🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Milwaukee, WI
Blooms, Wellness & Spa Serenity
Escape to Madison's lush gardens and rejuvenating spa sanctuary for a blissful weekend of botanical beauty and complete relaxation.
Day 1 — Olbrich Botanical GardensDay 2 — Sundara Inn & Spa
Day 1 — Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Day 1 — Olbrich Botanical Gardens
🚗 2 hr 35 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Milwaukee, WI → Olbrich Botanical Gardens
2 hr 10 min
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
★ Reviews →16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
Marigold Kitchen
★ Reviews →Savor farm-to-table cuisine in an intimate, welcoming setting that celebrates seasonal ingredients and slow dining.
~45 min📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Olbrich Botanical Gardens → Drumlin Ridge Winery
12 min
Drumlin Ridge Winery
★ Reviews →Settle into the rolling vineyard views while sampling estate wines in their tasting room. Stroll the grounds overlooking Wisconsin's glacial landscape, then linger over a flight of their signature varietals.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Drumlin Ridge Winery → The Old Fashioned
13 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
The Old Fashioned
Embrace authentic Wisconsin charm with classic comfort food and a cozy tavern atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
A downtown Madison Hampton Inn steps from the State Capitol and the Capitol Square farmers market — clean rooms, reliable breakfast, and a location that keeps you central to the Isthmus. Good value for a city where boutique options run significantly higher.
Day 2 — Sundara Inn & Spa
Day 2 — Sundara Inn & Spa
🚗 1 hr 47 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Olbrich Botanical Gardens → Sundara Inn & Spa
1 hr 14 min
Sundara Inn & Spa
★ Reviews →Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments and wellness experiences designed to melt away stress in a tranquil retreat setting.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.
Kick back with craft beers and wood-fired pizza in a casual, fun environment that captures the relaxed spirit of Wisconsin's Dells region.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Sundara Inn & Spa → Balanced Rock Winery
17 min
Balanced Rock Winery
★ Reviews →Taste small-batch wines in their rustic cellar while admiring the iconic balanced rock formation that frames the property. Relax on the terrace with a glass and panoramic orchard views stretching across the countryside.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Balanced Rock Winery → Ishnala Supper Club
16 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Ishnala Supper Club
Experience fine dining with a nostalgic supper club atmosphere in a historic setting that rewards you with both culinary excellence and old-world elegance.
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Sundara Inn & Spa is 3h 3m — consider staying an extra night and driving back in the morning.
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