Monthly Archives: November 2011

Christmas Tree Farm, Sparta, WI, Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

November 29, 2011 – 2:00 am

With December almost here and right around the corner let our bed and breakfast in Sparta Wisconsin create “a cut above the rest” with many area local Christmas tree farms for you and your family to enjoy. Wisconsin produces many different types of trees for you to choose from. We have three farms just a few miles from us or just down the road to the next town.

Lorilynn Farm Christmas Trees and Wreaths
5558 Iberia Avenue, Sparta (608) 269-3202

Hilliker Tree Farm & Christmas – 20594 Flatiron Avenue, Tomah (608) 372-0777

Labus Christmas Tree Farm – N6084 Mc Kinley Valley Rd, West Salem (608) 786-1533

Make this a winter tradition for your family and enjoy an great day of holiday fun. Head on back to our Sparta Wisconsin bed and breakfast and relax over night with hot tea, hot coco and some fresh cookies.

Jennifer Dunn, Your very happy innkeeper at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.

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Pecan Pie Recipe

Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Pecan Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21, 2011 – 1:00 pm

Today at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast, I received from a fundraiser here in Sparta, WI the most beautiful, huge, and tasty Pecan halves…which then made me think of my favorite Grandma’s Homemade Pecan Pie. With the holiday coming and planning I got my recipe box out and am ready to bake. It is a pie recipe that is not shared often so enjoy the best!

Pecan Pie
Use you favorite Pie crust

3 eggs beaten – add in
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup syrup (light or dark)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Add 1 cup pecan nuts on top

Bake 45 min. at 350 degrees
(test with knife like you do with pumpkin pie)

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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in Sparta, Wisconsin

November 18, 2011 – 6:01 pm

We are very lucky here in Sparta, Wisconsin on December 4th at approx. 6:45 p.m. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train with all it’s wonderful lights, will make a quick 15 minute stop this year on Sunday! Come to the Sparta Chamber of Commerce Depot, Corner of S. Water St. and Milwaukee St (South side of the CP tracks). They will present a check to our very own local Food Pantry and will have entertainers perform a few songs, ending with Santa making an appearance.

Everyone is encourage to come out and see the train. We always would like everyone to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our local Food Pantry. If you have never seen the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train you must come out on December 4th to enjoy this event. Dress Warm and make memories forever!
You can be the trains Fan on Facebook too.

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Sparta fun Activities

Monroe Co. Historical Society Arts & Crafts Show in Sparta

November 1, 2011 – 1:20 am

The 73th Monroe County Historical Society Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Sparta Senior High School on November 5, 2011 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Senior High School is located at 506 N. Black River St. in Sparta Wisconsin. Contact Joan Cook 608-269-3233 for vendor information about the Arts & Craft Show.

This event is FREE and with over 250 vendors at this years event there is sure to be something for everyone looking for that unique gift idea.

Spend you pre-holiday shopping at the Sparta Arts and Craft show while staying at our Sparta Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast.

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