About the Project
We want our vacation rentals to create a positive ecological impact through restoring native habitats in and around our properties.
The Trout House
Our first property, the Trout House, had been a working cattle farm for over 100 years when we bought it. The cattle had been confined to the area around the creek—which was not good for the ecological health of the waterway and surroundings. As well as this, a heavily fertilized 8-acre corn field near the creek was adding to the pollution and habitat destruction.
In 2022, after taking over the property, we jumped right in to the restoration work. We are tearing up the barbed-wire fences around the creek and are working to restore the deteriorated riverbank. We planted the former cornfield with prairie grasses, and are continuing to re-establish the vital spawning and nursery habitats that trout and other fish species and wildlife need to thrive. We are also working with the Wisconsin DNR to permanently protect over 1.5 miles of Trout Creek and its tributaries on the property and are going to deed restrict the development rights to the entire property.
The Lake House
The Lake House is a small ecological gem in an otherwise heavily developed shoreline area of Lake Michigan. Over $300,000 dollars has already been spent to restore the Lake Michigan shoreline on the property. Our mission at the Lake House is to preserve its beauty and to maintain the over 200 feet of shoreline on the property. By removing invasive species and replacing them with native vegetation, we aim to stabilize the near-shore shallow waters which are essential habitats for many of Lake Michigan’s fish and other wildlife. We hope that our efforts to increase shoreline vegetation and structure will help Lake Michigan better cope with ecosystem stress into the future.
Book a stay and help us protect and conserve the land!
Trout House
Button TextA nature lover’s paradise nestled on 94 hilly acres in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. Relax in nature, fish a private 1-mile stretch of trout stream, and unwind in a comfortable and spacious home (4,500 sq. foot, 4-bed, 3-bathroom).
Lake House
Button TextLaidback comfort and nature’s peace and grandeur. This enchanting cottage on two acres on the shore of Lake Michigan is a sanctuary to refresh and inspire with a feeling that life’s horizons are endless (3,000 sq. foot, 4-bed, 3-bathroom).
