WiNTERBOOK Sleigh Rides

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SLEiGH RiDES

Glide through woods and fi elds, pulled by horses adorned with jingle bells. Whether on a glistening day or under a starry sky, this is a quintessenti al winter experience. Snow on the ground isn’t necessary, as most farms also use wagons. Here’s where you can climb aboard within about an hour’s drive from the Wausau area.

Want to go under a big bright moon? Aim for the evenings of:

Dec. 14-20 (full moon Saturday, Dec. 18)

Jan. 11-19 (full moon Monday, Jan. 17)

Feb. 12-20 (full moon Wednesday, Feb. 16)

March 10-16 (full moon Friday, March 18)

Starwood Rides

10 miles east of Wausau, 225031 Abt Road, Ringle • Hayrides, sleigh rides (weather permitti ng) and carriage rides throughout the year. Sleigh rides through January. Friendly farm animals, fi re, picnic area and bathroom faciliti es. Bring your own food and beverage. Large groups welcome • Reservati ons required. 715-297-8512 or 715446-2485, starwood-farm.net.

Seehafer Acres Sleigh Rides

Northeast of Marshfi eld, 202600 State Highway 97 • Belgian horses pull sleigh holding 16-20 adults or children; or one-horse sleighs available for private rides. Small sleigh for up to 4 adults available for private ride. Warming shed available, bring your own food and drink. Check for two public rides also • Call for reservati ons. 715-384-3928 or 715-384-5152.

Willow Springs Garden

3.6 miles north of Fleet Farm on Hwy. K, west to 5480 Hillcrest Dr. • Sleighs hold 12 people but all groups accommodated. Ride includes campfi re with hot chocolate, cider and marshmallows for roasti ng. Buff ets are also available upon request, if you want to add food with your sleigh ride. See website or Facebook page for pricing. 715-675-1171, willowspringsgarden.net.

Brandt Sleigh Rides

Eight miles northeast of Anti go, N4643 Hwy. S, Bryant • Sleigh rides on weekends (weather permitti ng), or wagon rides. Percheron horses, 2-hour route through maple grove. Bring your own food; opti onal bonfi re for cookout. Can accommodate groups of any size • Reservati ons required. 715-627-7462 or 715-610-7462, brandtrides. com, Facebook at Brandt’s SleighWagon Rides

Palmquists, Th e Farm

20 miles west of Tomahawk off Hwy. 8, N5136 River Road, Brantwood • A 30-45-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride through this 800-acre ranch. Sleigh accommodates 15–20 people. Aft er the ride, visit warming lodge for apple cider and hot chocolate. Small sleigh for 2-4 people available for private experience. Sledding hill and skati ng pond available with sleigh ride, weather permitti ng. Meals and overnight accommodati ons also available • Reservati ons required. 800-519-2558 or 715-564-2558, on Facebook at Palmquist Farm, and palmquistf arm.com.

Western Connection Ranch

A few miles west of Rhinelander, 6899 Highway K, Rhinelander • A 60-90 minute horse-drawn sleigh ride includes hot chocolate and a campfi re, 6- and 14-person sleighs available. Rides start as soon as there is snow on the ground. Open 7 days a week • Reservati ons required. 715-282-6954, on Facebook, and westernconnecti onranch.com.

Rocking W Stables

1 mile north of Eagle River, just off Hwy. 45 at 1890 Pleasure Island Road • Rides about one hour long, with bonfi re and hot chocolate. Runs Dec. 14–Jan. 1 only, 10 am–8 pm. Several sleighs of diff erent sizes, can accommodate large groups. Reservati ons required, call 715-617-6779. More info on Facebook, and NorthwoodsAtt racti ons.com.

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