May 2014

Located South of Long Lake Recreation Area is a smaller, quieter lake that is fed by and drained by the Milwaukee River. Mauthe Lake has had a state park for many decades and the lake has the unique feature of no gasoline motors. That makes for a nice day at the lake for the person […]

For the last 19 years a growing event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has drawn huge crowds and it is not AirVenture Wisconsin or any other EAA event. Country USA Music Festival is the name of a weeklong music show that draws “million dollar talent”. This summer the festival runs June 24-28. While many people prefer to

The area just north of Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast includes the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. This gem gives one the feel of being “way up North” without the travel and cost of driving another 200 miles. Long Lake hosts a state park and at 417 acres in size and 47

Not far from Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast is a city often overlooked by travelers to Washington County. Hartford, WI boasts many good reasons to visit. In this post I will tell you about three of them that I really enjoy. Hartford Wisconsin has become a destination for entertainment because a generous gift from the

Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast is located only minutes away from one of the best Farmer’s Markets in the state of Wisconsin. The West Bend Farmer’s Market takes place every Saturday morning starting May, 17, 2014. The variety of items at this market is unmatched by other markets in the area. Even within this market,

A short drive from Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast will take you to a place overlooking the Milwaukee River just west of the Barton Dam in West Bend. A simple looking restaurant that serves amazing pizza and other great menu items. To sample every item on the menu however, you would need to stay with

Mention the EAA to friends who love flying and they automatically think of the big event of the year: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 from July 28th through August 3rd. This international event brings in aircraft, as well as enthusiasts, from all over the world. In fact, attendance was more than 500,000 last year, 2013. As

For those who like a little more speed in their ride, there is a spot just over half an hour north of Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast. Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI is the closest NASCAR racing track to our bed and breakfast and a full 2014 schedule is starting soon! While NASCAR is

A well-known restaurant in our area, The Poplar Inn is located in the Historic James Kneeland House in the Downtown West Bend Historical District. This fine dining restaurant offers fresh fish and seafood along with several cuts of tender buttery steaks. Many of the guests at Hidden Serenity dine at the Poplar Inn. All have

The popular geocaching “” will be held on August 8th and 9th, 2014 right here in Washington County, or more specifically, West Bend, WI. Thousands of people will gather in the area stalking in almost every corner. Visitors come from all over the world for this event. Here’s a thought – get an edge on