Not too expensive and very fun for all ages. All the employees are very friendly and helpful when…read moreneeded.

Loved all the activities!! One of my favorite things to do on my trip. Pricing was good as well. I…read moredo wish they were open all week though !

The art at Edgewood Orchard isn't just contained to the gallery. It spills out everywhere: in the…read moregarden, in the parking lot, in the restroom. This whole space is a work of art. This is one of the neatest Midwest galleries that I've visited, and it didn't hurt that on the day that I visited, they were offering free bloody Marys and hot chocolate. Of course, I partook of the hot chocolate (with a glug of Bailey's, because it was there). How nice to have a little drink while perusing all of the art everywhere. It makes the art pop that much more. Edgewood has artwork from more than 100 artists in a wide range of media: paintings, sculpture, glass, clay, wood, jewelry. I left with a coaster for my father that had a dragonfly on it (a special symbol to our family). There is artwork in every price range here, so you can leave with a little bit of Door County artwork no matter your budget.

The signage for this gallery is easy to spot right off of main Door County thoroughfare Highway 42…read moreat Peninsula Players Road.  There's also some big and catchy animal art sculptures and attractive grounds at the entrance.  I knew I'd probably drop in and putz around here one day, but upon actually visiting, I had no idea this was such a delightful place to walk their extensive and artsy grounds as well as enjoy their classy and elegant gallery.  We really enjoyed our stroll on their grounds on a very pleasant day and amongst numerous and priced outdoor art objects.  The two story gallery was very enjoyable browsing as well.  The staff was welcoming and friendly (and pet friendly too btw), and left us and numerous others to mill around leisurely.  They have 80 acres here, so there's plenty of space as well as parking.  As with most art, you don't know what you like til you see it.  Unfortunately, I knew I couldn't afford much of the stuff here, a lot of which runs into 5 figures, but we certainly enjoyed our time here.  I did refer my art-collecting son here though!  Their story (labelled Irene's story) is also a wonderful and heartwarming story of 4 generations of Wisconsin folk, and it's a delightful read.  I highly recommend visiting when one is up here in the cultural enclave that is Door County.

This is one of the shops that I found before we headed to Door County and decided I wanted to…read morevisit. It's a nice shop, but I didn't find a lot that interested me. I did buy a couple of baskets. They had some really cool art in the back, but they were prints so I skipped them. The originals have been made with leaves and other botanicals to create some really interesting work, but it didn't have the same impact for me as a simple print. The shop carries a lot of home decor sorts of things like baskets, vases, bowls, candles, and that sort of thing. Also they have a wide selection of jewelry. I almost forgot about wanting to stop here until I checked the Yelp collection I made, and we didn't pass the store when wandering along Main Street because it was separated from most of the other shops to some extent, being next door to a restaurant and one other shop but removed from the bulk of the shopping area. So if you want to stop by keep your eyes peeled.

Great art! The artist is so creative and the work is so beautiful! Check it out, you'll love it!read more

Oh, how I wish I could spend a weekend at Bjorklunden, just studying topics that interest me, going…read moreon hikes in the woods, communing with Door County nature and playing checkers in the lodge. Alas, I just got to visit this place and take a little tour. Apparently, Lawrence University students can retreat here when they want, which is fortunate for them. This is a sanctuary where people can find quiet and contemplation. The general public can also sign up to take classes and seminars, and spend the weekend at Bjorklunden in what they call a "thought-provoking vacation." Located on the grounds of Bjorklunden is Boyton Chapel, a small wooden structure built in a late 12th-century Norwegian style. If you get a chance to peek inside, you should -- it's beautiful, with biblical paintings on every wall and hand-carved wooden pews. When I visited, it was snowing and everything looked white and beautiful. I imagine the area is equally as beautiful when everything is green, but there's something about being here when things are cold and sparkling that make it extra special.

This was an absolutely perfect wedding venue for us! We are Lawrence University alumni and loved…read moreattending Bjorklunden as students for weekend trips with clubs, classes, and teams. Coming back to get married in this place that was special to both of us made our day that much better. The view and overall decor of the grounds and lodge was idyllic. We loved having complete access to the facility and our guests enjoyed having accomodations right at the site.

This is a great winery that happens to be in Door County. However, it is NOT a 'Door County…read morewinery'! Don't come here if you're hopping from winery to winery (you will be sorely disappointed when faced with real wine). If you've never heard of vitis vinifera, this winery is NOT for you. It IS, however, for those who appreciate fine wines (as opposed to the alcoholic fruit beverages served at most Wisconsin wineries). Stone's Throw appears to be one of only three Wisconsin wineries producing truly fine wines (along with Blind Horse Winery in Kohler and Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma). Yes, the atmosphere is pretentious. But that pairs well with their fine Zinfandel. I was so impressed, I joined their wine club. Cheers! I will work on getting them to provide palate cleansing crackers and water with their tastings, but the lack thereof is a minor weakness.

This was a tricky review to write because we so wanted to love this place! The food and wine were…read moreboth delicious, though we did wait probably an hour to get our food. Once we did eat it, we liked everything! Our main complaint was that we felt like the staff was annoyed that we were there. We came in with a reservation for 7 people and when we told the hostess they said "seven?" with a bit of a tone. We were met with several eye rolls throughout our experience, like when we asked for an extra plate, napkin, fork, and our bill (they did not bring enough for our whole party). There was nice live music being played and it's beautiful outside. There was a nail sticking out of the table and we mentioned it and they just said "okay" with no apology or solution which I also thought was odd. The stools were also pretty high up for the table, so we could not fit our legs underneath. I think our server was very stressed because it seemed to be fairly understaffed and I think that dipped into the level of service. Management or ownership definitely needs to find more staff or step in as servers, because it seemed like 3 servers were responsible for the entire place. I wouldn't be back, but I could guess the service would be better if they had more staff, which I know can be tricky toward the end of summer. It's a beautiful place in a great location, they just could use more staff so they are not so overwhelmed.

PenArt is a great place to visit, whether you are there for a one week art class or just dropping…read morein to see the latest exhibit. Adult classes are offered year round with excellent instruction. There are also lots of student activities, kids' classes and family art days. A great time to visit is during the Plein Art Festival in July. The school sponsors this event which attracts artists from all over the country. So fun to watch them work their magic! Check out the website to see what is on tap!

PenArt offers great workshops, across a range of visual media and levels. I have taken everything…read morefrom beginner's pottery, watercolor and oil to more advanced painting ( as I gained more experience). The instructors are great - all are accomplished artists in their own right and many teach at the college level - but to the person they have been friendly, helpful and oh-so-kind in their critiques. I guess it's Door County rubbing off - but the fellow students have been great, too. Friendly and open. By the first afternoon, the jitters go away and everyone starts talking and helping out - from offering gentle suggestions to sharing supplies. Hands down the best experience I have had in taking art classes- and I keep coming back for more!

This is where you find strong delicious coffee in Door County. Apparently, that's not easy to find…read morehere. Family owned. Reasonable prices. Everyone in our group loved their version of morning brew.

We are pretty much coffee nerds and have tried most of the coffee shops on the peninsula. DC…read moreChocolate Designs has by far the best cappuccino we have had. The truffles are amazing...we gift them whenever we can. We go out of our way to go there. Grateful they are here!

The outdoor sculptures drew me into the store and I really didn't know what kind of shop it was…read more Walking in, I was still unclear, but there was a very strong leather smell, so I decided to walk around and check it out. I never really engaged with any staff and most of the inventory wasn't really for me, but I love leather purses and did find one that I was happy to buy!

There's nothing wrong with the store; it's just not my kind of place. Lots of leather, flannel, and…read moreanimal hides and heads. There's some more stuff here but if you're creeped out by hides, heads, or antlers, best to keep walking.

I always love visiting Interfibers Gallery tucked away in such an idyllic setting. It's one of the…read morefew galleries with a working studio that has been around for decades in Door County. The fiber art and wall hangings are outstanding! Other interesting art, clothing and jewelry...must see!

I was looking for a soulful gift for one of my beloveds. It was so hard to find something that…read moremeant a lot to him because he's a person that can afford anything he needs. My idea was to get him a customized piece of art. I was spending some days in Door County at my summer house last year and noticed Wendy's gallery Interfibers. The whole process of creating the piece was memorable, Wendy is such an outstanding and experienced artist! In the end, he was so happy to get something that special, it was the best decision I could make.