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Formerly
The Plough Inn, the historic structure served as a tavern and a stagecoach stop dating
back to 1853. The Plough building is on the national register for
historic homes and is one of Madison’s oldest existing homes. Visitors would
hitch their horses outside on the their way in or out of town for a refreshment. They
would then dance in what is now the sitting room and if necessary they could sleep in one
of the bedrooms upstairs. It was a rowdy loud tavern known for rough characters and some
bar room fights. Thus receiving the nickname "Plough Inn and Stagger Out."
Many of the features found in the historic
structure can be found in the Annex addition, with today’s sustainable architectural
features in mind. For example, both buildings have 12-inch thick walls, an abundance of
windows, tile, stone, and quality carpentry and solid wood floors. Each building features
antique furniture (the ultimate form of recycling) and blends natural materials when
possible. The main arbor connects the two buildings serving as both a physical connection
and a symbolic connection between two periods of time: how we used to live and how it is
possible to live today and in the future. Even our home wing uses special relationships
and principles common in frontier life more than a century ago for family living.
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Accolades
Over the years, the inn has been featured in many magazines and newspapers such as Natural Home, Healthy Living, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, Madison Magazine, Wisconsin Trails, Money Magazine, the Wisconsin State Journal, In Business, the Milwaukee Journal, the Capital Times and many others. Here is the inn's latest press.
Arbor House
featured as one of the top 10 Eco-Hotels on Fine Living
network:" Beginning November 8, 2004, Arbor House will be
featured on Fine Living Networks' "The Insider's List"
television program. The episode on Eco-Hotels presents a
fast paced, fact-filled hour featuring the 10 top hotels
that are ecologically-friendly, along with advice on
selecting a destination and preparing for an eco-adventure.
The segment on Arbor House shows that you can vacation in
style and support the environment, too.
Fine Living is part of the Scripps Networks' four cable
television networks, including Home & Garden Television,
Food Network and DIY - Do It Yourself Network. This
fast-growing cable and satellite channel now reaches more
than 14 million U.S. households. For more information on The
Insider's List, check out
www.fineliving.com
You
have renewed our faith in B&Bs! The Arbor House was wonderful, but what sets you
apart are the people caring for us and the inn. The level of hospitality and the
genuine desire to help us is much appreciated.
Bernard and Phyllis - Jackson, TN
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