something for my home or as a gift. Even though my girlfriends tease, when they visit my home in Green Lake, they, too, love doing the “shop crawl,” and are tickled with a one-of-a-kind find. From a special piece of jewelry to hand-carved wooden feathers to lovely antiques to a Green Lake memento, the shops offer a variety of cool treasures, and the hunt for that special thing is so much fun! I adore Green Lake’s variety of shops, darling coffee shop, outstanding library, Town Square and the old-fashioned ambience created by the clock on the square, trees, flowers, banners, benches and more. Not only do I enjoy shopping this quaint downtown, supporting local business owners who provide my shopping pleasure and services is important to me. My friends know to bring nothing when visiting, as all is purchased locally. The Shopping Queen says, “Shop Green Lake!” Jo Ellen Madden is a Green Lake second-homeowner, and Board Member of the Downtown Green Lake Renewal Project.
PETERSON’S
HAPPINESS ACRES INC.
PET RESORT Free WIFI
524 Mill Street, Green Lake 920-807-0727
A retreat for your pet while you’re on vacation!
(920) 361-1757 By appointment
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DIRECTORY ACCOMMODATIONS BED & BREAKFASTS Angel Inn Bed & Breakfast 372 S. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3087 info@angelinns.com angelinns.com Relax, unwind and rejuvenate at Green Lake’s only lakefront B&B. Featuring spectacular lake views, therapeutic spa tubs, fireplaces and amazing breakfasts. Extraordinary in every way. See ad on page 23. The Greenway House Bed & Breakfast 380 Lake Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.379.0033 greenwayhousebandb@gmail.com greenwayhousebandb.com Take a seat on the classic wrap-around porch. Feel the gentle lake breeze. Exhale. You’ve arrived at the Greenway House Bed & Breakfast. See ad on page 31. McConnell Inn 497 S. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 888.238.8625 info@mcconnellinn.com mcconnellinn.com See ad on page 23. Miller’s Daughter Bed & Breakfast 453 North Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0717 info@millersdaughter.com millersdaughter.com Enjoy each guest room’s fresh contemporary décor. Relaxing porch, tranquil surroundings, gourmet breakfasts. All rooms have private baths. Three whirlpool/fireplace rooms. Comfort welcomes you. See ad on page 23. Millstone N5734 Klaver Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3030 ralph112@centurytel.net
CAMPGROUNDS Green Lake Campground W2360 State Road 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3543 camp@greenlakecampground.com greenlakecampground.com Hattie Sherwood Campground 451 S. Lawson Drive P.O. Box 216 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6380 camphattie@ci.greenlake.wi.gov cityofgreenlake.com
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COTTAGES, CABINS, LODGES & HOME RENTALS Adeline’s House of Cool 6613 Marine Court Markesan, WI 53946 312.531.7558 vacationrental2007@yahoo.com getawaytowisconsin.com Copper Pond Lodge W502 Eagle Road Neshkoro, WI 54960 920.295.4114 screaming@charter.net copperpondlodge.com Deer Path W2347 Carpenter Lane Green Lake, WI 54941 630.325.0060 edieboyd@aol.com deerpath.net
Sunset Cove W3180 County Road K Green Lake, WI 54941 920.229.4012 info@carolshores.com carolshores.com
PET & ANIMAL SERVICES Peterson’s Happiness Acres Inc. N2106 County Road XX Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.1757 petersn@centurytel.net happinessacres.com See ad on page 47.
RESORTS, MOTELS & CONFERENCE CENTERS
Escape to Green Lake, LLC Vacation Home Rentals 920.350.9625 escapetogreenlake.com
Acorn Ridge Motel W3910 State Highways 23 & 73 Princeton, WI 54968 920.295.6533 info@acornridgemotel.com acornridgemotel.com See ad on page 34.
Forest Ridge Retreat N6081 Forest Ridge Road Green Lake, WI 54941 630.882.0377 rental@forestridgeretreat.com forestridgeretreat.com
Adeline’s House of Cool 6613 Marine Court Markesan, WI 53946 312.531.7558 vacationrental2007@yahoo.com getawaytowisconsin.com
Green Lake Vacations, LLC W1978 Tuleta Hill Road Markesan, WI 54946 920.539.0247 glvacations@yahoo.com greenlakevacations.com
Bay View Motel & Resort 439 Lake Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6504 info@bayviewmotel.net bayviewmotel.net See ad on page 25.
Greenway Log Cottages 401 Strauss Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6222 greenwaylogcottages.com See ad on page 14. The Keipe Hotel Vacation Rental 536 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6484 keipehotel.com Restored hotel with spacious kitchen, family room and sleeping for twelve. Rent by the week or weekend. Just steps away from restaurants, shopping and activities. On Green Lake Rentals, LLC P.O. Box 175 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.229.4012 info@ongreenlakerentals.com ongreenlakerentals.com Sunrise Property Management LLC 491 Hill Street P.O. Box 63 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3001 info@sunrisepm.com sunrisepm.com All-season vacation rentals. Sunrise has for many years taken great pleasure in providing a wonderful vacation experience in the Green Lake area. WE CARE!
Boarders Inn & Suites 1219 W. Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.7578 ripon@stayboarders.com staycobblestone.com/wi/ripon Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges 2 Westgate Drive Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5500 gm.wi133@choicehotels.com comfortsuites.com/hotel-ripon-wisconsin-wi133 Dartford Inn N6264 N. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6546 dartfrd@dotnet.com dartfordinn.com Green Lake Conference Center W215 State Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3323 guestservices@glcc.org glcc.org Green Lake Inn, LLC W1970 S. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3417 greenlakeinn@gmail.com thegreenlakeinn.com See ad on page 6.
DIRECTORY Heidel House Resort & Spa 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com Located lakeside in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin, Heidel House Resort & Spa offers an oasis of relaxation complemented by impeccable service. See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Lakeside Motel 488 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3318 info@greenlakemotel.com greenlakemotel.com Pilgrim Center W1010 Spring Grove Road Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.6750 pc@ucci.org ucci.org
ATTRACTIONS Caestecker Public Library 518 Hill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3572 director@greenlakelibrary.org greenlakelibrary.org See ad on page 43. Campus Cinema 103 Watson Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2506 campusripon@marcustheatres.com marcustheatres.com Dartford Historical Society 501 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6194 info@dartfordhistorical.org dartfordhistorical.org Escapade Lake Cruises 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Green Lake Festival of Music P.O. Box 569 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.748.9398 info@greenlakefestival.org greenlakefestival.org Green Lake Tour of Homes 920.294.6722 greenlaketourofhomes.com Green Lake Yacht Club P.O. Box 684 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.295.3424 greenlakeyachtclub@gmail.com greenlakeyachtclub.org Larson’s Famous Clydesdales W12654 Reeds Corner Road Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5466 larsonsclydesdales@gmail.com larsonsclydesdales.com
Thrasher Opera House 506 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.4279 info@thrasheroperahouse.com thrasheroperahouse.com See ad on page 35. Town Square 492 Hill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.807.0008 info@greenlaketownsquare.com greenlaketownsquare.com
CONTRACTORS All Wood Cabinetry, LLC W1740 North Street, Suite 200 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0385 info@allwoodgreenlake.com allwoodgreenlake.com Chris Miller Building & Design 436 Bluff Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.748.2499 chris@buildmiller.com buildmiller.com Creative Contractors P.O. Box 398 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.291.6155 seanengebretson@gmail.com glcraftsman.com Davis Custom Builders, Inc. N8049 Union Street P.O. Box 537 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2930 bildin@charter.net bildin.com Design Specialty Builders 509 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6100 info@designspecialtybuilders.com designspecialtybuilders.com Drexel Building Supply W3053 County Road F Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.2833 craig.johnson@drexelteam.com drexelteam.com Egbert Excavating, Inc. W1302 N. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6668 egbertexc@centurytel.net Green Lake Flooring Gallery 536 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6471 greenlakeflooring.com Whether you are looking for new or replacement flooring for your home, rental units, commercial areas or other needs, we have the product for you. Irvin & Co. 920.295.6400 roby@irvinandco.com irvinandco.com
Jankowski Construction W731 Silver Creek Road Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3236 mikejank@charter.net jankowskiconstruction.com General contracting—concept to completion. Since 1975. Custom homes, remodeling, custom cabinetry, millwork. Call for a tour and let’s start building your dream home today! See ad on page 11. Kinas Excavating, Inc N6205 Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3879 kinasexcavating@gmail.com kinasexcavating.com Kopplin & Kinas Co, Inc. W1266 N. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6451 kopkinas@centurytel.net Lowe’s 1075 N. Washburn Street Oshkosh, WI 54904 920.232.7423 lowes.com Scottie’s Quality Flooring 508 Clay Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.237.9559 stoth.st2@gmail.com Surface & Surroundings, Inc. Highway 23 West Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.6867 surfripon@gmail.com Swanke Concrete Construction 208 Mechanic Street P.O. Box 395 Princeton, WI 54968 920.295.3606 sarah@swankeconcrete.com
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES Culligan Water Conditioning 621 Commercial Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.2940 Terminator Pest Control, LLC W1798 Cemetery Road Randolph, WI 53956 920.348.6010 kyle@terminatorpc.com terminatorpc.com
LANDSCAPING SERVICES Bloch’s Farm and Garden Center W1604 Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6000 info@blochsfarm.com blochsfarm.com Outdoor Impact Landscaping and Shoreline Services N5499 County Road T P.O. Box 536 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6162 jennifer@bricksandrocks.com bricksandrocks.com visitgreenlake.com | 49
DIRECTORY Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center N6204 Busse Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0361 info@stuartslandscaping.com stuartslandscaping.com
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL Atomic Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 1145 W. Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2075 atomicplumbers@centurytel.net Green Lake Plumbing & Heating 566 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6232 Pinnacle Plumbing, LLC W1734 North Street, Suite 400 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0150 todd@pinnacleplumbing1.com pinnacleplumbing1.com See ad on page 38. Stahl Plumbing & Heating, Inc. N6270 Depot Road Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3532 stevestahl@stahlplumbing.net stahlplumb.com
DINING Adam’s Rib 538 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.9903 reanitz@gmail.com adamsribglwi.com See ad on page 12. BoatHouse Pub 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Christianos Pizza, LLC 530 State Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3200 christianospizza.com Goose Blind Grill & Bar 512 Gold Street P.O. Box 414 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6363 info@gooseblind.com gooseblind.com See ad on page 12. Grey Rock 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Guth’s End of the Trail Candy Shoppe 509 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.948.0593 candyman@powercom.net endofthetrail.com
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J’s BBQ 1216B Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2232 jsbbqllc@gmail.com jsbbqripon.com Knuth Brewing Company 221 Watson Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5188 knuthbrewingcompany.com Langford’s Pub W2615 S. Valley View Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3320 adamwagner@lawsonia.com lawsonia.com/langfords-pub See ad on page 14. Little Corporal Restaurant 499 Hill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6772 Norton’s of Green Lake 380 S. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6577 nortonsofgreenlake.com
GOLF COURSES Golf Courses of Lawsonia W2615 S. Valley View Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3320 eoscar@oliphantcompanies.com lawsonia.com 2008 “Wisconsin Golf Course of the Year,” #2 best course in State “LINKS” by Golfweek and consistently ranked in the top 50 in the country. See ad on page 45. Mascoutin Golf Club and Restaurant W1635 County Road A Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.2360 mascoutin@centurytel.net mascoutingolf.com See ad on page 26. Tuscumbia Country Club 680 Illinois Avenue P.O. Box 473 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3381 johngeils@aol.com tuscumbia.net
The Pizza Factory 504 W. Water Street Princeton, WI 54968 920.295.6696 thepizzafactory@hotmail.com
White Lake Country Club W1680 Country Club Drive Montello, WI 53949 608.297.2255 info@whitelakegolf.com whitelakegolf.com
Pump House Parlor 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner.
City of Green Lake P.O. Box 216 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6912 cityofgreenlake.com
Sassafras 524 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.807.0727 See ad on page 47. Say Cheese Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0507 staceymathison@gmail.com Sharkz Brewz ’n Bitez 485 Park Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.807.0225 zuzaks@sbcglobal.net sharkzgreenlake.com Sunroom 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3344 info@heidelhouse.com heidelhouse.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Walkers Bar and Grill W908 County Roads A & K Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2658
GOVERNMENT
Green Lake County 571 County Road A Green Lake County Government Center Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.4005 mbostelmann@co.green-lake.wi.us co.green-lake.wi.us Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 639 Princeton, WI 54968 920.294.1050 info@glcountry.com glcountry.com Town of Brooklyn N5988 County Road A Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6600 townofbrooklyn@centurytel.net townofbrooklyn.com Wisconsin Department of Tourism P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53708 800.432.8747 tourinfo@travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin State Assembly P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708 608.266.8077 Rep.Ballweg@legis.wisconsin.gov
DIRECTORY Wisconsin State Senate P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 608.266.0751 Sen.Olsen@legis.wisconsin.gov legis.wisconsin.gov
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES 1st National Bank N6230 State Highway 49 P.O. Box 506 Green Lake, WI 54941 855.876.1500 yourbank@FirstNationalBanks.biz FirstNationalBanks.biz See ad on page 7. Golden Rule Community Credit Union 1175 W. Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5336 goldenrulecu.org Horicon Bank 515 Hill Street P.O. Box 186 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3369 horiconbank.com See ad on page 41. KSF CPA, Ken Folberg 108 Watson Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5128 cpa@ksfcpa.com ksfcpa.com Plagenz & Smith Insurance & Investments 610 South Street, Suite A P.O. Box 217 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0577 rodney.smith1974@gmail.com plagenzandsmith.com Wilsnack Law Office 36 S. Bridge Street P.O. Box 520 Markesan, WI 53946 920.398.2900 w10.jwilsnack@yahoo.com
FUNERAL HOME Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home Inc. 515 Mayparty Drive P.O. Box 371 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2623 todd@butzinmarchant.com butzinmarchant.com
HEALTH CARE CHN Medical Center - Green Lake 670 County Road A Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0100 heather.steffen@chnwi.org chnwi.org See ad on page 36.
Hillside Dental Association 644 W. Oshkosh Street P.O. Box 510 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.6122 HillsideDental@HDRipon.com HillsideDentalRipon.com Ripon Medical Center 845 Parkside Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.3101 habermans@agnesian.com agnesian.com See ad on page 6.
INSURANCE Burkart-Heisdorf Insurance 504 Hill Street P.O. Box 714 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6080 philb@burkart-heisdorf.com burkart-heisdorf.com Diedrich Agency, Inc. 222 Blackburn Street P.O. Box 306 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2811 info@diedrichinsurance.com diedrichinsurance.com Jackson Kahl Insurance Services 1081A W. Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.923.4020 info@jacksonkahl.com jacksonkahl.com Mark Shipman—Farmers Insurance 745 South Street, Suite 2 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6750 mshipman@farmersagent.com farmersagent.com/mshipman Plagenz & Smith Insurance & Investments 610 South Street, Suite A P.O. Box 217 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0577 rodney.smith1974@gmail.com plagenzandsmith.com
LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Steven R. Sorenson of Davis & Kuelthau s.c. 620 E. Fond du Lac Street P.O. Box 311 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.2841 ssorenson@dkattorneys.com sorensonlaw.com Sias Law Office, LLC 505 Lake Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6161 michaelsias@siaslaw.net siaslawofficesllc.com Wilsnack Law Office 36 S. Bridge Street P.O. Box 520 Markesan, WI 53946 920.398.2900 w10.jwilsnack@yahoo.com
MARKETING & DESIGN SERVICES Graphic Sign & Letter Co., Inc. 600 E. Oshkosh Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.7723 graphicsign@centurytel.net Towns & Associates, Inc. 126 Water Street Baraboo, WI 53913 608.356.8757 info@townsandassociates.com townsandassociates.com With over 30 years of publishing experience, Towns & Associates, Inc. offers custom hotel compendiums, visitors guides, community publications, specialty magazines and design services. See ad on page 32.
PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS Green Lake Magazine 126 Water Street Baraboo, WI 53913 608.356.8757 ajohnson@greenlakemagazine.com greenlakemagazine.com There are decisions to be made for a trip away: lodging, dining and activities. Green Lake Magazine is your guide to the greater Green Lake area. See ad on page 42. Green Lake Reporter/Billboard 301 June Street P.O. Box 10 Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.1515 ads@theberlinjournal.com theberlinjournal.com International Business Cards W704 State Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.748.3905 don.sonntag@internationalbc.com internationalbc.com Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express 646 S. Douglas Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.3017 timl@riponprinters.com riponpress.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Modern Rentals, LLC 456 N. Douglas Street Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.3100 info@modernrentals.com modernrentals.com See ad on page 19. Ray’s Sanitation 5366 County Road S Oshkosh, WI 54904 920.203.2485 info@rayssanitation.com rayssanitation.com
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DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE SERVICES Century 21 Properties Unlimited 1194 W. Fond du Lac Street Ripon, WI 54971 800.236.3602 tonydd@charter.net c21property.info See ad on page 33. Cobblestone Cottage Condos 495 Golf Hill Court Green Lake, WI 54941 815.494.1344 ernie@erniehunter.com green-lake-wi-condos.com Elm Harbor Apartments P.O. Box 898 Wautoma, WI 54982 920.787.2794 jmgenson@mwwb.net Emmer Real Estate Group 530 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.4747 lemmer@emmerrealestate.com jemmer@emmerrealestate.com biggreenlakehomes.com Emmer Real Estate Group, Inc. has been in the business of helping people build wealth through home investment and ownership since 1986. See ad on page 7. Green Lake Real Estate 610 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3004 Ellen@GreenLakeRealEstate.net GreenLakeRealEstate.com Your link to the ENTIRE market. GLRE drills into the market identifying ALL opportunities for buyers. Client properties receive same superior market exposure. Call today! See ad on page 47. Green Lake Title & Abstract Co. 510 Lake Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6070 gltitle@centurytel.net Guaranty Title Services, Inc. 509 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3500 gtsgreenlake@titleservice.com titleservice.com Lake Real Estate 535 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3661 dan@lakereal.com lakereal.com See ad on page 36. Schneider Real Estate 510 Mill Street P.O. Box 428 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6400 bob@schneider-real-estate.com schneider-real-estate.com See ad on page 24.
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Special Properties, Ltd. 518 Mill Street P.O. Box 637 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0122 800.611.0122 info@special-property.com special-properties.com Shouldn’t you buy and sell with the best? Just ask us—the lake experts. Specializing in preferred properties on Green Lake. See ad on page 55. Yellow House Realty 1295 W. Fond du Lac Street P.O. Box 181 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.7007 barb@yellowhouserealty.com yellowhouserealty.com
SPA, HEALTH & BEAUTY Evensong Spa 410 Trillium Circle Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3347 connect@evensongspa.com evensongspa.com See ad in pull-out map in center of planner. Green Lake Fitness 24/7 486 Hill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.807.0008 greenlakefitness24-7.com Hairitage Salon 522 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6642
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area 344 Broadway Street P.O. Box 254 Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.2717 info@bgctric.org bgctric.org Community Options, Inc. 444 Scott Street P.O. Box 189 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6099 comoptions@centurytel.net Green Lake Area Animal Shelter N6217 Busse Drive P.O. Box 86 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3042 adopt@glaas.org glaas.org Green Lake Area Women’s Club P.O. Box 323 Green Lake, WI 54941 Green Lake Association 492 Hill Street #105 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6480 info@greenlakeassociation.com greenlakeassociation.com
Green Lake Lions Club P.O. Box 666 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3900 gordyfarrell@gmail.com Green Lake Renewal 492 Hill Street P.O. Box 608 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.807.0156 info@greenlakerenewal.org greenlakerenewal.org Green Lake Rotary Club P.O. Box 95 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.229.0439 1margeb@centurytel.net Green Lake School District 612 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6411 kbates@glsd.k12.wi.us glsd.k12.wi.us At GLSD our 4K–12 International Baccalaureate program offers rigorous course work in a community-minded atmosphere that is second to none! See ad on page 2. Green Lake Yacht Club P.O. Box 684 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.295.3424 greenlakeyachtclub@gmail.com greenlakeyachtclub.org
SHOPPING Bloch’s Farm W1604 Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6000 info@blochsfarm.com blochsfarm.com Creative Soul Fine Crafts & Original Art 493 Hill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0404 info@creativesoulgreenlake.com creativesoulgreenlake.com Green Lake Mobil Convenience Store 514 Mill Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3999 Hoekstra’s Market & Greenhouse N10348 County Road A Fox Lake, WI 53933 920.928.2398 hoekstras@centurytel.net hoekstras.net Lilac Furniture Gallery W1996 Barry Road Dalton, WI 53926 608.617.2662 lilacwoodshop@yahoo.com lilacfurnituregallery.com Quality, handcrafted, Amish-made furniture. In choice of hardwoods: oak, quartersawn white oak, cherry, hickory and maple (also some in rustic grades). See ad on page 15.
DIRECTORY Mike’s Bike Shop 117 E. Huron Street Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.3565 North Bay Sport & Liquor Inc. 501 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6462 glfishing@yahoo.com See ad on page 19. Pick ’n Save 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street P.O. Box 367 Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.5498 riponpicknsave@webstersunited.com riponpicknsave.com Vines & Rushes Winery 410 County Road E Ripon, WI 54971 920.748.3296 info@vinesandrushes.com vinesandrushes.com Wallenfangs of Green Lake 540 North Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3386 wallenfangs@charter.net wallenfangs.com See ad on page 35. Worldwide Gifts W2511 State Highway 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.7313 glcc.org See ad on page 17.
SPORTS, OUTDOOR & LAKE SERVICES BOAT SALES & SERVICE
Dennis Walker’s Guide Service 370 Palmer Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0611 greenlakefishing@yahoo.com greenlakefishing.com Fishing guide–winter and summer on Big Green Lake. See ad on page 18. North Bay Sport & Liquor Inc. 501 South Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6462 glfishing@yahoo.com See ad on page 19. Taylor’d Taxidermy, LLC W950 Woodland Circle Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0890
PIERS, LIFTS & BOAT SLIPS Outdoor Impact Landscaping and Shoreline Services N5499 County Road T P.O. Box 536 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6162 jennifer@bricksandrocks.com bricksandrocks.com Shoreline Marine Contracting 534 Commercial Avenue P.O. Box 656 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0242 shorelinemarinecontracting.com Shoreline Marine Contracting is a family owned and operated business serving lakeshore customers on Big Green Lake and Central Wisconsin for 30 years. See ad on page 20.
RECREATIONAL RENTALS Bay View Boat Rentals 439 Lake Street Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6504 info@bayviewmotel.net bayviewmotel.net See ad on page 25. Pierless Boat Rentals W2511 State Road 23 Green Lake, WI 54941 920.295.BOAT pierlessboatrentals@gmail.com pierlessboatrentals.com Pontoon, personal watercraft, speedboat, stand-up paddleboard and non-powered boat rentals. On-water fuel sales, snacks, ice and transient slips. Located at the Green Lake Conference Center. See ad on page 21. Shoreline Boat Rentals 509 Commercial Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.6221 rentals@shorelineboat.com shorelineboatcenter.com See ad on page 22. Swan Point 370 Palmer Avenue Physical Location: County Road A Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.0611 greenlakefishing@yahoo.com greenlakefishing.com Boat slips located south of Green Lake on County Road A; east side of Green Lake.
Norton’s Dry Dock W3886 County Road T Princeton, WI 54968 920.295.3462 dave@nortonsdrydock.com nortonsdrydock.com Shoreline Boat Center 509 Commercial Avenue Green Lake, WI 54941 920.294.3145 boats@shorelineboat.com shorelineboatcenter.com Home to award-winning brands, service and certified technicians. Boat sales, service and rentals. Cobalt Boats and Bennington Pontoons. Mercury and Yamaha. SUPs. O’Brien accessories. See ad on page 22.
FISHING & HUNTING
Photo by Jim Koepnick
Captain Mike Norton’s Fishing Adventures 489 S. Lawson Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 920.295.3617 mnorton02@centurytel.net biggreenlakefishing.com See ad on page 19.
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