Nate and Mary Calkins are the 6th generation to run the family farm. They moved to the farm in 2005 and opened the Bed and Breakfast in February of 2009, in the completely remodeled farm hatchery building. They have 2 children, Marcus and Juliet. Owning and operating the Bed and Breakfast, cottage, event barn, & aquaponics greenhouse is a labor of love. They are both passionate about sustainable agriculture and education. Nate also does consulting for the aquaponics industry and has a background in structural engineering. Mary also works as a school counselor and has a background in psychology. Nate enjoys greeting our guests and giving them a warm welcome, and Mary enjoys cooking our guests a farm fresh breakfast daily. You may also encounter our friendly farm dogs, Daisy & Sparky. In the warmer months, our chickens free range outside in our orchard, and our friendly goats, Calvin and Lionel roam about in their outdoor goat pen. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the farm, visit the animals, play a round of golf, hike our lakefront trail, or relax on our lake deck while reading your favorite book or enjoying a glass of wine. Come for a break from reality. Leave refreshed and grateful.

Relax in country charm on the shores of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin! Our sixth generation farm is ideal for your vacation, reunion, retreat, or special event. The historical, picturesque setting has opportunities for recreation both on-site and nearby. Located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, our farm has rolling fields, natural woods, fruit orchards and a Lake Michigan view. We offer accommodations for couples in our Bed & Breakfast, groups and families in our cottage, and event space in our newly remodeled event barn. Our 4-room B&B is your perfect couple's retreat. The rooms are named in honor of the gracious women who welcomed visitors to our family farm in years past. Fresh farm breakfast daily included in your B&B stay. Complimentary golf, foot golf, bikes, and snow shoes. No pets allowed. Our 4-bedroom family friendly cottage can sleep up to 16 guests. Fully equipped kitchen for preparing your own meals. Recreation room in the basement, large yard with patio, fire pit, children's play structure, and gas grill. No pets allowed. All accommodations are non-smoking. Cancellation policy listed is our default policy. *Please note that reservations made for special events (PGA golf tournaments, Ryder Cup, etc. are final and no cancellations/refunds will be given.

Lake Orchard Farm Retreat is located 8 miles south of Sheboygan, WI. There are a variety of restaurants and shops in downtown Sheboygan, as well as the surrounding communities (Kohler, 10 minutes; Plymouth, 25 minutes; Sheboygan Falls, 15 minutes). The area is known for its golf courses, lakefront beaches and parks, hiking, biking, and recreation trails. Other area attractions include the John Michael Kohler art center, Kohler design center, and Stephanie Weil center.