tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post260668537175941091..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: The House on the Rock: I didn't know what to expectArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89631847338646352822011-12-04T21:01:18.424-08:002011-12-04T21:01:18.424-08:00Kelly -- I think it's weird enough that you mi...Kelly -- I think it's weird enough that you might like it, unless it's turned into a tacky tourist trap since I last visited.<br /><br />STMc -- I'd like to have heard you're reaction to it. I'm not sure that you would have cared for it much, but then again...<br /><br />Brian -- Well, I thought it was interesting. And it was surrealistic--key word for me.<br /><br />Buck -- Thanks for that encouragement, Haven't done any travel writing but it would be fun. Especially if all the travel were paid for.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25560720034736771852011-12-04T13:44:58.137-08:002011-12-04T13:44:58.137-08:00Haven't had the pleasure. Sounds like an amaz...Haven't had the pleasure. Sounds like an amazing place. You have a gift of capturing the experience. Do you also do travel writing? I think you'll be excellent at it. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18108782706859013332011-12-04T10:01:29.602-08:002011-12-04T10:01:29.602-08:00I've never heard of it, but it sure sounds dar...I've never heard of it, but it sure sounds darn interesting!!!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23320731668290809192011-12-04T09:51:03.612-08:002011-12-04T09:51:03.612-08:00LEE ~
Hmmm... Never even heard of it, that I can r...LEE ~<br />Hmmm... Never even heard of it, that I can recall. Wish you had posted this sometime earlier as I would have made a special trip to see it when I was in Wisconsin last year. <br /><br />What with my protesting/boycotting of the TSA's Totalitarian Sexual Abuse of passengers at U.S. airports now it's unlikely I will ever see The House On The Rock. (I think a road trip that far East is probably not in my future anymore... in THIS lifetime anyway.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10770685406274221972011-12-04T08:47:56.907-08:002011-12-04T08:47:56.907-08:00I've always wanted to go. My fiance is from Ma...I've always wanted to go. My fiance is from Madison, and when I would visit him (we dated long-distance for a year), we were more concerned with spending time together than seeing the sights.<br /><br />Now that he's moved here, I may never get there. Maybe we'll go back and visit his old stomping ground someday.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7372104514840511122011-12-04T07:58:42.055-08:002011-12-04T07:58:42.055-08:00Joanne -- I've heard some people say otherwise...Joanne -- I've heard some people say otherwise, but I thought it was excellent.<br /><br />Amie -- It's definitely a place to lose oneself.<br /><br />Shannon -- If you're going to blow money on a kitschy family vacation the Dells and surrounding area fit the bill well.<br /><br />JW- Don't know how it ranks with real architects, but it's architectural fun for some of us.<br /><br />Carol --Go to Wisconsin. Eat some cheese. Visit the House on the Rock.<br /><br />Richard -- Thanks. I'll be by to check it out.<br /><br />Jen -- It was fabulous to me, but then again it really struck my sense of the weird and surreal.<br /><br />Paula -- With you eclectic tastes you might get a kick out of it.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14628583752574047972011-12-04T07:06:36.663-08:002011-12-04T07:06:36.663-08:00House on the Rock sounded familiar, but I never kn...House on the Rock sounded familiar, but I never knew it was so unique! <br /><br />I Checked out the website link you provided and want to put this on my list of places to see!Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64084597561392284482011-12-03T19:01:16.452-08:002011-12-03T19:01:16.452-08:00You make it sound fabulous. I'm intrigued.You make it sound fabulous. I'm intrigued.Super Happy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322495551769344674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45504796163999655672011-12-03T16:53:03.693-08:002011-12-03T16:53:03.693-08:00Hi Arlee,
I've awarded you an award on my blog...Hi Arlee,<br />I've awarded you an award on my blog.<br />Richardwriting and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76036578383151130462011-12-03T07:34:20.903-08:002011-12-03T07:34:20.903-08:00Wisconsin is one of the few states I haven't v...Wisconsin is one of the few states I haven't visited. I'll add House on the Rock to the list. Sounds fun.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14177707965601795792011-12-03T05:39:19.727-08:002011-12-03T05:39:19.727-08:00I had to visit my friend Mr. Google on this one. I...I had to visit my friend Mr. Google on this one. I'd never heard of it, but it is fascinating. I love architecture and would love to see it.<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68261971768559516802011-12-02T21:58:06.843-08:002011-12-02T21:58:06.843-08:00Oh, what a neat-sounding place! I've heard a ...Oh, what a neat-sounding place! I've heard a lot of good things about The Dells, especially for family fun. Don't know anything about the area, though. I would love to see that house, though.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33236323544967385772011-12-02T19:31:17.173-08:002011-12-02T19:31:17.173-08:00Oh wow, this sounds amazing! It sounds like slippi...Oh wow, this sounds amazing! It sounds like slipping inside a book, discovering another world! I'd love to go one day -- it's a new addition to the list!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55106426144850743782011-12-02T17:58:18.672-08:002011-12-02T17:58:18.672-08:00Sounds like a cool place to visit!
Blessings, Joan...Sounds like a cool place to visit!<br />Blessings, JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9833223482540632752011-12-02T17:36:48.677-08:002011-12-02T17:36:48.677-08:00Karen -- Thanks for stopping here and maybe someda...Karen -- Thanks for stopping here and maybe someday you can stop there.<br /><br />Kelly -- No doubt that there is a lot of "touristy" to the House, the Dells, and the other things there, but House on the Rock was so different to anything else I'd seen that it was pretty much up my alley. I really like weirdness and the House was really weird and surrealistic. Hope I can go back one day and maybe also visit some of those things you mentioned.<br /><br />Maurice-- Thanks for the award and I'll be by to check it out.<br /><br />Beverly -- I haven't been to Wisconsin all that many times and never spent much time in Milwaukee, but I'd like to one day.<br /><br />Dezmond -- I felt like I was in one of my dreams. It is a place to behold.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23774824996163399432011-12-02T14:18:03.107-08:002011-12-02T14:18:03.107-08:00ah, Lee, they catered to your every whim? :) I'...ah, Lee, they catered to your every whim? :) I've never experienced that, not even in my own house :) It must be niceDEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46577645277080713712011-12-02T13:41:21.048-08:002011-12-02T13:41:21.048-08:00Total envy. I'm from Milwaukee, though we mov...Total envy. I'm from Milwaukee, though we moved from there when I was a child and I've never been to the House on the Rock. And I would like to. Enjoyed the photo and you account very much.Beverly Diehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392288953821757887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46453297217256345792011-12-02T13:24:11.783-08:002011-12-02T13:24:11.783-08:00Never been there, but it sounds amazing. The Infin...Never been there, but it sounds amazing. The Infinity Room would blow my mind. BTW we sent you a blog award! Head over to our blog to pick it up.<br />http://geektwins.blogspot.com/2011/12/friends-friday-second-blog-award-great.htmlMaurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54046077258792124002011-12-02T12:40:08.857-08:002011-12-02T12:40:08.857-08:00I've lived in Wisconsin all my life but have n...I've lived in Wisconsin all my life but have never been there. My parents went when I was a child and came home saying it was "weird" and "a tourist trap" and never went again, even though we passed by every time we went to my grandma's house. <br /><br />I'll have to go check it out myself someday, although I've heard most recently that it's pretty dated. I don't think much new has been added in the past few decades, though what do I know? I've never been.<br /><br />The Dells is great but also very touristy. There's a lot of great places to visit if you come to Wisconsin — Madison and Milwaukee included! <br /><br />If you're in the area of the House on the Rock and Taliesin (which I hear is fantastic ... my husband begs me to go every fall), check out the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, and the Cave of the Mounds; also the Mid Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom. And go to a farmer's market stand along hwy 14 and get some apples, they're great!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184991674306277735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43889943527208508422011-12-02T11:40:35.798-08:002011-12-02T11:40:35.798-08:00I've never been but it sounds interesting. I&#...I've never been but it sounds interesting. I'll have to keep it in mind if my travels take me there. Thanks so much for the info!<br /><br />Happy weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54190061337903325972011-12-02T10:03:54.800-08:002011-12-02T10:03:54.800-08:00Stephen - I don't recall seeing anything about...Stephen - I don't recall seeing anything about it, but I wonder if the guy who initially built this attraction had that parable in mind. It was what came to my mind.<br /><br />L. Diane-- Glad you came here to back me up on this. I bought a book as well when I visited. If you haven't been there since the late 80s then I'm sure they've added more to it. You must convince your husband to go. With all other attractions in the area it can make for a wonderful vacation. I hope I can return one day.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73174521340618919112011-12-02T08:33:59.159-08:002011-12-02T08:33:59.159-08:00Oh my God! I've been there!!! Loved The House ...Oh my God! I've been there!!! Loved The House on the Rock. Fantastic place. I keep telling my husband we need to go there, even though it's in the middle of nowhere in a state we don't need to visit.<br /><br />I was there sometime in the late 80's. Went by myself and it was the most magical few hours I've ever experienced. Loved the Carousel room and the Organ room. My camera wasn't working, so I bought a book. Glad I did.<br /><br />Wow, I so want to go there again.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6538491985949603262011-12-02T07:16:09.248-08:002011-12-02T07:16:09.248-08:00I've never been there and never heard of it. I...I've never been there and never heard of it. I do my best to build my house on The Rock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85485847347299741782011-12-02T06:52:58.239-08:002011-12-02T06:52:58.239-08:00Matthew -- It's one of those hidden attraction...Matthew -- It's one of those hidden attractions in the U.S. that I would recommend to anyone who likes the unusual and wacky.<br /><br />Alex - Where have you heard about it? I've never seen it advertised or read anything about it. Go check it out if you're ever in Wisconsin.<br /><br />Hilary -- I'm pretty sure you'd love the eclectic wonder of this place. And actually I don't think anyone ever lived there.<br /><br />Delores -- You know, you're right. It is one of the most dreamlike places I've ever been while awake. Even remembering seems like a dream.<br /><br />Bish -- I can't imagine anyone not liking it, or least the way I saw it so many years ago.<br /><br />Ciara -- For anyone who enjoys fantasy and wonderment it's a magical place to visit.<br /><br />Walk -- The Wisconsin Dells are a huge tourist attraction. And in the area there are so many places to see. It would make a great summer vacation, and don't forget a side trip to House on the Rock.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13063390820170293642011-12-02T05:41:35.461-08:002011-12-02T05:41:35.461-08:00I've never even been to Wisconsin but have hea...I've never even been to Wisconsin but have heard how fantastic the Dells area is. Now I really want to go for a visit and see this house. Maybe in the summer, though. For now, I'll check it out on your link.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.com