Saturday, July 07, 2012

Franklin Victorian BnB in Sparta, Wisconsin


 

Franklin Victorian BnB in Sparta

Reminiscent of bygone eras of elegance when Sparta, Wisconsin, was the hub of social life, enticing people to its mineral water and spas, the house still boasts of such splendid woods. Some of Sparta, Wisconsin's finest treasures are located near Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Sparta is known as the "Bicycling Capital of America." We are just a few blocks from Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail, which offers 32 miles of trail ride through spectacular foliage, tunnels. Some things to do: Amish tours, Open Houses & Book Signing Events and Murder Mystery Weekends. After an estimated ten years of construction, The W.G. Williams house was completed in the early 1900s. When the Williams family lived there, Victorian elegance was prominent in Sparta. They were quite involved in local social circles and hosted many elegant affairs. The interior displays several different types of wood, including black ash, curly birch; quarter cut white oak and maple. The Victorian flavor is also noted in the large oak sliding doors and the open wooded staircase. Original leaded window in the dining room, and many of the original filigreed brass light fixtures still exist. A magnificent sunset stained glass window adorns the west wall and ceramic tile functional fireplaces are found in the living room and master bedroom guest room. Jennifer & Steve Dunn, their children Kayla and Nicholas moved to Sparta, in 2002 from Des Moines, Iowa, where they had lived for 14 years. Jennifer, with her Interior Design background has always wanted to have a Bed & Breakfast. With their love of the Midwest and family ties in the area, they decided The Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast was for them. By fulfilling their dream, their motto became "To Build A Dream On". Jennifer and Steve look forward to having you as their guests. 
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These recipes are included in the cookbook and are used by permission of Jennifer Dunn:
Easy Wild Rice Quiche, Apple-Craisin French Toast, B.O.O.M. Quiche

This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed and Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.

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