Lucky Dog Farm Stay

My boyfriend and I just visited New Glarus to get out of Chicago for the weekend and after reading some online reviews and checking out the website of Lucky Dog Farm Stay decided to stay at their B&B. We were definitely pleased with our choice. The owners were very welcoming and treated us like guests in their own home. This lovely farmhouse has such a laid back atmosphere that we were totally able to unplug and relax. It was great being able to drink our coffee by the wood burning stove in the morning, come back in the evening and drink some wine on the sofa in the common room and chat with the other guests. Having access to the yoga barn was also a huge plus, we are both active people and I am a yoga practitioner and teacher, so being able to have a space that is specifically for yoga was excellent. All in all we loved the quiet simplicity of Lucky Dog Farm Stay, and the warm hospitality offered by LeAnne and Laurie and we would stay again and recommend this Inn to any of our friends.

This place is so fun! The owners are so nice and you can play with the baby goats and chickens. Clean rooms and cozy farmhouse. About 4 miles out of town so be prepared to drive in and out for meals.

My wife and I (along with my brother and sister in law and another married couple) rented all three rooms at the Lucky Dog Farm Stay for a long weekend away from our homes in the suburbs of St. Paul, MN. Our itinerary included the tour at New Glarus Brewery on Friday and spending the day in Chicago before leaving on Sunday.
Our experience with the establishment as well as the owners was nothing but delightful for us. I have chosen to right this view as a breakdown of how a typical day on our trip transpired in an attempt to give you an idea what to expect.
The Rooms: Each room is an exceptional size with comfortable, well adorned beds. As someone who frequently encounters subpar sleep, I was pleased to sleep solidly throughout the night each night (it should be noted my first night back home was back to the usual poor sleep).
Early Hours: Each morning I would wake and come downstairs to a fresh pot of their own organic blend of coffee (which was smooth and light, very accessible) and a different fresh baked good to whet my appetite (oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, blueberry coffee cake and banana bread). After a relaxing, languorous morning in which we all bathed and got dressed, we would then head into the town proper to enjoy our breakfast at Cow & Quince.
Breakfast: Cow & Quince is a café opened by the owners of Lucky Dog Farms and operated day-​to-​day by the family. They make fantastic use locally grown product, including produce, meats and dairy products. I won’t go into a long breakdown of C&Q as this is a review of LDF, but I will tell you that you get a $ 10 credit per person/​per day at C&Q to enjoy breakfast/​lunch and every meal, every day was fantastic. The six of us over three mornings had ourselves quite the tour of the menu.
From there, we spent the rest of our day out and about.
Major points I would make for anyone considering a stay:
1) This is not a Bed & Breakfast in the way you probably think of it. It is more like a European style «farm stay» in which you are staying in a room with the family who owns the farm.
2) You should be an animal lover. This should be a no-​brainer, but I fear as this place becomes more popular there will be people complaining about the rural-​ness and the animals. There are cats and dogs and you’re staying in their home as much as you are staying in the home of Lori and LeAnn. There are ways to separate yourself from them, but if you are not an animal lover, please seek stay elsewhere.
3) You will not have breakfast in the main building, instead breakfast will be provided to you in the café which is located inside the town proper, a whopping four mile trip.
4) The Rindy and Wild Room have a shared bathroom in the upstairs, privacy is easy to obtain. This is common of European style lodgings, and you will even see it at the American «Ace» hotels chain.
5) Lori and LeAnn are personable and knowledgeable, they are more than happy to be a resource for you during your stay in New Glarus.
In summary, if you read those five points and think «I’m down with that», go ahead and book. You will not regret it. If you’re a «city-​slicker» looking for a pool and a fitness center and all that, go someplace else and leave this gem for the rest of us.

We stayed here hoping for an escape from city life, and it was wonderful! A few of our favorite parts:
–cozy fire in the living room
–beer from the local brewery
–delicious locally sourced breakfast (biscuits and gravy was so awesome!)
–space for yoga practice
–playing with dogs, cats, goats, and chickens
–relaxing massages
–walking trails across the farm
Less than 3 hours from Chicago, about 35 minutes from Madison, right by one of the best Wisconsin breweries, and close to New Glarus Woods State Park.
Thank you LeAnn, Lori, Trout, and Cedar!

We stayed here earlier this month in the Iron Dutchman room for one night and loved it! Lori and LeAnn were super nice and welcoming and we loved spending time with their dogs Trout and Cedar. They have a beautiful property that you can walk around and enjoy — complete with goats, cats, and chickens. It’s a little further away from downtown, but it was definitely worth the extra 6 or 7 miles. It was peaceful and quiet and the perfect place to read a book. The breakfast we were served was delicious. We even had goat cheese from their goats! Everything we were served was local. Our only regret is that we stayed here on the beginning of our trip not the end. It would be the perfect place to unwind and relax after a long road trip.

Stayed here a few weeks ago, and can’t say enough positive about it. Rustic, peaceful — owners were overly accommodating, super friendly and engaging. Environment was wonderful — goats and chickens on the farm to interact with, as well as friendly dogs and cats. Room was comfortable — since it was off season, we were the only ones in the house. Played board games by the old stove fire. Just wonderful — Highly recommended.