Westby Wisconsin is the second largest city in Vernon County. The population is approximately 2150. The scenic city is located in the coulee region in southwestern part of our state. Evidently the town was named after a Union Soldiers by the name of Ole T. Westby. He immigrated to the area from Norway and opened a general store in the area. Later the town was named after him.
To this day, the city is immensely proud of their Scandinavian heritage, and proudly demonstrates that by hosting several annual festivals each year. In May a Syttende Mia parade to celebrate the past heritage is held on May 17th. In February the city is the host of an international event at the Snowflake Ski Club. 
If you plan to visit Westby, there are several antique stores and Norwegian gift stores to browse along its Main Street. The historic Westby House B&B is a popular destination for many visitors for a mini weekend getaway. It is also a wonderful place to plan a special event such as a wedding or shower.
The local housing market in 2008, shows that the median price for existing homes in this city sell between $95,000 up to approximately $135,000. However, newer built homes start around $149,000 and up. There are several newly developed subdivisions with some custom built homes selling above $200,000. The location is a 22-mile commute to the larger city of La Crosse.




Are you searching for homes in Westby or Vernon County call Mary Strang at therteam.com
RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599

The rural countryside of Cashton, WIis well known for being home to one of the largest Amish settlement in this part of Southwestern Wisconsin. It is a very common sight to see Amish horse and buggies coming and going around this picturesque city of approximately 1005 folks. Besides Amish, Cashton is also now recognized for being Green.
That is Green as in Environmentally Green. With the recently opened Green Industrial Park, which is now home to a new distribution warehouse of Organic Valley, and a bio-diesal plant of BEST BioDiesel Cashton. Both companies are located in the 127 acre new Cashton Greens Business Park.
In addition to being Green, the city is also known for its excellent medical care center, the Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers. This clinic strives to serve the local community with affordable fee health service. It is located in an outstanding new clinic building on Front Street. Another highlight of town is the Ages of the Past B&B. The location was a former Catholic Rectory building which has undergone a full restoration restoring it back into its turn-of-the-century grandeur.




Are you searching for homes in Monroe or Vernon County call Mary Strang at the R team
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If you have ever travel through Soldiers Grove, you cannot help but glance over at the old Grand Mansions in Grove. They are along Church Street and along Pine Street. Anyone who has been to this picturesque little river town along the Kickapoo will recognize the Old Oak Inn. It has been an establish bed & breakfast and restaurant-lounge for more than 20 years. Recently another home over on Pine, which appears to be a twin in architecture to the Old Oak building, has been freshly painted and rehabbed into The Roth House, B&B. After a year or so of intense work, this historic home looks like it is just about to open up for guests sometime this spring. The Peterson home, also on Church Street, was originally the residence of a local prominent physician. I had the privilege of selling this lovely home to its 3rd owner only last year. Another great home, of which there seem to be no available information, is right next to river. Like they say, if only walls could talk, as there was nothing written about this one, of which I could find!




Are you searching for homes in Crawford or Vernon County call Mary Strang at the R team
RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599
Viola Wisconsin is a small quiet town located right on the county line. It proudly has ½ of the Village in Richland County and the other ½ in Vernon County. It would be interesting to know some of the fact and history as to how and why the Village developed this way. It just seems like this could cause some problems and extra expenses to keep it all-straight.
Viola is well known for an annual event that has over 78 years of history; it's the Horse & Colt show. This event features old time country fair with truck pulls, horse pulls, horse shows, parades, truck raffles, concessions, carnival rides and more. Admission is free, and it is located right on the main street, which is Commercial Street, each year around the middle of September.
Another important part of life in Viola has been the location of a well-known manufacturing company, S&S Cycle. They have been there since the early 60's and employ many who live in the area.
Equal to employment in a small town are the schools and Viola has an outstanding school system. It also has a great in-door swimming pool, which is open to the public for in-district free swim and at a very nominal charge to those out of the district.




Are you searching for homes in Crawford or Vernon County call Mary Strang at the R team
RE/MAX Hill Country Realty 608-637-3599

Here is a copy of email I got today along with an vitiation to come to this festival. It is the second annual hosting of this event. The festival website is in hyper-link below.
Coming in MAY the WODEN THOR MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AND JOUST, an annual all ages, family event will be held in Viroqua, WI, at the popular WILD WEST DAYS GROUNDS. The fair will be held over Memorial Day weekend, 10am to 6pm, May 24th, 25th, and 26th of 2008.
This three day event will take place at the Wild West Days grounds and will feature the backdrop of a Medieval Village at the time of a gathering. His Lordship, The Duke Sir Thomas Fredrick is hosting a full contact un-choreographed Joust between knights in full suits of armor. This is a real joust with real action none of it is staged or planned in any way. Entertainers include Egyptian dancers, a blacksmith working his wares, living history camps and musicians and dancers performing song and dance from our past. If that isn't enough.
There will also be a kid's kingdom where children can complete a quest given them by the DUKE himself. Following completion, we will include a knighthood ceremony in honor of the children and their efforts. There will also be a medieval market place with many fine vendors selling the wares of our past as well as souvenirs to remember this enchanted journey. Last but not least, there will be the Lords Kitchen, as well as, other food vendors where you will have the opportunity to taste a piece of history.
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