Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association

Atrium B&B

Only 1 1/2 hours east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota in scenic Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the peacefulness of The Atrium Bed and Breakfast awaits you. The home is nestled on 15 wooded acres that abound with Wisconsin wildlife, birds, fems and flowers. Follow the winding trails through the woods along Otter Creek and picnic on the secluded little sandy beach. Sip a glass of Chardonnay in the patio gardens or stretch out in the double hammock in the wildflower glen.
The Atrium Bed and Breakfast is named for its most impressive feature ... a conservatory room at the heart and center of the home. A palm and fig tree stretches upward toward a windowed ceiling peaking at 20'. And bougainvillea vines reach from the floor of the room to encircle the reading loft above. The fountain's trickling water brings the sounds of the outdoors in. Our contemporary home boasts magnificent, antique, stained glass windows, some of which are just for your pleasure, in your guest rooms and bathrooms. The Atrium B&B is wheel chair accessible.
Wake to the aroma of fresh brewed coffee on a "wake-up tray" delivered to your door. Enjoy fresh-baked breads while we prepare your delectable three course breakfast, served to you in the dining room, atrium, or on a tray in your room. Out on the patio is wonderful, too, if the weather permits.
Our menu changes daily to take advantage of our fresh Chippewa Valley grown fruits, Wisconsin cheeses, locally acclaimed breakfast sausages and wonderful Wisconsin products. Your typical morning menu will entice you with:
• A fresh fruit cup served with a cinnamon lemon yogurt drizzle & cappuccino chip muffins
• Grand Marnier Stuffed French Toast with warmed Wisconsin maple syrup and browned breakfast links
• Pear Torte dessert with freshly brewed coffee
The Atrium Bed & Breakfast has four distinctively decorated guest rooms, each with its own personality. For your comfort and convenience, all of our rooms have private baths, queen or king sized beds, TVs, CD player/radio/alarm, telephones, robes and hair dryers.
The Vinery Room is so named because of its hand-painted wall which looks like stones with trailing grapevines, giving the room a bit of a "Napa Valley" feeling. The queen bed alcove is topped with honeysuckle vines as is the window viewing the woods. For the ultimate in privacy, you'll enjoy your own double whirlpool and gas fireplace, with breakfast served to your door, if you like.
The Wisconsin Wicker Room affords a beautiful view overlooking Otter Creek. Decorated in crisp whites and blue, it is spacious and airy with a king sized bed and comfortable sitting area. It is conveniently wheelchair accessible. The room has a small refrigerator and private bath with its own lovely stained glass window, double sinks and double shower
The Wisconsin Willow Room features a custom made willow four poster queen sized bed with dried flowers arranged within the twig canopy. The exclusively cream-on-cream decorating showcases the four gorgeous stained glass windows that grace the room. A private bath makes your hideaway complete.
The very private two-room Woodland Suite pampers you with a cozy and romantic bedroom decorated in shades of soft greens with dried flowers on the queen sized pencil post canopy bed. The private sitting room features a lovely gas fireplace, its own TV with VCR, small refrigerator, cushy seating and "room service" breakfast area. Luxuriate in your own double whirlpool. Your private bath has its own, beautiful stained glass window.
And for our Business Travelers
The Atrium Bed and Breakfast is NOT a hotel because:
• We know your name and use it at your arrival, early, late or last minute
• We invite you to feel “at home” with your own key
• Your view is not the parking lot. We invite you to enjoy the tranquility instead of the traffic
• Sven, our Norwegian Elkhound, is here to greet you
• Home cooked Breakfasts are timed to suit your schedule
• Personal, old-fashioned “knock on your door” can be your wake up service
• We’ve taken care to custom select our king & queen mattresses and bed linens especially for your comfort
We have Wireless internet!

When you call, we guarantee you a room; you choose from what is available at check-in. Corporate rate (one person/rm on business Sunday thru Thursday) is $62/nite + $8 for full breakfast, AM coffee’s always available.
You have all the amenities of a hotel without the hotel
Ample rooms with private baths, in-room desks, telephones, TV’s, wireless Internet, Fax capabilities, alarm clock radio, iron & ironing board, robes & hairdryers, CD player with CD library, in-room refrigerators, MasterCard/Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards accepted
Like a hotel The Atrium is conveniently located & easy to find. 1 mile from I-94 + Hwy. 53 intersection at SE corner of Eau Claire, the location gives quick, easy access to all of the Chippewa Valley.
But unlike that hotel, The Atrium is secluded on 15 wooded acres so that you can check in & check out of your busy-ness. Listen to the rustling of the leaves & birds singing. Walk out into nature instead of the parking lot. There are opportunities for exercise walking/running out the front door, or take advantage of our Highland Fitness Club affiliation for a more formal workout.
The Atrium welcomes guests seven days a week, year-round. Reservations are required and are guaranteed either with your credit card (MasterCard/Visa, Discover, American Express) or a cash/check deposit of one night's stay. Full refund of your deposit will be made if cancellations are received at least 8 days prior to your reservation. For cancellations made with less than 8 days notice, deposit will be refunded only if we're able to rebook the room.
Reception is 4-6pm. Special check-in arrangements can be made to fit your schedule. Check out time is 11 am.
We pride ourselves in being able to provide a quiet, relaxing environment for our guests, so we welcome well-behaved children over 12 years of age. "Sven", our Norwegian Elkhound, is "prince" of the property, therefore we cannot accommodate pets. However, we can recommend some very good kennels nearby. The Atrium is a smoke free establishment





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AREA ATTRACTIONS
Eau Claire is an exceptionally beautiful part of an exceptionally beautiful state, so it naturally follows that we would recommend GETTING OUTDOORS and enjoying all its seasons.
BICYCLING-Bike the 53 miles of gorgeous State trails following the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River as well as the Old Abe Trail. Or do some rural biking on our recommended country routes starting right from our driveway.
CANOEING-Rentals are available for paddling the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River with shuttle put in and pick up arranged for you. We’ll be happy to make your reservations or refer you to the outfitters so that you can make your own arrangements.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING-There are over 30 miles of groomed cross country ski trails along the rivers and woodlands of Eau Claire county. Trails are groomed for both skate and classic skiing and varied terrain makes it possible for skiers of all skill levels to enjoy these trails.
SNOWSHOEING-We have snowshoes for our guests to borrow and explore our 15 wooded, creek side acres here at The Atrium. Beaver Creek Reserve has snowshoes to rent and use on 360 acres of breathtaking natural north woods habitat. It’s a great area to cross country ski as well.
SLEIGH-WAGON RIDES-Enjoy Cabin Ridge Rides picturesque, horse drawn sleigh or wagon rides through 400 acres of woods along Paint Creek. Or have some historical fun with stagecoach and covered wagon rides. Advance reservations are necessary, which we'd be happy to make for you
CARSON PARK in downtown EC features nature trails, lookouts, lake with boat dock & landing, biking & cross country skiing, tennis courts, and historic baseball stadium with Hank Aaron plaza. (Hank started his career here in ’52.) Among the park’s highlights is the nationally recognized and very well executed Chippewa Valley Museum. Exhibits trace the 300 year history of the Ojibwa people in the region. In the summer, the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp provides an opportunity to experience an authentic replica of an 1890’s logging camp. On Sundays in the summertime, you train buffs can enjoy a unique opportunity to experience a ¼ size working railroad. The Chippewa Valley Railroad offers rides in/on wooden 1880 passenger style coaches pulled by coal fired, steam locomotives.
GOLFING
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
THEATER
In the fall, enjoy area apple orchards and pumpkin patch, and at Christmas time the Christmas tree farms. Many offer wagon rides to pick out your “produce” and have gift shops wonderfully unique and appropriate to their products.
DINING
We are pleased to recommend some wonderful Local dining experiences: