Sisters

Andrew Tainter built the Mabel Tainter Memorial in memory of his daughter Mabel.  His daughter Fanny inherited Oaklawn Stock Farm; two sisters, leaving their mark upon the community. Menomonie also has two Sister Cities; one in Russia, the other in Japan. Maggie, Oaklawn’s innkeeper, has had the privilege of visiting both communities as a representative from Menomonie. The Sister’s...
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Trillium

Spring emerges from the snow with a burst of wildflowers.  Dutchman’s breeches and the familiar white bobbing heads of Trilliums are visible from this room, which looks east over a small wooded lot.  Furnished with Maggie’s grandparent’s bedroom set, the room’s deep earthtones and bright floral artwork beckons you in for a good night’s...
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Reflections

Late afternoon sun pours in the large windows that look out over a pond.  The season’s are always rearranging the view.  Spring geese on the pond, summer sunsets, autumn maple leaves and winter’s snow sculptures offer daily surprises. Simple furnishings, warm quilts and everchanging skies do offer the perfect setting for...
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Tiger

This room serves up the morning sunrise and the warm glow of an afternoon sun.  Before renovation it sported orange and black tiger wallpaper. With Queen sized bed, private bath (shower), flourishing plants, artwork and touches of birchbark and pine and you can escape the jungle in this calming retreat.   Oaklawn Photo...
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Guest Amenities

Spacious rooms Laptop desks Wi-fi throughout house AC in rooms Unlimited coffee, tea, soda, water Guest privileges to Bodyworks, $7/day Fax & copier available Private bath with shower Ironing board, iron Full, hot delicious breakfast
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Breakfast at Dawn

Full, hot tasty breakfasts. Menu varies daily, such as: creamy scrambled eggs with fresh spinach, basil, tomato and cheeses. Locally baked breads. Hot from the oven muffins or scones. French toast stuffed with orange marmalade and cream cheese with maple syrup. Seasonally, farmer’s market bounty of herbs, cheeses and succulent raspberries and apples. Coffee, teas, juices, milk or...
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Policies & Rates

Check in by mutual arrangement, Check-out: 11:00 a.m.  Special accommodations may be made to meet your schedule. Reservations guaranteed with one night’s deposit.  MasterCard, VISA, checks or cash accepted. If cancellation is required, deposit will usually be refunded, except for specific event weekends, i.e. UW-Stout graduations, homecoming, family weekend, early childhood conference....
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