Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast
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Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast Description:
According to Dunn County records, the Oaklawn Stock Farm was established in 1889. The 518 acre farm was equipped with all the "modern" improvements including indoor plumbing, (we've continued that tradition), closets, hot water heat, electricity to avoid the constant fear of the dangerous lantern, and a water tower to provide water to all the outlying farm buildings. Included on the property was a sixteen sided barn with cupola, and three race tracks, two of which were covered to allow training in all types of weather. There were eight other buildings and three residences on the property.
Oaklawn was owned by Andrew Tainter, a partner in the Knapp, Stout & Co. Lumber Company. His enthusiasm for competition followed him into his later years as his horses raced at county fairs and race tracks throughout the region. The farm was nationally known for its "high-bred trotting stock" and boarding services. The racing stock was sold in 1903, but the farm continued under the Tainter family until 1948, when it was purchased by the John P. Dale family who farmed until 1968. The Dale families continued to live at Oaklawn until 1990, when construction began for the Stout Technology Park.
Your Hosts. Today, all that remains of this agricultural showplace is the main house. Maggie Foote and Les Popowski acquired the home in 1997 and have been restoring the 1890 Victorian farm house to make it a perfect escape. Retaining the name, they opened as the Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast in the summer of 1998. Their goal is to share this stately reminder of another time with you.
At A Glance:
- 3 Rooms
- Non-Smoking
- No Pets
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Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast Amenities and Features:
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Other Amenities ...
Oaklawn has aged gracefully. Come, select a view of the pond, pause to watch the sunset, sit back in an inviting chair and listen to the quiet, except for the occasional hooting of an owl or the far distant call of a passing train, comforting sounds that city life does not afford. A place to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures.
Refreshments: Sample a local brew, sip a glass of wine, cool off with a frosty glass of lemonade, or warm up with a cup of tea or a mug of Swiss Miss, made right in Menomonie. These are best enjoyed in the parlor, or on the front porch, with your feet up.
Breakfast: Wake up on your schedule. A breakfast of fruit, juice, coffee, teas, breads and "fresh from the oven" baked goods or other tasty entrée will be ready for you in the dining room. We will do our best to accommodate special dietary requests. Amenities: Air conditioning in the rooms. Phone lines in each room. Access to Fax or copier. Overnight storage for bicycles or motorcycles.
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Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast Reservation Policies and Payment Information:
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Contact Inn for Bed and Breakfast Rates/Policies.
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