On-site Accommodations

Valley Ridge Art Studio offers accommodations in our 1,200 sq.ft, completely furnished, two-story, four-bedroom/two bath Farmhouse. Valley Ridge also has a limited number of campsites available on our grounds. Our guests have included women and men from across the United States, as well as those who have travelled from as far away as Europe and Australia to attend our programs.

Workshop participants can reserve private bedrooms in the Farmhouse on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Your Farmhouse accommodations include shared common spaces – living room, dining room, bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, trash compactor, microwave and coffee maker.  Bed linens and towels are provided.  Guests may bring in and prepare their own food.   The Farmhouse also includes a 16 x 20 screened in porch and a 20 x 16 open deck overlooking the valley.

Because the Farmhouse shares all common spaces and bathrooms, in respect to our guests, a maximum of five persons may occupy the house during Valley Ridge scheduled programming. One person may accommodate each upstairs bedroom. The downstairs bedroom may accommodate up to two people and is the only double occupancy bedroom in the house. Please note that the Farmhouse is a historic building with no handicap accessibility.  Second floor is accessed via a staircase.

Rooms & Camping

 

The Wood Thrush Room
Double Occupancy (optional)
First floor, one double bed, west-facing room with a view of the gardens and pine forest, shared 3/4 bathroom on first floor. Wood Thrush is the only double occupancy room.

Nightly Rates
  • Single – 1-2 nights: $125.00
  • Double – 1-2 nights: $187.50
  • Single – 3-5 nights: $115.00
  • Double – 3-5 nights: $172.50
  • Single – 5+ nights: $100.00
  • Double – 5+ nights: $150.00


The Meadowlark Room
Single Occupancy

Second floor, one queen bed, south and east facing room, shared full bath on second floor.

Nightly Rates
  • Single – 1-2 nights: $125.00
  • Single – 3-5 nights: $115.00
  • Single – 5+ nights: $100.00


The Goldfinch Room
Single Occupancy

Second floor, one double bed, south and east facing room with a view of the gardens and pine forest, shared full bath on second floor.

Nightly Rates
  • Single – 1-2 nights: $125.00
  • Single – 3-5 nights: $115.00
  • Single – 5+ nights: $100.00


The Bluebird Room
Single Occupancy

Second floor, one double bed, shared full bath on second floor, north facing room with a view of the east valley and catalpa tree.

Nightly Rates
  • Single – 1-2 nights: $125.00
  • Single – 3-5 nights: $115.00
  • Single – 5+ nights: $100.00


Camping
Valley Ridge has a limited number of campsites available on our 120 acre property. Campers have access to plumbing facilities in the community building. Limited electrical service is available for RV and buses; please inquire at time of reservation. Waste dumping is not allowed.

Nightly Rates
  • Tent - any nights: $25.00
  • RV/Bus - anynights: $35.00

driving directions

  • Chicago
    - I-90 to Rockford/Madison
    - Take 12/18 West exit to Madison
    Exit onto Hwy 151 Southwest from Madison to Dodgeville
    Exit onto Hwy 18 west (Prairie du Chien)
    - Travel approx. 20 miles west to Hwy G
    (You will travel through Edmond, Cobb, and then Montfort)
    - Turn right onto Hwy G
    (approx. 2 miles west of Montfort)
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
    - Depending on where you live, going through Milwaukee may be quicker. If you need further assistance, please call me at (608) 943-6212
  • Dubuque
    Hwy 151 to Platteville
    Hwy 80 North to Montfort
    - West onto Hwy 18
    Travel approx. 2 miles look for the Valley Ridge Art Studio sign
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
  • Fox Valley
    Hwy 125 West to US 41 South (towards Oshkosh)
    - Take CR-N/WI/26/Waupun Road exit (exit #113 through Rosendale)(Highway 26)
    - Turn Right onto US 151 South (towards Madison)
    - Take I-90 East/I-94 East ramp towards Janesville (you will be heading South)
    - Take US 12 West/US 18 West exit towards Madison
    - Take the US 18/US 151/ Midvale Blvd exit towards Dodgeville (this puts you on 151/18 South)
    - Travel approx. 45 miles and take exit Hwy18 West ramp towards Dodgeville/Prairie Du Chien
    - Travel approx. 20 miles west to Hwy G
    (You will travel through Edmond, Cobb, and then Montfort)
    - Turn right onto Hwy G
    (approx. 2 miles west of Montfort)
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
  • Madison

    Hwy 151 Southwest from Madison to Dodgeville
    - Exit onto Hwy 18 west (Prairie du Chien)
    - Travel approx. 20 miles west to Hwy G
    (You will travel through Edmond, Cobb, and then Montfort)
    - Turn right onto Hwy G
    (approx. 2 miles west of Montfort)
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
    From the Airport
    Exit Airport, turn left on Packers Ave/Hwy 113
    - Exit Aberg Ave/Hwy 30
    - Exit S. Stoughton Rd/Hwy 51 South
    - Exit Hwy 12/18 West (Beltine)
    - Hwy 151 Southwest from Madison to Dodgeville
    - Exit onto Hwy 18 west (Prairie du Chien)
    - Travel approx. 20 miles west to Hwy G
    (You will travel through Edmond, Cobb, and then Montfort)
    - Turn right onto Hwy G
    (approx. 2 miles west of Montfort)
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
  • Milwaukee

    Take I 94 West To Madison
    - Take Janesville/Chicago Exit (I 90 South)
    - Go about 2 miles, Exit going west, Hwy 12/18
    - Go 7/8 miles, Take Verona 151 South Exit (Sign says Dodgeville)
    - Hwy 151 Southwest from Madison to Dodgeville
    - Exit onto Hwy 18 west (Prairie du Chien)
    - Travel approx. 20 miles west to Hwy G
    (You will travel through Edmond, Cobb, and then Montfort)
    - Turn right onto Hwy G
    (approx. 2 miles west of Montfort)
    - Travel north on Hwy G
    (approx. 7 miles to Witek Road)
    Landmarks: Just past the Castle Rock Inn Restaurant and a Cemetery on your right
    - Turn Left onto Witek Road
    (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)
  • Mpls/St Paul

    I-94 East (towards Eau Claire)
    - Exit 80 south (New Lisbon) Continue south on 80 through Richland Center until you reach Muscoda (you will cross the Wisconsin River)
    - Continue on 80 through Muscoda until you reach Catherine Street. Turn right on Catherine and head out of Muscoda. Road will become Hwy G
    - You will go approximately 12 – 15 miles on Hwy G (you will begin to drive up a hill as you approach Witek Road.) Turn right (the only way you can turn) onto Witek Road (approx. 1 mile to 1825 Witek)
    - Valley Ridge Art Studio is at 1825 Witek Road (Engen on the mailbox)

Rental Policies

Rental Policies

Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Check-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 2:00 p.m.  Guests are responsible for providing their own food and food preparation.  Smoking is not permitted. Farmhouse can only accommodate guests over 18, no children please. Pets are not allowed. Rates are subject to change and do not included applicable sales taxes.

Reservations

You may reserve bedrooms and camp sites online.  A 50% deposit is required at reservation.  Balance of housing fee is due 45 days prior to workshop/occupancy. Valley Ridge accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Cancellations

A 45 day written notice is required for cancellations.  There is a $50.00 cancellation processing charge for room cancellations and a $10 cancellation charge for camp sites.

Inquiries

For more information, contact Katherine Engen.