Mostly to celebrate Amy’s transition to oldness (aka turning 30), but also in honor of my 33rd birthday and six months of wedded bliss, we spent the weekend climbing at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin. The highlight of the weekend might have been her fantastic progress on the rock (she’s starting to kick my ass) if it weren’t for the amazing bed and breakfast we employed.

The Inn at Wawanissee Point was my first experience with B & Bs, and it will the one against which all others are measured. It’s a recently-built gorgeous mansion in Baraboo, Wisconsin with four gorgeous guest rooms, comfort in every corner, and an amazingly impressive view of Lake Wisconsin.

The proprietors, Trudy and Dave Holdener, were great and really took care of us with delicious breakfast every morning, wine and cheese each evening, and fulfilling our special requests perfectly. Their inn has to be experienced to be believed, and we only got to enjoy half of it, not having time to explore the hiking trails through the 42-acre estate. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, the Inn at Wawanissee Point would be hard to beat.