Flowers Gardens

Garden Flowers, One, Two, Three…at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast, Sparta, Wisconisn

June 11, 2012 – 2:00 pm
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As for me and my garden…just a bit of earth will do.
As we work so hard in the many gardens at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast, I walk around everyday pulling the weeds here and there. Garden: A thing of beauty and a job forever.  The love I have for our gardens is work but the beautiful flowers and nature at it best to the simple to the most dainty flowers have bloomed.  Inch by inch, gonna make this garden grow! Some have come and gone while others are here and more are to come. God’s Green Acre.  I was thinking of a blog post for you to enjoy and got the camera out to take some pictures for you to enjoy.  Many guests have come and commented on the beauty. Our Little Gardener. If you are not able to be our guests this season we hope you will enjoy the pictures and come to Sparta, Wisconsin soon. 
Flowers can come in One, Two, Three or more and the colors are plenty. Adventures in Gardening….Enjoy Below!

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Farmer's Market

Sparta, Wisconsin Farmer’s Market

June 4, 2012 – 2:00 pm
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There is so much going on in Sparta. The Sparta Farmer’s Market has a New location and a New start this season. It is (across from the Post Office) on Main Street in our historic downtown Sparta. There are many offerings this year with the freshest vegetable and fruit, fresh certified eggs, flower bouquets and dried flower arrangements, plus garden advice and recipes from area people.
You can visit the Sparta Farmer’s Market Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m.
Come and shop early for the best of the selection and help support our local businesses too.

The Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast is located just a few blocks from the location of the Farmer’s Market, so stroll downtown and enjoy!

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Sparta Wisconsin Concerts in the Park 2012: Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

May 14, 2012 – 2:00 pm
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Don’t forget to mark Concerts in the Park beginning June 6th and each Wednesday until Aug 22nd the season kicks off with Sturdebaker 7.  Concerts are held at Evans Bosshard Park starting at 7 pm.  In the event of rain concerts are held at High School Auditorium. 
Admission is FREE

  • Franklin Victorian B&B is located only 2 blocks from concert site.
  • We have lawn chairs if you need.

Other performers thru the season:
Maggie Mae
Brian and The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
MoonBoot Posse
Army Band @ Memorial Park
Gary & Ridgeland Dutchmen
Vickie Lynn & The Lazy River Band
Red Sky Warning
Honey & Rust
Orange Bloosom Special
KG & The Ranger
Pat Watters

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Sparta Wisconsin May Events: Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

May 5, 2012 – 7:58 pm
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Its official Bike season is here!  The tunnels are open and the tourist will be biking into town.  With the gas prices falling come and plan a family, friends event on the bike trail.  We have some of the most beautiful country side in Wisconsin, go bike the trails and see why so many come here.  The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast offers a bike shuttle service, inside secure bike storage, flashlights for the tunnels and bike trail pass are available.

Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House, Saturday, May 19 form 9 am to 3 pm. Located off Hwy 21 Between Sparta & Tomah, WI Enter Gate 15, Adults must have Photo ID
  • Free Admission and Parking
  • Narrated Bus Tours
  • World Ware II Building Displays
  • Military Equipment and Demonstrations
  • Camouflage Face Painting
  • Personalized Dog Tags
  • Refreshments Available for Purchase
Memorial Day parade will  start at 10:30 am at the corner of Blake and Water Streets, just a block away from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.  At noon the VFW will have a Wreath ceremony at Blyton Park.  The American Legion will host a chicken Q beginning at noon.
High school Graduation is on May 25th.  If you have a senior who is graduating come stay with us during this busy time for the friends and family and give them a break by spending your overnight stays here. On behalf of the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast we congratulate all the seniors and their families on their achievements.  Best Wishes to All.
Franklin Victorain Bed and Breakfast
220 E. Franklin ST
Sparta, WI
608-366-1427
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Cookbooks Recipes WBBA

Number 8 – Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Cookbook is Coming Soon at Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

April 19, 2012 – 8:26 pm
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The Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association Innkeepers are gathering recipes for the 8th addition of the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association Cookbook.

The cook book will be soft cover and a lay flat binding. There will be information about each B&B that submitted a recipe and are asking each innkeeper to provide 4 recipes from each inn. There will be “Signature Inn” Recipes along with Bread & Muffins, Coffee Cakes & Pastries, French Toast & Pancake, Egg entrees, Lunch & Dinner Entrees, Fruits, Desserts, Appetizers, Soups, Salad & Sides, And Special Diets.
Cook books will be ready for sale by October at a price of $22.95. We would be happy to ship them to you or someone else for an extra shipping fee. You can pre-order now with us also.
Our last B&B cookbook have been in a huge demand and sell out each year. Start thinking about your holiday list now for that special person who would love our B&B cookbook and include one for YOU too!  Happy Cookin Everyone!
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Concerts

Toby Keith Live in OverDrive Tour, Sparta, Wisconsin

April 9, 2012 – 6:38 pm
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Toby Keith Live in Overdrive Tour presented by Ford F-Series.  Toby Keith Concert is coming to Sparta, Wisconsin on Thursday, August 2 at Constitution Park, Fort McCoy at 7:00 pm.

Ticket Kickoff is April 27th
Tickets are Only $35!
Purchase tickets at these Kwik Trips location from 10am – 6 pm (April 27 Only)
Sparta (Black River St), Tomah (W McCoy Blvd), La Crosse (Rose St) Onalaska (Hwy 16), Onalaska- Hwy 35 (Oak Forest Dr), Wisconsin Rapids (Grand Ave).
Tickets may also be purchased online form 8 am – 8 pm at http://www.mccoymwr.com/ or at McCoy’s (B1571) from 8:30 am – 8 pm.
Get your tickets and then come and stay at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.
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Our Sparta Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Inn has Modern Appeal

March 26, 2012 – 3:15 pm
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A growing number of bed and breakfast inns in Wisconsin are swapping out the lace doilies and patchwork quilts for a modern look, attracting younger and more urban travelers. “They want the warmth of a bed and Breakfast inn but with a modern feel”.

We have designed our guest areas and rooms to provide the travelers with a modern bed and breakfast experience favoring clean, top quality, uncluttered design and refined color palettes to blend in with the period architectural qualities of our Historic Bed and Breakfast.

We have Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Free Wonderful Home Cooked Breakfast, cozy sheets and so much more.

Come be our guests at a Historic B&B with the modern things you need at The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sparta, WI.

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Sparta, Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast, Biking the Back Road and Trails

March 19, 2012 – 3:30 pm
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Come and enjoy the WARM SPRING weather we are having in Sparta, Wisconsin “The Bicycling Capital of America”. This week we will enjoy the first day of Spring on Tuesday March 20.  But like many of you know Spring weather has been here for a few weeks.  We are all asking, is this going to last?  I sure love it and I am sure you all do too!
To celebrate spring 2012 with you, we are rolling out a fantastic promotion – stay two nights in April and get your third night for just $20.12! Especially when there’s so much to explore during the spring, two nights just isn’t enough, so stay for a third while staying right on budget. Plus, with nightly rates starting at just $115, and includes a full breakfast and so much more, these prices just can’t be beat!

So, give us a call at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast and mention our Spring 2012 deal.  Pack up your bikes and ride the back road and trails. We can’t wait to meet you, give a call at
888-594-FVBB or see our website!

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Sparta Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast, Franklin Victorian B&B Recipe

March 1, 2012 – 1:00 pm
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When it is Winter leading into Spring and the days are starting to get lighter longer and we think we have almost made it, what do you like to do?
Here at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast we like to see what new recipes we can find, bake and serve.  I will share a yummy one with you that everyone will like.

BIG OATMEAL RAISIN CHEWS
These big, soft, chewy cookies are just delicious.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats (do not use instant or quick oats)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp.
1 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups raisins

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have cookies sheets prepared.

Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl.  Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until well blended, about 1 minute.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended, about 1 minute.  On low speed, beat in dry ingredients just until blended (do not over beat). Stir in raisins.

Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing evenly apart and forming 6 mounds per sheet.  Bake until cookies are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.  Cool cookies on sheets for 5 minutes.  Using metal spatula, transfer cookies to rack and cool completely.

Serve, Eat and Enjoy
Hint: serve with vanilla ice cream

Recipe provided by the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast, Sparta, WI  608-366-1427
http://www.franklinvictorianbb.com/

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Monroe County Historical Society Arts & Craft Show, Sparta, Wisconsin

February 20, 2012 – 1:00 pm
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Saturday March 3, 2012

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sparta High School
506 N. Black River St. Sparta, Wisconsin

Great show for Early Spring and Easter Items!
Hundreds of arts and crafts booths. Garden items, many kinds of jewelry, home décor, homemade candy, lotions, soaps, and MUCH MORE!

Free Admission! Food available. Everyone Welcome!

For information: Joan Cook, (608) 269-3233. (Sorry, no website or E-mail available for this event.)

For reservations, visit the Franklin Victorian website or call 888-594-3822. The inn is located at 220 E. Franklin Street in Sparta, WI

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