10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert R.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Elderflower Retreat: a modern ranch overlooking the valley with view of Taliesin
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9334.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Spring Green, WI
- American Players Theatre8 min drive
- Spring Green Golf Course9 min drive
- The House on the Rock14 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Elderflower Retreat: a modern ranch overlooking the valley with view of Taliesin
This two-story modern ranch was designed by Chicago-based Wheeler Kearns Architects. Guests can enjoy a hike down the driveway to the creek, with a view of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby, take in an outdoor show at the American Players Theater.
This unique property is owned by Savanna Institute, a nonprofit laying the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest. On the farm, we research and demonstrate silvopasture and managed grazing practices.
Enjoy a spacious great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors opens to a garden patio with plenty of lawn space and stunning views for indoor-outdoor gatherings and retreats. Elderflower Retreat is home to a "cook's kitchen" where you can find everything you need to put on a delicious dinner for family and friends.
This special gathering space is located in the gorgeous Driftless Region, with it's unique hills and vales which are home to many small family farms, high-quality produce and world-renown cheeses.
The cook's kitchen has a large island and gas stove ideal for prepping and serving large spreads.
Dining space seats 12 people indoors and outdoors for family dinners, or small groups.
For gatherings and special events over 15 guests, fees apply, please inquire.
This unique property is owned by Savanna Institute, a nonprofit laying the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest. On the farm, we research and demonstrate silvopasture and managed grazing practices.
Enjoy a spacious great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors opens to a garden patio with plenty of lawn space and stunning views for indoor-outdoor gatherings and retreats. Elderflower Retreat is home to a "cook's kitchen" where you can find everything you need to put on a delicious dinner for family and friends.
This special gathering space is located in the gorgeous Driftless Region, with it's unique hills and vales which are home to many small family farms, high-quality produce and world-renown cheeses.
The cook's kitchen has a large island and gas stove ideal for prepping and serving large spreads.
Dining space seats 12 people indoors and outdoors for family dinners, or small groups.
For gatherings and special events over 15 guests, fees apply, please inquire.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Spring Green
Located in Spring Green, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tower Hill State Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Spring Green, WI
What's nearby
- Tower Hill State Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- American Players Theatre - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Spring Green Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
- The House on the Rock - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
- Governor Dodge State Park - 23 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's
- Shifflet's Bar & Riverside Grille - 12 min drive
- Anita’s Cafe - 10 min drive
- Arthur's Supper Club - 10 min drive
- Reunion - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Your host
Savanna Institute is a nonprofit laying the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest. We are a team of 50 spread out throughout the Midwest region with concentrations in Spring Green and Madison, WI and Champaign Urbana, IL. We are passionate about trees, perennials, farming, local foods, grazing animals and supporting our local communities.
Why they chose this property
Elderflower Retreat at Hillside Pastures is a gorgeous farm with sweeping views, grazing cattle in silvopasture, oak savannas, creeks and more. We fell in love the with natural beauty of the landscape and want to share it with others. We've hosted poetry readings, perennial dinners with guest chefs, artist in residences and more.
What makes this property unique
The Wyoming Valley is a unique and special place. Visitors are wowed by the bucolic landscape with rolling hills, ridges, rivers and Oak Savannas. We are nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's Driftless Region-a biologically and ecologically unique landscape where glaciers did not scrape the landscape flat, like it did the surrounding plains. Join us and experience this gorgeous environment.
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