Wisconsin Workshops at Lonesome Hollow

We are thrilled to offer two new workshops in 2010, along with some favorites from previous years. We try to present workshops that offer meaningful learning opportunities. Our workshops are structured such that attendees may pursue their favorite hobbies or learning experience while enjoying the peace and beauty offered at Lonesome Hollow.

Workshop attendees must be lodging in one of Lonesome Hollow’s B&B rooms, suites, or cabin. If our lodging is full, and if the instructor is willing, additional attendees may book a room at other local lodging establishments. Attendees are offered a wide range of lodging options at Lonesome Hollow, ranging from a shared cabin or suite to a private, deluxe bedroom, or even a full luxurious suite. A full country breakfast is included for all workshop participants.

The maximum attendance is set by the instructor, but in no case will exceed twenty. This will allow for a very personal, hands-on experience and will guarantee a generous amount of instructor-attendee interaction for everyone.

Workshop Description

Haute Cuisine Workshop: French chef Monique Hooker has retired from her Chicago restaurant and now resides in the beautiful Driftless Area, not far from Lonesome Hollow. In her "retirement" Monique continues her fabulous culinary career. We are fortunate enough to be partnering with Monique to bring a few of our guests an incredible opportunity to lodge with us at Lonesome Hollow and to learn new cooking skills, working side by side with a charming and most talented Frech Chef. Our "Haute Cuisine Workshops" are scheduled for the weekends of April 16/17, November 5/6, and December 3/4. Watch this page on our website as well as Monique's own website, www.moniquescuisine.com to learn the exact content of each of these workshops. You may be focussing on pates, chocolate desserts, or an incredible duck dinner. These workshops are limited to a maximum of 14 persons, with priority being given to guests staying at Lonesome Hollow.

The April 16/17 workshop will focus on Charcuterie - the art of making pate and sausage. Learn how to make these once forgotten foods, using techniques that originated in 15th century France. Choose a one, two, or three day adventure with Monique. See workshop details and pricing at www.moniquescuisine.com.

Amish Experience Workshop: Spend an entire afternoon with local tour guides Kevin and Patsy who know the Amish of the Cashton Settlement as well as anyone. See an Amish built house, inside and out. Drive through the rolling Driftless Area landscape and hear Kevin and Patsy describe life in the Cashton settlement. Visit the workshops of skilled Amish craftsmen. Enjoy lunch in one of the most unique eateries you have ever experienced. Finish your afternoon with a tour of a local round barn, one designed and built by Alga Shivers, the decendent of a free black man who settled in the famous Cheyenne Valley of Vernon County in the mid 1800's. Kevin is a retired history teacher and will make the story of Wisconsin's Amish come alive for you. Patsy is a talented artist who can point you toward specific Amish craftsman (furniture makers, bakers, leather workers, candy makers, basket weavers, ...). We have scheduled Amish Experience Workshops for the weekends of April 30/May1, June 4/5, and October 29/30. These workshops are limited to a maximum of eight participants. The cost of the Amish Experience Workshop is $80 per person, or $150 per couple, and this price includes lunch. Call our Inn to make your reservations for these weekends and the Amish tours.

Digital Photography Workshop: Talented Chicago area photographer Bob Denny offers a very practical and useful two day course for beginning and intermediate digital photographers. This workshop combines classroom instruction with outdoor photoshoots, targetting spring wildflowers and the sights of rural Southwest Wisconsin. The course is ideal for photographers with new SLR or advanced, fixed lens digital cameras looking to enhance creative control and artistic capabilities. Workshop size is limited to eight photographers to insure sufficient personal instruction. For more information, visit www.bobdennyphoto.com or call Bob at 708-305-0958 Offered on Saturday & Sunday, May 15 and 16, 2010.

Cheese Making Workshop: Join Steve Shapson, The Cheese-maker from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, for a fantastic multi-cheese making workshop. Enjoy the company of other cheese-making enthusiasts in a small and personal group environment. Visit a local creamery. Enjoy tasting local and homemade cheeses and wines. Learn the craft of making Camembert/Brie, Chevre, Feta, Ricotta and more. Take your homemade Camembert, Feta and Chevre with you to enjoy at your home. For more details visit www.thecheesemaker.com or email Steve at Steve@thecheesemaker.com. Steve's cheese making workshops are scheduled for April 10/11, July 9/10, and November 12/13, 2010. In 2009 the cheese making workshops were very popular and most of them sold out quickly - make your plans and reservations now.

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Workshop Cost and Arrangements

For lodging costs and arrangements please contact Pete or Nora at the Inn at Lonesome Hollow, or view other pages of this website for lodging details and availability. Remember that some reduced cost lodging options are available for those interested in shared accommodations. Full country breakfasts and at least one wine & cheese reception are included in the lodging prices. A valid credit card will guarantee your reservation.

For course costs and payment arrangements, please contact the instructor. Most instructors require payment in advance. Instructors will establish their own cancellation and refund policies.