Special Thanks to Allison Williams, Chicago-based Wedding Photographer for the house photos, Jack Bartholmai, Harman Conrad and the Sullivan family for their photo contributions.
Dine overlooking the prairie
Well-equipped gourmet kitchen.
South facing views from living room
Cozy fireplace - wood provided.
The Steinway grand piano awaits.
Master suite w view of eagle bay
Master bedroom/bath features a comfortable king bed, oversized soaking tub/shower, and sweeping views of the prairie and east bay with a spotting scope for viewing the nesting bald eagles
Observation deck in early spring.
Card-playing nook off the deck.
Prairie Room
Two kayaks/two canoes/paddleboat
Small watercraft are perfect for exploring the marshy bays of Lake Sinissippi where great blue heron, snowy egrets, white pelicans and bald eagles are frequently viewed.
Woodland Room
Garden Room
Garden Room Alcove
Rec room w pool/ping pong
Screened Cedar Porch
Outside dining on stone landing.
prairiehouse pic barn
Echinacea bathed in sunlight
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Bald eagle photo by Jack Bartholmai
Prairie in early spring
Dusk on the deck
Barred owl photo by Harman Conrad
Organic garden/orchard
Prairie House trails
Prairie House Trail Map
Sinissippi sunset after the rain
View of eagle bay from deck
Spring landscape
Binoculars and bird books provided
Spacious backyard
equipped with hammock, fire pit (firewood provided), picnic table and outdoor games: bocce ball, volleyball, bean bag toss, badminton and croquet.
Wisteria-covered pergola
Great Snowy Egret
Spiderwort
Two kayaks/two canoes/paddleboat
Small watercraft are perfect for exploring the marshy bays of Lake Sinissippi where great blue heron, snowy egrets, white pelicans and bald eagles are frequently viewed.