Wisconsin Executive Residence — Attraction in Maple Bluff

Went to the Governor's mansion for Christmas dinner. It was exactly what you would expect. The decor was of superior quality. Greeted by carolers along the staircase, you immediately got the feeling that you were experiencing something extremely special. The Walker family were exceptional hosts providing an overall dining experience that rivaled that of any 5-star restaurant venue. Although the wait staff were mainly volunteers, they carried the night well. The chef did a superb job in food selection and preparation. The dinner guests were diverse and engaging. Conversation was lively and fun. Couple that with the live music and chorus, this was one of those rare life experiences that definitely do not happen every day. Overall...

I visited the residence for the first time during the 2022 Holiday Tour. It was very well organized and requires online registration for free admission which avoids long lines of visitors. One of the rooms was devoted to Alzheimer's Awareness and featured a lot of purple colors. July 2023: Returned for a guided tour. We were greeted by Kathy Evers, the governor's wife, who spoke with us for several minutes. A nice surprise. We toured the same rooms as I did on the holiday tour but with guides in every room. I was happy to see a couple familiar artists with art on the walls of the reception room. I definitely...

Carolann & I had a very good time, most grateful to the Governor & Kathy to invite us. We were truly honored & pleasantly surprised at how the governor greeted & treated us, having approached three separate times to converse. It was genuine, so much so that he invited us back after New Years for indepth discussions on vision and strategy. Seems I made more headway for WI than the current legislative failureship has the past 4yrs, not surprised. Right person, right role, right time is in-play yet again. Stay tuned, more good for WI is on the...