Local, Bio-regional or Socially Responsible Vendors
Local & Bio-regional Vendors
By sourcing our purchases locally or with a "bio-regional" perspective, the local economy will benefit most and the "value-added" and unsustainable transportation and packaging costs will be minimized. Recognizing this, Inn Serendipity supports area businesses and forms alliances including the following:
- Organic Valley Family of Farms, La Farge, WI (near the cabin)
For some of the best organic rBGH-free dairy products as well as meat and poultry products, Organic Valley is our #1 choice. Nationally available at a growning number of mainstream supermarkets, Organic Valley products are produced by a owner-run cooperative of family farms dedicated to humane animal treatment. Their awesome Organic Valley Outlet in La Farge, WI is just a short drive from Inn Serendipity Woods.
- Jordanhal Farm, Argyle, WI (near the B&B)
Local farmers Carrie and Eric run this picturesque and diversified sustainable farm just north of Monroe. When we do order brats, we'll get theirs. Our leek transplants also come from this impressive operation.
- Alp and Dell Cheese Store at the Roth Kase Cheese Factory, Monroe, WI (near the B&B)
Selecting from an assortment of high-quality award-winning foreign-type cheeses from Green County factories, Inn Serendipity has created unique culinary recipies, like zucchini feta pancakes drizzled with a tomato basil sauce or garden-fresh veggie quiche with an herb crust, for a delicious twist to the standard breakfast menu. Stop by the Alp and Dell Cheese Store and talk with Bruno, the Swiss Cheesemaker who runs the store.
- Willy Street Coop in Madison as well as Whole Foods Market, Madison and Chicago and Trader Joes in Chicago
For our organic raisins, organic peanut butter, unbleached and unrefined sugar, and Thai rice noodles (for John's pad Thai)--among other things--we stock up at Willy Street Food Cooperative, Whole Foods Market, or Trader Joes. Lisa is a regular workshop presenter at the Willy Street Cooperative; catch one of her "homemade gifts from your kitchen" classes...you won't go hungry.
- Brennan's Country Farm Market, Monroe, WI (near the B&B)
A great local store filled with local cheeses, beer, wine and other goodies Wisconsin is known for. Try a Berghoff beer or Blumers Root Beer, locally craft brewed in Monroe, WI, by the Joseph Huber Brewing Company, the second oldest operating brewery in the United States.
- Turkey Ridge Organic Apple Orchard, Gays Mills, WI (near the cabin)
Among the most innovative organic orchards on the planet, Turkey Ridge Organic Apple Orchard uses livestock to control their insect problems -- allowing us to bit into their chemical-free apples and savor every bite. Darn good cider, too.
- The Honeysmith Shop, Hillsboro, WI (near the cabin)
The Cheyenne Valley bee population is buzzing about this flavorful honey. Lisa recommends sticking a spoon in the honey pot and giving your tastebuds a treat. Locally-owned by the Smith Family, you'll find the Smiths at the Saturday Hillsboro Farmer's Market, a five minute drive to town from Inn Serendipity Woods.
Socially & Environmentally Responsible Vendors
Where local supplies for some goods, like coffee and tea, was not possible, careful attention was made to select those retailers who fostered fair trade relationships or themselves, operated in a socially or environmentally responsible manner, including:
