Inn Serendipity serves as an incubator for land stewardship, ecologically-based design and living, ecopreneuring, exploration of "right livelihood," and more sustainable approaches to agriculture and forestry. Inn Serendipity is completely powered by 100-percent renewable energy. Based on how we operate and through participation in various carbon offset programs, all aspects of our business -- including our hospitality business, speaking related to our books, marketing consulting and freelance writing -- result in us operating as a "carbon negative" business, sequestering more carbon dioxide annually than we emit from our business operations and our lifestyle.

Guests can now plug in their electric or hybrid plug-in electric vehicle and recharge it with 100-percent renewable energy! As of December 2016, Inn Serendipity is a participant in the Tesla Destination Charging program, offering free electricity for guests who arrive in a Tesla electric car as well as any guests with either all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Both a Tesla Wall Connector and Universal ClipperCreek Connector is available for guests to use to recharge their vehicles with 100-percent renewable energy.

Read our latest newsletter for recipes and updates. Thanks to the legal victory against the State of Wisconsin, we can now sell baked goods! We've launched Inn Serendipity Fresh Baked Homemade Bakery. Support our family business by ordering some garlic (3 heads for $5) directly from the farm.

Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast was recognized by Natural Home magazine as one of the "Top 10 Eco-destinations in North America," selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of 13 national ENERGY STAR Small Business Network Award recipients for 2004, designated a "5 Green Stars" eco-hotel by Eco Hotels of the World, and certified by Travel Green Wisconsin. Inn Serendipity has been featured in ABC News, MSNBC, USA Today, Associated Press, Vegetarian Times, Conde Nast Traveler and numerous other media.

Our current project at Inn Serendipity involves the conversion of an old granary/corn crib into an active solar heated straw bale greenhouse that we've used in the past to grow papayas and other tropicals; it's currently used for starting transplants in the spring and curing garlic and onions. Our calendar of events offers activity ideas and on-farm happenings. Or try out a few of our summer recipes. Become a fan of Inn Serendipity on Facebook. Follow the latest from Lisa on Facebook. Follow the latest from John on Facebook.If you're looking for fresh, local, seasonal, organic produce, consider purchasing direct from our organic farm.

Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast outside Monroe, WI (in Green County) Completely powered by the sun. The award-winning Inn Serendipity has been considered among the "top 10 eco-destinations in North America." Inn Serendipity features vegetarian cuisine with ingredients harvested mostly from the Inn's organic gardens. The Inn is a "Platinum" Green Leader for Trip Advisor, "demonstration home" for Real Goods and Energy Star Small Business, serving as a showplace for energy conservation and more environmentally and socially responsible living. The Inn is certified as a Travel Green Wisconsin accommodation. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, INN SERENDIPITY BED & BREAKFAST IS NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Please send an email to info (at) innserendipity (dot) com to be informed when we feel it is safe to reopen.

Inn Serendipity WOODS Cabin outside Hillsboro, WI (in Vernon County about two hours northwest of the B&B in Browntown, Wisconsin) Our conservation and environmental stewardship efforts have led us to Inn Serendipity Woods, an evolving 30-acre wildlife sanctuary and rural cabin located near Hillsboro, Wisconsin, in Vernon County (it's 2.5 hours away from the B&B). Located within an hour's drive of the famous Elroy to Sparta bike trail and Wisconsin's most crooked river, the Kickapoo, the cabin is ideal for families, a small group or a couple looking for a private getaway in nature. The 2.28 kW PV system at the cabin produces more electricity than is used annually. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, THE CABIN IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL. Please send an email to info (at) innserendipity (dot) com to be informed when we feel it is safe to reopen. Normally available for rental from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Six weeks advance booking required.

Conscious Commerce We believe in the power of commerce to support "right livelihood" without compromising the environment or human rights. Available for purchase are some of our books, including: Homemade for Sale Soil Sisters Farmstead Chef cookbook ECOpreneuring Rural Renaissance Edible Earth cookbook Renewing the Countryside: Wisconsin To Be a Kid, To Be an Artist, and four other children's photobooks co-authored by John that support the Global Fund for Children Contact Inn Serendipity directly, if interested in Gift Certificates or hand-crafted Inn Serendipity mugs.

Purpose, Passions & Profit At Inn Serendipity, we are trying to pioneer a different way of doing business, one which strives to value "natural capital" and respect all life on Earth. Based on how we operate and participation in various carbon offset programs, all aspects of our business -- including our hospitality business, speaking related to our books, marketing consulting and freelance writing -- result in us operating as a "carbon negative" business, sequestering more carbon dioxide annually than we emit from our business operations and our personal lifestyle. We've formed partnerships with both non-profits and for profits that share our interest in stewarding the land, fostering diversity and inspiring social change.

In The News Inn Serendipity is known for some of its environmental and social innovations. This page also includes a few listings of other articles about several projects with which we are involved.

About the Owners Conservationist-Author-Innkeeper-student-teacher-spouse-muffin baker-bioneer...While we wear many different hats, we're both fueled by passion and commitment to leave this planet a better place.