While you’re in the area at The House on the Rock, check out these two prime holiday offerings in downtown Spring Green, which is less than 10 miles north of The House on the Rock.
STEAMPUNK MANOR is a popular bed-and-breakfast inn, perched on the corner of Hill and Baltimore Streets. As its name implies, the inn’s decor leans heavily on steampunk, a design and fashion that melds elements from the ornate Victorian era with the mechanical aspects of the Industrial Revolution, along with some punk, goth, and other looks. Think lots of metal, but also bold colors, intricate designs, frills, velvet brocade, and leather.
Come fall, the owners transform the inn from a homey bed-and-breakfast to a “dead-and-breakfast,” with rooms now filled with creepy old dolls, severed heads, bloody figures, and more. Book a room here this Halloween season — if you dare — or stop by to admire the yard décor, which typically includes giant spiders, skeletons, and a life-sized coffin.
The first weekend in December is SPRING GREEN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS, a multi-day holiday festival. The celebration begins on Friday, Dec. 5, with a free Holiday Light Parade that winds through town. Grab a steaming cup of cocoa and watch for Santa and Mrs. Claus to pass by.
The following day, Dec. 6, is Breakfast with Santa, where participants can enjoy a full, hot breakfast. (Registration required.) Don’t forget to check out the popular toy raffle, which kids can enter to (hopefully) win their favorite toy. That evening, head to Veterans Park at 6 p.m. to watch holiday fireworks fill the sky.
The festivities “wine” down on Saturday, Dec. 13, with a WINTER WINE WALK. Stroll through Spring Green’s beautifully decorated shops to snag some holiday gifts, all while sampling a variety of wines and hors d’oeuvres.
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