The Washington House Inn E-News
Issue 3:12, December 2009 
In This Issue
Calendar of Events
A Peek Inside Room...
Recipe of the Month

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Cedarburg WI 53012
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For my part, I travel not to go anywhere,
but to go.  I travel for travel's sake.  The great affair is to move.
 
--Robert Louis Stevenson 
 
 
Seasons Greetings from Cedarburg!
 
The Cedarburg merchants and local residents sure know how to turn on the holiday charm!  Holiday lights are strung everywhere with wreaths and boughs tastefully adorning every possible surface along the downtown Historic District.  Capture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with a visit to Cedarburg during this magical season.
 
A gift certicate to The Washington House Inn extends a wonderful sentiment to those special people on your gift  list.  Gift certificates can be written for specific guest rooms, a Spa Getaway Package, the Mid-Week Getaway Package or for specific denominations.  Contact us to order your gift certificates or order on-line at www.WashingtonHouseInn.com.  We process orders for Gift Certificates immediately upon receipt to ensure the quickest delivery possible. 
 
 
 
This year marked the Inn's 25th Anniversary and as the year winds to an end, we look forward to welcoming 2010 with a bang!  Celebrate the New Year with a stay at The Washington House Inn.  Our New Year's Eve guests enjoy a lively visit in the Gathering Room--including an appetizer buffet served around 10:00pm and a midnight champagne toast.  Before retiring to their guest rooms, many guests enjoy a midnight stroll along Washington Avenue perhaps including a stop at the Silver Creek Brew Pub or one of several other local pubs to extend their revelries.  Who knows what new traditions await you in Cedarburg!
 
The collective sigh of "what happened to the butcher shop" was heard far and wide and fortunately for all of us, Schwai's Meats & Sausage heard the cry and heeded the call to expand their business with a new butcher shop right here in downtown Cedarburg.  With their original shops located in Fredonia and Jackson for the past 70+ years, the Schwai family was eager to expand their business and now occupy the old-time storefront where four generations of the Hoffman family ran their meat market until retiring last year.  Now the Schwai family is offering their speciality meats (hams, bacon, turkey, beef jerkey) and signature-seasoned bratwurst and sausages.  Be sure to pick up some good eats for your holiday table.  They can be reached by phone at (262) 376-2060.  Yes, another thing to be thankful for.
 
Happy Holidays!
 
Sincerely,

Wendy J. Porterfield, Innkeeper
The Washington House Inn
Calendar of Events--December 2009 
 
December 4-5 Cedarburg adds another show to its holiday roster of events with the Winter Garden Holiday Show at the Cedarburg Cultural Center.  Artists and crafters make unique holiday and garden items, in addition to fresh greens, holiday wreaths, folk art, antiques and architectural findings.  The show will highlight diverse talent, from antique and handmade Christmas items to local photographer Marcia Getto who will show her nature and travel images. Bob Holmes will showcase his wood art, jewelry and garden poles. "Winter in the Garden Tea Room" offers winter soups, wine, coffee, hot chocolate, unusual floral teas, cakes and desserts. Fri: 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm.
 
December 4-6 In its 35th year, "Christmas in the Country" is a nationally recognized Folk and Fine Art Christmas boutique featuring juried, original works by 70 of the finest artists from around the country offering a wide variety of artworks, holiday food, ornaments, wearable art, jewelry and holiday home decor.  Event will be held at the Cedar Creek Settlement Friday, Dec. 4th (10am-9pm), Saturday, Dec.5th (10-5pm), and Sunday, Dec.6th (11-4pm).
 
December 4-6 The Cedarburg Artists' Guild presents Holiday Art Show held at the Cedarburg Community Center.  Discover a wide variety of media, including watercolors, oils, ceramic tiles, jewelry, pottery, children's books, fused glass and wearable art. Children's author Barbara Joosse and illustrators Renee Graef and Catherine Stern will sign copies of their latest books.  Musical and vocal performances by CHS Encore Group. Students will serve home-baked goods and coffee to benefit their fine arts program. Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 10am-5pm.
 
December 4-5 Concordia University Wisconsin's annual "Christmas at Concordia" highlights the university's ensembles in a 7:30pm concert in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. General seating seats are $10 (youth 17 and under free) and the concerts feature traditional holiday favorites. All tickets must be reserved by calling the automated Music Event Line at 262-243-4243, and picked up and paid for on the night of the concert.
 
December 4-5 Lake Shore Dance Company presents "The Nutcracker Ballet" at Port Washington High School Auditorium December 4 at 6:00 pm December 5 at 1:00pm.
 
December 4-11 Kuhefuss House Museum hosts a 1860's Victorian Christmas in Cedarburg.  The House Museum will be decorated for the season and costumed docents will be on hand to answer questions. Free admission; donations appreciated. 12/4 and 12/11 4pm-8pm; 12/5 noon-4pm.
 
December 5 Downtown Port Washington comes to life for "An Enchanted Christmas" - Parade and "Christmas on the Corner".  Event starts at 3:00pmwith carolers, live reindeer and nativity, strolling musicians, carriage rides, gift wrapping, pictures with Santa, food and warm drinks.  Parade starts at 6:15pm.
 
December 5-6 Experience the beauty and simplicity of mid-19th century celebrations of Christmas by the earliest settlers of Greenbush, WI at the Wade House. Traditions of the season, hands-on activities for all ages, stories and horse-drawn wagon rides will forge memorable experiences, offering contrast and continuum of our celebration of Christmas today.10-4pm.
 
December 6 Cedarburg's Performing Arts Center presents Virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster.  Her passionate proficiency and signature sound on the beloved four-string applifies Canada's traditional East Coast sound for contemporary times. 7pm; $47.00.
 
December 11-12 The Cedarburg Cultural Center features an adult holiday comedy by McMann & Tate, "Regifting the Holiday ... 10 Years and Still No Refunds." Get tickets for McMann & Tate's Holiday Comedy Show bringing back the best scenes from the last decade and celebrating 10 years of laughter. Performances at 8pm on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12. $14.
 
December 11 Cedarburg Performing Arts Center presents the acclaimed Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at the Cedarburg PAC for their annual holiday concert. Considered one of the finest in the country, the MSO has delighted Wisconsin music lovers for 50 years; $45.
 
December 11 Cedarburg Craft Crawl -- Three businesses on Washington Avenue will be open for Cedarburg's latest Craft Crawl: Giralte Gems and Beads, Glaze Pottery & Glass Fusing Studio, and Legacy Scrapbooks. Make three beaded ornament hangers at Giralte, a glass-fused snowman ornament at Glaze, and two ball ornaments at Legacy Scrapbooks. Reservations required; register over the phone or in person at the studio. Cost $25. Delicately Delicious will have desserts at each location.
 
December 11-20 Memories Ballroom presents "Plaid Tidings, a special musical comedy by Stewart Ross.  1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, WI 262-284-6850.
 
December 12 Historical Home Tour and Tree Lighting. Tour six historic homes, a farm homestead and Hartford City Hall decorated in the Christmas tradition. Bus transportation to the homes is available with ticket purchase. Traditional tree lighting at 4pm will be held at the Westphal Mansion Inn corner followed by holiday music and refreshments. Noon-5:00pm; $16, $14 seniors (60 and older).  Proceeds go to the preservation efforts of the Washington County Historical Society (262-335-4578).
 
December 13 Lakeshore Symphonic Band presents its holiday concert in the beautiful setting of Holy Hill. 6pm.
 
December 17 "The Nylons" are back at the Cedarburg Cultural Center by popular request for their 3rd annual holiday show featuring seasonal songs and familiar favorites. With seven gold and platinum recordings this four-member vocal group is known for their great a cappella sound, dazzling harmonies and smooth arrangements. Doors open at 6:15pm; $35.
 
December 18 Legion Fish Fry at American Legion, Peter Wollner Post No. 288 located at W57 N481 Hilbert Avenue, Cedarburg.  Carry outs are available, please call 262-377-9987 to place your order; 4-9pm.
 
December 19-20 Live Nativity at Christ Church in Mequon.  Picture the Holy Family in a lowly stable, being visited by wise men and shepherds as animals lounge nearby, or a Bethlehem street with different businesses of that period where children can "shop" for a free memento; beware of the tax collector and Roman guard.  Continuous Christmas music featuring the Chorale, Hand Bell Choir Praise Band. 10606 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI,  262-243-3093
 
December 20 Reindeer Games at Logemann Center in Mequon.  Welcome the winter season in a very "deer" way.  Visit a corral of live reindeer, take a sleigh ride, have a photo taken with a baby reindeer and enjoy reindeer games, crafts, treats and a raffle.  6100 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI.  262-242-7471 1-5pm.
 
January 1 2pm Polar Ber Dip at the East end of Jackson Street, Port Washington, WI. 800-719-4881
 
 
A Peek Inside Room 218 
The Emil Herziger Loft Suite
 
 
Washington House Inn Guest Room #218,View #1
 
 
 
 
 
Emil Herziger operated one of Cedarburg's oldest butcher shops in 1875.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Washington House Inn Guest Room #218, View #2The Emil Herziger Loft Suite is decorated in the Country style and features a King size bed, gas fireplace and first-floor bath.  The second-story loft has an oversized whirlpool bath and a sitting area with a second gas fireplace (the sofa pulls out into a Queen size bed to accommodate up to 2 extra guests).
 
 

Recipe of the Month 

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

A perfect addition to a holiday buffet 

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
24 chicken wings
 
Combine the first seven ingredients.  Cut the tips off each chicken wing and then cut wings in half.  Arrange in a shallow dish.  Pour sauce over the wings.  Marinate at least 8 hours.  Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.