I rented this venue last September for my daughter's wedding and it was worth every penny. Not only…read morewas the facility extemely accommodating, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure the day went seemlessly. They offered us a wide range of options for catering and one employee even took it upon herself to provide handcrafted glass decorations that must normally run over the thousand dollar mark at other venues. With the rustic architecture overlooking the river and the exceptional staff, it has got to be the best venue in Southern Wisconsin.

From the owner: Located on the west bank of the Rock River, a 19th-century woolen mill has been transformed into an…read moreexquisite site to entertain guests and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our in-house experts understand the need to make a space your own. Old Woolen Mill can provide you with a dream venue with the help of our local team. We're in your community, so we know how to make your day special! Part of what makes our one-of-a-kind venue unique is the glorious view. We borrow the landscape from Mother Nature and give you panoramic views of beautiful Wisconsin. Everyone's welcome, so don't hesitate to come by. Perfect for an assortment of meetings, Old Woolen Mill can accommodate any banquet. Our remodeled building is perfect to help a large crowd come together and create memories that will last forever. Whether you're planning for a company gathering or a party for family and friends, our experts will help you put together events that will be the talk of the town. You can relax and let our team help you plan and execute a banquet that will go off without a hitch. Our team has years of experience organizing exquisite events that will entertain your needs. Designed to impress, our facility is one of the most sought after venues for brides and grooms to complete their wedding. Old Woolen Mill features an unbelievable panoramic view, and complete accommodation for the guests. Choose from our extensive catering menu or have your own food delivered to our space...

Stayed here for a summer weekend and enjoyed great weather , a beautiful lake! One of the best kept…read moresecrets near Madison! We spent 1 day on the lake and another in Madison which is only 20 minutes away. An overall great stay !!

Stayed @ Lake Ripley Lodge for 3 nights, 4 nights with my boyfriend. It was a lovely stay. Very…read moreCozy, relaxing and the views are breath taking. The fresh roasted coffee on the front lawn and looking out @ the lake will never be forgotten. Fire Pits at night looking into the sky with the million dollar lake views. The homemade baked goods in the morning reminded me of my grandmas home cooking. I highly recommend this. The owners of this bed and breakfast make you feel at home.

Overall I was impressed with atmosphere from the start of the wedding service until I left in the…read moreevening. Since the weather was extremely hot extra self serve "watering stations " were available to keep people hydrated Plenty of room between tables is a major plus so that people can sit comfortably and servers can swiftly come around to do their duties Due to the extreme heat just wish they had some kind of fan system to keep people cool

I attended a wonderful wedding last night at the only barn wedding facility in the state. Women…read morewore dresses, skirts and pant outfits. Men wore suits, business casual and jeans. The barn was nice and clean. They have beautiful bathrooms. The wedding ceremony was at 500pm in front of the oldest hickory tree in the county. They set up 200 chairs with an aisle down the middle for the wedding party to enter. The property has a nice area to take pictures and enjoy and outdoor pre-reception. Our reception was inside the barn we ate comfortably and heard bride and groom stories, prayer, a charge from the father of the bride. Dinner was catered by Thunder Bay Grill. The wedding party DJ played nice taped music during the dinner. Dessert was a cheesecake. At the end of the reception we launched balloons with lights in them sending off in the air on a new adventure, just like the bride and groom. A beautiful night. I highly recommend this facility.

Quiet, gorgeous, and reasonably cared for. Perfect for a camper that enjoys staying in camp and…read moredoesn't need a lot of amenities. **Boy Scouts may be available to deliver wood, but there's also wood sold nearby. Noting here, there's not much by way of hiking paths, mud lake is not swimmable, and they don't offer recycling collection. -There is a great bike trail onsite -Mud Lake (also onsite) seems to be great for fishing and tooling around in a small boat -It's quiet and campers seem to be respectful of one another. -The old Savannah Oak trees are beautiful and offer just enough shade to many (but not all) of the campsites. -This campground is not maintained on a daily basis, so the grass was a little overgrown and the pit toilets could have been slightly cleaner. There are also no garbage cans in the pits, but a dumpster in the parking lot. This campground is made for a more rustic camper, as it has less amenities than your typical state park campground. Noting here, these are all walk-in sites with the exception of the group site. There are pit toilets and a well for water, but no other facilities.

Perfect for when you want to get outside for a night or two but don't want to drive hours and hours…read moreto get away from it all! Only about 30 minutes from Madison this campground offers a pretty tranquil camping experience given it's location and especially given that it's a State campground. No RV's allowed and you have to trek in all your gear 50-100 yards from the parking lot. Not a huge deal, but apparently inconvenient enough that a lot of people take a pass (fiiiine by me!). I think it's great not having any cars rumble past your campsite at night. All I heard was a rooster and a cow (this isn't exactly the wilderness, people, more like farmland). Set in a grove of old stately oak trees, each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. Some are definitely on the sunny side, so feel free to call up the ranger to make sure you end up where you want to. There are bathrooms (well, porto-potties) and well water near the parking lot. You will not be finding any firewood on your own, you'll need to buy it from somewhere local. The gas station sells bundles for $5 but an even better deal is the boy scout troop who sells daily at the campsite. Their number is posted upon your entry so just give them a call to find out what time they're coming by. The campground was only partially full when I was there one August weekend and the ranger said that it usually only fills up (or close to it) on holiday weekends or when there is an event at some nearby concert venue. BOTTOM LINE: I hesitated to even write this review because I don't want this secret jewel to become overrun. Good stuff!!

Professional, packed dance floor all night, & great staff!!…read more As a bride, for me, a packed dance floor is a sign of a successful party...Craig's team did not disappoint!! Craig had a great read of the room. I made a request during dancing and within seconds Craig was able to create a mash-up. Throughout the night they checked in with me and wanted to ensure that all songs I wanted to hear were played. Weeks before the wedding, we meet virtually two different times to go over my vision, finalize the reception timeline, and announcements to make. I first saw All-Star Music at a wedding I went to and now one of my bridesmaids booked him for her wedding!

I can't say enough good things about Craig Krueger from All-Star Music. He was recommended to me by…read morefive different brides from The Knot, and BOY, were they right. Craig has a website where brides and grooms can log on and create a list of song requests, special introductions, dances - you name it. He called to check in with me about a week before the wedding and asked really thoughtful questions, things I hadn't even considered. And then, the night of... He was an adorable emcee, very enthusiastic and great with keeping us on track. He actually started earlier than we requested when the ceremony turned out to be shorter than expected. And once it was time to boogie, he kept the dance floor packed for four solid hours. He never went for the cliche, current pop sensation of the moment, he picked a lot of classics that had everyone on their feet. And he continued to check in with me, even making sure that one slightly inappropriate song request was okay with me. We had people dancing all the way up until the very last song. PLEASE hire this man. You won't regret it. Thanks, Craig!!!!