Loving Lake Geneva https://lovinglakegeneva.com A sun-splashed podcast about the people, places, and happenings that make the Lake Geneva Wisconsin area so special. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.15.17 Karen Strey Rappaport false Karen Strey Rappaport jeremywetpaint@yahoo.com 2020 Loving Lake Geneva 2020 Loving Lake Geneva podcast Loving Lake Geneva https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/~images/2340751769680449.jpeg https://lovinglakegeneva.com 49578ef3-ad81-5417-9c1c-2b56917ac4a3 Episode 74: Kris Porritt Loves MAHJONG and You Will Too! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-74-kris-porritt-loves-mahjong-and-you-will-too/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:22 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=4072 Kris Porritt is a certified Mahjong instructor in the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area. She loves connecting people through America’s new favorite game! Kris comes to you with all the materials and teaches in the most patient and fun way. You can find Kris at lakegenevamahjongclub.com and on instagram at lg_mahjongclub  Gather some friends and join the Mahjong mania!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 24:58 Episode 73: MIchael Anagnos of YaYas Skordalia LOVES To Feed People! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-73-michael-anagnos-of-yayas-skordalia-loves-to-feed-people/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:11 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=4052 Michael Anagnos began YaYas (named after his Greek grandmother) Greek Almond Dip because of his family history in the food business, his passion for food and his desire to feed people with fresh, clean, flavorful ingredients. His business and varieties of dips continue to grow and thrive. For more information on the products and where to buy them, visit https://yayasdips.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 25:12 Episode 72: Geneva Lakefront Realty Owner David Curry Shares Inspiration for His Success and Insights on the Geneva Lakefront Market https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-72-geneva-lakefront-realty-owner-david-curry-shares-inspiration-for-his-success-and-insights-on-the-geneva-lakefront-market/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:52:34 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=4040 This episode features David Curry, owner of Geneva Lakefront Realty in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He stands out as the area’s lakefront expert, selling over one billion dollars of property. In this episode, David talks about how his upbringing influenced his career and his unique approach to his relationship with clients. He ends by sharing his thoughts about what buyers and sellers may expect to see in the upcoming Spring market.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full Episode 71: James Killian Explains Why Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy Is A Meaningful Place For All To Enjoy, Learn and Volunteer! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-71-james-killian-explains-why-kishwauketoe-nature-conservancy-is-a-meaningful-place-for-all-to-enjoy-learn-and-volunteer/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:08:55 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3944 James Killian Explains Why Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy Is A Meaningful Place For All To Enjoy, Learn and Volunteer!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 39:15 Episode 70: Have You Seen The Beast of Bray Road? Donna Wells Fink and Jackie Riesterer Tell How You Might Find Him! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-70-have-you-seen-the-beast-of-bray-road-donna-wells-fink-and-jackie-riesterer-tell-how-you-might-find-him/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:57:38 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3930 Have You Seen The Beast of Bray Road? Donna Wells Fink and Jackie Riesterer Tell How You Might Find Him!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 33:56 Episode 69: Lazy Cloud Lodge Owner Sara Rubin Explains Why This Small Country Inn Is The Perfect Getaway in Lake Geneva! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-69-lazy-cloud-lodge-owner-sara-rubin-explains-why-this-small-country-inn-is-the-perfect-getaway-in-lake-geneva/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:11:33 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3910 Lazy Cloud Lodge Owner Sara Rubin Explains Why This Small Country Inn Is The Perfect Getaway in Lake Geneva!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 24:03 Episode 68: Rob and Amy Larocque Have Created a Magical Wedding Venue at Larocque Farms! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-68-rob-and-amy-larocque-have-created-a-magical-wedding-venue-at-larocque-farms/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:34:58 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3872 Rob and Amy Larocque Have Created a Magical Wedding Venue at Larocque Farms!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 23:20 Episode 67: Worth A Replay! Water Safety Patrol will be keeping Geneva Lake Safe Again This Year! Listen To This Past Episode with Director Ted Pankau, Kelly Otzen and Anne Morrissy! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-67-worth-a-replay-water-safety-patrol-will-be-keeping-geneva-lake-safe-again-this-year-listen-to-this-past-episode-with-director-ted-pankau-kelly-otzen-and-anne-morrissy/ Tue, 20 May 2025 22:22:51 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3855 Worth A Replay! Water Safety Patrol will be keeping Geneva Lake Safe Again This Year! Listen To This Past Episode with Director Ted Pankau, Kelly Otzen and Anne Morrissy!]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 40:46 Episode 66: Neighbors Helping Neighbors with Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of The Bridge Food and Diaper Bank https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-66-neighbors-helping-neighbors-with-tammy-dunn-executive-director-of-the-bridge-food-and-diaper-bank/ Tue, 06 May 2025 20:40:36 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3839 Neighbors Helping Neighbors with Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of The Bridge Food and Diaper Bank

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 21:56 Episode 65: Local Television Star Carly VanPelt Discusses Her Season on the Food Network Kids Baking Championship! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-65-local-television-star-carly-vanpelt-discusses-her-season-on-the-food-network-kids-baking-championship/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:53:06 +0000 https://lovinglakegeneva.com/?p=3822 Local Television Star Carly VanPelt Discusses Her Season on the Food Network Kids Baking Championship!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 31:17 Episode 64: Authors Brooklyn Freytag and Sloan Sullivan Define the Special Grandparent/Grandchild Connection in “The Blueberries of Life.” https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-64-authors-brooklyn-freytag-and-sloan-sullivan-define-the-special-grandparent-grandchild-connection-in-the-blueberries-of-life/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:25:25 +0000 http://giddy-maze.flywheelsites.com/?p=3814

Authors Brooklyn Freytag and Sloan Sullivan define the special grandparent/grandchild connection in “The Blueberries of Life.”

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 23:23 Episode 63: Anne Morrissy, Author of “Street Fight: The Chicago Taxi Wars of the 1920s” and Editor of “At The Lake magazine” https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-63-anne-morrissy-author-of-street-fight-the-chicago-taxi-wars-of-the-1920s-and-editor-of-at-the-lake-magazine/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:39:29 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3773 Anne Morrissy, Author of “Street Fight: The Chicago Taxi Wars of the 1920s” and Editor of “At The Lake magazine” joins us as we jump start our new season of the podcast!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 28:00 Episode 62: Grow Your Way To Healthy Eating with Katie Oglesby https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-62-grow-your-way-to-healthy-eating-with-katie-oglesby/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:05:51 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3765 Grow Your Way To Healthy Eating with Katie Oglesby

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 26:19 Episode 61: Chef Abel Rosas Brings His Passion And Cuisine To You Through Elena Home Catering https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-61-chef-abel-rosas-brings-his-passion-and-cuisine-to-you-through-elena-home-catering/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:44:34 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3757 Chef Abel Rosas Brings His Passion And Cuisine To You Through Elena Home Catering.

Visit his website here: https://www.elenacatering.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 34:06 Episode 60: Happy Birthday Fontana! Bonnie Liptak Shares How The West End Is Celebrating Its Centennial! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-60-happy-birthday-fontana-bonnie-liptak-shares-how-the-west-end-is-celebrating-its-centennial/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:26:51 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3750 Happy Birthday Fontana! Bonnie Liptak Shares How The West End Is Celebrating Its Centennial!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 21:51 Episode 59: “Artrepeneur” Dori Davis-Beck Inspires The Creative Artist In Us All Through Her Skills, Classes And Events! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-59-artrepeneur-dori-davis-beck-inspires-the-creative-artist-in-us-all-through-her-skills-classes-and-events/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:39:13 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3740 Artrepeneur” Dori Davis-Beck Inspires The Creative Artist In Us All Through Her Skills, Classes And Events!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 29:34 Episode 58: Hello, Geneva Lake! Tabitha Schrock Talks About The Inspiration Behind Her New Children’s Book https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-58-hello-geneva-lake-tabitha-schrock-talks-about-the-inspiration-behind-her-new-childrens-book/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:59 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3729 Hello, Geneva Lake! Tabitha Schrock talks about the inspiration behind her new children’s book.

Buy “Hello, Geneva Lake” here.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full Episode 57: Karen Yancey, Tai Thompson And Kristin Freytag Explain How The Geneva Lake Conservancy Works To Protect And Restore The Lands And Waterways of Walworth County And Beyond. https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-57-karen-yancey-tai-thompson-and-kristin-freytag-explain-how-the-geneva-lake-conservancy-works-to-protect-and-restore-the-lands-and-waterways-of-walworth-county-and-beyond/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:54:46 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3719 Karen Yancey, Tai Thompson And Kristin Freytag explain how the Geneva Lake Conservancy works to protect And restore the lands and waterways of walworth county And beyond.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 19:37 Episode 56: All Aboard! Angie Jahns From Lake Geneva Cruise Line Shares How To Get On The Water…Even in the Winter! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-56-all-aboard-angie-jahns-from-lake-geneva-cruise-line-shares-how-to-get-on-the-water-even-in-the-winter/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:17:53 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3711 All Aboard! Angie Jahns From Lake Geneva Cruise Line Shares How To Get On The Water…Even in the Winter!

For more information please visit https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 37:12 Episode 55: Oh Christmas Tree! Rob Elliott and Jason Mack Tell Us How They Built the World’s Tallest Glass Tree! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-55-oh-christmas-tree-rob-elliott-and-jason-mack-tell-us-how-they-built-the-worlds-tallest-glass-tree/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:12:54 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3701 Oh Christmas Tree! Rob Elliott and Jason Mack Tell Us How They Built the World’s Tallest Glass Tree!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 25:47 Episode 54: The Griffin & Gargoyle Founder Daniel Colwell Reveals Interactive Dining Experience Coming Soon to Lake Geneva! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-54-the-griffin-gargoyle-founder-daniel-coldwell-reveals-interactive-dining-experience-coming-soon-to-lake-geneva/ Fri, 12 May 2023 15:42:27 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3692 The Griffin & Gargoyle Founder Daniel Colwell reveals interactive dining experience coming soon to Lake Geneva!

Pictured here with Co-Founder Michael Paylor
For More Information please visit griffinandgargoyle.com
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 25:01 Episode 53: Sparkle On The Lake This Summer! MedSpa Owner Eileen Fleer, BSN, RN, Explains Ways To Revitalize and Renew YOU! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-53-sparkle-on-the-lake-this-summer-medspa-owner-eileen-fleer-bsn-rn-explains-ways-to-revitalize-and-renew-you/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:54:57 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3687 Sparkle On The Lake This Summer! MedSpa Owner Eileen Fleer, BSN, RN, Explains Ways To Revitalize and Renew YOU!
 
For more information, please visit junipermedspa.com and gurneemedispa.com 
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 26:19 Episode 52: Luke Gygax Carries on the Legacy of His Father, Dungeons and Dragons Creator Gary Gygax https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-52-luke-gygax-carries-on-the-legacy-of-his-father-dungeons-and-dragons-creator-gary-gygax/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:26:30 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3682 Luke Gygax carries on the legacy of his father, Dungeons and Dragons creator Gary Gygax

 

For more information please visit:

Gaxx Worx Linktr.ee:  linktr.ee/GaxxWorx

Back Luke Gygax’s latest Kickstarter The Fate of Chentoufi, a D&D adventure in his World of Okkorim setting ks.gaxxworx.com

Follow Gaxx Worx to learn about Luke Gygax’s new projects, gaxxworx.com

The Gary Con website garycon.com

Follow luke on social media https://linktr.ee/lukegygax

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 40:35 Episode 51: Micah Gebel of the Talented Gebel Girls Duo Talks Local Gigs and Rachel’s Participation on The Voice! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/micah-gebel-of-the-talented-gebel-girls-duo-talks-local-gigs-and-rachels-participation-on-the-voice/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:27:20 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3676 Micah Gebel of the talented Gebel Girls duo talks local gigs and Rachel’s participation on The Voice!
For more information, please visit GebelGirls.com
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 20:53 Episode 50: Nikelle Burrough Describes Unique Therapeutic Massage And Yoga Experience At Crescent Moon Wellness Center https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-50-nikelle-burrough-describes-unique-therapeutic-massage-and-yoga-experience-at-crescent-moon-wellness-center/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:13:24 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3644 Nikelle Burrough Describes Unique Therapeutic Massage And Yoga Experience At Crescent Moon Wellness Center.
For more information please visit cresentmoonwellnesscenter.com
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 29:57 Episode 49: Reform Yourself in the New Year with Tricia Warnstedt from Geneva Lakes Pilates! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-49-reform-yourself-in-the-new-year-with-tricia-warnstedt-from-geneva-lakes-pilates/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:44:04 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3639 Reform yourself in the New Year with Tricia Warnstedt from Geneva Lakes Pilates!

For more information about Geneva Lakes Pilates visit https://www.genevalakespilates.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 18:15 Episode 48: Ice Ice Baby! Ice Castles Founder Brent Christensen Tells Us How This Frozen Fairy Tale Came to Life! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-48-ice-ice-baby-ice-castles-founder-brent-christensen-tells-us-how-this-frozen-fairy-tale-came-to-life/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:54:27 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3556 Ice Ice Baby! Ice Castles Founder Brent Christensen tells us how this frozen fairy tale came to life!

For more information about Ice Castles visit: https://icecastles.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 26:19 Episode 47: Santa CAUSE is Coming to Town! Nancy Waspi Tells Us How Freezin’ for a Reason, Parade of Trees and Santa Cruise Provide Fun for the Family and Helps Local Charities! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-47-santa-cause-is-coming-to-town-nancy-waspi-tells-us-how-freezin-for-a-reason-parade-of-trees-and-santa-cruise-provide-fun-for-the-family-and-helps-local-charities/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:25:22 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3536 Santa CAUSE is coming to town! Nancy Waspi tells us how Freezin’ for a Reason, Parade of Trees and Santa Cruise provide fun for the family and helps local charities!

For more information about Santa Cause visit: https://santacauses.org/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 19:21 Episode 46: Topsy Turvy Brewery Owner Dan Schuld Invites Us All To Come In For Flippin’ Good Beer and a Great Time! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-46-topsy-turvy-brewery-owner-dan-schuld-invites-us-all-to-come-in-for-flippin-good-beer-and-a-great-time/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:04:53 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3444 Topsy Turvy Brewery Owner Dan Schuld invites us all to come in for flippin’ good beer and a great time!

http://www.topsyturvybrewery.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 21:52 Episode 45: Special Dogs Helping Special People: Catherine Rupp Explains the Mission of Canine Companions and How You Can Help https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-45-special-dogs-helping-special-people-catherine-rupp-explains-the-mission-of-canine-companions-and-how-you-can-help/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:30:01 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3266 Special dogs helping special people: Catherine Rupp explains the mission of Canine Companions and how you can help!

For more information, please visit https://canine.org/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 24:21 Episode 44: Do You Need A Miracle? Carolyn Gable Shares The Inspiration For Her “Expect A Miracle” Shore Path and Foundation https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-44do-you-need-a-miracle-carolyn-gable-shares-the-inspiration-for-her-expect-a-miracle-shore-path-and-foundation/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:40:01 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3230 Do you need a miracle? Carolyn Gable shares the inspiration for her “Expect A Miracle” Shore Path and Foundation.

The Carolyn Gable “Expect A Miracle” Foundation

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 32:18 Episode 43: Queen of the Mountain: Joyce Selander, The First Woman To Physically Trade Financial Futures In The Pits At The Chicago Board Of Trade https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-43-queen-of-the-mountain-joyce-selander-the-first-woman-to-physically-trade-financial-futures-in-the-pits-at-the-chicago-board-of-trade/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:41:09 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3137 Queen of the Mountain: Joyce Selander, The First Woman To Physically Trade Financial Futures In The Pits At The Chicago Board Of Trade

Joyce, Queen Of The Mountain: Female Courage And Hand-To-Hand Combat In The World’S Largest Money Pit

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 33:03 Episode 42: Brewing Up Support for the Special Needs Community: Jim Harding explains how Inspired Coffee and Inspiration Ministries Opens A World Of Possibilities for People with Disabilities https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-42-brewing-up-support-for-the-special-needs-community-jim-harding-explains-how-inspired-coffee-and-inspiration-ministries-opens-a-world-of-possibilities-for-people-with-disabilities/ Tue, 31 May 2022 18:25:59 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3057 Brewing Up Support for the Special Needs Community: Jim Harding explains how Inspired Coffee and Inspiration Ministries Opens A World Of Possibilities for People with Disabilities.

Visit the website for Inspired Coffee: https://www.inspiredcoffee.org/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 24:21 Episode 41: Get In Shape For The Summer? How About Get In Shape For Life! Fitness Trainer John Palmer Tells Us The Best Way To Achieve Just That! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-41-how-to-get-that-6-pack-no-not-beer-we-already-know-how-to-do-that-fitness-trainer-john-palmer-discusses-being-in-shape-at-any-age/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:24:12 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2957 Get In Shape For The Summer? How About Get In Shape For Life! Fitness Trainer John Palmer Tells Us The Best Way To Achieve Just That!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 31:12 Episode 40: Women Helping Others AND Having Fun? Missy Sell from Geneva Lake Womens Association Talks About the Upcoming Womens Weekend and the Impact GLWA Has on The Community https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-40-women-helping-others-and-having-fun-missy-sell-from-geneva-lakes-womens-association-talks-about-the-upcoming-womens-weekend-and-the-impact-glwa-has-on-the-community/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:32:44 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2909 Women Helping Others AND Having Fun?  Missy Sell from Geneva Lake Womens Association Talks About the Upcoming Womens Weekend and the Impact GLWA Has on The Community

For more information, please visit www.glwa.net

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 19:38 Episode 39: This Episode Will Blow Your Mind! Mind Reader Joe Diamond Explains His Unique Talent and How You Can Join In On The Experience! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-39-this-episode-will-blow-your-mind-mind-reader-joe-diamond-explains-his-unique-talent-and-how-you-can-join-in-on-the-experience/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:37:41 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2862 This episode will blow your mind! Mind reader Joe Diamond explains his unique talent and how you can join in on the experience!
For more information, please visit joediamondlive.com
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 51:58 Episode 38: How Lake Geneva’s Past Defined Its Future: Geneva Lake Museum Curator Helen Brandt Tells Us How Lake Geneva Became the Special Place it is Today https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-38-how-lake-genevas-past-defined-its-future-geneva-lake-museum-curator-helen-brandt-tells-us-how-lake-geneva-became-the-special-place-it-is-today/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:25:03 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2827 How Lake Geneva’s Past Defined Its Future: Geneva Lake Museum Curator Helen Brandt tells us how Lake Geneva became the special place it is today.
For more information, please visit GenevaLakeMuseum.org
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 27:44 Episode 37: 4 Seasons of Fun in Lake Geneva: Stephanie Klett, President/CEO of Visit Lake Geneva Talks Winterfest, Shore Path, and Why Every Day is a Great Day to Visit Lake Geneva! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-37-4-seasons-of-fun-in-lake-geneva-stephanie-klett-president-ceo-of-visit-lake-geneva-talks-winterfest-shore-path-and-why-every-day-is-a-great-day-to-visit-lake-geneva/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:13:12 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2775 4 Seasons of Fun in Lake Geneva: Stephanie Klett, President/CEO of Visit Lake Geneva talks Winterfest, Shore Path, and why every day is a great day to visit Lake Geneva!

For more information visit https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 35:12 Episode 36: Lake Geneva 911! Thomas Lennon Talks Lake Geneva, His Many Roles in Hollywood and Where You Can Watch New Episodes with Lieutenant Dangle! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-36-title-lake-geneva-911-thomas-lennon-talks-lake-geneva-his-many-roles-in-hollywood-and-where-you-can-watch-new-episodes-with-lieutenant-dangle/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:32:08 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2757 Lake Geneva 911!  Thomas Lennon talks Lake Geneva, his many roles in Hollywood and where you can watch new episodes with Lieutenant Dangle!

 

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 31:21 Episode 35: Santa “Sleighs” It Again In Our Year End Episode! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-35-santa-sleighs-it-again-in-our-year-end-episode/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:49:19 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2684 Santa “Sleighs” It Again In Our Year End Episode!
For more information on the non-profit groups discussed in the podcast, please visit the following:
Yerkes Future Foundation: yerkesobservatory.org
Rock Central: RockCentral.org
The Farm Way: thefarmway.com
Santa Cause: santacauses.org
]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 12:29 Episode 34: Thought You Knew EVERYTHING About Lake Geneva? Rita Moore From Lake Geneva Ghost Walks Will Change All That! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-34-thought-you-knew-everything-about-lake-geneva-rita-moore-from-lake-geneva-ghost-walks-will-change-all-that/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:21:19 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2474 Thought you knew EVERYTHING about Lake Geneva? Rita Moore from Lake Geneva Ghost Walks will change all that!

For more information or to book a tour, please visit: https://americanghostwalks.com/wisconsin/lake-geneva-ghost-walks/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 25:02 Episode 33: No More Pier Pressure! Talking Driver’s Ed for Boaters with Captain Joe from Happy Captain! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-33-no-more-pier-pressure-talking-drivers-ed-for-boaters-with-captain-joe-from-happy-captain/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:42:08 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2352 No More Pier Pressure! Talking Driver’s Ed for Boaters with Captain Joe from Happy Captain!

For more information please visit: https://happy-captain.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 34:27 Episode 32: A Novel Way to Love Lake Geneva: Author Danielle Lincoln Hanna Discusses Her Mailboat Suspense Series Set in Lake Geneva https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-32-a-novel-way-to-love-lake-geneva-author-danielle-lincoln-hanna-discusses-her-mailboat-suspense-series-set-in-lake-geneva/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:42:06 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2218 A Novel Way to Love Lake Geneva: Author Danielle Lincoln Hanna discusses her Mailboat Suspense Series set in Lake Geneva.

For more information please visit daniellelincolnhanna.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 27:04 Episode 31: We Will Rock You, Lake Geneva! Al and Rickie Wetzel from Rock Central Explains how you Can Find your Inner Rock Star at Any Age! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-32-we-will-rock-you-lake-geneva-al-and-rickie-wetzel-from-rock-central-explains-how-you-can-find-your-inner-rock-star-at-any-age/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:08:48 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2167 We Will Rock You, Lake Geneva! Al and Rickie Wetzel from Rock Central explains how you can find your inner rock star at any age!

For more information please visit rockcentral.org

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 28:22 Episode 30: Goodbye Social Distancing. Hello Lake Geneva Social Club! Founder Cathy Popick talks about how YOU can get involved! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-31-goodbye-social-distancing-hello-lake-geneva-social-club-founder-cathy-popick-talks-about-how-you-can-get-involved/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:22:06 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2121 Goodbye Social Distancing. Hello Lake Geneva Social Club!  Founder Cathy Popick talks about how YOU can get involved!

Visit the Lake Geneva Social Club Facebook page here.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 15:58 Episode 29: Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Kimkasi Pub Owners Kim Minette and Mike Trainor Talk About the Very Special Gathering Place They Have Created in Fontana https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-30-where-everybody-knows-your-name-kimkasi-pub-owners-kim-minette-and-mike-trainor-talk-about-the-very-special-gathering-place-they-have-created-in-fontana/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:36:27 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2047 Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Kimkasi Pub Owners Kim Minette and Mike Trainor talk about the very special gathering place they have created in Fontana. 

For more information please visit kimkasipub.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 26:33 Episode 28: Yerkes Future Foundation Executive Director Dennis Kois Talks About Exciting Improvements and Plans for our Area’s Famous Observatory! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-28-yerkes-future-foundation-executive-director-dennis-kois-talks-about-exciting-improvements-and-plans-for-our-areas-famous-observatory/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:47:22 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1900 Yerkes Future Foundation Executive Director Dennis Kois Talks About Exciting Improvements and Plans for our Area’s Famous Observatory!

For more information, please visit https://www.yerkesobservatory.org/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 23:41 Episode 27: Time to Hit the Links! Geneva National’s Member Head PGA Professional and Director Charlie Brown Discusses the Courses, Instruction and all Geneva National has to Offer! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-27-time-to-hit-the-links-geneva-nationals-member-head-pga-professional-and-director-charlie-brown-discusses-the-courses-instruction-and-all-geneva-national-has-to-offer/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:19:45 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1855 Time to Hit the Links! Geneva National’s  Member Head PGA Professional and Director Charlie Brown discusses the courses, instruction and all Geneva National has to offer!

For more information, please visit genevanationalresort.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 18:13 Episode 26: Chef John Bogan Adding “Spice” to Lake Geneva’s Culinary Scene https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-26-chef-john-bogan-adding-spice-to-lake-genevas-culinary-scene/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:40:26 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1743 Chef John Bogan Adding “Spice” to Lake Geneva’s Culinary Scene

For more information, please visit the Lake Geneva School of Cooking website at  https://www.lakegenevacookingschool.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 36:04 Episode 25: Rockin’ and Rescuing: Mike Himebaugh and Nicole Fairchild talk about the Hello Dave band and their very special safe haven for animals, The Farm Way https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-25-rockin-and-rescuing-mike-himebaugh-and-nicole-fairchild-talk-about-the-hello-dave-band-and-their-very-special-safe-haven-for-animals-the-farm-way/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:28:35 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1685 Rockin’ and Rescuing: Mike Himebaugh and Nicole Fairchild talk about the Hello Dave band and their very special safe haven for animals, The Farm Way

For more information:

TheFarmWay.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 25:30 Episode 24: The Old and the New: Maxwell Mansion owners Luke and Monica Pfeifer share their love for this very special property and all the exciting ways people can come to enjoy it! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-24-the-old-and-the-new-maxwell-mansion-owners-luke-and-monica-pfeifer-share-their-love-for-this-very-special-property-and-all-the-exciting-ways-people-can-come-to-enjoy-it/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:02:31 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1528 The Old and the New: Maxwell Mansion owners Luke and Monica Pfeifer share their love for this very special property and all the exciting ways people can come to enjoy it!

For more information:

https://www.maxwellmansion1856.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 33:00 Episode 23: Namaste the Suzette Rowe Way! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/namaste-the-suzette-rowe-way/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:54:42 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1050 Yoga benefits all ages and all levels. Yoga instructor Suzette Rowe explains we all need to “just breathe” and honor our mind, body and spirit.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 32:02 Episode 22: The Season of Giving with Santa, Who Should Never Give up His Night Job for Comedy! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-22-the-season-of-giving-with-santa-who-should-never-give-up-his-night-job-for-comedy/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:43:00 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1029 In this episode, Santa stops by to discuss the holiday season in Lake Geneva and some organizations in the area deserving of our help.

Here are the organizations referenced in the episode:

Fellow Mortals

Lakeland Animal Shelter

Water Safety Patrol

Seeds of Hope WI

Walworth County Food Pantry

Yerkes Observatory

Happy Holidays!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 16:11 Episode 21: All Things Lake Geneva with the Payne Brothers! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-21-all-things-lake-geneva-with-the-payne-brothers/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:28:46 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=961 Richard and Sean Payne discuss Lake Geneva history, their family ties and some of their favorites in the area!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 32:59 Episode 20: Time to Update Your Home? Suzanne Glavin and Melinda Cahill from North Shore Nest are Here to Help! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-20-time-to-update-your-home-suzanne-glavin-and-melinda-cahill-from-north-shore-nest-are-here-to-help/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:28:06 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=775 Suzanne Glavin and Melinda Cahill from North Shore Nest provide interior design tips and share how they can help make your home fresh and beautiful.

For more information on how their design services, please visit NorthShoreNest.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 35:11 Episode 19: The Beer that built Chicago is back! Laurin Mack reveals the revival of the Conrad Seipp Brewery and the link to Lake Geneva’s Black Point https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-19-the-beer-that-built-chicago-is-back-lauren-mack-reveals-the-revival-of-the-conrad-seipp-brewery-and-the-link-to-lake-genevas-black-point/ Sat, 10 Oct 2020 16:13:31 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=723 Laurin Mack has revived her great great great Grandfather’s Brewing Company in Chicago. Conrad Seipp was also the original owner of the Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva, which is now a museum for all to enjoy and visit by boat.

For more information visit SeippBrewing.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport full 30:18 Episode 18: Flying high over Lake Geneva: John Trione Owner and Chief Pilot of the Lake Geneva Balloon Company Offers his Unparalleled Views on a Special Lake Geneva Experience! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-18-flying-high-over-lake-geneva-john-trione-owner-and-chief-pilot-of-the-lake-geneva-balloon-company-offers-his-unparalleled-views-on-a-special-lake-geneva-experience/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:13:10 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1009 In 2002, The Lake Geneva Balloon Co., LLC took flight. Through the years, their perfect safety record and unparalleled personalized attention to thousands of guests have made The Lake Geneva Balloon Company a highly respected and valued member of the tourist community in the Geneva Lakes area. John has more experience flying balloons over the Geneva Lakes area than any other pilot. When picking your company and pilot for your excursion, experience counts!

Learn more at lakegenevaballoon.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 31:24 Episode 17: Blending History with Community: Melissa Monge from Pedal and Cup Tells us why Bikes and Coffee are Just a Part of the Story! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-17-blending-history-with-community-melissa-monge-from-pedal-and-cup-tells-us-why-bikes-and-coffee-are-just-a-part-of-the-story/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:08:32 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=999 Pedal and Cup has bike rentals for the entire family, just 5 minutes north of downtown Lake Geneva. Enjoy White River Trail roast from Blended House Coffee, Milwaukee Purple Door Ice Cream, smoothies, light lunch options, and snacks. Check out the unique collection of gift items handcrafted by local Wisconsin artists. Conveniently located at the mid-point of the White River State Trail.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 26:04 Episode 16: Dedicated to the Children of Tomorrow: Harold Friestad and Danielle Simons Explain the Immeasurable Significance of the 231 Acre Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-16-dedicated-to-the-children-of-tomorrow-harold-friestad-and-danielle-simons-explain-the-immeasurable-significance-of-the-231-acre-kishwauketoe-nature-conservancy/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:47:35 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=977 In 1989 the Village of Williams Bay purchased this beautiful natural area on Geneva Lake. It has been a place for all to enjoy without any taxpayer money. All donations are always appreciated for the ongoing efforts and programs to keep KNC the pride of the community.

For more information please visit: friendsofknc.org

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 27:42 Episode 15: Help is on the way! Water Safety Patrol celebrates 100 years of keeping Geneva Lake safe! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-15-help-is-on-the-way-water-safety-patrol-celebrates-100-years-of-keeping-geneva-lake-safe/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:19:07 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=963 The Water Safety Patrol is a private, non-profit organization with the mission to keep Geneva Lake safe and enjoyable for all. A total of over 80 people make up the entire summer staff who must meet strict qualifications and participate in ongoing training. Join us as Director Ted Pankau, Chair of the 100 year committee Kelly Otzen and author Anne Morrisy discuss what it’s like to work for the Water Safety Patrol and how they are celebrating their 100th anniversary!

For more information on how you can support the Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol, please visit watersafetypatrol.org

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 40:46 Episode 14: Might As Well Jump: Lake Geneva’s Mailboat Daredevils! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-14-might-as-well-jump-lake-genevas-mailboat-daredevils/ Tue, 19 May 2020 21:15:09 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=941 For over a century the mailboat has been delivering mail to the piers of lakefront homes on Geneva Lake. Every day the Walworth leaves the dock at the Riviera carrying  tourists who can learn about the mansions on the lake and watch the very athletic and courageous mail jumpers at work! Join us as 2 of these mail jumpers, Paige Aspinall and Molly McEneany, share their experiences!

For tickets please visit cruiselakegeneva.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 20:40 Episode 13: Gordy’s Marine Chief Fun Officer Tom Whowell Carries on Grandpa Gordy’s Tradition https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-13-gordys-marine-chief-fun-officer-tom-whowell-carries-on-grandpa-gordys-tradition/ Tue, 05 May 2020 17:16:19 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=926 Gordy’s Lakefront Marine has grown from a small upstart business in 1955 to a diversified company consisting of a marina, boat sales, service and storage, boat rentals, boat clubs, ski and wakeboard schools, a pro shop specialty retail store the Boat House bar & restaurant, the Surf Shack and the Cobalt Lounge.  Gordy’s is located in Fontana where the views are incredible every day of the year!

Learn more at Gordysboats.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 35:07 Episode 12: Compassion Towards All Life, with Yvonne Wallace Blane, Co-Founder of Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-12-compassion-towards-all-life-with-yvonne-wallace-blane-co-founder-of-fellow-mortals-wildlife-hospital/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:25:47 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=911 What do you do when you see an injured animal? Fellow Mortals, one of the nation’s largest wildlife hospitals,  is here to help. Yvonne Wallace Blane gives us great advice as to what role we can play in keeping all of nature’s animals safe and tells us about the incredible work the staff at Fellow Mortals does every single day.

For more information visit: FellowMortals.org

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 47:19 Episode 11: Intrigue! Romance! Scandal! History! A Lake Geneva Backdrop! Chatting with Novelist Pamela Meyers https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-11-intrigue-romance-scandal-history-a-lake-geneva-backdrop-chatting-with-novelist-pamela-meyers/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:34:20 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=895 Author Pamela Meyers is a native of Lake Geneva and has written several historical novels set in Lake Geneva:

Surprised by Love in Lake Geneva (set in 1933) and the Newport of the West Series which includes

Safe Refuge, Shelter Bay, Tranquility Point (releasing May 5, 2020), and Rose Harbor (releasing 2021)

Pamela’s novels are currently available for sale in print and kindle on Amazon as well as retailers in the Lake Geneva area, including:

  • Breadloaf in LG once they have found a new home
  • Geneva Lake Museum gift shop
  • Cornerstone Shoppe in LG
  • Dust Bunny on Center just south of Main
  • Lake Geneva Library has all my LG books
  • Angelus in Walworth

Other novel’s of Pamela’s include:

Contemporary Romances:

Rodeo Series (2 books)

Second Chance Love

Whatever is True

Cozy Mystery

Thyme for Love – Set in fictional town near Lake Geneva

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 41:07 Episode 10: Exploring the Lake Geneva Canopy with Wally Bullard https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-10-exploring-the-lake-geneva-canopy-with-wally-bullard/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:01:40 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=880 Wally Bullard is the Sales Manager at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours.

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours offer Zipline Tours, High-Ropes Excursions, Biking and Team Building and is open year round!

Contact information:

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours

Website:  lakegenevacanopytours.com
Address:  N3232 CR-H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone:  (262) 248-9271

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 18:18 Episode 9: Hollywood meets Lake Geneva: Chatting with Academy Award Winner Dieter Sturm https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-9-hollywood-meets-lake-geneva-chatting-with-academy-award-winner-dieter-sturm/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:31:42 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=866 Dieter Sturm is an Academy Award winner and the owner of Sturm’s Special Effects and All Seasons Extreme in Lake Geneva. Dieter has provided special effects and snow-making for over 100 motion pictures and commercials. Dieter has been a Lake Geneva resident for 40 years! Listen in as he talks about his unique and exciting career which included appearances on David Letterman and 60 minutes!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 1:00:52 Episode 8: Two Small Businesses with Big Plans: Chatting with Local Entrepreneurs Laura Kelsey and Kathie Perkins https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-8-two-small-businesses-with-big-plans-chatting-with-local-entrepreneurs-laura-kelsey-and-kathie-perkins/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:42:50 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=846 Laura Kelsey is the owner and founder of Fresh Salad Club as well as the  Connoisseurs Wine Club. Visit these websites for more information:

https://connoisseurswineclub.com/

https://freshsaladclub.com/

Kathie Perkins is the founder of Fontana Home, carrying timeless home furnishings, vintage and gifts

Visit their site for more information:

http://fontana-home.com/

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 47:32 Episode 7: Capturing the Character of Lake Geneva Through the Unique Images of Neal Aspinall https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-7-capturing-the-character-of-lake-geneva-through-the-unique-images-of-neal-aspinall/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:22:47 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=843 Award winning Neal Aspinall has captured the heart of Lake Geneva through his illustrations, which can be found just about everywhere you look. His work expands way beyond the area with clients such as Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Coca Cola, Corona, Facebook, Harley Davidson, Miller Brewing Co., Nordstrom and Target. Neal’s work includes logos, posters, icons, illustration, and portraits.

Check out his extensive portfolio at NealAspinall.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 24:23 Episode 5: The Future of Yerkes with Lake Geneva’s Own Star, Dianna Colman https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-5-the-future-of-yerkes-with-lake-genevas-own-star-dianna-colman/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:32:59 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=835 Dianna Colman, Chair of the Yerkes Future Foundation, shares exciting news about the ongoing efforts to keep historic Yerkes Observatory part of our community.  Dianna also shares her involvement in Rock Central, Holiday Home Camp, Melges Rowe Sailing Team, Lake Geneva Garden Club and the Geneva Lake Association.

She is proof positive of the impact one committed resident can make for the benefit of all of us.

 

Yerkes Future Foundation

PO Box 346

Williams Bay, WI 53191

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 34:38 Episode 4: Blogger Meghan Quist talks “candidly” about motherhood, marriage, and life in Lake Geneva https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-4-blogger-meghan-quist-talks-candidly-about-motherhood-marriage-and-life-in-lake-geneva/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:39:37 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=815 Meghan Quist is the author of a blog “Candidly Meg” where she writes candidly about lake life, motherhood, marriage, and her local “picks”. Meghan moved to Lake Geneva three years ago from Illinois. She’s been married for almost six years to her husband Nathan and has one daughter who is 16 months old named Wynter She has a good pulse on what’s going on around the lake, from boating and beaches to restaurants and events. Meghan says that living in a lake community has been such a unique experience that she really hopes to capture it for you through her writing.

Check out Meghan’s blog at candidlymegblog.com

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 35:38 Episode 3: Mobsters and Mansions: A Lake Geneva History Lesson with Patrick Quinn https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-3-mobsters-and-mansions-a-lake-geneva-history-lesson-with-patrick-quinn/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:47:03 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=749 With the Geneva Lake breeze blowing the wind chimes on the front porch of the 100+ year old house he grew up in, I chatted with historian Patrick Quinn. His upbringing and career are completely fascinating in their own right, thinking his father was dead for most of his life..but wasn’t, to his near death experiences during his activist Civil Rights times in Selma, to his 34 years as an archivist at Northwestern University.  But today we focused on his vast knowledge of the Lake Geneva history, much of it firsthand.

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 19:58 Episode 2: Illusionist Tristan Crist’s Magical Interview! https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-2-illusionist-tristan-crists-magical-interview/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:27:00 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=797 Join us for a truly “magical” episode as illusionist Tristan Crist talks about how a young boy with a vision ends up with a consistently packed house for his own live show in his own beautiful new Lake Geneva theater. Find out why his up close and personal show was voted #1 Lake Geneva attraction on Trip Advisor and why he continues to get rave reviews!

]]> Karen Strey Rappaport with Melges Real Estate full 31:14 Episode 1: The Melges Rowe Team Sets Sail For The Olympics https://lovinglakegeneva.com/episode-1-the-melges-rowe-team-sets-sail-for-the-olympics/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:28:19 +0000 https://lovinglakegstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=802 Harry Melges IV and Finn Rowe are two talented sailors from Lake Geneva who have spent their entire lives passionately pursuing sailing excellence. They are members of the U.S. Sailing Team with their current goal to compete in the 2020 Olympic summer games in Tokyo. And by the way…they are 18 years old.

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