At The Lake - Spring 2026

At The Lake

Geneva Lake Area Magazine

Wearing

Learn about the Irish immigrants that shaped Lake Geneva

BLOSSOMING TALENTS

MEET THE FAMILY BEHIND DOGWOOD FARMS FLOWER FARM

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The Lake Geneva area is more than a getaway; it’s a place that always feels like home. Maybe it’s the familiar stretch of shoreline, the traditions that come with each season, or the local spots where everyone knows your name.

Whether you’re discovering the area for the first time or looking for your next retreat in Southeast Wisconsin, we’re here to help. We live here. We work here. And we’re proud to call this place home.

Dear readers,

Like most people of Irish ancestry in America, I am descended from survivors. My Irish ancestors, Thomas and Catherine Morrissy, left County Kilkenny at the height of the Potato Famine to come to America, and for the next two decades, they moved around to find work and housing where they could — from upstate New York to Vermont to Vernon, Wisconsin — before ultimately settling in Walworth County around 1870. With our rolling green hills, beautiful, clean lakes and ample agricultural land, it’s not hard to imagine why so many Irish immigrants ultimately chose to settle in and around Lake Geneva, making them the largest ethnic group represented here in the second half of the 19th century. On page 110, we remember the settlement of Irish Woods and the ways this immigrant community has left its mark on the Geneva Lake area.

Of course, today, many people of all backgrounds continue to make a home in this area and contribute to the unique community and culture here. On page 38, meet Kendra and Chris Kennedy, Williams Bay natives who founded and run Dogwood Farms flower farm. On page 127, we talk to Kelsey Hartland, who combined her love of dance and geometry in motion to open Lofty Life Aerial Dance studio in Delavan. And on page 52, learn about the sailors of the Geneva Lake Keelboat Club, who keep the racing spirit alive in these majestic boats.

Of course, home is also where you hang your hat. If you’re looking to update your living spaces in 2026, turn to page 73 for our 20th annual special advertising section, At Home, where you can read about 17 local companies that specialize in everything from home building to design to storage and organization. It’s a great time of year to tackle new projects — as the famous Irish proverb says, “There is no hearth like your own.”

Anne Morrissy Editor anne@ntmediagroup.com

EMERALD ISLE

The similarities between the topography of Ireland and the land of the Geneva Lake area is hard to miss. On page 110, read about the Irish immigrants who called this area home.

UP IN THE AIR

The At The Lake team is headed to Orlando in April for a conference, so I’ll be stocking up on these travel essentials (page 68)!

FABULOUS FLORALS

I had such a lovely time meeting Kendra and Chris Kennedy and touring Dogwood Farms for this photo shoot last spring. Their boundless energy and beautiful blooms are just delightful (page 38).

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38 Flower Power Couple

Meet the family behind Dogwood Farms in Sugar Creek, where you can pick your own bouquets from their blooming fields.

By Sarah Koehler

30 Working Like a Charm

Nora Napientek, founder of home decor company nora fleming, shares her journey.

By Amanda Wegner

52 Come Sail Away

Learn all about the racing spirit of the sailboats in the Geneva Lake Keelboat Club.

By Anne Morrissy

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Echoes of Ireland

Remembering the Irish immigrants who helped to shape the Geneva Lake area, starting from its earliest days.

By Anne Morrissy

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A Legacy Preserved

Black Point Estate receives $1 million gift from estate of Lake Geneva resident

BY CATHERINE MCCOY

In 2025, the Lake Geneva area mourned the passing of long-time resident William C. Madlener. Upon his death, Madlener’s estate donated $1 million to Black Point Estate & Gardens, increasing Black Point’s endowment by 35% and setting the organization up for sustained stability. The property is more than just a tourist attraction; Madlener’s gift will allow Black Point to continue to serve as a cultural and historical resource for Walworth County and beyond through increased programming both on and off site.

Black Point was originally built in 1888 by Catharina and Conrad Seipp, a Chicago beer baron. As a member of the Seipp family, Madlener grew up spending summers at The Lindens, an adjacent property to Black Point. He would eventually move into The Lindens in the 1980s and lived there most of his adult life. This house was designed by Chicago architect William Le Baron Jenney in 1894 and has changed very little under Madlener’s ownership, which helped maintain the integrity of the home’s history. Along with Black Point, it still stands as one of the few original summer estates on Geneva Lake and signifies the architectural era of the lake’s heyday at the turn of the 20th century.

Madlener’s cousin, Bill Petersen, donated Black Point to the State of Wisconsin in 2005 to be used as a historical site for the public to enjoy. While the donation was initially met with some opposition from neighbors, Madlener supported his cousin in his decision, noting the importance of sharing the estate’s historical significance with the community. Eventually an agreement was reached that resulted in a partnership between Lake Geneva Cruise Line and Black Point Estate, which remains in effect to this day. In 2012, the Wisconsin Historical Society added Black Point to its portfolio of historic properties.

Through his estate planning, Madlener backed up that public support with the $1 million gift.

Through Madlener’s generosity and that of his family members, Black Point is a preserved landmark on the Geneva Lake shore. Black Point Director David Desimone says he is consulting the Wisconsin Historical Society to determine where to best leverage the gift for the greatest public impact — more robust plans for how Black Point intends to use the donation will be revealed later this year. However, he says that he hopes to use some of those funds over the next two years to improve program delivery and launch interior restoration projects.

Madlener’s estate also left a significant donation to Lake Geneva’s Horticultural Hall. His generosity is remembered not just in his monetary gifts, but also in the community he fostered with Lake Geneva residents. “Bill was an avid cyclist, active in the Geneva Lake yoga community and a talented artist, primarily working in watercolor, pen and ink,” Desimone remembers. “He was a kind and thoughtful person … if you were a friend of Bill’s, you had a friend for life. He will be missed.”

Courting Success

Badger High School grad takes the court at Deaflympics Tokyo 2025

Kaela Zapadinsky, a 2025 graduate of Badger High School, competed with Team USA in the Deaflympics Tokyo in November 2025. She was selected to be one of 12 women to represent the United States on the Deaf Women’s Basketball team. Four Wisconsinites represented Team USA at the Deaflympics across events like basketball and track and field.

The selection process first began during Zapadinsky’s junior year of high school, where she originally tried out and qualified for the

USA Deaf Women’s Basketball U21 (under-21) league. Following this selection, she was invited to try out for the Deaflympics Tokyo 2025 team during the fall of her senior year. The tryouts consisted of several days of drills and scrimmages while coaches evaluated her skill set and aptitude, requiring Zapadinsky to be on the court from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

A few weeks later, Zapadinsky received the announcement that she had qualified for Team USA, beginning her training journey that would lead her to Deaflympics Tokyo. “It was a huge blessing to represent the United States and our Deaf community — it was an honor to wear my country’s colors and know that I’m part of something bigger than myself,” she explains.

Zapadinsky would go on to spend two

and half weeks in Tokyo competing against teams from around the world, including Poland, Greece, Italy, Chinese Taipei and Japan for the championship. Zapadinsky noted the steep competition that Japan brought for the final match, citing their “commitment and dedication on the court.” The competitive game ended in a score of 64-65.

For Zapadinsky, this accomplishment was preceded by years of continued focus on learning basketball fundamentals and polishing her skills. She began playing basketball at age 6, participating in youth leagues and camps, on grade school teams and through high school at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf before finishing her high school studies at Badger High School. After years of hard work and support, Zapadinsky thanked her coaches and interpreters for advocating for her continued basketball success.

Following this important milestone in Zapadinsky’s career, her basketball journey is far from over. She continues to play and hopes to join an intramural league while attending Liberty University. Additionally, she has been invited to try out for the USA Deaf Women’s Basketball U21 team for a second time to further represent her country and compete with worldclass players on a global scale.

Icing on the Cake

Local baker Chad Visger shares his “Next Level Baker” experience

Pastries by Chad has been an Elkhorn staple for several years. As a formally trained chef with family roots, Executive Chef Chad Visger recently had the opportunity to introduce his talents to a national audience in December, competing on season one of FOX’s “Next Level Baker.” Visger was selected to compete among 11 other bakers in front of judges Gordon Ramsay, Candace Nelson and Carla Hall.

The bakers competed in multiple rounds over three episodes, creating festive treats for the opportunity to win a $25,000 prize and a HexClad prize package. “Next Level Baker” sorted the 12 competitors into three groups: professional bakers, home bakers and social media stars, though contestants would ultimately compete as individuals. Each round, teams were placed in “leveled” kitchens, styled after varying levels seen in the “Next Level Chef” franchise.

After building his career in the hospitality industry and garnering 10 years of experience in both

pastry and savory foods, Visger says “Next Level Baker” pushed him to new areas he hadn’t experienced. The environment required participants to work under tight time constraints in unfamiliar kitchens and quickly absorb every detail from the judges to maximize their success. Visger learned just how much efficiency, adaptability and confidence are key — and he says that trusting his instincts while staying open to feedback is what led him to excel.

Visger made it to the fourth round of the competition before facing elimination among a group of highly esteemed competitors. “I came back [from the competition] with a stronger focus on refined flavor profiles, balance and presentation — making sure desserts don’t just look beautiful but truly eat well,” he explains. “I also brought back ideas around workflow, consistency and scaling recipes without sacrificing quality, which is huge for a growing bakery like ours.”

Following the show’s conclusion, Visger hopes that he can use the opportunity to bring an even more elevated pastry experience to Elkhorn, without losing the smalltown warmth that has made Pastries by Chad a trusted community establishment. By capitalizing on the rapid professional growth he experienced while on the show, he will be equipped to make desserts that feel special while still being

welcoming. Further, he hopes this opportunity will inspire other young, talented people to pursue their goals and take every opportunity as it comes. “Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ moment — it doesn’t exist,” he says. “Work hard, stay curious and don’t be afraid to fail. Every mistake teaches you something.”

Belle of the Book

Lake Geneva Public Library named “most beautiful” by travel publisher

BY ANNE MORRISSY

Last autumn, venerated travel publisher Fodor’s Travel released a list of the “10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the United States.” Included on this list? The Lake Geneva Public Library. The editors at Fodor’s described Lake Geneva’s local library as “one of the most architecturally unique libraries in the Midwest (and beyond!)” and went on to describe its Prairie Style, mid-century modern architectural design as “seemingly ever-changing,” explaining how “visitors can gaze at a view of the lake through the building from the Main Street side (an intentional design element created by [the architect]).”

Library Director Emily Kornak says the nod from Fodor’s was an

exciting surprise. “Everyone at the library was thrilled!” she explains. “We receive so many compliments about the library from everyone who visits and we’ve heard many people say that this is one of the most beautiful libraries they have visited, so it was great to see that Fodor’s agreed.”

The library building originally opened in 1954 and was designed by James R. Dresser, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright’s at Taliesin. The architectural style borrows heavily from Wright’s distinctive Prairie Style and was intended to maximize the property’s incredible lake views. Following a $1.3 million renovation in 2022, the architect’s original vision was restored and preserved, and the lake views were prioritized once again. “We have the stunning Geneva Lake view that runs from the east end of the building in the youth Picture Book Room all the way to the west end Swanson Meeting Room adjacent to Library Park [now],” Kornak explains.

Another nod to Wright inside the library? The beautiful stained-glass dividers created by Lake Geneva’s Gilbertson’s Stained Glass Studio, the pattern of which is actually a replica of the windows at the former Geneva Hotel, which was designed by  Wright and stood on the site of the current Geneva Towers condos from 1912-1970.

When asked if the recognition from Fodor’s has had an effect on the library’s traffic, Kornak says it’s a bit hard to gauge, but the library has stayed busy this fall and winter. “I’m pleased to report that we’re a bustling hub of activity and the library staff is delighted to see so many faces from our community frequently,” she says. “My hope is that we continue to be a space for our residents and visitors to read, relax, connect, learn, have conversations and build community as they enjoy both the architecture and the view along with all of the library’s resources.”

An expert in the luxury, “second-home” market in southeastern Wisconsin, Bob Webster has been in the Lake Geneva real estate industry for over 40 years and is uniquely prepared to serve his clients looking to enjoy the “Lake Geneva lake life.”

“I’m a seasoned professional who will leave no stone unturned and am willing to go the extra mile to do whatever it takes to get the job done for my clients,” he says. “More wrinkles in the face means less wrinkles in the transaction.”

NEWPORT WEST SHOPPES

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WorkingCharm Like

Nora Napientek’s path to creating home decor company nora fleming

BY AMANDA WEGNER

Business owners and creatives long for the kind of devotion that nora fleming, a home decor and serveware company, has cultivated over the past two decades. Born from Nora Napientek’s simple yet elegant approach to design, nora fleming has blossomed into a beloved brand known for its whimsical designs, heartfelt philanthropy and steadfast commitment to small retailers. Currently, nora fleming products are available in about 2,100 stores across the United States.

As Nora looks to the future, she remains guided by the same values that shaped her journey: family, resilience and the belief that the most meaningful treasures are those that tell a story. And part of Napientek’s story is connected to the Geneva Lake area, a special place to her.

Nora uses her time in the Geneva Lake area to spark her own creativity and fuel business ideas. “It is a great place with great people and such a beautiful countryside,” says Nora. “It’s also a great creative space.”

She loves connecting with other creative and business-minded women in the area. “I’ve met influencers and such amazing women here from all different sectors and economic areas,” says Nora. “There are a lot of great business minds in Lake Geneva, which has been really fun.”

IT STARTED WITH STORAGE

In fact, Nora says she herself didn’t always have a business mind and didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur, but she always loved art.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Nora attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a degree in political science. After marrying her husband, they wanted to start a family early, and a paint-your-own-pottery store seemed like a good way to balance career and family, she says.

“Paint-your-own stores were all the rage at that time,” says Nora, who was first introduced to the concept in Charleston, S.C. “And it seemed like a good place to bring up kids.”

As the business grew, Nora noticed that customers returned to design platters for each holiday and wondered how they were storing them. Sensing there had to be a better approach, Nora experimented with drilling holes in the edges of platters to hold miniature figurines or “minis.” The minis could be changed out with the seasons or for special occasions, saving space on platter storage. “The original ceramic stems weren’t very refined — they clanked on the platter,” says Nora. “But it was a start.”

Initially, she made the platters and minis for friends, then expanded to craft fairs, church bazaars and “anywhere we could get in — it was the quintessential startup story.” But all the best stories have a pivot or two.

Nora crafted minis for a few years, but when she needed to commit more time to her young daughter, who was experiencing

medical complications, she set them aside. That’s when her younger brother, Jon Neidlinger, stepped in. “He came to me and said, ‘I know you’re busy doing doctor stuff and being a mom, but I think we can turn this into a commercial business and bring it to market,” Nora explains. In 2004, Jon connected with a friend’s father who worked in the furniture business.

“He invited my brother to go visit his factory in China, so my brother took 12 samples and got on a plane,” recalls Nora. “That’s when they developed the silicone stem [for the minis] and the whole thing really started.” Six months later, nora fleming made its trade show debut.

The brother-sister duo ran the business in tandem, with Jon running the business side and Nora serving as the creative force. “It was a great pairing,” says Nora. “There was back and forth — he had quite a creative flair and I realized I wasn’t terrible at business. But for the most part, we each ran our own side.”

That partnership worked well for 15 years until the story’s biggest pivot occurred: Jon passed away in a car accident in 2019. “He was only 40, so it was a real shock,” Nora explains. “There were days when I just didn’t want to do it anymore. But we had such a great team and they held it together while I was dealing with everything.”

THE NORA FLEMING FAMILY

While many of Nora’s early designs drew on holidays and celebrations, today she often draws inspiration from customer suggestions. “What our customers want to see always plays a big part, and then I put my

Napientek

little twist on it,” says Nora. “I’m very attracted to vintage, quirky, kitschy; all our minis have a bit of that kind of flair, but we also try to make products for everybody. Whether you’re having a casual or formal event, we want you to have a mini for that.” (Nora’s favorite mini is “olive you so much,” which resembles a martini garnish.)

That focus on the customer has helped nora fleming build an intensely loyal fan base whose members have dedicated Facebook groups and subreddits. “This company was built on kindness and love and family — it’s almost like an underground culture,” she explains.

To put a finer point on that, Nora explains that a primary part of her job is traveling for “platter signings.” (Think book signing, but for nora fleming platters.) Collectors will stand in line for five to six hours to have their platters signed. “[The signings] are a big deal and everyone has an amazing story of what the product has meant to their life,” says Nora. “And now that it’s been 21 years, I’ve seen generations — grandmothers with mothers with

“I want to inspire other artists and other creatives to bring products to market without having unreal, crazy expectations of what that looks like.”

daughters coming in together, which is just awesome.”

Nora also remembers another, more humbling example of the brand community’s strength and kindness. In that story, a woman, who had amassed a beautiful collection of platters and hundreds of minis, was a victim of domestic violence and lost it all when her partner destroyed everything in an incident. Once the community learned of this woman’s situation, they helped replace her collection within three weeks.

“Some of these minis, once they’re retired, are worth thousands of dollars [on the collector’s market] and people just sent them to her,” says Nora. “It was the most beautiful thing and it brought tears to my eyes. That’s an example of what our brand stands for and to have my brand spreading that kind of kindness around the country has been amazing.”

The nora fleming brand is also committed to philanthropy. After making piecemeal donations to organizations for several years, Nora wanted to make a larger impact with the company’s charitable giving. That led to a partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to create a collection of nine minis, each “carrying a message of hope and love.”

“Through that, we donated $1.3 million to St. Jude,” says Nora. “We are a small company and we were definitely blown away by that.”

BUILDING COMMUNITY, ONE STORE AT A TIME

From the start, nora fleming has been committed to selling its products in mom-and-pop retail outlets. “That is tricky because it’s a slow process — you have to build up store by store,” says Nora. “But it’s one of the things I’m most proud of and a key to our success. It’s a very personal product, and we want people to feel like they have found something special and unique.”

The growth has been slow and steady, says Nora. The company participates in two annual trade shows, which are large events where stores and vendors come to see and purchase new products to bring into their retail establishments. In the early days, she recalls walking the aisles of the trade shows, balancing a platter on her head, to catch people’s attention and draw them into the nora fleming booth.

About seven years ago, the company graduated from the temporary booths and secured a permanent showroom

at the trade shows. “That’s kind of like the big girls’ spot — it’s set up yearround,” she says.

Having a permanent space, she adds, “is way more fun” because it allows the brand to host events like cocktail hours, customer appreciation parties and roundtables where they can receive advice from those who carry nora fleming. “It’s allowed us to facilitate community building and hear what our customers really want.”

GROWING FORWARD

Capitalizing on that community, creativity and her own business acumen, Nora has a few goals in mind for the company moving forward. One is to expand the brand to the European Union. “I’ve been traveling and walking the European shows this year,” says Nora. “Hopefully, that’ll be our next venture.”

She’s also recently partnered with a woman-led factory outside Mexico City for a new, slightly more formal

platter designed to appeal to a younger crowd. “[With this product,] we want to remain relevant but stay true to our brand,” she adds.

Staying true to the brand — with its focus on family, simplicity and moments that matter — has allowed nora fleming to thrive. And Nora would love to see more artists and creatives leap to bring their products to market. “Many people are super intimidated and think they need a ton of money or a huge amount of product to get started — and it’s just not true,” she says. “You can bring a product to market, and as long as you’re honest about turnaround time and when you can deliver the product, people are open to that. I wish that people didn’t think it was so hard or just for the big guys, because it’s very doable.

“I want to inspire other artists and other creatives to bring products to market without having unreal, crazy expectations of what that looks like.”

FLOWER POWER COUPLE

How Kendra and Chris Kennedy of Dogwood Farms discovered a passion for gardening and built a thriving flower farm

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Walking through a field of fresh blooms on a sunny spring day, Kendra Kennedy can’t help but point out all the varieties of tulips in bloom or check on the flowerbeds where green shoots are just starting to push out of the ground. Even the dandelions that have taken over part of the farm field where the sheep are kept make her smile. “Flowers just make people happy; it’s hard not to smile when you have fresh flowers,” the cofounder of Dogwood Farms explains.

Kendra and her husband, Chris, have spent the past eight years transforming this former 5-acre dairy farm in Sugar Creek into a thriving flower farm, a labor of love that has seen them selling their flowers at local farmers markets and pop-up events, as well as through their own flower community-supported agriculture (CSA) subscription, in a newly renovated on-site flower house and at special events throughout the community. During certain months, they also host “pick-your-own” evenings at the farm.

FINDING THEIR ROOTS

Both Kendra and Chris grew up in Williams Bay, and the couple knew that, no matter where life took them, they would always want to end up back in the area and close to their families. Kendra, a clinical social worker, and Chris, a product development engineer and former professional sailor, spent some time on the East Coast living on Long Island before eventually deciding to move home. They purchased the farm in 2018 and were married on the property a few years later.

“We had a wish list of key elements when looking for our farm,” Kendra explains. “It needed to be within 30 minutes of family, have more than 5 acres, have a barn and an old house. After living among some truly beautiful historical treasures on Long Island, we knew we wanted to find an old fixer-upper home and breathe life back into it. And we did!”

Once they purchased the property, the couple took a leap of faith and began to turn their dream into a reality — all while still working traditional jobs and starting a family. Up until their son, Everett, was born in 2024, Kendra says she and Chris were putting in more than 50 hours per week on top of their regular jobs, often working on

the farm from the time they got home from work until 10:30 p.m. or later on some days. But like so many other small business owners, not once did they think of throwing in the towel, even when the work was challenging or exhausting.

“We have been rehabbing the house and the outbuildings while also figuring out how to farm professionally at the same time,” she says. “It has slowly gotten better as projects have gotten finished and as we have gotten more confident and efficient with the farming side of things, but it still is a struggle. Our to-do list is always far longer than the amount of time we actually have, and it often leads to us working to the wee hours of the morning to get everything ready for the next day.”

A BUSINESS BLOOMS

Once they got the farm up and running, the next step was to find an audience for their gorgeous blooms. They started by selling their flowers from a roadside stand at the farm and at local farmers markets. This attracted a devoted following of

fans, which allowed them to expand to other outlets. In recent years, they have found real success from a few main sources — their roadside stand flower house, floral workshops and a weekly flower subscription service, where customers can sign up to receive a fresh bouquet once a week. To upgrade the roadside stand and facilitate the bouquet pickups, the Kennedys recently rehabbed a former farm building into a quaint countryside flower house on the property that they have named Flora, where guests can stop in and pick up their farm-fresh bouquets on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Elliot Rouse displays the flowers he chose at one of Dogwood Farms’ you-pick events (below). The flower house (lovingly named Flora) has pre-arranged bouquets for sale (bottom).

“Flowers just make people happy; it’s hard not to smile when you have fresh flowers.”

In addition to this, from August through early October, guests to the farm can also pick their own bouquets from the field. A “You-Pick Ticket” is good for a mason jar to fill with blooms and a wonderful evening of relaxation in a beautiful setting among thousands of blooms, and even some farm animals and honeybees.

Kendra Kennedy

PLANTING THE SEEDS

But where did this love for flowers — and the desire to work with them — even come from? Both Kendra and Chris have always loved the outdoors and the peace that nature brings. Chris grew up near Yerkes Observatory and the former George Williams College campus, often spending full days outdoors in the sunshine, exploring the woods and swimming in the lake. Kendra spent summer days on her grandmother’s hobby farm, often learning how to plant seeds and grow her own vegetables. “I even had a small vegetable stand where I sold my harvests one summer,” she says. “My grandmother had beautiful flower beds and big lilac bushes, and she passed her love of gardening to her children and grandchildren.”

Growing up, Chris’ preferred outdoor activities tended to involve water and wind rather than earth. In his 20s, he worked as a professional sailor, fleet manager and coach at the Oakcliff Sailing Center in Oyster Bay, New York, and later he built racing sailboats for Melges Performance Sailboats in Zenda and now works as an engineer designing permanent

prepares a bouquet for a subscriber (top photo). Throughout the growing season, Dogwood Farms hosts several activities both on and off site, including watercolor classes, design workshops and bouquet pop-ups.

piers at Summerset Marine. He still loves the water and sails regularly in the A scow fleet on Geneva Lake in the summers. But somewhere along the way, he and Kendra discovered a shared passion for growing things.

“We started gardening together at our little apartment in Oyster Bay, filling a vacant corner lot with a little cottage garden,” Kendra reminisces. “Chris is a quick learner and now does some tasks even better than I do — lucky for me!”

CULTIVATING NEW SKILLS

For both of them, learning the business required a lot of research. Kendra says she and Chris pored over hundreds of books and listened to dozens of podcasts as they worked toward their dream of running a successful flower farm.

All that research and trial and error has paid off. Today, the farm is thriving, and Kendra and Chris even have a small team of employees to help

and farm work that is required. It’s a family operation and even 2-year-old Everett gets involved sometimes. In fact, the family will expand once again as Kendra is due with the couple’s second child in August.

And while it might be easy to assume that owning a flower farm in Wisconsin is just a warm-weather job, Kendra says that keeping things up and running is far from seasonal work. “You’d be surprised at how busy the winter actually is on our farm,” she explains. “November is reserved for tucking bare root peonies in the ground along with other bare root perennials. We also start making our craft wreaths and birch box arrangements for Christmastime. Our annual Wreath Decorating Workshops are always Thanksgiving weekend, followed by a few weeks of Christmas chaos before we start our hydroponic tulips for Valentine’s Day. Although the winter is less busy than summer,

A ROSY FUTURE

As the couple and their team look toward the 2026 season, they are looking forward to continuing to share their blooms with area visitors and residents. The new flower house, Flora, has been open since last August, and they’re excited for the possibilities it brings for more guests to visit the farm and purchase fresh flowers.

Both the Kennedys say their biggest accomplishment has been the relationships they’ve built with their customers. “We have met so many beautiful souls through Dogwood and our lives are so much richer for it,” Kendra says. “Our customers have really become friends that we enjoy seeing every week. We know their kids and grandkids and get to see them enjoying the farm when they come for flowers. It really is something so meaningful to us.”

Dogwood Farms is located at N5548 County Road P in Delavan, just south of Sugar Creek Road. For hours and

SAIL Away Come

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Originally founded in 1978 by Peter Arnold and Ron Frankel, the Geneva Lake Keelboat Club (GLKC) provides a racing opportunity for sailors on Geneva Lake who own keelboats of any design. (A keel is a fin with a heavy ballast that extends into the water from the bottom of the boat to provide stability.)

Keelboats are generally sailed by three to four people at a time — a skipper (who steers the boat) and a crew. For racing purposes, the sailors complete a course around orange marks set by the race committee based on that day’s specific wind conditions. Because the club’s keelboats are not identical, the races are scored on a handicapped system used around the world to adjust for boat size and sail area. Races take place on Wednesday nights from June through August.

Steve Sorenson, commodore of the GLKC, says that the club has six boats currently and is actively recruiting new members, including people with keelboats and those who may be interested in crewing on existing members’ boats.

“We’re casual racers and we’re out there to have fun,” he explains. “We hope that anyone who has a keelboat and is not sure what it’s all about will come out and try it ... it’s easy to get hooked.” For more info on the GLKC, visit atthelakemagazine.com/ come-sail-away-keelboat-club.

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Bloom and Grow

Local nurseries share simple tips to help beginning gardeners

BY SARA KARNISH

For s easoned green thumbs, spring is the best time of year — after a long winter, it is finally time once again to start the garden. But for novices, planning and eventually planting a garden may seem daunting at first. What grows well in this climate? What kind of soil do you have and will your dream garden grow in it? With some help from gardening and landscaping professionals in the Geneva Lake area, you can create your own piece of paradise right outside your door.

PLAN IT ALL OUT

Determine what type of garden you want to plant: Maybe you dream of a cutting garden so your house is full of flowers all summer? Or are you looking for a low-maintenance garden of beautiful greenery? Maybe fresh vegetables are your end goal. Pamela Geimer Boyce of Breezy Hill Nursery in Salem suggests finding images that inspire you: “Do a little online research about landscapes, yards and arboretums, just to see what you find appealing and might want to incorporate into your own garden,” she says. Then draw sketches of your planting area and what to plant in each space.

LET THE LIGHT IN

CHECK THE SOIL

Pesche explains that the soil composition is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to planting a garden. He says that most soil in this area is heavily clay- and rock-based, and needs to have compost added in order to promote healthy plant growth. There’s also a lot of calcium deficiency in the soil, so you’ll need to add lime. To get the area ready for planting, Pesche suggests putting down cardboard and then adding the compost on top. When possible, it’s best to do this in the fall — it kills the weeds and grass by spring. Pesche doesn’t recommend any weed barriers, however. “The weeds just grow on top of them” he says.

Plants, flowers and vegetables are similar in some ways, but have important differences that it’s vital to take into account. Some leaves will burn in direct sunlight while other plants require full sun most of the day. In general, flowers need more sun than green plants. You will need adequate light exposure for the plants you are trying to grow and the natural light exposure of the space you are planting may dictate what you decide to plant. Pesche says that, when possible, you’ll want to clear an area depending on what the plants need, be it sun or shade. “A lot of the flowers are pretty forgiving,” Pesche explains.

Nick Pesche, third-generation owner of Pesche’s Greenhouse in Lake Geneva, assures new gardeners that they shouldn’t be too hard on themselves: “Don’t be afraid of planting the wrong thing,” he says.

“I’ve been in this business my entire life and I still make mistakes.”

SEEK EXPERT ADVICE

If you have an idea you’re not sure how to execute, stop in for a consultation with a horticulturist or landscape architect. Most of the local nurseries have staff who are eager and willing to answer questions and help guide new gardeners. Some of them even offer their services on an hourly basis to do on-site consultation or planting in the garden. “We’re here for consultations and it’s adaptable to what each person needs,” Boyce explains.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT

Half the fun is experimenting with new designs, colors and patterns. Tracy Hankwitz, owner of Springfield’s Bella Botanica, urges those new to gardening to enjoy the process and just keep trying — an approach called “lemonading,” or making the best of an unfortunate situation, otherwise known as “making lemonade out of lemons.”

“It’s a positive attitude to have, especially for people trying it for the first time,” she says. “Just keep trying.”

FIVE GARDENING TRENDS FOR 2026

Low-maintenance plants.

Low-maintenance plants are in high demand. Pesche says succulents continue to be popular and vegetable gardens are making a comeback. He’s also seeing a rise in container gardening.

Small-space gardens.

According to Boyce, in Lake Geneva, there’s been an increase in newer homes with smaller yards. Planting narrower varieties of plants is one way to maximize the space. “You can also use vines for a trellis or evergreens if people want a little more privacy,” she says.

Native plants and pollinators. Hankwitz is hearing from more customers looking for native plants and those that attract pollinators like butterflies, bees and certain types of birds. “They go hand in hand,” she notes. “People are becoming very interested in growing plants and creating habitats that support wildlife in general.”

Where To Go

Pesche’s Greenhouse, Floral Shop and Gift Barn, Lake Geneva: Nick Pesche’s grandfather, Fred Pesche, opened the popular Lake Geneva nursery with his brother in 1970 and it has been a staple for local gardeners ever since.

Vegetables and other edible plants. People want their plants to serve a purpose, Hankwitz says. She’s also seeing a growing trend of people incorporating edible plants into their green spaces, planting herbs among coneflowers, or growing salad greens and tomatoes, either in the ground or in decorative pots.

Color watch. When it comes to color trends, the experts say they’re seeing plenty of white, inspired by Pantone’s 2026 color of the year, a dreamy white shade called Cloud Dancer. “White flowers are wonderful in the landscape because they really shine at dusk,” Hankwitz says, adding that deep jewel tones — “really beautiful hues of deeper pinks, purples and reds” — can balance the stark white. 1 2 3 5 4

Jurg’s Greenhouses, Walworth: Family-owned for over 70 years, Jurg’s specializes in flowers and plants that add an abundance of color to a space.

Northwind Perennial Farm, Burlington: Situated on 10 acres, Northwind Perennial Farm provides garden installations, garden care consultations, a garden shop, retail nursery and so much more.

Cindy’s Greenhouse & Fresh Vegetables, East Troy: “Farm to table” has never been truer, as Cindy Chapman grows, cultivates and sells a range of farm-fresh items at her location.

Busy B’s Garden Center, Delavan: All plants and flowers sold at Busy B’s Garden Center are grown on site. Stock up on plants, flowers, herbs, baskets and decor.

Breezy Hill Nursery, Salem: This is a full-service landscaping, nursery and garden center about 20 minutes east of Lake Geneva.

Planting Knowledge

Five spring gardening classes to master your growing game

BY ANNE MORRISSY

As the ground thaws and the weather slowly warms up, it can be a great time to up your gardening game by seeking out a class and learning from the pros. Several of the area’s nurseries, garden centers and plant shops offer spring workshops to help get your garden started for the season. Here are five options to get you planning and planting this spring:

MARCH 28: Companion Plants in the Vegetable Garden. There’s nothing quite like eating fresh food out of your own garden. Are you ready to start planning your vegetable garden for 2026? Head to the Burlington Garden Center for this class, where you’ll learn which companion plants work best with vegetables to maximize your bounty! To register, visit burlingtongardencenter.com/events.

APRIL 18: New Plants for 2026. Looking for the most cutting-edge options for your garden? Learn what the new, trendy plants will be for 2026 at this class at the Burlington Garden Center. To register, visit burlingtongardencenter.com/events.

MAY 16: A Celebration of the Cultural Gardener. On May 16, Burlington’s Northwind Perennial will host co-founder

Roy Diblik, a leader of the New Perennial movement and recipient of the Garden Club of America’s medal of honor. He will lead a two-hour walk-and-talk tour through the gardens, offering insights and tips for optimizing the planting of North American native plants, hardy perennials and complementary grasses grouped tightly to prevent weed infiltration. For more info or to register, visit northwindperennialfarm.com/events.

MAY 23: Herb Planters & Make-Your-Own Herb Butter Workshop. Springfield’s Bella Botanica boutique specializes in all things botanical for the home and offers workshops on houseplants and other decorative garden crafts. Join owner Tracy Hankwitz for this class on herb planting and then learn to use what you grow to make delicious homemade herb butter. To register, visit bellabotanicaboutique.com.

JUNE 6: A Naturalistic Design for your Garden. Do you love a slightly wild and natural-looking garden? Join Bob Kugach, one of the head gardeners at Northwind Perennial Farm, as he shares his tips and ideas about how to create your own naturalistic garden. For more info or to register, visit northwindperennialfarm.com/events.

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At Home

At The Lake Magazine‘s 20th Annual Special Advertising Section

Spring is the perfect time to hit the “refresh” button on your home, whether that’s a deep cleaning, new window treatments or a full redesign or addition to your space. In our 20th annual special advertising section, At Home, we introduce you to local businesses providing the best in home building, design, maintenance and more.

The seasoned experts in this section provide everything you need to optimize your home for beauty, function and ambiance. You’ll learn the stories of the local and familyowned businesses that have been providing the highest level of service in the Geneva Lake community, and hear their predictions for the latest trends and products. Ready to hit refresh? You’re in the right place.

Lowell Custom Homes

Luxury homebuilders plus property maintenance and management

Artistic Cleaners

A new generation of ownership continues decades of experience

Balsitis Contracting Inc.

Quality workmanship plus budget-conscious solutions

Bea Cabinetry

A legacy of craftsmanship and innovation

Budget Blinds of Walworth County

Custom window treatments in classic styles and the latest trends

Curate Design Group

Award-winning interior design firm with a large showroom space

Doomis Custom Builders, Inc.

Generations of expert craftsmanship in creating bespoke homes

Jorndt Fahey LLC

Experienced homebuilders with an impressive luxury portfolio

KLM Builders

Complete home building services, in-house architects and designers

Lake Geneva Window & Door

Supplying the Lake Geneva area with the highest quality products

Lidia Design / Lake Home Living

Design, upholstery and retail home furnishings destination

Matustik Builders

Specializing in high-quality custom and luxury homes

The Porch

Popular coffee shop connected to home goods shop

Stebnitz Builders Inc.

A full-service design, home building and remodeling firm

Studio Saint Marie

Boutique interior design firm with an in-house custom cabinet company

Tailored Spaces

Personalized interior design and homeplan consulting

Geneva Cabinet Design & Remodeling Studio

Lowell Custom Homes

For more than four decades, Lowell Custom Homes (LCH) — a division of Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) — has set the standard for luxury custom home design and construction in the Geneva Lake area and surrounding communities. Renowned for its exceptional work in Geneva National and other premier neighborhoods, LCH has built a legacy defined by craftsmanship, integrity and timeless design.

LCH’s diverse portfolio showcases homes of varying sizes, styles and lifestyles, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the owners’ individuality. From classic elegance to modern sophistication, every residence stands as a testament to LCH’s commitment to inspired architecture and superior construction.

At the heart of this legacy is a dynamic team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who collaborate seamlessly throughout every phase of the custom homebuilding process. Guided by a daily commitment to “do the right thing,” the team blends proven

building traditions with cuttingedge technologies, materials and construction practices to deliver exceptional results.

Trusted by homeowners in some of the most private and prestigious estates in the Geneva Lake region, LCH takes great pride in protecting client privacy while building, restoring and maintaining cherished retreats — homes designed to create lasting memories for generations.

Each project carries forward the Lowell legacy, not only within the company, but across every stakeholder involved in the building journey. As Erik Olsen, Director of Operations, explains, “Transparency is key to building long-lasting relationships rooted in trust. We take pride in doing the right thing and ensuring that every home we touch becomes a unique masterpiece. No dream is too grand — or too modest — for our team to bring to life.”

LCH’s current collaborative projects with CCI include The Residences of Geneva Lake (RGL) in Fontana.

This exclusive luxury townhome development offers lake views, two premium commercial spaces and 17 meticulously designed townhomes.

This year, LCH will expand its premium property maintenance and management services, offering luxury homeowners a truly “nohassle” solution. From inspections and repairs to upgrades and preventative maintenance, LCH’s trusted professionals manage every detail with precision and care. “Expanding these services — regardless of who originally built the home — reinforces our commitment to customized solutions, quality, convenience and peace of mind,” Olsen says. “Homeowners can trust that their investment is protected and preserved.”

Whether clients wish to be closely involved in designing, building and maintaining their dream home, or prefer to entrust the process entirely to seasoned experts, the LCH team is ready to bring any vision to life. As Kim LaCroix, Vice President, explains, “Our family-oriented approach and close collaboration allow us to understand where clients want to indulge and where they prefer restraint. We carefully build partnerships to truly ‘Deliver the Dream.’ By the end of the journey, our clients often feel like family — because their dream home is delivered on time, on budget and beyond expectations.” 

Artistic Cleaners

The Lake Geneva area is known for luxury: mansions on the water, country clubs and fine dining. But, remarkably, the area maintains a small-town feel with local shops, cafes and its waterfront pathways. This blend of luxurious living and local lifestyle is also the perfect way to describe Artistic Cleaners and its owners, Ryan and Miranda Ludtke.

Miranda’s father has owned a carpet cleaning business for nearly 50 years, and his best friend, Ron Ziegler, founded Artistic Cleaners in 1972. Their fates seemed sealed. Ryan worked for Miranda’s father for several years, eventually marrying the boss’ daughter at the Riviera Ballroom in 2004. Together, with their three teenage children, they took over Artistic Cleaners in early 2025.

The couple say that while many homeowners are good about getting their Oriental rugs and upholstery cleaned once or twice a year, there are still many who wait until there is a spill, which is often too

late. The couple emphasize that routine cleaning is a health upgrade for your home and maintains the life of fibers. The American Lung Association advises a deep cleaning of rugs and carpets to “flush” out embedded allergens, dust mites, pet dander/bacteria and VOCs at least once a year. Dust mites are the biggest contributors to asthma and carpets can harbor up to 100,000 dust mites per square yard. Just like

you wouldn’t wear the same shirt for months without washing it, your area rug and couch are wearing the same ‘shirt’ every day. Dust quietly grinds and sands fibers, aging it three to five times faster.

The Ludtkes know what matters, and with over 10,000 customers, it seems like homeowners in this area know it too. “It’s gratifying to see a customer’s jaw drop when they see how well things clean up,” Ryan says. “Homeowners continue to choose us over competitors because of the experience they consistently receive. Our team of technicians are trustworthy, empathetic, have a deep knowledge on the science of cleaning fibers, have the best equipment and a keen eye for details. As a result, many property managers, designers and wellknown lake families continue to choose Artistic Cleaners and have done so for several years … some for decades.”

“It is rewarding to know that we’re truly helping people’s health and brightening a customer’s favorite chair or rug,” says Miranda. “Our work isn’t flashy, but it’s real. We’re just blue-collar workers who believe in honest, hard work.” 

Balsitis Contracting Inc.

Building custom homes that exceed client expectations, and completing large-scale home remodeling projects in a similar fashion, has quickly become what Balsitis Contracting is known for throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Upon its founding in 2017, President and CEO Joey Balsitis decided the company would operate in a unique manner.

“We offer high-end construction services with total transparency — no hidden fees, and completely open and clear communication,” Balsitis says. “Our clients see all invoices and live schedules of the building process, available through our online portal. Pictures and videos of project progress are also regularly provided. This enables our clients to know what will happen at each phase and step of the project.”

Headquartered in Elkhorn, Balsitis Contracting serves Wisconsin and Illinois residents from Madison to Chicago, and everywhere in between. Balsitis Contracting team members use a hands-on approach. The growing team of qualified experts — including

a construction manager, selections coordinator and project manager — has accumulated more than 200 years of combined experience building custom homes and completing largescale remodeling projects.

Rounding out the Balsitis team are tile installers, two rough carpentry crews and a team of painters, all

of whom have long careers in the home construction and remodeling industry. “For projects like a wholehome renovation, addition or custom home design, it is imperative to work with a company in which you have the utmost confidence,” Balsitis says. “We’re dedicated to offering intense attention to detail and providing the finest product within the established budget, all based on honesty, integrity and trust. Plus, we’ll keep the project on schedule. From start to finish, we ensure questions are answered, misunderstandings avoided and the home you desire is realized.”

Partnering with clients is essential to the success of Balsitis Contracting. “By listening intently to our clients’ ideas and understanding their needs and lifestyle, we are able to construct a home or complete a renovation that not only achieves, but surpasses, the objectives of the project,” Balsitis says. “When we finish building a whole home, an addition or a renovation, we find that our clients see us as friends and trusted advisors as they begin a fresh chapter of their life in a new home or remodeled space.” 

Bea Cabinetry

Bea Cabinetry is entering a new chapter — one rooted in deep local heritage, expanded capabilities and a forward-looking vision for custom cabinetry. Guiding that evolution is owner Dan Hovestol, whose extensive background in construction and trim carpentry continues to shape the company’s growth.

A third-generation member of Walworth County’s construction and woodworking community, Dan brings a rare, firsthand understanding of both cabinetry and the broader building industry. After more than 20 years of running his own construction company, he took ownership of Bea Industries a year ago, building on its strong foundation and focus on efficiency, collaboration and long-term growth. “Our roots are right here in Walworth County,” Dan says — and that local knowledge is evident in every project.

Since Dan stepped into ownership, Bea Cabinetry has expanded its staff, adding skilled finishers,

a dedicated project manager and custom specialists to ensure each project is seamless, from design through installation. This strategic growth has enabled the company to take on more complex, highly customized work while also improving turnaround times. “We’re doing this to deliver our product faster for both builders and homeowners,” Dan explains. “We remain fully committed to craftsmanship and custom design.”

Dan personally oversees design, bidding and builder relationships, often spending extensive time with homeowners, designers and builders to understand the full scope of a home — not just a single space. Many projects involve detailed planning sessions to ensure cabinetry integrates seamlessly throughout the structure. “It’s not just about one project,” says co-owner Kristin Hovestol. “We’re always looking at the bigger picture — how everything works together within the home.”

Bea Cabinetry also collaborates with multiple designers, giving

clients access to a wide range of styles, perspectives and local resources. The result is exceptional flexibility and creative freedom. “People don’t always realize how custom this process can be,” Kristin adds. “We work on everything from basement bars to full remodels and new construction.”

Today, Bea Cabinetry proudly serves both builders and homeowners with equal dedication. With generations of experience, deep construction expertise and a growing team built for custom work, Bea Cabinetry helps clients envision what’s possible — and then brings that vision to life.

Feedback from clients has been extremely positive:

“You would be fortunate to work with Dan and his company. He’s honest, fair and a man of his word.” 

Budget Blinds of Walworth County

Shades, blinds, draperies or something different? When looking at your windows, it can be difficult to determine what exactly should accompany them. Deciding which type of window treatment is the best fit for your space can seem like a daunting task, but with the right team to guide you, the decisions can be so much easier!

New co-owners Megan Smith and Cameron Stepp, and their team at Budget Blinds, encourage anyone who is looking for window treatment options to start with a free in-home consultation or by stopping in to their Elkhorn showroom. “The showroom is a beautiful space that gives clients a chance to see larger samples, work the various operating systems for the shades and blinds we offer, and experience multiple product lines all in one location,” Smith explains. “We give clients easy access to personalized, high-quality window treatment solutions.”

Stepp says that people looking for window treatment options are not alone. With a growing population

of newcomers to the Walworth County area, there has been a steady demand for new construction, as well as remodels, redesigns and updates to older homes.

In both new and renovated spaces, window treatments are often seen as the finishing touch, Smith explains. “Our most common requests are that the homeowner wants to balance sun control and visibility, while maintaining the home’s design

aesthetics. The key is choosing treatments that filter or manage light, rather than blocking the light and beautiful views completely.”

One trend the pair are seeing in 2026? A growing demand for motorized options. Windows are getting larger in width and height, making this a great option for ease of use. It can also be a good option for hard-to-reach windows, and offers energy savings by optimizing sunlight. (Plus the lack of exterior cords makes them child- and pet-friendly.)

“Every home and every homeowner is different,” Smith says. “We begin by understanding how you use the room, what you love (and don’t love), your style preferences, privacy and light-control needs, and your budget. This ensures that we are meeting the correct needs of each client, not just showing products.”

By combining expert guidance, hands-on design support and a thoughtful, step-by-step process, Budget Blinds turns “too many choices” into the right choice for your home. “Thank you for trusting Budget Blinds with your home,” Stepp and Smith say. “We look forward to serving you now and for many years to come!” 

Curate Design Group

Meet Garrett Cheyne, owner and principal designer of Curate Design Group in Delavan. Garrett and his creative team — interior designers, builders, tradesmen, long-distance vendors and local talent — are all visionaries who gather their clients’ ideas and weave into spaces the proper styles, patterns, finishes and colors that will work in the architecture of a space. While Cheyne hones in on his clients’ instincts, he also introduces them to new styles and idioms that they may never have considered, helping clients discover the elements that make a house a home.

“Our work spans from southern Wisconsin to Indianapolis to Florida, as well as Arizona and Colorado,” Cheyne says. “This wide span of locations covers both residential and commercial projects, from main homes to vacation properties, hotels, bars and restaurants.”

Many of Curate Design Group’s products are sourced locally. However, it also partners with

vendors across the globe who can get the job done. “Can’t find a specific trim package you are looking for or need custom interior doors?” Cheyne asks. “We have the teams to make it happen. Maybe you saw a specific piece of furniture that you can’t track down, or perhaps you fell in love with a cool, antique or one-of-a-kind piece … we have the teams to build that item to your exact specs. How about custom cabinetry or even something as simple as wallpaper? We have the vendors to make it all happen.”

Curate Design Group has opened a new, larger space at 714 E. Geneva Street in Delavan. Partnering with several local businesses and consolidating everything under one roof means clients who visit the new Curate Design studio will have a unique, streamlined experience.

No matter the size of a project, Curate Design Group is here to bring your dreams to life. This includes:

• Carpet

• Tile

• Hardwood

• Millwork

• Metal fabrication

• Custom cabinetry

• Cabinetry hardware

• Countertops

• Plumbing fixtures

• Custom lighting

• Lighting and ceiling fans

• Custom and semi-custom furniture

• Custom area rugs

• One-of-a-kind antiques

• Wallpaper

• Custom wall finish

• Drapery, blinds, shutters, etc.

• Lutron Smart Home technology

• Lutron window shading solutions

• Smart Home audio solutions

• Architectural design services

Additionally, Curate Design is also the newest Visual Comfort lighting gallery in southeastern Wisconsin.

Curate Design Group’s new 3,000-square-foot space showcases everything under one roof. Cheyne will eventually expand the exterior spaces for added inspiration and product offerings. “With our new location, I wanted guests and potential clients to be ‘wowed’ right as they come through the front door, but also feel comfortable no matter the size of their project or if they are just there for inspiration to get their design kicked off,” Cheyne says. 

Doomis Custom Builders, Inc.

For over 50 years, Doomis Custom Builders has distinguished itself in the world of custom home building, yielding top craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail in every project.

What began in 1973 has now evolved into a third-generation, award-winning custom building and renovation company that has earned accreditation from industry associations as well as accolades from clients, peers and industry professionals. The owners of Doomis Custom Builders all started in the industry as carpenters by trade, and gained from that training a sharp attention to detail and a commitment to quality that flows through all levels of the organization.

Now, in the third generation of the family-owned and -operated company, Doomis Custom Builders continues to create custom homes that set themselves apart from the rest. To the Doomis team, no design challenge is too great, and their ingenuity, creativity and top-tier list of trade partners allow them to turn

their clients’ vision into reality while tackling any challenge.

“We fully understand the intricacies that go into building a custom home or renovating an existing one,” the Doomis team explains. “We understand that these projects can be a daunting and intimidating process, and so we love helping clients from the very beginning stages — from introducing them to one of several extremely talented and professional architecture firms that

we work with, to then continuing to help them through the entire designbuild process by aiding in making design choices and helping them make selections. That’s the type of experience you get with a familyowned company of our size. It’s boutique and intimate in its process, but effective and precise in its execution.”

Being a multi-generational family business that places great emphasis on its personal relationship with its clients, Doomis Custom Builders has been blessed to have many repeat clients over the years. “Clients are at the heart of everything we do and this mission is evident in our entire home-building process — from beginning to end,” says the Doomis team. “Working with a family-owned business, where clients have worked with different generations of our family, means a lot to us.“

As an expert custom homebuilder with generations of experience and a client-first mindset, no home that Doomis Custom Builders constructs is ever the same. From project management to construction to final move-in — the Doomis team collaborates with clients, design professionals and tradespeople in the field to create something that’s truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind. 

Jorndt Fahey LLC

Whether building a home on one of the area’s many lakes or in the surrounding communities, many people are drawn to the beauty, small-town feel, safety and security, and plentiful opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in the Geneva Lake area.

Jorndt Fahey LLC, headquartered in Williams Bay, specializes in new-home construction and luxury remodels in Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, Delavan and the surrounding areas. Celebrating its 25th year, the company was formed when Douglas and Bryan Jorndt of Jorndt Builders LLC combined their resources and talents in custom home building with Dan Fahey, a seasoned professional and craftsman in the building industry. Today, the company focuses not only on new construction, but also on remodels and additions.

“We find building and remodeling homes in Lake Geneva rewarding and gratifying because we are a part of beautifying the communities in which we live,” Fahey says. “We enjoy getting to know our customers personally and

establishing relationships with them that go beyond the building process. We are honored to be a part of making peoples’ dreams for their homes a reality and to be entrusted with that responsibility is something we don’t take lightly,” he adds.

Fahey says the company prides itself on meeting project deadlines and staying up-to-date on current building trends that offer clients different insights into the remodeling/construction of their home. “We will continue to communicate effectively throughout the construction process and execute our commitment throughout the end date of the project,” he says. “This

has always been a strength for our company and something we will continue to deliver on, something that our customers appreciate.”

Fahey and his team are well aware that there is strong competition among homebuilders and contractors in the Lake Geneva area, but he says that how they treat their customers is what sets Jorndt Fahey apart from competitors. “We understand and value a dollar, and understand that people are entrusting us with a huge responsibility … we feel honored and privileged to deliver results,” he explains. “We are committed to our customers and deliver a superior product from start to finish.”

To begin the process, Fahey suggests scheduling an initial consultation. It helps to have an idea of the scope and size, budget and deadline of your project, as this will help with the efficiency of the project goals and timing of the construction. Fahey also suggests selecting a builder prior to the design stage. “When we are on board early, not only does the client receive our input on design, but we also help keep the design in budget,” he explains. “We take a detailed approach to the execution of our projects and make those projects a unique experience for our customers.”

Fahey says a picture is worth 1,000 words: For a photo gallery of some of the company’s home construction and remodeling projects, visit jorndtfahey.com and click “Projects.” 

KLM Builders

The team at KLM Builders recognizes that lakefront living requires a well-defined aesthetic that embodies high-quality, luxury finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. Since KLM’s inception 39 years ago, the company has made a name for itself within the custom home design and building arena.

Not only does KLM offer in-house architectural and design services, the team also prides itself on developing award-winning, meticulously crafted homes that celebrate the beauty of lakefront living. Soaring ceilings, expansive walls of windows and luxury finishes inspired by nature ensure these homes embrace the environments in which they are located.

“Understanding that every homeowner has unique tastes and needs, we offer a wide selection of single-family home designs,” says Kim Meier, president of KLM Builders. “Each plan is fully customizable or we can build a completely new home from scratch. Whatever your preference, KLM ensures that your new home perfectly matches your lifestyle.”

From expansive great rooms with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces and high ceilings, to gourmet kitchens with top-quality cabinetry, large center islands and walk-in pantries, KLM Builders’ homes exemplify the ideal combination of design and functionality. To celebrate the rarefied environment of lakeside living, many of the homes KLM builds boast stunning outdoor living spaces, as well as idyllic sunrooms and screened porches that offer a place for serene, relaxed experiences.

“Our custom homes blend elegance with functionality, creating the ultimate living experience,” Meier says.

“Whether you’re entertaining guests or seeking solitude, our custom homes are designed to cater to your every need, making every day feel like a getaway.”

KLM also strives to exude expertise and convenience through every step of the home-building process, with many of the company’s tradespeople having been with the company since the beginning. The team’s decades-long experience in home construction is what makes KLM truly shine, applying solid standards and exceptional quality to everything they do.

Indeed, KLM’s expertise doesn’t end there. Rather, the company also offers home restoration and remodeling, handling projects of various sizes and scopes. This ranges from updating kitchens and baths to full tear-downs and custom rebuilds, on its clients’ lots or on lots KLM Builders has available for sale in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Whether a homeowner is seeking to accommodate a growing family or enhance the appearance of their existing home, KLM offers a complete range of design and build services to help turn each vision into reality — on time and on budget. The company keeps seven decorated model homes in a variety of designs and sizes to experience their building expertise firsthand. To learn more about KLM Builders, visit klmbuilders.com or call 815-678-4018. 

Lake Geneva Window & Door

Choosing the right windows and doors can be a difficult task, but when you sit down with Jennifer and Rick Ackman, Jr. at Lake Geneva Window & Door, this sometimes difficult task becomes an enjoyable journey.

“The excitement of working with a contractor or homeowner on their dream home is not lost on us at Lake Geneva Window & Door,” says Jennifer. “Our significant investment and constant updating of our showroom allow us to have the homeowner or contractor see firsthand the latest Marvin products.”

“Catalogs are great for ideas, but being able to open and close the window and door, and feel the quality of the hardware that you will live with can only be accomplished in our showroom,” she explains.

Lake Geneva Window & Door is a division of Ackman Glass, which will celebrate its 49th anniversary this year. In July 1977, Dick and Katie Ackman relocated from Illinois to start Ackman Glass, and today

a third generation is operating the business. Their three grandchildren, Rick, Jennifer and Peter Ackman, would make their grandparents proud due to their dedication to running the family business as well as transforming it into the well-respected and diversified company it is today.

Lake Geneva Window & Door has partnered with the Marvin brand to supply its customers with the highest

quality products available today. Marvin’s industry-leading innovations and quality control, along with its timely service, make it the perfect partner for Lake Geneva Window & Door.

“We’re only as good as our suppliers,” says Jennifer, “but our relationship with Marvin takes all the guesswork out of it.”

Lake Geneva Window & Door also has the ability to replace your existing windows using the wide variety of Marvin brand windows.

“Our in-house carpenters will take your replacement job from start to finish, including the measuring of your custom windows to factory prefinishing to match your existing trim,” says Jennifer.

Lake Geneva Window & Door puts customers‘ needs above all else. Jennifer says that philosophy is a driving force behind the company. It‘s an integral part of its success, just as it has been since their grandparents started the company over 48 years ago. Today, the current generation leading Lake Geneva Window & Door remains committed to the company‘s longstanding tradition of excellence. 

Lidia Design / Lake Home Living

Whether you are looking to fill space in your new home or feel the need to redecorate an existing space, you are not alone! Renovations, new construction, new styles and other design changes can be daunting tasks. Interior designer Lidia Pastiu has faced these challenges head on, making each project easy to navigate. With over 30 years of hands-on experience — including architecture, construction and decorating — Pastiu is an expert in her field. She taps into this deep knowledge and experience, together with her husband Nick, to create custom projects to please every client.

The Fontana location is the perfect place to house their current businesses: Lidia Design, a comprehensive, full-service interior design firm; Nick’s Upholstery for custom furniture, upholstery or restoration of old pieces and antiques with a vast fabric gallery to help assist in any project; and Lake Home Living, a home-goods store that evolved out of Lidia and

Nick’s passion for furniture and old pieces with unique styles and good quality, preserved, transformed and updated for today’s lifestyles. Lake Home Living is also the home store for the Fontana C. Frog landmark that many in the community grew up with, playing miniature golf and enjoying family time back in the day. “We love hearing the stories of those that come by, sharing a bit of memory with us,” Lidia says.

Lake Home Living offers many unique furniture pieces for homes of all sizes and styles, including custom pieces designed and created by Nick and Lidia. You can find everything from mid-century modern, farm, nautical, contemporary and modern styles to antiques and traditional. The store merchandise, including furniture and accessories, is carefully selected by Lidia, which gives her the ability to draw from many of these items and incorporate them into her customers’ home designs. “In a world where quality has been done away with and the ‘disposable mentality’ is everywhere we turn, we still cherish what has been instilled in us, striving

to provide the best possible service and quality in all we do. We give each customer the best we have to offer,” Lidia says.

Lidia’s current success is the result of her past experiences, including a degree in interior design and an early career working at an architectural firm, giving her valuable insight into construction (both new and historic), remodeling, project management and so much more. She uses this knowledge to guide material selections and many other aspects of interior design. By combining this expertise with the craftsmanship and knowledge of textiles gained from working alongside Nick’s Upholstery, Lidia has been able to fine-tune her skill set and push past the competition.

What truly sets Lidia Design apart from others offering similar services is Lidia’s drive to truly understand her clients’ needs with every project, listening and paying attention to every detail. Whether a space is a new build or complete remodel; whether it is in need of new furnishings, window treatments, lighting or decor; Lidia uses her expertise to create lasting and stylish results. 

Matustik Builders

672 W. Main St., #533, Lake Geneva | 888-840-9947 |

Composed of the finest architects, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and other top professionals, the Matustik Builders team has been building high-quality custom homes in the Lake Geneva area for 30 years. The company is helmed by John Matustik, who has been pursuing his passion for homebuilding for decades, and understands how each home he builds is a dream of a client’s imagination brought to fruition by his company.

The Matustiks are no strangers to the Lake Geneva area, as John’s family purchased a summer home in the area when he was a child. In addition, his father owned rental properties, and John attributes his love of construction and building to working on those rentals when he was younger. After pursuing a degree in urban design and development, John met his wife, Kathy, in Fontana, and together they have loved working in the Lake Geneva area and the southeastern part of Wisconsin, designing and constructing custom homes that clients love.

When beginning a project, the Matustiks are dedicated to listening

to their clients before anything else. “We talk about the clients’ goals, their dreams and their visions for their new home,” says John. “We get a feel for what the client is looking for, and how we can best bring that vision to reality, and stay within their budget.”

John says he likes to meet with clients before any plans are even drawn. He explains that each piece of property is unique and it’s important to design a home that maximizes views from that unique property to create a one-ofa-kind residence that exemplifies the owner’s lifestyle, utilizing high-quality products. From there, Matustik Builders finds the perfect personnel needed to complete each distinct construction project, from architects to artisan craftspeople.

What often sets Matustik Builders apart from many other companies is John’s direct involvement with

projects. While some company owners will put projects in the hands of a superintendent after the initial meeting, John works with clients personally from the initial meeting through the completion of the project: “From the planning and design stages, through breaking ground, through the day-to-day construction, to the landscaping and delivery, and long after,” he explains, John is involved with each step of the process. “I love what I do and treat every home like it’s my own,” John says.

To make the process fun and transparent, Matustik Builders sets up a client portal on its website so that customers can see photos of the daily progress on their homes under construction. “This way, even clients who are out of state can watch their homes being built,” John explains. “Our goal is to simplify the building process and exceed homeowner expectations by completing their home on time and on budget.”

Above all, the Matustik Builders team remains dedicated to making sure that every home they build receives their utmost time and attention, and that every homeowner can ultimately enjoy a stress-free construction process and a beautiful home. To see more of their work and get inspiration for your own home, visit the Matustik Builders project gallery at matustikbuilders.com

The Porch

Look just about anywhere in the Lake Geneva area and you’re sure to find a home with a wraparound front porch. Many feature porch swings, flowers or a small table with matching chairs. During the warmer months, you can see people enjoying lemonade, drinking coffee, reading the newspaper or a favorite paperback. Just picturing a front porch often brings feelings of happiness and nostalgia. And it is exactly these feelings that Kathy and Thomas George, owners of downtown cafe The Porch (as well as Brick & Mortar, Brick & Mortar Home & Outdoor, The Lofts at Brick & Mortar and more), want you to experience when you visit. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, The Porch invites everyone to slow down, take a breath, enjoy a cup of coffee or a sweet treat and simply enjoy the view.

At The Lake talked to Thomas about how The Porch evolved from the couple’s successes in other downtown Lake Geneva retail ventures.

ATL: What made you want to go into the coffeehouse business

in addition to your retail and accommodation spaces?

TG: We had a house [with Brick & Mortar in it], and the house had a porch, and I like to have coffee on my porch. We thought maybe folks would like to join us at the House’s Porch. The world is in a hurry; we’re not. It’s a neighborhood in a small

town and it is part of what is missing in our country: simplicity and calm.

ATL: Any menu recommendations?

TG: My favorite is a cup of coffee and a croissant avocado BLT.

ATL: What are your goals with The Porch?

TG: Sometimes I have to remind myself to “slow down.” With 52 years in the retail business, I use that journey to guide us. Our staff tries very hard to do a great job every day; we have to keep getting better, not necessarily bigger — we’re not looking to expand, but just to be the best we can be.

ATL: Since it opened a year and a half ago, The Porch has become a staple in the community for locals and visitors alike. What is the secret to The Porch’s success?

TG: I would just like to say thank you to our great staff, the tourists who support the beautiful area of Lake Geneva and the local residents from all over the 60mile radius who have gotten us this far in a year and a half with their support. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

Stebnitz Builders Inc.

When a home is surrounded by natural beauty, the design should celebrate it. That’s exactly what Stebnitz Builders provided one client, whose private sanctuary offers the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living and memorable gatherings with friends and family. In fact, since 1972, Stebnitz Builders — a full-service, design-build general contractor — has provided award-winning craftsmanship for home renovations throughout the Lake Geneva region.

The homeowners of this beautiful natural escape, which offers sweeping views of ponds, wooded landscapes and abundant wildlife, sought to refresh their home, expand their entertaining spaces and create seamless connections between indoors and out.

At the heart of the renovation was a kitchen reimagined for entertaining. The Stebnitz Builders team removed an existing peninsula to open the space and replaced it with an expansive island that houses the cooktop and oven. A custom tabletop

provides casual dining space, making the kitchen both functional and inviting for guests to gather.

The kitchen’s outdated features were replaced with purpose-built amenities, including a custom coffee bar with ample storage and a dedicated beverage bar with generous counter space — ideal for hosting everything from intimate dinners to large celebrations.

While the interior renovations enhance the home’s entertainment functionality, Stebnitz Builders also expanded the outdoor living space to further embrace the home’s idyllic natural surroundings.

A three-season room, featuring a Mon-Ray Glasswall enclosure system, allows the homeowners and their guests to embrace outdoor living in a comfortable, light-filled space. With uninterrupted views of the ponds and woods, the room offers an additional usable living area throughout much of the year.

To further transform the outdoor entertainment areas, Stebnitz Builders added an outdoor kitchen, screen porch, hot tub and Endless Pool — all thoughtfully positioned to maximize views and create a resort-like environment that invites relaxation, recreation and connection in every season.

To complete the home’s overall renovation, the team replaced the windows and siding, while also building the front entryway to enhance the home’s curb appeal and create a striking first impression that reflects the home’s updated style and craftsmanship.

Throughout this home remodeling project, Stebnitz Builders’ expertise in designing outdoor living and entertainment spaces that feel like a natural extension of a home shines through. By combining thoughtful design, quality materials and careful attention to how each client lives and gathers with family and friends, Stebnitz Builders creates spaces where memories are made — inside and out. 

Studio Saint Marie

Studio Saint Marie is a boutique design studio that has been quietly shaping some of Lake Geneva’s most beautiful homes for more than a decade. What began as a full-service design-build firm gradually evolved into something more focused and more personal: designing homes that make you feel something.

Just last year, that evolution led to the launch of Bravura Cabinet Co. — a dedicated atelier where artisans create heirloom quality custom pieces for Studio Saint Marie projects, as well as collaborate with designers and builders who value craft at the highest level. Bravura is an Italian word meaning “great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity.” It’s a standard the craftspeople at Bravura Cabinet Co. strive to live up to every day.

Owner Adam St. Marie is a fourthgeneration carpenter, and for him, the craft was never something he could set aside. He grew tired of living with imperfections no one intended to fix and of imagining

custom solutions with nowhere to build them. He was also frustrated by waiting on unanswered calls or emails from tradespeople who didn’t share his same urgency or pride. So he founded Studio Saint Marie.

One recent project exemplifies that commitment: a vintage basement pub designed to feel like a private resort for friends and family. The home’s original layout featured staircases, walkways and makeshift storage for lake toys that obstructed pristine lake

views. The Studio reworked the layout in anticipation of future phases — hiding beams, relocating the staircases and relocating storage — so the architecture finally honored the lake views (and those beautiful sunsets!).

A hot tub was carefully positioned to capture the view without blocking sight lines. A 14-person sauna was designed around an arched glass entry and five windows, allowing guests to take in the panoramic lake vista even while inside.

Another deeply personal project was the Studio’s collaboration with RD Designs of Chicago and the new owner of the historic Sturges Home (Fairfield Mansion). The renovation honored both the family who built it and the architecture that defines it. Historic trim was preserved and expanded upon, not removed. Custom wallpapers were introduced in the study and loft.

“There is no greater fulfillment for me than seeing our clients’ faces when they finally use the space we created,” St. Marie says. “We put our whole souls into this work — our time, our energy, our creativity — knowing their families will enjoy it for generations. Seeing photos come in late at night, faces beaming … that’s pure joy.”

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Tailored Spaces

For over four years, Tailored Spaces has partnered with homeowners to create highly personalized spaces that balance beauty, function and thoughtful craftsmanship. Specializing in cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and custom storage solutions, the firm focuses on hard surfaces and fine details — ensuring each design complements the overall aesthetic of the home while supporting the way clients truly live.

At the heart of Tailored Spaces is a deeply personal and collaborative approach to design. “One of my core goals in founding Tailored Spaces was to create a studio environment where clients feel comfortable, inspired and genuinely cared for throughout the design process,” says Natalie Spiniolas, owner and lead designer. “Our clients are making important decisions for their homes and we believe those decisions should feel supported, not rushed.”

The Tailored Spaces process begins with a thoughtful discovery phase, during which the design team takes

time to understand each client’s lifestyle, priorities and long-term goals. Detailed conversations, careful listening and clear communication guide the project from concept through installation.

“Through this process, we often find ourselves forming lasting relationships with our clients,” Spiniolas explains. “When you truly understand how someone lives and what matters to them, the design naturally becomes more meaningful and functional.”

Using detailed 3D renderings, clients are able to visualize their cabinetry designs early in the process, allowing for confident decision-making and refinement before final selections are made. The team also guides clients through the selection of materials, finishes and hardware, ensuring each element contributes to a cohesive and timeless result.

Early in 2026, Tailored Spaces completed Phase I of its showroom expansion, enhancing the studio with additional cabinetry displays

and material presentations, allowing clients to experience Tailored Spaces’ attention to craftsmanship and detail firsthand. The expanded space reflects the firm’s continued growth and commitment to elevating the design experience.

Looking ahead, Phase II of the expansion is planned for 2027, and will introduce new specialty offerings including Galley workstations, metal and leather cabinetry and additional innovative solutions.

“Our team is intentionally gearing up for what’s next,” Spiniolas says. “We’re investing in education, product knowledge and industry connections so we can continue bringing thoughtful, well-vetted options to our clients.”

This year, the Tailored Spaces team will attend cabinet-maker WoodMode’s dealer appreciation event in Orlando, the Bridgewood dealer event and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, staying current on emerging products, materials and trends.

“Continual learning is essential in our industry,” Spiniolas adds. “By staying engaged and forward-thinking, we’re able to offer our clients solutions that feel both current and enduring.” 

Geneva Cabinet Design & Remodeling Studio

At Geneva Cabinet, custom cabinetry is only the beginning. Each project, whether a full remodel or a singlespace update, starts with a clear understanding of how the home is lived in. Through careful design and the use of refined materials, every space is crafted with intention. Design and construction move together from the outset, resulting in interiors that feel polished, considered and built to last.

Renovation, Led by Design

That design-led mindset is evident in a primary bathroom renovation completed this spring. Conceived as an in-home spa, the space was reimagined to feel open and luxurious. Walls were removed to enhance the flow of natural light and create a strong architectural presence. The result is expansive yet warm, inviting and distinctly personal.

Authentic

Materials, Thoughtfully Applied Materials are selected for authenticity and longevity, a guiding

principle across every Geneva Cabinet project. In this bathroom, natural stone brings movement and texture, while warm metals provide balance without overpowering the space. Monolithic porcelain slabs wrap the two-person shower, bench and niche, then carry onto the double vanity with a waterfall edge. This continuous use of material

visually enlarges the room and reinforces a sense of quiet cohesion.

Design Shaped by Today’s Most Influential Thinking

Each renovation by Geneva Cabinet reflects today’s most influential design perspectives, with quiet luxury at the forefront. Clean lines, tactile neutrals and tailored cabinetry create an atmosphere of understated elegance. Integrated storage keeps spaces visually calm, while layouts are designed around real-life routines.

One Vision. One Team. One Seamless Result.

What sets Geneva Cabinet apart is a fully integrated, in-house team, where design, remodeling and custom cabinetry come together seamlessly. The team takes the time to understand and anticipate each homeowner’s needs, considering every decision in dialogue with the space. The result is a home where every detail feels intentional, purposeful and harmoniously connected.

Experience how Geneva Cabinet’s unified approach transforms a home, where vision, craft and daily living come together effortlessly. 

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Echoes Ireland of

From the earliest days, Irish hands and hearts have helped to shape the Geneva Lake area

BY ANNE MORRISSY PHOTOS BY HOLLY LEITNER

It was the biggest celebration the fledgling village of Geneva (today’s modern-day city of Lake Geneva) had yet seen: On June 11, 1856, people started arriving in town early in the morning. They came on foot, and on horseback and in carriages and wagons. By late morning, so many people had arrived in town that “crowds were gathered on every street corner, giving [it] the appearance of a city.” Around 1:45 p.m., the crowd heard a faint noise in the distance — the shrill whistle of a train — and erupted into cheers.

The Wisconsin Central Railroad train that pulled into the temporary depot was the first ever to arrive in Lake Geneva. And the train’s arrival that day was only possible because of a group of Irish immigrants who had come to the area in the early 1850s to take jobs building the railroad tracks between Elgin and Lake Geneva. This extension of the line connected the growing city of Chicago (population: 84,000) with Geneva Lake, setting the stage for the close relationship between the two places that still exists today.

ARRIVING IN WISCONSIN

All across the United States in the 1850s, trains were revolutionizing the landscape. But the labor required to build these railroad networks was backbreaking, dangerous and low-paying. As a result, the job of building the railroads often fell to newly arrived immigrants. In the late 1840s and early 1850s, over half of all immigrants to the United States came from Ireland, where a devastating Potato Blight in 1845 led to widespread starvation in that country. Newly arrived in the United States, these Irish immigrants often faced fierce discrimination that limited their job opportunities. But the railroads were desperate for manpower and many of the Irish started out working as laborers for the railroads.

In the early 1850s, these Irish immigrants began arriving in Walworth County to fill the railroad jobs, quickly becoming the largest immigrant group in Walworth County. The new arrivals from Ireland supplemented a smaller number of earlier Irish immigrants who had come to the area as farmers or skilled tradespeople. In fact, downtown Lake Geneva is laid out the way it is today thanks to the work of an Irish-born settler and surveyor, Thomas McKaig (described by his contemporaries as “quite an intelligent man”), who would go on to serve as both Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk. Fifteen years earlier, in 1837, McKaig surveyed the section that would become the heart of downtown Lake Geneva. He established the standard lot size of

one-quarter acre each, and devised the grid of roads, blocks and alleys that we still know today. He also set aside two blocks for public parks, as well as areas for churches, a school and a cemetery.

When the railroad arrived in town, the new Irish immigrants joined these earlier Irish. Through their hard work, they earned enough money to buy up the inexpensive land just west of Lake Geneva outside the village limits and began to establish homes and farms there. After the railroad tracks were completed in 1858, they found they liked the area well enough to remain. Nestled in a picturesque, heavily wooded area between the north shore of Geneva Lake and the south shore of Lake Como, this settlement came to be known as Irish Woods.

Irish Woods School opened in 1858 to educate the children of Irish immigrants. Known as Woods School today, the oldest portion of the current building dates to 1886 (opposite page, top). A handful of farms remain in the area where the Irish originally settled (opposite page, bottom). One such property still maintains the name Irish Woods (this page).

In the 1850s and 1860s, the wooded land closest to the lakes in Irish Woods was reserved for communal pasturing of animals and was known as “The Commons.”

A TIGHT KNIT COMMUNITY

Irish Woods was about 4 square miles in area, and extended between the two lakes along modern-day Highway 50 from the top of Dummers’ Hill to roughly where Lodge Geneva National is located today. The Irish immigrants preferred to build their homes on the higher ground closer to the road and named the low-lying land near the lakes “The Commons” — this was where they would communally pasture their animals. Most of the farms contained between 60 and 120 acres. In fact, two of the roads in this area still retain the names of the original Irish-immigrant farmers — Kelly Road and McDonald Road.

At the heart of the Irish Woods neighborhood was a one-room, woodframe school building: Irish Woods School. Facing discrimination in the local school system, the Irish residents had petitioned for the formation of their own school district in 1857 and built the structure the following year. In 1886, the school was moved to an adjacent parcel [at the modern-day intersection of Highway 50 and Snake Road] donated by farmer Martin Nohelty, and a more permanent oneroom schoolhouse was constructed of brick, with a second room added in 1900. Students could receive instruction there through eighth grade, and for many children of the Irish immigrants, this was as far as they went in school before they left to work on the family farms.

CALLING THE FAITHFUL

Another beacon of the Irish community in these early days was St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

The congregation was first organized in 1842 when 33 Irish families living in the nascent settlement of Lake Geneva and the surrounding area petitioned the Catholic Church to establish a parish here. Many of those families — with names like Dunn, Curran, Leahy, Powers and Ward — would go on to have long legacies in Lake Geneva.

The parish was originally served by traveling priests who visited the various Catholic settlements in the area on horseback and led mass in the homes of early parishioners. In 1844, the Church purchased an acre of land on what is still today known as “Catholic Hill” and built a

rectory building. The first resident priest in Lake Geneva, Father Patrick McKernan, arrived in 1847, and the first building to be used exclusively as a church was constructed in 1852 by the same Irish laborers who were working on the railroads. The priest at that time chose the name St. Francis de Sales, in honor of the saint who had been the bishop of another Geneva — the one in Switzerland. The church was a wooden frame building that cost $1,500 to build, with most of the materials and labor donated by the members of the congregation.

On Sunday mornings, the community members at Irish Woods would walk

the 3 miles to Mass and back. It was rumored that the location of the church and rectory was determined at least partly by the fact that the Irish wives wanted to have Sunday as a “day off” for the Lord, and if the church was too close to their neighborhood, they would be home and back to work too soon.

A WEE TIPPLE AND SOME SOCIALIZING

By the beginning of the 20th century, the Irish families of Lake Geneva had become an integral part of the community, and several of the descendants of the Irish families went on to serve in city government, own local businesses and run bars and restaurants that became beloved institutions. During Prohibition, the Granahan family purchased land on the south side of Highway 50 in Irish Woods and built a small restaurant that served hamburgers, soft drinks and ice cream. After Prohibition was repealed, Granahan’s added beer and liquor to the menu as well.

This put the establishment in direct competition with Pat Barr’s Tavern,

another Irish Woods bar that was located on the north side of the road diagonal from Granahan’s. According to local historian Charlotte Best Peterson in an interview from the early 2000s, “Never the twain did meet, as customers only went to one or the other and never to both of them.” Pat Barr’s Tavern served as a landmark in Irish Woods, and featured nickel and dime slot machines in addition to food and beverages. Both Granahan’s and Pat Barr’s Tavern served a popular fish fry.

After several decades of dedicated patronage, Pat Barr’s Tavern was torn

After the Chicago Fire in 1871, wealthy Chicagoans began buying up the lakefront property along Geneva Lake in Irish Woods. Remarkably, much of the land has remained wooded and undeveloped (top). Foley Brother’s Pub was once Granahan’s, an Irish tavern in Irish Woods that dated to the 1930s (above).

down in the 1960s when Highway 50 was widened, but Granahan’s legacy lives on: Today it is known as Foley Brothers’ Pub and remains a popular Irish bar and restaurant (don’t miss their corned beef and cabbage special on St. Patrick’s Day!).

THE BACKBONE OF THE LAKE GENEVA COMMUNITY

Another early Lake Geneva Irish bar, O’Brien’s Tavern, opened on the south side of the 700 block of Main Street in Lake Geneva in the 1930s. O’Brien’s Tavern had the distinction of receiving the first legal shipment of beer in Lake Geneva following the repeal of Prohibition. By 1950, other thriving downtown businesses owned by descendants of the Irish included McCullough’s Drug Store, Dunn Lumber, John Powers Food Mart and Bob Keefe & Associates Real Estate, among others. By the late 1970s, Fleming’s Ltd. sold Irish imports like Irish lace, Irish wool and Irish crystal.

Today, the Irish heritage of Lake Geneva is so interwoven into the community that it is easy to overlook the contributions of this robust group of immigrants. You can still pay homage to some of the original Irish families by enjoying Dunn Field (named for early Lake Geneva mayor Edward F. Dunn), by taking a stroll through the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery on Highway 50 or by enjoying a pint of Guinness at Foley Brother’s Pub. Of course, in March, everyone is Irish, so many of the local bars and restaurants celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by offering themed specials and activities, including a unique tradition known as Irish Road Bowling at Kimkasi Pub in Fontana.

When asked why so many people from Ireland chose to settle in the Lake Geneva area, one descendant of Irish immigrants named Karen Marco who was interviewed in 2004 pointed out the green hills, the beautiful lakes and the sprawling woods of the Geneva Lake area. “This is Ireland placed in the United States,” she said. “This looks just like Ireland.”

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Endless Possibilities

VIP Services, Inc. provides unmatched opportunities for adults with disabilities

BY MAURA KELLER

While the spring equinox may take place in March, the month can be a cold and blustery one in the Geneva Lake area. But for a special group of people, March is the time when everything begins. This group of adults with disabilities, all clients of Elkhorn nonprofit VIP Services, Inc., along with staff, begins planting the seeds that will turn into an incredible bounty of plants, flowers and vegetables by mid-summer and then be available for sale at the VIP Seeds Market.

DECADES OF INCLUSION

Day services and horticultural therapy are two of several offerings in VIP Services’ programming. The organization’s mission is to provide a broad range of services empowering people with disabilities or barriers to achievement, purpose and belonging within the community. It does this by partnering with communities, businesses and adults that participate in its programming to advance disability inclusion.

“Our organization was established in 1970 as Vocational Industries by parents of students enrolled at Lakeland School in Elkhorn [a public school specializing in students with special needs],” explains Dawne Alderman, director of people, process and marketing operations at VIP Services. “The plan was to provide a place their young adults could go for meaningful daily activities and personal growth after graduating from Lakeland School.”

GROWING AND EVOLVING

The organization rebranded in 2004 as VIP Services to reflect the comprehensive range of social and vocational programs offered. Today,

VIP Services provides specific programs: day services, job training services, community employment services and transportation services to clients. VIP Services helps connect individuals to the community, while supporting employment paths allowing clients with disabilities a chance to thrive. Clients enjoy both on- and off-site activities to help foster social interaction and daily living skills.

According to Alderman, the organization supports approximately 100 clients daily in their various programs. VIP Services employs just under 200 employees and works with a committed group of volunteers. The organization provides over 5,000 rides a month to those who need transportation. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

A PASSION FOR COLLABORATION

Alderman’s drive to provide meaningful experiences for adults with disabilities is palpable — but it was not initially her career focus. Alderman began her career in retail sales promotion and marketing for Bon-Ton Stores and continued working for the company for 30 years. Bon-Ton Stores

eventually closed in 2018, forcing Alderman to evaluate her next career move.

“I joined VIP in 2022 and now I get to be here every day with a wonderfully talented team of coworkers and an awesome group of clients,” she explains. “We all work very hard and still figure out how to have a little fun each day too.”

A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS

One key area of focus for the organization is VIP Services’ community-focused day services program, which offers hands-on activities that encourage mastery of fundamental daily living skills. Clients can learn about a job, sport or hobby that may lead to meaningful, interactive experiences through other activities or volunteer projects.

Some clients will participate in job training, and once that is completed, VIP Services helps to find employment placements for those clients looking for work. One such employment opportunity is located on site: VIP Services boasts a 20,000-square-foot production facility that enables their clients to handle large projects in a timely manner. Having an on-site facility like this allows VIP Services to ensure that adults with disabilities are working in an integrated environment among production lines that can be adapted to meet the specific needs of both clients and businesses.

As part of the organization’s manufacturing and production services program, VIP Services’ clients work with a large array (over 60!) of local and regional companies and several national and international corporations.

PLANTING SEEDS OF CONNECTION

In August 2024, VIP Services acquired Seeds of Hope, a local organization providing similar services along with horticulture and culinary programs. Through that acquisition, VIP Services, Inc. gained 30 new day services clients, 14 new team members, three vehicles and a 6.8-acre parcel in Elkhorn that is now home of the VIP Services Horticulture Center.

“Our program now offers expanded options to include horticulture and culinary therapy,” Alderman explains. “This addition to our team aligned perfectly with our strategic

“ This ... aligned perfectly with our strategic plan [to empower individuals with disabilities through vocational, social and community skills] and we’re a better team because of it.”

— Dawne Alderman

plan [to empower individuals with disabilities through vocational, social and community skills] and we’re a better team because of it.”

HARVESTING COMMUNITY

The VIP Seeds Market allows VIP Services, Inc. to sell plants, flowers, vegetables, baked goods and crafts directly to the community. The VIP Seeds Market also supports several area food banks with the vegetables grown by the clients and it partners with local organizations to donate to community food drives.

So what excites Alderman and the VIP team about the future of the organization and its outreach?

“When I started at VIP Services, I knew very little about all of the great things that happen here,” she says. “We continue to make an effort to get word out to our community about what we are doing and who we are. We get to make a difference every single day. We’re growing and our clients are growing through the supports and services we provide. What better reason to get to come to work every day?”

For the Birds

How to make a “chirp-cuterie” board

BY NAT WEXLER

When the frigid winter weather starts dissipating, it can only mean one thing: Spring is on the horizon. Soon, plants will be coming back to life, animals will emerge from their hibernation and birds that packed up for warmer winter climates will return home.

As a way to showcase Midwestern hospitality and welcome these birds back to Wisconsin, consider assembling a “chirp-cuterie” board! What is it? Similar to the popular charcuterie board, it’s a bird-friendly snack bar. Here are a few tips to assemble the best “chirp-cuterie” board and let the birdwatching begin!

• Pick the perfect spot. In order to attract birds, they will need to feel safe visiting your board. Place your board on an elevated surface, such as a picnic table, so birds are not in danger of getting stepped on or attacked by predators on the ground. Placing a board near the window is a great idea for birdwatching, but make sure to keep some distance so the birds do not risk flying into the window.

• Select your board. Use a food-safe and weather-resistant board as your base. In order to maintain a healthy environment for the birds, you will want to regularly wash the board, so make sure you are selecting a board that can easily be cleaned.

• Stock up on snacks! Common “chirp-cuterie” board snacks include sunflower seeds, millet, peanuts, berries, mealworms and suet (which is a paste made from animal fat, peanut butter, cornmeal and other bird-friendly ingredients). Don’t use any seasoned snacks (including salt!) because they can upset the birds’ digestive tracts. If you are hoping to attract a specific kind of bird to your board, research what that

species enjoys and make sure to put it on your board. For example: Cardinals love safflower; orioles love oranges and melons; and hummingbirds like sugar water, among other things. (Pro tip: If the birds you’re trying to attract prefer mealworms, try a local bait shop!)

• Arrange your board. Depending on what snacks you’ve chosen, consider using individual ramekins for each snack to keep your board organized. Make sure to cut fruit into small pieces that the birds can easily eat!

• Add water. Be a hospitable host and put out a dish for water that your birds can drink after enjoying their snack.

• Keep your board clean and well stocked. If you are using fresh fruits or suet, make sure to wash either the ramekins or your board regularly to ensure there is no bacteria growth that can make the birds sick. As snacks run out, make sure to replace them so birds know they can stop by regularly for a treat. You can also change up snacks as they run out to attract different kinds of birds!

At The LIBRARY

Ready for an escape? Take yourself on a vicarious vacation with these books recommended by Lake Geneva Public Library Community Engagement

Librarian Ellen Ward-Packard.

TARTUFO

BY KIRA JANE BUXTON

An Italian backwater gets shaken up by the appearance of a massive — and massively valuable — truffle mushroom. Frolic through the woods of Tuscany with a cast of quirky locals as they try to protect the truffle and spin its appearance into an event that can revive their struggling village.

THE WIDOWS OF MALABAR HILL

BY SUJATA MASSEY

In 1920s Bombay, Perveen Mistry, the country’s first female lawyer, takes on a case as an executor for a wealthy man who has left three widows behind. But what starts as a paperwork discrepancy soon finds Perveen investigating a murder. A good, old-fashioned whodunnit set in richly imagined historic India.

THE TENTH MUSE: MY LIFE IN FOOD

BY JUDITH JONES

Legendary editor Judith Jones (known for championing Julia Child’s first cookbook) takes readers on a whirlwind ride through postwar France and her lifelong love affair with French food. No need to book a flight to France after whetting your appetite with the many descriptions of delicious meals; the memoir includes 80 pages of Judith’s own recipes.

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out & about Learning to Fly

IBY LAUREN EVE

f you’ve ever seen a performance by the groundbreaking Canadian circus arts organization Cirque du Soleil, you may have seen dancers performing elegant choreography in the air while suspended on colorful silks. This is called aerial dance and it is a relatively new art form with roots in the United States dating to around 1970. Aerial dance blends circus technique and modern dance to create intentional, expressive movement on equipment like silks, slings and hoops.

GEOMETRY IN MOTION

At Delavan’s Lofty Life Aerial Dance studio, owner and head instructor Kelsey Hartland decided she wanted to bring this expressive form of fitness and dance to students of all ages in the Geneva Lake area. In fact, the idea for Lofty Life Aerial Dance took shape long before the studio itself ever existed. Hartland attended Illinois State University where she studied dance through the school’s renowned Gamma Phi Circus program. She was initially drawn to how circus arts transform the body and mind while building strength and empowerment, and she planned to become a dance therapist. But that goal shifted as she continued her studies.

“I quickly realized that I did not love dance as a career,” says Hartland. “So I decided to change directions, majoring in math and minoring in dance.” After college, she taught math at Williams Bay School and later began teaching aerial circus arts through a program with the rec department.

TAKING A FLYING LEAP

During the summer of 2020, Hartland purchased a portable rig — a freestanding, adjustable structure to hang aerial silks — and began offering private lessons in her backyard. As interest in aerial dance grew, she rented a space in Lake Geneva, balancing full days teaching math with evenings spent instructing aerial dance. For two years, the studio steadily built momentum.

One of the greatest challenges Hartland faced

“Performance becomes a way to spark curiosity, spread joy and strengthen community connections.”

— Kelsey Hartland

in launching Lofty Life Aerial Dance was something most studios never have to consider; finding a building capable of safely supporting aerial work. The studio’s unique needs, explains Hartland, include extraordinary ceiling height, reinforced structural beams and ample open space. This meant that most traditional commercial properties wouldn’t work. In addition, the other challenge she faced was securing a property that allowed her to live on site, a necessity for both financial and logistical reasons. “The path was anything but easy,” says Hartland.

A PERIOD OF TRANSFORMATION

Then, in January 2022, Hartland discovered a 7,000-square-foot former antique store housed in an old barn on County Highway O in Delavan, with a home on the property as well. The barn structure’s scale made it ideal for conversion to an aerial studio, but it would require extensive reimagining to become functional.

From May through October of 2022, the building underwent a significant transformation. The renovation process involved adding a new room onto the barn to allow the load capacity and space needed. Heavyduty beams were added throughout the studio, each engineered to withstand the thousands of pounds of force that is created during aerial drops. Eventually, the once-unrefined barn became a safe, clean, light and airy space to welcome students.

CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH

After renovations to the space, Lofty Life Aerial Dance officially opened its doors in November 2022. What began as a small recreational, backyard class has since grown into a thriving studio serving more than 180 students each week. “It was a leap of faith that was both terrifying and rewarding,” explains Hartland. “But it has only been possible because of the supportive community and students at Lofty Life.”

Hartland says the studio is intentionally designed to welcome

anyone curious about taking flight. She and her team offer classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced aerialists, and no prior athletic or dance experience is required. Programs are available for a wide range of ages, beginning as young as five years old and extending through adulthood, making it a space where children, teens and adults can explore movement at their own pace. “Whether someone is looking to try something new or build confidence, Lofty Life meets students exactly where they are and supports them as they grow,” Hartland says.

SHARING THE JOY

The studio is also home to an inhouse group made up of highly motivated aerialists who train with a strong focus on performance and appear in several shows annually. These include seasonal productions, appearances at local festivals and

School, with the theme “Inside Out & Upside Down.”

FACING FORWARD

Looking to the future, Hartland hopes to continue to welcome the community to the studio, and especially to empower adults who have convinced themselves that they are not “strong enough” or “ready enough” to try an aerial dance class. “As the studio moves forward, I hope to create more opportunities for the public to experience aerial dance,” says Hartland. “Through local events and festivals, performance becomes a way to spark curiosity, spread joy and strengthen community connections.”

Bringing the Heat

Mobile sauna experiences highlight the benefits of thermal heat therapy

BY MAURA KELLER | PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOMESTEAD SAUNAS

The ritual of the sauna — the wellness and hygiene practice of “sweat bathing,” or sitting in small spaces heated to high temperatures — dates back more than 10,000 years and is found across many cultures. Today’s sauna experiences still draw on these traditional methods, but sometimes add modern elements like essential oils, aromatherapy and massage. The sauna experience is often combined with a cold plunge or bath, and the physical benefits for the body can be dramatic: Studies have linked sauna usage to improved cardiovascular health, brain health, immune support, toxin release and overall body repair.

However, most of us don’t have access to a sauna or a cold plunge in our homes. This is what inspired Gloria Nash in 2023 to found Homestead Saunas in Sharon. This mobile health and wellness company specializes in wood-fired sauna experiences, community wellness events and holistic bodywork. “Every culture across

the world has practiced some form of thermal therapy — utilizing elements of fire, water, earth and air or steam to offer transformation,” Nash says. “This isn’t new, it’s a remembering.”

The company offers mobile sauna rentals, which allow customers to rent the custom-built, wood-fired mobile saunas for one to three days for private events or home use. In addition, community sauna sessions are held at Homestead Sauna’s historic homestead in Sharon, where the company also offers private rentals for up to eight people as well as various massage therapy options.

Couples, families, friends and bachelorette and bachelor parties turn to Homestead Saunas looking for an alternative to the traditional party culture, a space where they can relax and have more meaningful connections. And because Homestead Saunas is mobile, the company has the ability to go off-site for weddings, family events, retreats and festivals.

Nash boasts a 20-year background in herbalism, body work and somatic movement, specifically through yoga and massage therapy, and she says that founding Homestead Saunas has been a true integration of her work. The team at Homestead Saunas creates an experience for people to reconnect with their primal nature through thermal therapy, including Slavic bath rituals, salt scrubs and botanical brooms. They also host the Sauna Synergy festival in April in nearby Eagle, which includes mobile saunas, workshops, music, vendors and movement classes.

“Traditional sauna offers you a place to slow down and listen, in a world that is increasingly disconnected from nature and the rhythms that make us human,” Nash says. “What sets Homestead Saunas apart is our dedication to being in wild spaces, offering an alcohol- and tech-free space, with cell phones put away. These experiences are joyful, bringing you back into a childlike state of playfulness.”

events at the lake

THE BALLOON ADVENTURE

MARCH 19-29

Led by Lake Geneva’s Sara Meyer, balloon artists will create a balloon installation around the theme “Buggin’ Out.” Pier 290 Boat Showroom, 1 Liechty Dr., Williams Bay. For tickets and more info, visit 531fund.org/the-balloon-adventure

WEE WHISKEY FEST

APRIL 17-19

Kicks off Friday with multiple whiskey tastings throughout Lake Geneva, followed by a lively Bourbon & Burlesque Variety Show. Saturday delivers the main event: the Grand Tasting at Grand Geneva Resort, where guests can sample over 150 premium bourbons and whiskeys from 50+ hand-selected distilleries. Ticket packages range from $125-1,195. Visit weewhiskeyfest.com

BURGER THROWDOWN

MAY 3

Custom burger samples created by area chefs. Proceeds benefit the Badger High School Culinary ProStart Program. VIP Admission starts at 11 a.m., general admission noon to 3 p.m. Advanced tickets required. Lodge Geneva National, W4240 Hwy. 50, Lake Geneva. Visit vancoevents.com/us/CFFC for tickets.

MARCH 7-8

DELAVAN TRAIN SHOW

View a spectacular array of model train layouts. Delavan American Legion Hall, Delavan City Hall and various businesses throughout downtown Delavan. Admission is free. For more info, visit visitdelavanwi.com/event/train-show.

MARCH 14-16

NATIONAL PI (PIE) DAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate National PI Day with a pie sale. Exclusively in the market, get $3.14 off the 5" Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag. The Elegant Farmer, Hwys. ES and J, 1545 Main St., Mukwonago; (262) 363-2770 or elegantfarmer.com.

MARCH 15

IRISH ROAD BOWLING AND AFTER-PARTY

Register a team of 2-4 players for this unique St. Patrick’s Day tradition. Teams roll a 2-lb. cannonball along a 2-mile course. Bowling from 10 a.m. to noon with an after-party at Kimkasi Pub from noon

to 4 p.m. featuring Irish stew and live music. Duck Pond Recreation Area, 300 Wild Duck Rd., Fontana. $75 per team of 2-4 people. Advanced registration required; visit thefarmway.com.

MARCH 15

NEW YORK VOICES: THE GRAND FINALE — A CELEBRATION OF SONGS & FRIENDSHIP

Celebrate nearly four decades of vocal artistry with New York Voices on their farewell tour. 3 p.m., The Young Performing Arts Center, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Visit theyoungwhitewater.com for tickets.

MARCH 16

DELAVAN LIONS CLUB 62ND ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DINNER

Corned beef and cabbage and baked chicken dinner with all the fixings. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Duck Inn Supper Club, N6214 Hwy. 89, Delavan. Tickets are $18 when purchased in advance and are available through Delavan Lions Club members or at Piggly Wiggly in Delavan.

MARCH 19-22

GARYCON XVIII

Players and enthusiasts of the iconic game Dungeons & Dragons gather to honor the memory of game creator and Lake Geneva native Gary Gygax at this gaming convention. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. For tickets or more info, visit garycon.com

MARCH 21

DELAVAN EASTER EGG HUNT

Bring the kids with their baskets and your Easter cheer to this free egg hunt! The siren will sound at 10 a.m. for kids to find their eggs. Stay after and visit with the Easter Bunny. Phoenix Park, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. For more info, check out visitdelavanwi.com/events

MARCH 20

VERNAL EQUINOX SOUND HEALING: A CELEBRATION OF INTENTIONS

A guided meditative experience invites you to release what no longer serves you and plant intentions for growth as you welcome

the energy of spring. Free admission. 5 p.m., WELL Spa + Salon at Grand Geneva Resort, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. Limited spaces available; to reserve a spot call (262) 249-4750.

MARCH 24

“KINKY BOOTS”

Tony Award-winning musical based on a true story with  a score by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein.  7 p.m., The Young Performing Arts Center, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Visit theyoungwhitewater.com for tickets.

MARCH 28

EGG HUNT EXPEDITION

Spring Egg Hunt Expedition allows kids ages 4 and up to weave through the trees at Lake Geneva Ziplines and discover treasures along the way. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; adventures start on the hour. Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, N3232 Co. Rd. H, Lake Geneva. For more info, call (262) 248-9271 or visit lakegenevaadventures.com.

MARCH 28-29, APRIL 3-4

EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD BUNNY TRAIN

Ride aboard a historic train to the Elegant Farmer. During the ride, there will be coloring activities and a scavenger hunt out your window, and on the return trip, get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Trains depart at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Advance reservations required. East Troy Depot, 2002 Church St., East Troy; For tickets, call (262) 642-3263 or visit easttroyrr.org

APRIL 4

EASTER EGG HUNT

Rain, snow or shine. Celebrate spring with a traditional egg hunt. Bring your own basket. Starts promptly at 10 a.m. Duck Pond, Fontana. (262) 275-2117 or bigfootrecreation.org.

APRIL 4

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees. For ages 0-10, separated into four age groupings. Also includes a raffle featuring fantastic baskets and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. 10:30 a.m., Seminary Park, 521 Baker St. (in case of inclement

weather, event will take place at the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA).

APRIL 5

EASTER BRUNCH AND EASTER EGG HUNT

Enjoy an Easter Brunch at either the Geneva ChopHouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All brunch guests are invited to join Grand Geneva’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Day activities. Tickets are $75 for adults, $30 for kids ages 6-12, $12 for kids ages 2-5. Prepaid reservation required; for reservations, visit grandgeneva.com/easter-brunch

APRIL 5

EASTER BRUNCH

Enjoy an elegant Easter buffet brunch with views of Delavan Lake. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1878 on the Lake, Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan. Call (262) 728-7950 for reservations.

APRIL 5

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET

Visit The Abbey Resort for its annual Easter brunch buffet, featuring fresh breakfast dishes, traditional entrees, sumptuous seafood, salads and sides, chocolate fondue, small plate desserts and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $70 for adults, $25 for kids ages 4-12. Reservations required. Call (800) 709-1323.

APRIL 17

DALLAS STRING QUARTET

Billboard-charting American classical crossover ensemble that blurs the lines between classical, rock and pop music. 7 p.m., Big Foot High School, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth. For tickets, call (262) 275-2117 or visit bigfootfinearts.org

APRIL 18-26

LAKE GENEVA RESTAURANT WEEK

A variety of local restaurants feature special menus and entertainment. Throughout Lake Geneva; visitlakegeneva.com.

APRIL 24-26

LAKE GENEVA WOMEN’S WEEKEND

Sponsored by the Geneva Lake Women’s Association. A three-day retreat featuring workshops, wellness events and social

Enjoy special menus at participating eateries during Lake Geneva Restaurant Week, April 18-26.

networking opportunities, centered around the theme “Let’s Go Girls!,” with events ticketed individually. For the full schedule of events or to purchase tickets, visit glwa.net/womens-weekend.

MAY 1-3

CINCO DE MAYO FEST

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Delavan with music, food and a parade. Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday noon to 9 p.m.; noon to 7 p.m. with the parade Sunday at 2 p.m. Throughout downtown Delavan. For more info, check out visitdelavanwi.com/events.

MAY 1-3, 8-10, 15-17

“INTO THE WOODS”

The popular Sondheim musical as performed by the Lakeland Players. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Sprague Theater, Elkhorn. For tickets, call (262) 441-3924 or visit lakeland-players.org.

MAY 6

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Welcoming golfers of all skill levels to play in an 18-hole scramble and enjoy networking with area business owners and community members. Includes lunch and 18 holes of golf, followed by a steak cook-out. Evergreen Country Club, N6246 US Hwy. 12, Elkhorn; (262) 723-5788 or elkhornchamber.com

MAY 9

DELAVAN SPRING WINE WALK

Sample wines as you stroll and shop in downtown Delavan. 3 to 7:30 p.m. For more info, visitdelavanwi.com/event/ spring-wine-walk

MAY 9

PREACHER LAWSON

“America’s Got Talent” finalist and viral sensation Preacher Lawson brings his high-energy comedy and unstoppable charm to the stage.  7 p.m., The Young Performing Arts Center, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Visit theyoungwhitewater.com for tickets.

MAY 10

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Celebrate Mom with brunch at either the Geneva ChopHouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the Evergreen Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complimentary champagne and mimosas included. Tickets are $75 for adults, $30 for kids ages 6-12, $12 for kids ages 2-5. Prepaid reservation required; for reservations, visit grandgeneva.com/mothers-day-brunch

MAY 15-18

WISCONSIN CHEESE FEST

Annual celebration of all things cheese,

featuring tastings and live music. Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Rd. H, Lake Geneva. Visit lghom.com/genevacheesefestival

MAY 16

LAKE GENEVA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Presenting a concert of symphonic music including Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 2;” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Russian Easter Overture;” and Aaron Copland’s

I SPECIALIZE IN SELLING

“Appalachian Spring.” 7 p.m., Big Foot High School, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth. For tickets, call (262) 275-2117 or visit bigfootfinearts.org

MAY 16

SPRING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Featuring 20+ food trucks, plus games and live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans Park, Elkhorn; (262) 723-5788 or elkhornchamber.com.

ESTATE ACROSS VARIOUS LAKES

MAY 17

SPRING WINE WALK

Throughout downtown Lake Geneva. Visit downtownlakegeneva.org for more info.

MAY 17

ELKHORN ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET

Over 500 dealers both inside and outside. Free parking, $5 admission. Opens at 7 a.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn; walworthcountyfair.com.

MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Followed by a special service in Veterans Park. 10:30 a.m. Downtown Elkhorn; (262) 723-5788 or elkhornchamber.com

MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

10 a.m. Beginning at Broad and Wisconsin Streets, Lake Geneva.

MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND PRESENTATION

10:30 a.m. Beginning at Clover and Cherry Streets and ending in Edgewater Park with an address and presentation. Williams Bay.

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A Table For Every Generation

At 1878 on the Lake, generations gather to slow down, reconnect, and carry traditions forward. From first dates to milestone celebrations, weekday dinners to special occasions, this is where stories are passed, memories are added, and time feels well spent.

food & drink

All about cuisine

No Gluten, No Problem

Several restaurants in the Lake Geneva area cater to those who are gluten-free

BY SHELBY DEERING

Go ing gluten-free (GF) is a phrase that you might be hearing more and more. Gluten — the collective name for the proteins in wheat, barley and rye — has been increasingly found to disrupt certain people’s digestive systems (think: unpleasant symptoms like bloating, pain and constipation). It can also cause headaches and brain fog, and can even bring about mood changes.

While many people have no problem digesting gluten, others are sensitive

to it and a small sub-group of the population can’t eat gluten at all as a result of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which gluten triggers the immune system to attack the small intestine. For those who have been diagnosed as celiac or have identified that they are gluten-sensitive, it is understandably important to be careful to avoid gluten and its unpleasant symptoms.

If you stick to GF eating, you may be wondering where you can safely avoid gluten in the Geneva Lake area. Although there aren’t any dedicated GF restaurants locally, several eateries do offer GF menu items, so you can enjoy a meal out with friends and family without sacrificing your health.

PUB FARE

When you go GF, one of the hardest things to say goodbye to is a delicious bun with your burger. But increasingly, it’s easier and easier to find GF buns in restaurants, along with GF appetizers and bar food standards.

For a pub that offers tons of gluten-free options, head to Burlington’s Archives Bar and Grill. In fact, ensuring gluten-free eating for those who need it is one of their specialties. “Gluten allergies, intolerances and celiac disease are becoming more and more prevalent,” explains owner Samantha Boyle, who has a gluten allergy herself. “We understand how scary it can be to dine out with allergies. Small modifications and safety procedures go a long way to make the entire community feel comfortable enjoying a meal they don’t have to cook themselves.”

our chicken tenders and cheese curds, all made from scratch. We offer GF bread and buns for all handhelds as well.”

Located in charming and historic downtown Burlington, Archives features pub staples like a pool table, dart board and 12-foot shuffleboard table. For a social outing, don’t miss the free trivia and open mic nights. But for those looking for GF eats, the food at Archives is the star of the show, with a menu of food entirely made from scratch.

“All of our fryers are 100% dedicated GF, along with the majority of items on our menu with small modifications,” Boyle says. “Our most popular items in the GF community are

Another establishment that leans into GF options is Lake Geneva’s Flat Iron Tap

This gastropub-style restaurant specializes in gourmet burgers and offers a large rotating list of tap beers, bourbons and tequilas. General manager Sarah Siudak says that “a lot of customers” were asking for GF menu options, so the establishment began whipping up some new options. “We offer a GF bun for our burgers,” she explains. “Most of our sauces and dressings are GF. And our house-made chips are also GF, along with most of our sides we offer.”

At Flat Iron Tap, you can enjoy your GF meal in an atmosphere that’s oh-so cool, complete with displayed vintage motorcycles and eclectic lighting hanging from the tin ceiling. Plus, there’s sidewalk seating.

Another area restaurant with cozy ambiance and GF menu items includes Tuscan Tavern & Grill in Lake Geneva, a popular spot (with outdoor seating!) that offers an extensive GF menu that includes artisan pizza, chicken marsala, bruschetta, scallops risotto and cheese tortellini, among many other options. Next Door Pub & Pizzeria, another Lake Geneva mainstay, also serves up delicious, GF menu items like pizza, burgers and pasta. In 2023, it was named “Best of Walworth County” in the Gluten-Free and Keto Menu category. Also check out Next Door Pub Lakeside located along Lake Como with amazing views of the water.

ON THE LAKE

Just because you’re GF doesn’t mean that you can’t find a restaurant with lakeside views. You might be surprised to learn that some of the best-loved lakefront restaurants in the area also have GF offerings. For example, there’s Williams Bay favorite Pier 290, situated on the shore of Geneva Lake with its own beach, outdoor seating and plenty of nautical flair (along with live music). But many people don’t realize you can score some classic American dishes in a GF version on its menu.

Ken Hnilo, executive chef for Pier 290 and Lake Life Catering, says that since the restaurant is in the “service business,” it wanted to take care of its GF patrons. “Customers wanting GF options have increased significantly over the last couple of years,” he explains. “Due to the increase in demand, we made a conscious effort to increase our offerings to better serve our guests. We take gluten sensitivity and guests with celiac disease very seriously.”

To serve these diners, Hnilo explains, the menu is intentionally flexible. “Most of our menu is either GF or can be easily adjusted to be GF,” he says. A few favorites include items like BBQ

ribs, broiled lobster and wild rice pilaf.

Being GF does not mean that a Wisconsin supper club is out of reach for you, either; in fact, at The Village Supper Club in Delavan, that’s certainly not the case. Rebuilt and reimagined in 2023 with stylishmeets-classic interiors and a patio that directly overlooks Delavan Lake, the property’s history goes all the way back to the 1880s — but the restaurant has updated its menu for modern tastes. “Guests come here specifically because they know they can get a GF meal,” says General Manager Robert Johnson.

Johnson says those looking to eat GF can partake in many of the traditional supper club staples at The Village, with minor modifications. For example, you can have a relish tray, but simply forgo the pretzels. Savor a steak or salmon. Go all out with a king or queen cut at Saturday’s prime rib night. And of course, you can always sip on the Village Supper Club Old Fashioned.

“All of our entrees can be made GF,” Johnson says. “We have guests coming in for our GF bread and taking what they didn’t finish home in a to-go container because they enjoyed it so much.”

For lake views in downtown Lake Geneva with many GF options on the menu, head to Barrique

Bistro & Wine Bar. (Bonus, this spot has pet-friendly outdoor seating!)

If you’re a wine enthusiast, you can enjoy the impressive list of over 80 distinct offerings, then pair that wine with plenty of GF dishes. GF bread is available with the sandwiches and don’t miss the vegan, GF cheesecake.

For another on-the-lake option, just down the street is Oakfire Pizza. At this restaurant, wood-fired pizzas abound — and GF crust is available for any pizza. Try the Margherita with its signature mozzarella and basil, or the Pepe Rosso, a spicy creation featuring sausage, red peppers and chili flakes. You also have a choice between pizza with red sauce or white sauce. Finish with the GF Death by Chocolate cake or a scoop of the Italian vanilla bean gelato.

Gluten sensitivity, allergies and celiac are no reason to sacrifice a delicious meal out with friends. The bottom line is that, no matter what your preference or craving, you can find a great GF option that hits the spot in the Geneva Lake area.

BAKED GOODS & BEYOND

Doughnuts? Breakfast pastries?

Cake? For those on GF diets? Believe it or not, nowadays GF individuals can happily enjoy baked goods, made possible by intrepid bakers who are willing to bake their goodies using wheat-free ingredients. These GF delights have become even tastier in recent years, with textures and flavors that mimic the real thing.

In Lake Geneva, there’s Simple, the café with a special focus on locally grown foods that also boasts a bakery and market. For breakfast and lunch, dine in the colorful eatery with an outdoor patio, and find GF items marked on the menu (like the acorn squash masala and breakfast tacos). After your meal, head over to the adjoining bakery — the company maintains a dedicated, off-site GF kitchen staffed by three employees with celiac disease —

which offers everything from GF cookies, brownies and cheesecake bars to granola and breads. You can even order a custom GF cake.

In Fontana, there’s the Coffee Mill, a charming coffee shop and community gathering spot. Showcasing organic and fair trade coffees and teas (which, luckily, are all GF), you’ll also find GF muffins in a variety of flavors, soup that’s both vegan and GF and GF granola bites.

From May through October, you can even shop the Lake Geneva Farmers Market for GF treats. Be sure to stop by GlutenFree Lake Life ’s booth for locally baked goods, including brownies, cookies, muffins, oatmeal cream pies, focaccia and pretzel bites.

What’s the Password?

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Back in the Prohibition days of the 1920s, liquor-infused watering holes had to move to more clandestine locations to serve their thirsty patrons, often requiring a password for entry. Although Prohibition ended in 1933, “speakeasies,” as they were called, still abound today, with secretive atmospheres, vintage throwbacks and creative cocktails. Three speakeasy-style bars can be found in the Geneva Lake area. Shhh — don’t tell anyone, but these speakeasies are quickly becoming local favorites.

MAXWELL MANSION: THE SPEAKEASY

There’s plenty of history and gravitas to be found already at Lake Geneva’s Maxwell Mansion, and it even has a speakeasy bar to boot — geared toward modern-day fellas and dames, of course. Located below the mansion, this was the first speakeasy to hit the Lake Geneva scene in the 21st century, styled in 1920s decor and featuring period music, too, owner Monica Pfeifer says. At this gin joint, you’ll find riffs on timehonored drinks, like the Paper Plane, the Old Fashioned and the French 75. “We’re always playing with different

flavors to enhance the classic drinks while still keeping it new and interesting,” Pfeifer says. There are mocktails to enjoy, too. Want to get in? Head to Maxwell Mansion’s social media pages for the password (which changes weekly) and a doorman will surely ask for it before you head in.

BOXED & BURLAP: BAR ONE NINETEEN

Although typically known for its charming interiors and delicious coffee options, Boxed & Burlap is now also in the speakeasy business. Bar One Nineteen is located in the lower level of its downtown Delavan location. In this hidden gem, they serve up crafted spirit cocktails, like Manhattans, martinis and over 200 types of bourbon, plus mocktails. It’s open to the public every Friday and Saturday night, and also offers a membership option in which members get the bar all to themselves on Thursdays. For entry as a non-member, order an item at the

main-floor coffee counter from the online “secret menu” (hint: scroll all the way down), and the baristas will provide the password along with instructions on how to get in. Co-owner John Neighbors says the appeal of Bar One Nineteen lies in its beautiful aesthetics, so head downstairs to soak up the modern, dark setting with ambient lighting.

THE BAKER HOUSE: THE BOILER ROOM

For a speakeasy in another historic space in Lake Geneva, head to The Boiler Room speakeasy, found within the lakeside hotel The Baker House, built in 1885 as a private residence and later used as a wellness sanitarium. Today, the beautiful building is an idyllic boutique hotel, with a bar and restaurant on the main level and a basement speakeasy open Friday and Saturday nights and select holidays. Decked out in bygone decor, the speakeasy hums with present-day energy when a DJ starts spinning tunes after 8 p.m. Want the password? Simply send a direct message through The Baker House’s Facebook page.

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The classic margarita and frozen mango margarita with chambray rim from Taqueria El Gallo De Oro in Lake Geneva

LAKE GENEVA

THE BAKER HOUSE

AMERICAN $$ -$$$

327 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-4700 bakerhouse1885.com/restaurant

BARRIQUE BISTRO & WINE BAR

SPECIALTY $ -$$ 835 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-1948 barriquewinebar.com

THE BOAT HOUSE

BAR & GRILL

CASUAL $$

2062 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-812-4126 theboathouselakegeneva.com

THE BOTTLE SHOP

WINE BAR $ 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-348-9463 thebottleshoplakegeneva.com

BRANDY’S OLD-FASHIONED

SUPPER CLUB $$

W3220 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-203-5175 brandysoldfashioned.com

CHAMPS SPORTS

BAR & GRILL

CASUAL $

747 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-6008 champslakegeneva.com

CLAW’S CHICAGO STYLE

HOT DOGS

CASUAL $ 90 E. Geneva Square, Lake Geneva; 262-732-5112 clawshotdogs.com

COLD STONE CREAMERY

ICE CREAM $ 859 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-4900 coldstonecreamery.com

DRAGON CITY

ASIAN $

98 E. Geneva Square, Lake Geneva; 262-249-8867

EGG HARBOR CAFÉ

AMERICAN $ 827 Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-1207 eggharborcafe.com/lake-geneva

FLAT IRON TAP

CASUAL $ -$$

150 Center St., Lake Geneva; 262-812-4064 flatirontaplg.com

FOLEY BROTHER’S PUB

IRISH $ -$$

W3905 State Hwy. 50 (at Hwy. 50 and Chapin Rd.), Lake Geneva; 262-245-6966

GENEVA CHOPHOUSE

STEAKHOUSE $$$

Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva; 262-249-4788 grandgeneva.com/restaurants/ geneva-chophouse

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GENEVA TAPHOUSE

BEER TASTING $

252 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-812-8099 genevataphouse.com

THE GRAND CAFÉ

AMERICAN/CASUAL $ -$$ Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva; 262-249-4788

grandgeneva.com/restaurants/ grand-cafe

GRANDMA VICKIE’S CAFÉ

DINER $ 522 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-249-0301

GUAC STAR

MEXICAN $ 120 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-203-5084

HOGS & KISSES

CASUAL $ 149 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-7447 hogsandkisses.com

HOUSE OF BOGINI

CASUAL $

152 Center St., Lake Geneva; 262-903-8003

HUNT CLUB STEAKHOUSE AT GENEVA NATIONAL STEAKHOUSE $$$ 555 Hunt Club Ct., Lake Geneva; 262-245-7200 huntclubsteakhouse.com

INSPIRED COFFEE

COFFEE HOUSE $

883 W. Main St., Lake Geneva;  262-683-8604 inspiredcoffee.org

JACKSON’S HOLE

CASUAL $ 1798 Genesee St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-1995

JONI’S DINER

DINER $

111 Wells St., Lake Geneva; 262-348-9565 jonisdiner.com

KILWINS CHOCOLATE AND ICE CREAM SHOP

ICE CREAM/CONFECTIONS $

772 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-4400 kilwins.com

LAKE-AIRE RESTAURANT

DINER $

804 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-9913 lakeairelg.com

LAKE CITY SOCIAL

CASUAL $$ 111 Center St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-7047 lakecitysocialwi.com

LAKE GENEVA PIE COMPANY

BAKERY/CAFE $ 150 E. Geneva Square, Lake Geneva; 262-248-5100 lgpie.com

LINKS BAR & GRILL

CASUAL $ -$$ Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva; 262-249-4788 grandgeneva.com/restaurants/ links-bar-grill

LORELEI BITTNER’S BAKERY

BAKERY $ 495 Interchange N. (Hwy. 120), Lake Geneva; 262-248-2330 lakegenevabakery.com

LUIS’S PIZZA

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ -$$ W3410 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-6810 luisspizza.com

MAGPIE’S DEN & PEN

CASUAL $$ 642 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-249-2302 magpieslg.com

MAMA CIMINO’S

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ -$$

131 N. Wells St., Lake Geneva; 262-348-9077 ciminoslakegeneva.com

MASHTUN BREWING BREWERY $

700 Veterans Pkwy., Unit 203, Lake Geneva; 262-999-4677 mashtunbrewing.com

MOOSE + MAPLE

NORTHWOODS FAMILY DINING

CASUAL $ -$$

Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva, State Hwy. 50, Lake Geneva; 262-249-3400 timberridgelodge.com/eat/ moose-maple

NEXT DOOR PUB & PIZZERIA

AMERICAN/CASUAL/ITALIAN $

411 Interchange N. (Hwy. 120), Lake Geneva; 262-248-9551 nextdoorpub.com

OAK & OAR

AMERICAN $$ -$$$

N2009 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-5690 genevainn.com/dine

OAKFIRE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ -$$ 831 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-812-8007 oakfire.pizza

OLYMPIC RESTAURANT

DINER $

748 W. Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-6541 olympicrestaurantlakegeneva.com

POPEYE’S

CASUAL $ -$$$

811 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-4381 popeyeslkg.com

THE PORCH

COFFEE SHOP $ -$$ 832 Geneva St., Lake Geneva; 262-729-4100

RISTORANTÉ BRISSAGO

ITALIAN $$ -$$$

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva; 262-249-4788 grandgeneva.com/restaurants/ ristorante-brissago

SABAI SABAI

ASIAN $$

306 Center St., Lake Geneva; 262-812-4114 sabaisabailakegeneva.com

SIMPLE CAFÉ

AMERICAN/BAKERY $ -$$

525 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-3556 simplelakegeneva.com

SOPRA: AN AMERICAN BISTRO

AMERICAN/FRENCH $$ -$$$

724 Main St., Lake Geneva; 262-249-0800 soprabistro.com

SPEEDO’S HARBORSIDE CAFÉ

CASUAL $ 100 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-3835

SU WINGS

CHINESE $ -$$ 743 North St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-1178 suwingslg.com

TAIL FEATHERS

CASUAL $ -$$ Hawk’s View Golf Club, W7377 Krueger Rd., Lake Geneva; 262-348-9900 hawksviewgolfclub.com/club/ tail-feathers

TAQUERIA EL GALLO DE ORO

MEXICAN $ 820 Williams St., Lake Geneva; 262-729-4055 taquerialg.com

TOPSY TURVY BREWERY

BREWERY $ 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva; 262-812-8323 topsyturvybrewery.com

TUSCAN TAVERN & GRILL AMERICAN/ITALIAN $ -$$ 430 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-248-0888 tuscanlg.com

YOGEEZE FROZEN YOGURT FROZEN YOGURT $ 253 Center St., #300, Lake Geneva; 262-203-5550 yogeeze.com

ZAAB CORNER BISTRO

STEAK/SEAFOOD/BBQ $$ -$$$ 501 Broad St., Lake Geneva; 262-203-5434 zaabcornerlg.com

BURLINGTON

BEIJING GARDEN ASIAN $ 464 S. Pine St., Burlington; 262-767-1188

BREW & OLE’S AMERICAN $$ 597 N. Pine St., Burlington; brewandoles.com

THE CHARCOAL GRILL & ROTISSERIE

CASUAL $

580 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 262-767-0000 charcoalgrill.com

FLIPPY’S CASUAL $ 401 N. Pine St., Burlington; 262-763-6754 flippysfastfood.com

FRED’S CASUAL $ 596 N. Pine St., Burlington; 262-763-8370 freds-burgers.com

LOS COMPADRES

MEXICAN $ 725 N. Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 262-763-6018 loscompadreswi.com

LUCKY STAR PUB & EATERY

DINER $ -$$ 864 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 262-763-2155 eatatluckystar.com

NAPOLI RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ -$$ 132 N. Pine St., Burlington; 262-763-8390 napoliburlington.com

THE WATERFRONT ON BROWN’S LAKE STEAK/SEAFOOD/AMERICAN $$ 31100 Weiler Rd., Burlington; 262-763-9989 waterfrontbrownslake.com

ZUMPANO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA

ITALIAN $ -$$ 180 E. Chestnut St., Burlington; 262-767-0581 zumpanospizza.com

DARIEN

COUNTRYSIDE

CASUAL $ W9695 U.S. Hwy. 14, Darien; 262-882-3224

DARIEN ICE CREAM SHOPPE ICE CREAM $ 30 W. Beloit St., Darien; 262-882-5060

WEST WIND DINER

DINER $ 620 N. Walworth St., Darien; 262-882-5515

DELAVAN

1878 ON THE LAKE AMERICAN $$ -$$$ Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St. (State Hwy. 50), Delavan; 262-728-7950 lakelawnresort.com/dining/ 1878-on-the-lake

ARANDAS MEXICAN GRILL

MEXICAN $

322 S. Seventh St., Delavan; 262-725-6518 arandasmexicangrill.com

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ARCADIA BAR AND GRILL

CASUAL $

215 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-267-8973 arcadiabarandgrill.com

BETTINO’S PIZZA

PIZZA $ -$$

617 E. Washington St., Delavan; 262-233-6153 bettinospizza.com

BOXED & BURLAP

COFFEE HOUSE $

2935 State Hwy. 67 (intersection of highways 50 and 67), Delavan and 230 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-374-5497 boxedandburlap.com

CLOCK TOWER PIZZA/FRANK’S

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ 5576 State Rd. 50, Delavan; 262-203-5092 clocktowerpizza.com

DELAVAN FAMILY RESTAURANT

CASUAL $

505 S. Seventh St., Delavan; 262-728-1715

THE DUCK INN

SUPPER CLUB $$ -$$$

N6214 State Hwy. 89 (intersection of County Rd. A and State Hwy. 89), Delavan; 608-883-6988 duckinndelavan.com

ELIZABETH’S CAFE

DINER $

322 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-728-3383

FIRE2FORK

AMERICAN $$ -$$$

2484 S. County Rd. O, Delavan; 262-725-7388 fire2fork.com

GREENIE’S CLUBHOUSE

CASUAL $

Delbrook Golf Course, 700 S. 2nd St., Delavan; 262-728-1339 greeniesclubhouse.menu

INN BETWEEN

CASUAL $ 1522 Beckman Dr., Delavan; 262-728-9824

ISLE OF CAPRI CAFÉ

COFFEE HOUSE $ Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan; 262-728-7950 lakelawnresort.com/dining/ isle-of-capri-cafe

JAIME’S CAFE

CASUAL $

239 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-749-3107 jaimescafe.net/good-food

JO JO’S PIZZA & PASTA

CASUAL $ -$$

308 State Hwy. 50, Delavan; 262-728-5656 jojospizzadelavan.net

JONATHAN’S ON BRICK STREET

AMERICAN $$ -$$$

116 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-725-7715 jonathansonbrickstreet.com

KING’S BOWL

CHINESE $ -$$ 1424 Geneva St., Delavan; 262-725-6057 kingsbowlwi.com

LA GUANAJUATO

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

MEXICAN $

233 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-728-8615

LAKE GENEVA CANNERY

BAKERY $

5576 Hwy. 50, Unit E, Delavan; 262-729-4017 lakegenevacannery.com

THE LOOKOUT BAR & EATERY

CASUAL $

Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan; 262-728-7950 lakelawnresort.com/dining/ lookout-bar-eatery

LOS AGAVES RESTAURANT

MEXICAN $

401 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-728-4039 losagavesdelavan.com

OL’ WISCO BAR & GRILL

CASUAL $

328 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; 262-725-6000 olwisco.com

OPUS AT THE BELFRY HOUSE

FRENCH $$$$

3601 State Hwy. 67, Delavan; 262-394-3939 dineopus.com

PEPPERONI PUB

CASUAL/ITALIAN $

627 S. Second St., Delavan; 262-723-2222 pepperonipub.com

RIGA-TONY’S

CASUAL/ITALIAN $

5576 State Hwy. 50, Delavan; 262-740-2540 rigatonysdelavan.com

SWEET AROMA RISTORANTÉ

ITALIAN $$ -$$$

W7404 County Rd. X, Delavan; 262-728-6878

THE VILLAGE SUPPER CLUB

SUPPER CLUB $$ -$$$ 1725 S. Shore Dr., Delavan; 262-456-3400 villagesupperclubdelavan.com

WATERFRONT

CASUAL $

408 State Hwy. 50, Delavan; 262-728-4700 waterfrontdelavan.com

YO-SHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT ASIAN $$ 1823 E. Geneva St. (State Hwy. 50), Delavan; 262-740-2223 yoshidelavanwi.com

EAST TROY

2894 ON MAIN

COFFEE/CASUAL $ -$$ 2894 Main St., East Troy; 262-642-9600 2894onmain.com

BARLEY’S HOPS & MALT

CASUAL $

N8720 County Rd. N., East Troy; 262-642-7811

DOS AMIGOS 2 MEXICAN $ 2678 E. Main St., East Troy; 262-642-6446 dosamigos2llc.com

EAST TROY BREWERY BREWERY/CASUAL $ -$$ 2905 Main St., East Troy; 262-642-2670 etbrew.com

GENOA PIZZA CASUAL/ITALIAN $ 2678 E. Main St., East Troy; 262-642-9775 genoapizzaeasttroy.com

GOLDEN DRAGON ASIAN $

2763 Main St., East Troy; 262-642-5518 goldendragonchineseeasttroy.com

GUS’S DRIVE-IN DINER $ 3131 Main St., East Troy; 262-642-3679 gussdrivein.com

LD’S BBQ BARBECUE $ -$$ 2511 Main St., East Troy; 414-610-7675 ldsbbq.com

PRINCESS CAFÉ

DINER $ 2695 Main St., East Troy; 262-642-5905

ELKHORN

ALPINE BISTRO AT ALPINE VALLEY RESORT AMERICAN/CONTEMPORARY $$ -$$$ W2501 County Rd. D, Elkhorn; 262-642-7374 alpinevalleyresort.com

ANNIE’S BURGER TOWN CASUAL $ 645 N. Lincoln St., Elkhorn; 262-723-3250 anniesburgertown.com

BAKER MEISTER

BAKERY $

421 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-379-1463

ELK RESTAURANT

CASUAL $ 13 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn; 262-723-4220

ENZO’S PIZZA

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ 464 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn; 262-379-2022

HOLI CANNOLI

ITALIAN $ -$$ N7065 U.S. Hwy. 12, Elkhorn; 262-742-2500 holicannoli.com

LAKEHOUSE BREAKFAST BAR & GRILL

CASUAL $ -$$ N7073 State Hwy. 12/67, Elkhorn; 262-742-3300 lakehousebreakfastbarandgrill. godaddysites.com

LARDUCCI PIZZERIA

ITALIAN $ -$$

20 S. Washington St., Elkhorn; 262-723-6668 larducci.com

LAUDERDALE LANDING

CASUAL $ -$$ W5625 West Shore Dr., Elkhorn; 262-495-8727

LEFTY’S CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS

CASUAL $ N7033 U.S. Hwy. 12, Elkhorn; 262-215-8266 leftyshotdogs.com

LOS TRES HERMANOS MEXICAN $$

31 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-379-1658 lostreshermanoswi.com

LUKE’S MARKET STREET ITALIAN SANDWICHES CASUAL $ 117 W. Market St., Elkhorn; 262-723-4676

MOY’S RESTAURANT ASIAN $

3 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-723-3993 moysrestaurant.com

PASTRIES BY CHAD

BAKERY $

29 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-279-1187 pastriesbychad.com

PERKUP

COFFEE HOUSE $

27 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-723-1287 perkupelkhorn.com

PIZZA ALLEY

CASUAL/ITALIAN $

30 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn; 262-723-1900

THE PUB AT EVERGREEN GOLF CLUB

CASUAL $

N6246 U.S. Hwy. 12, Elkhorn; 262-723-5722

evergreengolf.com/the-pub

SOMEPLACE ELSE

AMERICAN $

1 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn; 262-723-3111 someplaceelserestaurant.com

FONTANA

240˚ WEST

AMERICAN/CASUAL/STEAKHOUSE $$ -$$$

The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana; 262-275-9034

theabbeyresort.com/lake-geneva-restaurants/ 240-west

BAR WEST

SMALL PLATES $ -$$

The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana; 262-275-9034

theabbeyresort.com/lake-geneva-restaurants/ bar-west

BIG FOOT MARKET

PIZZA/COFFEE $ -$$

W4724 S. Lake Shore Dr., Fontana; 262-394-5888 bigfootmarkets.com

BLUE HEAVEN

ICE CREAM $

105 W. Main St., Fontana; 970-219-8911 blueheavenicecream.com

CAFÉ LATTE

COFFEE HOUSE $

The Abbey Resort & Spa, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana; 262-275-6811

theabbeyresort.com/lake-geneva-restaurants/ cafe-latte

CHUCK’S LAKESHORE INN

CASUAL $

352 Lake St., Fontana; 262-275-3222 chuckslakeshoreinn.com

COFFEE MILL

COFFEE HOUSE $

441 Mill St., Fontana; 262-275-0040 coffeemillfontana.com

GORDY’S BOAT HOUSE

CASUAL $ -$$ 336 Lake Ave., Fontana; 262-275-6800 gordysboats.com/boat-house-restaurant-bar

LITTLE BAR

PIZZA $ -$$ 138 Fontana Blvd., Fontana; 262-755-0335 littlebarfontana.com

THE WATERFRONT

AMERICAN/CASUAL $ -$$

The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana; 262-275-9034 theabbeyresort.com/lake-geneva-restaurants/ the-waterfront

GENOA CITY

CREEKSIDE JACK’S

CASUAL $- $$

332 Fellows Rd., Genoa City; 262-300-8995 creeksidejacks.com

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FITZGERALD’S GENOA JUNCTION

CASUAL $

727 Main St., Hwy. B, Genoa City; 262-279-5200 fitzgeraldsfishboil.com

LAKE COMO

BEAN & VINE COFFEE BAR

COFFEE HOUSE $ -$$

The Ridge Hotel, W4240 State Hwy. 50, Lake Geneva; 262-249-3800 destinationgn.com/bean-vine

CRAFTED ITALIA

ITALIAN $$ -$$$

The Ridge Hotel, W4240 State Hwy. 50, Lake Geneva; 262-249-3832 craftedlakegeneva.com

DJ’S IN THE DRINK

CASUAL $

W3860 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Como; 262-248-8855 djsinthedrink.com

THE GETAWAY ON LAKE COMO

CASUAL $ -$$

4190 West End Rd., Lake Geneva; 262-686-3456 thegetawayrestaurant.com

KELLY’S RESTAURANT

STEAKHOUSE/SUPPER CLUB $$

W3731 Club House Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-348-7344 kellyrestaurantlg.com

MARS RESORT

STEAKHOUSE/SUPPER CLUB

$ -$$

W4098 S. Shore Dr. (off State Hwy. 50 on Lake Como), Lake Geneva; 262-245-5689 mars-resort.com

NEXT DOOR PUB LAKESIDE

PIZZA $

W4118 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-249-6311 nextdoorpublakeside.com

NICHE

COFFEE SHOP/WINE BAR $ -$$ 715 Hunt Club Dr., Unit C, Lake Geneva; 262-581-6800 nichelg.com

PAPA’S BLUE SPRUCE

CASUAL $

W4086 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-729-4126 papasbluespruce.com

TURF. KITCHEN + TAP

BARBECUE $$ Geneva National, Lake Geneva; 262-245-7042 destinationgn.com/turf

LYONS

YE OLDE HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT

AMERICAN $ -$$

6070 N. Railroad St., Lyons; 262-763-2701 yeoldehotel.com

MUKWONAGO

DAVID ALAN ALAN’S SMOKEHOUSE & SALOON

BARBECUE $ -$$ 325 Bayview Rd., Mukwonago; 262-363-3227 daasmokehouse.com

ELEGANT FARMER

SPECIALTY $ 1545 Main St., Mukwonago; 262-363-6770 elegantfarmer.com

FORK IN THE ROAD

AMERICAN/CASUAL $ -$$ 215 N. Rochester St., Mukwonago; 262-363-7849 forkintheroadrestaurant.com

PELL LAKE

SPOONDOGGERS BAR AND GRILL

CASUAL $

N1320 S. Lake Shore Dr., Genoa City; 262-295-8773

UPPER CRUST PIZZERIA & PUB

CASUAL $

N1070 County Rd. H, Pell Lake; 262-279-2233 uppercrustpizzeriapub.com

SHARON

COFFEE CUP CAFE

DINER $ 192 Baldwin St., Sharon; 262-736-4060

MYRT’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE

ICE CREAM $ 215 Baldwin St., Sharon; 262-736-5060

PAT’S BREW & ‘QUE

BARBECUE $ 124 North St., Sharon; 262-736-5060

TWIN LAKES

BODI’S BAKE SHOP

BAKERY $

306 E. Main St., Twin Lakes; 262-877-8090

THE CORNER KITCHEN

CASUAL $

100 Lake St., Twin Lakes; 262-877-2456

MANNY’S SNACK SHACK

CASUAL $

404 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes; 262-877-4442

WALWORTH

JULIE MICHELLE CAKES

CAKE BAKERY $ 117 Kenosha St., Walworth; 312-800-3101 juliemichellecakes.com

KING DRAGON

ASIAN $ 101 Kenosha St., Walworth; 262-275-3309 kingdragonwa.com

MEGGY MOO’S DAIRY RIPPLE CASUAL/ICE CREAM $ 600 Kenosha St., Walworth; 262-394-5584

SAMMY’S ON THE SQUARE

CASUAL $ 105 Madison St., Walworth; 262-275-3739 sammysonthesquare.com

SIEMER’S CRUISE–IN BAR & GRILL CASUAL $ 107 Kenosha St., Walworth; 262-275-9191 siemerscruisein.com

TWO SISTERS THAI RESTAURANT ASIAN $

207 N. Main St., Walworth; 262-394-5700

WHITEWATER

841 BREW HOUSE CASUAL $ -$$ 841 E. Milwaukee St., Whitewater; 262-473-8000 841brewhouse.com

CHINA HOUSE ASIAN $ 1128 W. Main St., Whitewater; 262-473-9788

GUS’ PIZZA PALACE ITALIAN $ -$$ 139 W. Main St., Whitewater; 262-473-3562 guspizzapalace.com

JESSICA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

DINER $

140 W. Main St., Whitewater; 262-473-9890

ROSA’S PIZZA

ITALIAN $

180 W. Main St., Whitewater; 262-472-9857 orderrosas.com

SECOND SALEM BREWING COMPANY

CASUAL $ 111 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater; 262-473-2920 secondsalem.com

TOPPER’S PIZZA

CASUAL/ITALIAN $ 325 W. Center St., Whitewater; 262-473-4343 toppers.com

WILLIAMS BAY

BAY COOKS CASUAL $

99 N. Walworth Ave., Williams Bay; 262-607-6024 baycooksrestaurant.com

CAFÉ CALAMARI

ITALIAN $$ -$$$

10 E. Geneva St., Williams Bay; 262-245-9665 cafecalamari.com

DADDY MAXWELL’S DINER $

150 Elkhorn Rd., Williams Bay

GREEN GROCER

CAFE $

24 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay; 262-245-9077 greengrocerwb.com

HARPOON WILLIE’S PUB & EATERY CASUAL $ 8 E. Geneva St., Williams Bay; 262-245-6906 harpoonwillies.com

LUCKE’S CANTINA MEXICAN $ 220 Elkhorn Rd., Williams Bay; 262-245-6666

PIER 290

AMERICAN/CASUAL $ -$$ 1 Liechty Dr., Williams Bay; 262-245-2100 pier290.com

Crab Benedict at The Getaway in Lake Como

1878 on the Lake 140

@properties 4-5

Diane Krause 23

Jerry Kroupa 136

Stephanie Parent 41

The Abbey Resort 131

Abbey Springs 139

Angelus Home & Garden 67

Artistic Cleaners 76-77

B&J Tree Landscape Service 65

Baglio Design Build Team 35

Balsitis Contracting Inc. 78-79

Bea Cabinetry 80-81

Berkshire Hathaway 36

Kilkenny Group 37

Mark Larkin 133

Starboard Group 49

The Boat House of Lake Geneva 145

Brick & Mortar Home and Outdoor 117

Budget Blinds of Walworth County 82-83

Caravelle Lighting 14

Cedar Roofing Company 3

Chuck’s Lakeshore Inn 143

Closets by Design 109

Coldwell Banker

Dawn McKenna Group 20

Compass

Mick Balestrieri 138

Shannon Blay 45

Tricia Forbeck 29

Janis Hartley 7

Linda Tonge 25

Bob Webster 27

Curate Design Group LLC 11, 84-85

Don Vito’s Infused

Olive Oil Emporium 143

Doomis Custom Builders 86-87

Elegant Farmer 151

Elite Piers 70, 118

First National Bank & Trust 137

Flat Iron Tap 147

Fontana Home 65

Foremost Electric 109

Four Seasons Flooring 118

Gage Marine 129

Lake Geneva Cruise Line 48

Geneva Cabinet Company 106, 155

Geneva Lake Distilling + Winery 135

Geneva Lake Dream Homes 108

Geneva Lakes Burger Throwdown 135 Haberdapper 125

High Prairie Landscape 67

House Shampoo 9

Ingersoll Cabinets & Design 59

Ingersoll Home Builders 58

Jen’s Spic N Span 123

Jerry’s Majestic Marine 50

Jorndt Fahey LLC 88-89

Kitchen Ideas Center 72

KLM Builders

2, 75

Maddock Construction 47

Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty

Brongiel 15 Chris Jasser 16

Enjoy At The Lake throughout the year!

“The

present season was indeed divine; the flowers of spring bloomed in the hedges, while those of summer were already in bud.”

— Mary Shelley