Bloomin Pickets Farmhouse Stay OR Ladies Craft Retreat!

Welcome to a step back in time! We are inviting you to enjoy the farm that I grew up on. It is over 100 years old. We have incorporated A LOT of history from our renovation, which tells the story of the family farm and the way things used to be. Some say it's like a museum. For me, it's a tribute to all of the hard work of my family and we hope you will enjoy that too!

WE ARE NOW OFFERING the house as a CRAFTING RETREAT for up to 6 ladies! Most craft projects can be accommodated. There are six, 5' tables per person. Each has their own outlets, cutting mats, silicone protective mats, LED desk lights and waste baskets. Extras include an ironing board, iron and glue guns. Tables are rated at 260lbs. Rolling chairs -300lbs.

The crafting area is in a newly renovated porch addition, with natural lighting from 8 windows and views out onto the gardens! There are a couple steps to access this room; it is not handicap accessible.

Please look at the pictures provided of the crafting area. No dying of fibers can be accommodated. Please have your group lead contact me with the ages in group and the type of craft, before booking. Thank you.

All rooms have been updated back to its historical beginnings, from it's hardwood floors and some original decor, but we've added modern amenities. There are 5 bedrooms. Four have full-size beds upstairs; the lower level has a queen. There are plenty of bed linens and extra pillows.

We have 2 full baths. The bath upstairs has the original cast iron tub, with shower. The lower level bath, has a walk in shower. Plenty of towels provided. Hair dryers and toiletries are available if needed.

Everything that you need to cook with is in the kitchen! Our updated kitchen boasts a cast iron sink, butcher block counter tops, coffee bar area and real barn board decor. The island is a converted dresser, which holds some of my mom’s favorite cookbooks, if you’d like to try a new recipe. There are plenty of eating spaces - one off of the kitchen and a formal dining room.

We also have a patio area to enjoy, with a gas grill and recently added a boulder fire pit on our old barnyard to enjoy, weather permitting.

There is a living room with a TV. We have a video library of VHS and DVD's if you'd like to enjoy a movie. There isn’t Dish network or cable, but there are over 20 local channels. In the front porch, I have some of my board games from when I was a kid. That’s from over 50 years ago!

We do have high speed internet, to keep you connected and a landline phone, if you’d like to make a call using a phone book!


If you see in our pictures, that we have a quilt on our barn. We are one of 150 quilts located across our county. We have a brochure with a map, if you'd like to take a tour, to see all of these beautiful quilts! Ours is called "Rainbow Blossom".

At Christmas time, the months of Dec and Jan, every room is decorated. Because of safety issues, we just can't allow small children. I normally child proof the home, but I can't remove all the decor that I have. If you have any questions, please ask. Thank you.

If you would like to learn about the history of our farm, please let us know. We would love to tell you how the farm operated years ago. I have had nothing but great memories while growing up here. It is our wish that you will leave our farm with great memories of your own!


Other things about the farm:
(this is during the growing season)
With over 3 acres of lawn and gardens, we might have to do some watering, lawn care while you are staying with us. Please know that we will be mindful of your privacy. We are always working on the flower beds, so not all are totally manicured, but a lot to see none the less!

Even though we are located on a country road, we do have some cars and farm machinery going by during the day, during the growing season. Typically by evening, things are pretty quiet. See the pictures for location from roadway.

Sleeping arrangements:
Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 upstairs
Each has 1 full size bed
Bedroom 5 lower level
1 queen bed

Amenities:
Bathtub
Ample parking on premises
Washer/Dryer
Central Air
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas
Internet/Wi-Fi
Essentials ex. Dish soap, shampoo (kept in upper cabinets or closets for safety reasons)
Iron- ironing board
Blow dryers
Gas Grill

SAFETY FEATURES
Fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire ladders in upper bedrooms
First aid kit (in kitchen)
Carbon-monoxide detectors on each level
Deadbolt locks
Smoke detectors in each bedroom
Exterior lighting

Things to know:
House rules
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CHECK-IN for Farmstay Guests: After 4:00 PM Contact us, this could be moved up if we do not have guests prior to your stay. CHECK-OUT: 11:00 AM.

CHECK-IN/OUT for Craft Retreat Guests: Contact me to arrange a time that works best for your group.
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Check-in – I will contact you a few days prior to set a time. I will meet with you at check in.
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NO SMOKING
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NO PETS
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NO LARGE PARTIES OR EVENTS - inviting extra people over to our location, IS NOT PERMITTED. Please do not book this property if this is your intent. If you do, your whole security deposit will be forfeited.

There isn’t access to the attic or basement* (If there would happen to be a storm warning, that would mandate for you to take cover in the basement, we would make sure that you can do so).

Price per day includes up 6 guests only. Please contact me prior to booking, with any questions. Thank you.

Children are welcome, but our house is NOT set up for toddlers. We have a staircase of 15 stairs to the upper bedrooms, so safety is of our concern for this age bracket. PLEASE contact us with any questions.

NOTE: Must climb stairs — Entrance has 5 steps. To get to the upper bedrooms, there are 15 steps. Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional things to know:
- During the growing season, there are many types of flowers and shrubs in the gardens, that could have thorns, prickly leaves, etc) – young children should be supervised while in the gardens. If you also have an allergic reaction to bee stings, please know that when the flowers are blooming, we do have a variety of pollinators during this time; usually from May - Oct.

- Any buildings around the farm with closed doors, are not accessible.
- Fireworks, firearms, ATV/UTV and snowmobile use is not permitted on any areas of the farm. We do have access to a recreational trail that is a mile down the road.
- To be good neighbors, quiet hours are from 10pm-6am Monday - Thursday and from Midnight - 6am Friday - Sunday.

Covid information:
We take your safety seriously and want to do everything possible for your protection, while you stay with us. Cleaning and disinfecting will be done before your arrival.

Local Area:
The main hub of our county is the City of Monroe, population 10,827. We have 2 grocery stores and 6 gas stations. Also Wal-Mart and Farm & Fleet for any supplies that you may need, as well as many local shops and eateries surrounding our historic downtown. Monroe is 5 miles from the farm. This information will be available to you in a binder when you come.

Local Attractions:
Cheese Country Recreational Trail parking - 4.2 m ATV/Snowmobiling
Hawk's Mill Winery - 3 m
Sky View Drive Inn Movie Theatre - 3.5 m
Cadiz Springs State Recreational Area - 3.6 m Hiking trails and fishing
Historic Cheesemaking Center - 5.1 m
Roth Kase Cheese Factory - 6 m
Minhas Craft Brewery & Distillery - 7.1 m
New Glarus, WI "America's Little Switzerland" - 22 mi