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Meet the Class of 2023, who share some very engaging personality traits, with high energy, humble disposition, and an incredible sense of joy among them. Shown above (left to right): Skip Harless, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa; Bill Gage, Jr., Gage Marine Corporation; Bernadette Russow, Dementia

VISIT LAKE GENEVA COLLECTING WARM WINTER CLOTHING
DURING THE 2023 VISIT LAKE GENEVA BUNDLE UP CAMPAIGN

VISIT Lake Geneva is once again proud to serve as the local organizer for VISIT Lake Geneva Bundle Up, an annual campaign that collects new and gently used winter clothing items for donation back

By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth

‘Tis the season to be spendy.

There’s more in the air than wind-blown leaves and brisk fall temperatures. Excitement for the holiday season is everywhere, from community festivities to bright lights in the night sky. The next few weeks will be busy as millions of

By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth

Carolyn Gable’s life story is a testament to the power of hope.
And she’s all about sharing the spirit.

We met Carolyn at Inspired Coffee a few days back to chat about her latest project, building what she calls the Expect a Miracle path on property she owns along

Two land conservancies in the Lake Geneva area are turning back the hands of time so residents and visitors can experience the gift of nature as it once was. And they’re doing it one tree at a time.

A CONSERVANCY BUILT BY NATURE LOVERS

Harold Friestad is a former village president of Williams Bay,

Here’s a case of the proverbial “one big popularity contest” gone right. Lake Geneva, Wis. was just voted the country’s “Best Small Town for Adventure” in the latest “10Best” poll from USA TODAY. The city with prime shoreline and wide open spaces is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true and,

Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism the past eight years, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva. The announcement was made today by the VISIT Lake Geneva’s Board of Directors. Klett is scheduled to assume her duties April 8.

“Stephanie Klett is

Photo Credit: google.com/books Chicago North Western Railroad Lake Geneva

ALL ABOARD FOR LAKE GENEVA!

1871: The two most significant events that helped propagate what Lake Geneva is today, were the first train service to enter the area and the Great Chicago Fire on Oct. 8 – Oct. 10, 1871. Both

Once upon a time, nearly a half-century ago, Lake Geneva was quietly hand-picked by Playboy Enterprises to be the site of a glamorous new resort. It would be like nothing the area had ever seen, with picturesque grounds, progressive architecture and nationally-recognized music and entertainment.