Yesterday, I posted about our first experience at a pizza farm. Initially, we thought it would be best to experience it first before inviting friends along with, you know - in case it was a bad experience. :) Needless to say, we were excited to venture with the Janson's and the Aleckson's last weekend to another pizza farm called The Stone Barn in Nelson, WI.
The Stone Barn has been in operation seven years and is open from 5-9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the summer. It is a little different than the pizza farm mentioned in the previous post, but again a wonderful dining experience. The Stone Barn is a restaurant in the middle of the country, specializing in thin-crust wood-fired pizzas along with local brews and ice cream. They have tables and chairs for seating in the remains of what was once a stone barn. Their toppings/ingredients are local, and their herbs come fresh from the garden planted in the middle of the restaurant. While we were waiting for our pizzas to come, we wandered around the farm, into the antique store, and enjoyed one another's company along with the beautiful views.
If you go, our suggestion would be to stop at The Stockholm Pie Company for a little pre-pizza dessert. We polished off slices of Caramel Apple, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Pecan Triple Chocolate pie.They do close at 5:00 p.m. so plan accordingly! Another suggestion would be to stop at an ice cream shop. The Nelson Creamery was going to be our stop after dinner, but they close at 7:00 p.m. Good old small towns.
I must apologize in advance for all of the pictures. Sometimes I get a little carried away...
Pre-Dinner Dessert at The Stockholm Pie Company.
View of the Stone Barn Restaurant.
We made it!
The Men.
Husbands and Wives.
Exploring the restaurant and property.
Mr. and Mrs. Janson.
Mr. and Mrs. Aleckson.
Mr. and Mrs. Kramer.
We. ate. it. all. Thai and Supreme pizzas.
Thankful for friendship!
The Wives.
Thankful for beautiful summer evenings in the country.
We stopped and admired the views and took a few lot of pictures.
Things to Know Before You Go:
-There are no signs or cell phone service to get you there. Get directions before you go.
-It is similar to a restaurant, and they provide everything you need.
-You order at the counter, they keep your tab, and you pay when you are finished.
-They accept cash or credit cards at this particular farm.
-It makes for a great afternoon/evening trip, or find a B&B or Inn in the area to stay at.
-Wander around the shops/cafes on your way there or stop in at a few sights. We stumbled into an art gallery opening in Stockholm. Also, Laura Ingall's Cabin is fairly close, in the neighboring town of Pepin.
-Talk with the locals to get their recommendations in the area.
-The drive alone is worth the trip! The views are spectacular, and the pizza is delicious.
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