Inland Southwest Wisconsin
Around 31,500 years ago, as the Earth began to warm up at the tail end of the Ice Age, the expansive ice sheets (glaciers) that blanketed the region began melting and moving north. This process of melting and receding carved out valleys and paths for rivers and left behind morraines, kames, and bogs preserved in the Kettle Moraine park units and the 8-mile long lake the Potawatomi called Kishwauketoe (“Clear Water”), eventually known as Geneva Lake. These natural landmarks serve as the backdrop for the local farmers and businesses looking to shift to more sustainable practices. The following are some of the most notable to support.
Home on the Square (East Troy)
The artisan goods store has a variety of small batch, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced-products.
2894 on Main (East Troy)
A variety of locally produced goods are available as well as dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Sauced (East Troy)
Locally sourced ingredients go into the pizzas and the organic gelatos.
Grassway Organics (East Troy)
The organic dairy farm serves wood fired pizzas in the summer with all locally sourced ingredients and cheese made on-site.
East Troy Brewery (East Troy)
The craft beers and food made from scratch utilize a variety of locally produced ingridients.
The Hive Taproom (East Troy)
Local honey, hops, and produce inform the mead and food menu.
J. Lauber’s Ice Cream (East Troy)
The classic parlor serves small batch, locally made Cedar Crest ice cream.
Northwind Perennial Farm (Burlington)
Selling a large variety of native and sustainable plants, Northwind’s design expertise can be seen in (Chicago) Millennium Park’s Lurie Garden.
Geneva Lakes Produce Greenhouse & CSA (Spring Prairie)
The farm stand and greenhouse is the retail arm of the sustainable farming business.
Pedal and Cup (Lake Geneva)
Bike rental, and locally sourced food and coffee are available at this spot right on the White River State Trail.
Simple Cafe (Lake Geneva)
Ingredients from local organic farms are used in the dishes at the cafe and bakery.
Avant Cycle Cafe (Lake Geneva)
The full service bike shop and cafe serves locally roasted coffee and cold brew roasted and brewed on-site.