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UPPER NASHOTAH LAKE
Spectacular Post and Beam home resting majestically on nearly three acres with westerly sunset views from 200 feet of pristine shoreline. Stunning great room with a 35 foot ceiling and a stone fireplace. This outstanding home has a walk out finished lower level, an elevator and six en-suite bedrooms. $3,890,000
SUMMIT/OCONOMOWOC - RAVINIA PARK 2.91 ACRES
This custom-built ranch by JFK Design Build has quality materials from structure to interior finishes. American Cherry floors flow from the foyer & dining room to the open concept kitchen. Stunning kitchen equipped with GE monogram & GE profile appliances, large center island & granite counters. Great room features a fireplace finished with custom crafted stone surround. Finished Lower level. $749,900
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175 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite A Oconomowoc, WI 53066
TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC
Two beautiful parcels with woods and ponds offers plenty of room for private use or horses. One 25 acre parcel has a large 225' x 130' indoor ring for horses or cars or whatever your heart desires. $525,000. The other parcel has 38 acres with a wooded home site, a pond and pasture land. $500,000
TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC
Older farmhouse on 18 acres with a horse barn with a lounge, six car detached garage, a 100' x 45' outbuilding, fencing and an in/out shed. $498,000
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ELM GROVE–PRESTEGIOUS INDIAN HILLS–ON THE POND! Masterfully designed 4-BR/4.5-BA home on Brookwood pond in prestigious Indian Hills! American Cherry hand scraped hardwood floors, vaulted and beamed ceilings, hydronic heated floors, beautiful windows to capture theviews of the pond! Bluestone patio and terraces! 4-car heated garage wwith floor drains! Pristine landscaping and parklike setting! Call Donna Duesing at 414-719-0599 for more info 14425 Woodlawn Circle | $2,200,000 | pin # 38784
FRANKLIN–RETREAT STYLE ELEGANCE! Enjoy resort style elegance in this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home set on over 3 acres! Amazing attention to detail in this masterpiece. Hickory hand scraped flooring, crown moldings, French doors leading to amazing patios and pristine landscaping! Chef style gourmet kitchen, luxury master suite, rec room, wet bar, exercise and game areas! Call Jeff Lien at 414-807-4800 for more details. 4218 W Puetz Road | $1,389,000
WAUKESHA–COMMERCIAL & CONDO! Historic property, featured on HGTV! 2 incredible buildings. Beautiful high-end condo with fireplace, 2 full baths, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and rent generating occupant below condo unit. Next building has an awesome garage with offices and loads of storage. Multi use and A MUST SEE! Call Donna Duesing at 414-719-0599 for more info. 124 E. St .Paul | $699,900 | pin # 38299
WAUKESHA–RANCH SIDE BY SIDE CONDO! Better than new! This rare unit with a finished lower level walk-out and private view of greenspace with tree line is the best location in Turnberry Reserve! Oversized rooms, main floor laundry and lots of natural light throughout. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, lots of cabinet/counter storage and breakfast bar! Huge master suite with great views. Call Mike Ledzian at 262-352-4575 for more info. 2303 Silver Fox Court | $469,900 | pin # 38916
BROOKFIELD–STUNNING SPLIT--RANCH HOME! Welcome home to this stunning split ranch home! Featuring 4 bedroom, 2 full baths in the heart of Brookfield! Beautiful hardwood floors in the living room with large windows letting in tons of natural light and stacked stone accent wall. Updated kitchen has, granite counters, glass tile backsplash, stainless appliances and access to the incredible stone paved patio and pristine landscaping! Call Donna Duesing 414-719-0599 for more info. 230 Westmoor Drive | $364,900 | pin # 39836
DELAFIELD–BEAUTIFUL, 3 ACRES OF PRIVATE AND WOODED LAND! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Set on just over 3 acres. Lot is partially sloped affording a walk-out lower level floor plan. Pick your own builder! Part of Lake Country and near Pewaukee Lake. Call Jeff Lien @ 414-807-4800 for more info. Lot 2 Yorkshire | Trace$299,900 | pin # 33043
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8 Door County – Wisconsin’s Cherished Four Season Venue With its rich natural beauty and cultural and historical attractions, Door County offers Wisconsin residents a cherished vacation venue close to home. By Anne Kaiser 14 Exquisite Craftsmanship And Custom Appeal The beautiful home at 36055 Ravinia Park Blvd. in Summit, combines appealing design with exquisite craftsmanship and custom details. By Anne Kaiser 17 A Custom Designed Craftsman Masterpiece A designer and a craftsman worked hand in hand to bring this custom masterpiece to perfection with handcrafted detailing throughout. 19 Energy Efficiency Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. 21 An Elegant Retreat Style Enjoy resort style elegance in this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home set on over 3 acres!
22 Live In The Best Of Both Worlds Imagine turning onto a long, winding driveway that takes you home to a different world. That’s the magic of this beautiful town of Merton estate located in the heart of Lake Country. By Julie Feldman 26 Biophilic Design Biophilic design is an interior design and architectural concept that was developed in the 1980s, and was founded on the principle that people have an innate need to connect with nature.
29 Luxury Living At Valley Road Farms This distinctive, yet classic Lang home design with its attention to detail throughout will delight you at every turn. 30 God’s Corner
By Gertrude M. Puelicher
WITH ITS RICH NATURAL beauty and cultural and historical attractions, Door County offers Wisconsin residents a cherished vacation venue close to home. While some vacations perfectly fill the need for spa-like relaxation, resort pampering, and fine dining, other seasons in life call for an exploration of the hidden canvas behind this luxurious picture.
Door County has long been a popular Wisconsin vacation spot, with many visitors arriving annually to enjoy the peninsula’s offerings during the much anticipated May through October peak tourism season. Many of the vacationers to the area are themselves from the Midwest, especially from within Wisconsin, the greater Chicago area of Illinois, and Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
Door County is named for the area of water at the peninsula’s tip where Lake Michigan and Green Bay waters turbulently meet, called Death’s Door. While the area was “founded” in 1851, people have long inhabited this rich and scenic land. The first Paleo-Indian peoples settled the peninsula region over 12,000 years ago, and through time, the Native American groups in the area included the Menomonee, Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Ho-Chunk, Ottawa, Sauk, Huron and Tionontati (called Petun by the French). These groups enjoyed food sustenance from the area’s rich base of fish, deer, water birds, and shellfish, and also gathered nuts, berries, edible plants, and wild rice. As the people moved toward cultivating plants, crops such as corn, beans, and squash were eaten as well.
Door County’s exquisite and varied landscape, with rocky shorelines and sandy beaches and dunes, evergreen and deciduous forests, farms, orchards and vineyards, creates a shifting palette of colors, textures, sights and sounds enjoyable to nature enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Throughout Wisconsin’s
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Top: Cana Island Lighthouse. Above: The Old Lighthouse at Baileys Harbor one of a handful of existing beacons with a birdcage lantern room. First used in 1853. Left page: Cave Point with the Niagara Escarpment cliffs.
four distinct seasons, visitors will find naturebased activities to suit their liking, whether sitting by a campfire, boating, swimming, or relaxing on a beach in summer, or cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter’s crystalline chill. Activities like hiking and documenting the changing seasons through fine art or photography hold their appeal throughout the year. State parks provide gateways to enjoyment of Lake Michigan, forests and the ecosystems along the shore, while historic lighthouses provide ongoing glimpses into the maritime history of the area. Much of Door County’s beautiful land remains in its undeveloped state, with over 23,000 acres of land available for public exploration and enjoyment, some of it also enjoying preserved status. In addition to the nature preserves, state natural areas and local parks, Door County boasts 19 county parks and five state parks.
Visitors to Sturgeon Bay, toward the southern end of the Door County Peninsula, may enjoy stopping to explore Cave Point County Park or Whitefish Dunes State Park. Cave Point County Park, located at 5360 Schauer Road in Sturgeon Bay, offers hiking trails and views of striking
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A Quiet, Serene Country Place
IXONIA Serene views at this 116 acre country place with 3 ponds and approximately 3/4 of a mile of Rock River Frontage. Oconomowoc school District. Hunt, fish, raise and ride horses, 4-wheel, whatever your hobby or passion is, this property will work. Amazing views on a peaceful dead end road with privacy, and wildlife. This is a great opportunity to be in a rural area but still close enough to enjoy all Oconomowoc has to offer.
$1,200,000 pin #37708
Contact us for results beyond your expectations. Our team designed to handle your every real estate need! limestone cliffs edged with underwater caves. Whitefish Dunes Park, located at 3275 Clarks Lake Road in Sturgeon Bay, offers lovely terrain to explore: extensive sand dunes and forest accessible by daytime-use trails, all along the eastern Door County shore of Lake Michigan. Visitors can check availability of the nature center onsite, which when open, features displays and programs accessible to the public throughout the year.
Door County offers an abundance of opportunities to be near or on the water. The peninsula itself is about 70 miles long and narrows from about 18 miles wide to under two miles from one side to the other toward the northernmost tip. Edged on three sides by Lake Michigan waters, with the bay of Green Bay forming the named portion of the water on the western edge of the peninsula, Door County features 300 miles of shoreline. About six-and-one-half miles of this shoreline is sandy. For those who love to kayak, swim, boat, or simply bask in nature’s peace, Door County’s shores include approximately 53 public beaches for swimming.
An exploration of Door County reveals a rich collection of islands, 35 of which bear names. While some of these islands, such as Detroit Island, Hat Island, and Strawberry Islands are privately owned, others are open to and accessible for visitors.
For those seeking solitude and a vehicle-free environment in which to restore and explore, Rock Island forms the state park furthest north in Door County. It is accessible by two ferry rides or by boat and is located northeast of Washington Island. Rock Island State Park offers beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and rustic camping.
Chambers Island, Door County’s second largest island, may be found northwest of Fish Creek. Thanks to the Door County Land Trust, as of 2017, the island now enjoys preserved status for around 500 acres of wetlands, forest, and shoreline on its inland Lake Mackaysee.
Visitors to Door County’s largest island, Washington Island, will enjoy the blend of activities available there, from cultural to recreational. Accessible via a ferry ride across the Death’s Door water passage, Washington Island includes a lovely lavender farm. Boasting lavender fields and around 20,000 blooming lavender plants, Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm, Shop and Le Café is located at 1350 Airport Road on Washington Island. While visiting the farm, guests can learn about the processes used to grow, harvest, and distill the lavender, or can pause to enjoy an a la carte lunch at Le Café onsite. Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm offers
The Ottoman Society
Dog-lightful! Imported Antique Staffordshire. Whether you’re looking for traditional, midcentury, modern–or vintage–you’ll discover the finest in consignment furniture, art and accessories at The Ottoman Society in the heart of Elm Grove. Visit us for that special buying experience or a friendly place to sell your treasures at 13408 Watertown Plank Road, `Elm Grove–behind Great Harvest Bread Co. 262-786-1786 or www.theottomansociety.com
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Riverview Antiques
A beautiful Dutch Walnut display cabinet, circa 1840. This item can be viewed at Riverview Antiques, located at 2045 West St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 11 am-4 pm. For more information call 414-278-9999, or www.RiverviewAntiqueMarket.com.
River’s End Gallery
Tomato and lime or banana, lemon, pear, and orange paintings can look great in a kitchen. These 6' x6' paintings are created by Gail Franke. They can be seen at River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St., Waukesha. www.RiversEndGallery.com, 262-780-1191.
a selection of sweets such as macaroons, lavender chocolates, ice cream and candies, in addition to an array of luxurious lavenderbased products, such as essential oils, sachets, perfumes, soaps and more.
Door County is home to eleven historic lighthouses, beacons of the maritime world of the peninsula and its various ship passages. Some of these lighthouses may be found on the islands along the shore. Those who explore Door County’s island waterways and shoreline may also delve into the fascinating history of the shipwrecks along the shores.
Cana Island is located off the shore near the town of Baileys Harbor. Cana Island’s popular lighthouse and associated buildings offer tours during the peak season, from May through October. The 89-foot-tall lighthouse celebrated its 150 th year in 2019. The area near the lighthouse is picturesque, and the lighthouse itself is located not far from shore. Currently, high lake levels have spread water across the rocky causeway leading to the lighthouse. Visitors can therefore enjoy a free tractor or hay wagon ride over to the lighthouse, or may choose to wear foot gear that can get wet for a wade over to the lighthouse.
Baileys Harbor Range Lights replaced the Old Baileys Harbor lighthouse and are a part of The Ridges Sanctuary. Old Baileys Harbor lighthouse was closed early on due to its poor condition; travellers can note the unusual and “rare bird-cage lantern” on top of this lighthouse. Pottawatomie, or Rock Island Light, bears the distinction of being the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin as well as the oldest on Lake Michigan. It was constructed in 1836.
For those who relish learning more about this interesting aspect of Door County’s history, a visit may be planned in conjunction with one of Door County’s Lighthouse Festivals. Occurring annually in June and October, the Festival includes tours by land or boat to see each of the peninsula’s eleven historic lighthouses. This year’s fall Festival is currently scheduled for October 3-4, with the addition of new airplane lighthouse tour options.
Looking ahead to summer of 2021, visitors may want to explore additional warm-weather outdoor adventures in the waters surrounding the Door Peninsula. Door County Adventure Rafting offers “fast and fun” tours in their RIBs, or “rigid inflatable tour boats.” Visitors can enjoy tours such as the one to the Death’s Door area, and view the lighthouses on Pilot and Plum Island as well as a shipwreck submerged beneath five feet of water. Shipwrecks of the Grapeshot and Fleetwing can be viewed, and passengers on the tour can expect to learn a bit about the lighthouses’ and islands’ history while enjoying the ride.
Among the many aspects of Door County to be explored, farms and orchards allow visitors to interact with harvest-time bounty in a memorable, hands-on fashion. A trip to the peninsula next summer might include a glimpse of the bountiful cherry harvest, usually ready between mid-July and early August. Apple orchards, berry farms, pumpkins in fall, and vineyards all round out the Door County food cultivating experience. Visitors may enjoy stopping at a country store, farm stand, or farmer’s market during the growing and harvest season to enjoy some of the fine fruits and fruit products available in Door County.
Door County offers a wealth of opportunities for nature- or outdoor-based explorations and activities throughout Wisconsin’s four seasons. Interacting with the land and its bounty serves as a portal to the rich and unique history of this popular vacation destination.
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Victoria Hekkers Offers A Custom Masterpiece
S100W35635 Eagles Preserve Drive, Eagle, WI 53119 A designer and a craftsman worked hand in hand to bring this custom masterpiece to perfection with handcrafted detailing throughout. Unique and elegant yet comfortable describes this home with stone arches and pillars that welcomes family and guests alike. This 5 bedroom–4 bath home boasts 6 fireplaces that serve 9 rooms as well as radiant heat for year-round comfort. The exposed lower level media room, wine cellar and bar are trimmed in cherry wood with a bright and cheerful countenance that is true to the unique style of this home. An extensive 40 acre preserve and walking path encircle the home and the impressive outdoor patio that promises relaxation with a stone fireplace, a large bar and two grilling stations. This custom package also offers space for eight cars with heated floors, a car lift and lots of workspace for the hobbyist in the family. A true retreat for the weary traveler and a place to call home. $995,000
HIKING IN WISCONSIN 6 Great Trails in Door County
n n n THE REGION IS PACKED with roads and trails for visitors of all experience levels, from seasoned hikers to running enthusiasts to casual joggers who love to get outdoors.
Sunset Bike Path, Peninsula State Park. With a hard-pack gravel path, loads of historic sites, and no shortage of scenic overlooks, this stretch of Peninsula State Park is great for hikers (or bikers) of any experience level.
Horseshoe Island. This rustic hiking trail encircles the entire island, which is found two miles off Peninsula State Park. To reach it, ambitious hikers typically kayak or boat from Nicolet Bay Beach.
Yellow Trail, Whitefish Dunes State Park. This is an expansive hiking trail that takes hikers through woods and across sand dunes. Check out the Whitefish Creek spur at the end of the trail—it leads to a beautiful spot with an incredible view.
Eagle Trail, Peninsula State Park. A challenging 2-mile trail for mid-level to experienced hikers, Eagle Trail features uneven terrain, rocky patches, steep cliffs, and stunning views. In winter, the snowtopped village of Ephraim is visible across the frozen bay. In spring, mini waterfalls trickle down the sides of the bluffs.
Hotz Trail, Newport State Park. Hotz Trail is Wisconsin’s only designated wilderness state park. Bike or hike this 3-mile looped trail that goes through forest and woods, alongside a sandy beach, and across hills and rocky terrain.
Ahnapee State Trail. A local favorite built atop a now-defunct railway, the Ahnapee Trail is a mostly level, hard-pack gravel trail suitable for biking, hiking, walking, and other trail activities. The 48-mile trail runs from Sturgeon Bay to Luxemburg and coincides with the Ice Age Trail in several spots.
All-Suite Resort in DOOR COUNTY
The Landmark Resort is about creating memories that will linger long after returning home. Each of the spacious one, two and three-bedroom condo suites is comfortable and casual. We offer free wireless internet, swimming pools, whirlpools, steam rooms, fitness center, game room, and on-site casual family dining. The Landmark Resort features more waterview suites than any other resort in the county. Whether relaxation or activity is the goal, the Landmark is central to everything Door County has to offer.
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4929 Landmark Drive, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 www.thelandmarkresort.com Check out packages and specials online 800-273-7877
