Romantic, cozy getaway-The Walnut-our Scandi cabin

We designed this space for a romantic & cozy getaway. You have everything you need for a long weekend. The overall goal of the design was a connection with nature and with the one you love, surrounded by beauty and immersed in comfort. You can enjoy the views, listen to the birds, drink your coffee and restore your soul. We bought this property a year ago and have worked diligently to make it truly special. The Walnut cabin is the first cabin on the Lower Farm property ready for your enjoyment. Our modern space of 320 square feet packs a lot of amenities. Each area is thoughtfully designed and delineated. The floor plan and 11-foot vaulted ceiling are open to each area and they are designed to integrate with the others. The ceiling is a Mondrian work of art with its maple wood grain and black reveal. The space has a modern Scandinavian design aesthetic with a nod to the owner's Norwegian heritage. The warm tones, wood grain, and textured textiles used throughout will wrap you up in "koselig" -the Norwegian word for cozy. The space is perfect for a couple or solo traveler. Curl up with a good book in the cozy window nook of the living room area. Enjoy cooking in a fully stocked kitchenette that has everything you need for simple meals. Delight in your morning coffee ritual with our coffee & tea cart. The separate, full bathroom has on-demand hot water for long showers. Sleep comfortably on a queen bed hidden behind a 5-foot pony wall in the sleeping area. We put a focus on large, vented/screened windows that flood the space with morning and afternoon light. In the summer, open the windows to hear the tree frogs and crickets chirp away. The window locations were designed so that no neighbors are situated to see directly into the cabin. Window coverings are provided on all the windows and front door to give privacy. Your outdoor patio space is over 350 square feet of stamped concrete, clean & sheltered under a grove of walnut trees. The patio was designed to give privacy and fantastic views of the pond, hills, and wildlife in any direction. Fencing is strategically placed to increase your privacy. Coming spring 2022, there will be an outdoor clawfoot bathtub, for bathing under the stars and bistro lights. Comfortable patio furniture, an LP gas fire pit, and the ability to roll the table easily outside provides a great place to have a romantic dinner. The cabin's high-speed WiFi allows guests to stay connected to work or school while enjoying a Driftless Area getaway. Cell service works for texts and short calls, we recommend WiFi calling. WiFi works outside on patio area as well and our WiFi is the fastest fiber-optic service available in Richland county. Our internet speed is rated at “Fast” at 120 Mbps and is extremely reliable. You will access the Lower Farm property via state highway 58. It is easily found 1 mile north of Ithaca, WI a tiny, unincorporated burg of 75 people. There is a shared driveway to enter the property. The Walnut cabin is the building at the back of the property, with its own private parking area for up to 2 vehicles. It has a Schlage keypad for entry and self-check-in. We can be available to help with any questions as they arise, or we can be almost invisible, as you wish. This cabin is located at our lower farm, .5 miles from our home. We do live in the downstairs of the main farmhouse at the upper farm, however, our work takes us on the road regularly. Our family lives nearby so assistance is always available in urgent circumstances. Our location is nestled in the heart of the Wisconsin Driftless Area. You are greeted with a view of the rolling hills and narrow valleys from every window. You can take in the beautiful hardwood trees, plentiful wildlife, and rock formations surrounding you. The Walnut Cabin and Ridge & Valley Hospitality cabin properties are across the road from the Willow Creek, one of the most respected trout streams in Wisconsin. We can guide you to access this trout stream. We have creek views, not river views. Ithaca, our small burg of 75 people, with one school, one church, and one bar is a mile away. The friendliest people anywhere and a great place to live. You will see cattle on the hills, barns in the valleys, and tractors on the roads. Truly, quaint rural life. We are 10 Minutes to Richland Center and the Pine River Bike Trail, 30 minutes to Reedsburg, 45 minutes to Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesen in Spring Green, and 1 hour 5 minutes to Madison. Located on State Highway 58, easily navigated with roads kept clear in the wintertime. Light traffic noise is heard when you are outside but quiet when inside the cabin. You are surrounded by active agricultural land & fields. A view of a small pond is visible from the property, no fishing is allowed on the pond. Wildlife surrounds you and bird-watching is a true delight. Use of your own transportation is required as there is no access to public transportation. GPS will work in most circumstances but access to a printed road map is encouraged. This is a rural location on a well-maintained state highway. There are 2 other cabins on the Lower Farm property, currently under construction. We live on the Upper Farm property, .5 miles north on State Highway 58 and it has a guest suite available as well. On the Lower Farm property is The Mighty Pine cabin-the larger, first cabin you will see, located directly behind the large pine tree. It will be fully ADA compliant/accessible and available for booking on January 1st. The Cedar, the cabin in the middle-is our utility cabin with a washer, dryer, bathroom, and 6 person sauna. The Cedar will be shared use by all of the units on the property. It will be available for use after the first of the year. There will be an outdoor shower and pet washing station available in spring 2022 as well. We intend to add a glamping tent and a teepee to the property in the next year or so to round out our hospitality offerings. Links will be provided here to rent the other spaces when they are available. The Walnut will be our only unit to remain pet-free. There will be well-behaved pets allowed in all of our other units. We are dog-friendly but wanted to offer one space completely free of pet dander. We intend to get a few sheep and chickens in the future. We do offer farm tours with our business-Ridge and Valley Tours, LLC.