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Our Approach

Our Approach

Our vision is all about you enjoying your stay in luxury and enjoying a breakfast you won't forget. We are all about having fun but also being able to get away and relax in a spa like setting. We have many things to do at our Inn such as Yard Games, Kayak, Bike Ride, Hike, Splash in the Creek, Fishing, Lounge near the Creek, Enjoy Music or a Cocktail when our Speak Easy is open, sit in the Beer Garden, Play games in the Breakfast Room, Read a book in the Library, book a spa service in the lower level Spa, Relax in a rocker and enjoy company or quiet on our wrap around porch, host an event or party, get Married or retreat to your room and enjoy your private Whirl Pool and pillow top beds.

History

The year was 1865 when an enterprising barrel cooper from Milwaukee named William Thompson journeyed to Mazomanie and began building this stately home.

Financed by his success with the Mazomanie Flour Mill, Thompson constructed this impressive Italianate home.

In 1899 Dr. John Kester bought the house and opened his Practice with Dr. Pinckerton. He also raised race horses in the Carriage house in back. He died in 1923 leaving his wife Lenora to live in the house a total of 55 years. She lived in the house from 1899 until age 90 in 1954. She was a teacher at Richland County before she married Dr. Kester in 1888.

Our town’s name, Mazomanie, comes from Chief Mazomani, a leader of the Sioux of Minnesota.  His name translates to “The Iron That Walks,” or “Walking Iron.” Our town was named by Edward Brodhead, a superintendent of the railroad during the 1850’s.

Chief Mazomani was described as a firm friend of the whites. He was wounded on September 23, 1862, in a battle between a band of Indians led by Little Crow, a Sioux chief, and the U.S. Army near Yellow Medicine River, Minnesota. Chief Mazomani had sought a flag of truce, but was shot while running toward the Army’s lines. He died several days later.

One hundred and thirty-one years later, David and Karisa Friske became the new owners, and the monumental task of restoring the home to its original grandeur became their goal.

The owners began a full-scale restoration in 1996. Three years later the doors were open. They raised their children here.

Over the years they have restored the carriage house and converted it into their personal residence. It was built in 1909 and was converted into an art studio in the early 1980’s. Cathedral ceilings and oak beams blended with the rustic decor make their home a real contrast to the Victorian splendor of the main house.

Fast forward to 2019 when Justin and Jennifer Martinez purchased The Bed & Breakfast. The Bed & Breakfast will not only accommodate guests but will host Weddings, events and parties. there is a Speak Easy open to the general public 5:00-10:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights with yard games, a beer garden, and frequent live music. We have a lower level Spa for guests. We will rent out Kayaks, and Snow Shoes. We will continue to keep the house in its grand restored fashion as we are lovers of history, antiques and architecture.

 

Our Story

Jennier and Justin have been married 29 years and had a life long dream of running a Bed & Breakfast. Finally this dream has come true after they raised their children. They have 2 girls Anastasia age 22 and Aurora age 28. They have owned several businesses the past 29 years including a Heirloom and Heritage Breed Organic Hobby Farm, a Preschool/Childcare, and a Wellness Studio. Currently Jennifer also runs Astaisora Apothecary & Wellness Studio a block away, Justin runs the Inn and does all the upkeep on all our properties.

Meet the Team

We are here to serve you and make your stay as enjoyable as we can. We put our whole heart and soul in this Inn and hope you make many memories and visit often.

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Justin Martinez

Owner, Inn Keeper and Chef

Justin is a self made gourmet chef, enjoys hosting events and loves to brew beer, wine and cider.

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Jennifer Martinez

Owner/Inn Keeper and Spa Owner

Jennifer is a decorator at heart, loves to host parties and events and is a Wellness Advocate.

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Aurora Martinez and Anastasia Martinez

Children of Inn Keepers

Anastasia and Aurora are the children of the Inn Keepers.

Aurora is holds a nursing degree, business degree and realator license. She runs a Book Keeping Business with her husband Dakota.

Anastasia owns a Childcare & Preschool a few blocks away.

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