By Guest Blogger Mike Link On April 9 I stayed at the Rittenhouse to deliver an address at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center on the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. This is a very significant legislative action which, like the Endangered Species Act, recognized the value of life beyond the human species. Periodically … Read More
Get ready for our upcoming 20th Annual Red Wine Weekend on April 11th and 12th. It’s our chance to share and enjoy fine wines, delicious food, and exceptional lodging in Bayfield WI. Wine Weekend events are held at Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Le Chateau property, and at the historic Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn. The … Read More
Get ready for our Red Wine Weekend taking place Jan. 31 – Feb 1, 2014. Enjoy fine wines, delicious food, and exceptional lodging in Bayfield WI. Events are held at Le Chateau, a sister property of Old Rittenhouse Inn, and the historic Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn. The highlight of the weekend is a … Read More
January 12, 2014 We are excited to announce that the Frozen Sea Caves north of Bayfield are now accessible, for the first time since 2009. It’s been 4 years since the ice around the caves was sufficiently thick to allow hikers access from the lake side. This year, an extended period of low temperatures and … Read More
It has been four years since the Meyer’s Beach area Sea Caves were accessible from the lake. Could this be the year? As of last weekend, the Madeline Island Ferries are no longer running. (see Windsled information below). Temperatures continue to fall below zero. We’ve not seen an extended cold snap like this for decades. … Read More
