Meet Mount Horeb

Meet Janis Strutt

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we sit down with Janis Strutt, co-founder and executive director of Morgan's Caring Connection, a non-profit organization that supports families with special needs dependents. The organization provides a vetted network of resources, educational opportunities, and financial assistance for families with special needs dependents who are looking to get their legal documents in order. This is an incredible resource to have in our own community. You can find out more about services provided and how to give back and support this organization by visiting their website. 
*Note - We recorded this session in September, and so some of the upcoming events mentioned may be passed. Be sure to check out their website for upcoming events supporting Morgan's Caring Connection. 
Website: www.morganscc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/morganscaringconnection
Instagram: www.instagram.com/morganscaringconnection
Call: 608-999-1474 
Contact Us: www.morganscc.org/contact-mcc/ 

Meet Laura Erickson

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we sit down with Laura Erickson, owner of Pinstripe Auto Detailing, a mobile auto detailing business here in Mount Horeb. Her detailing goes above and beyond! Jump in and learn about Laura and her passion for her business, her art, and her community!
Website: https://pinstripeautodetai.wixsite.com/pinstripeautodetail
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559745160306 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinstripeautodetailing/
Call/Text: 608-616-9171
Email: pinstripeautodetailingllc@gmail.com

Meet Chad Moore of Warriors Academy of Martial Arts

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we sit down with Chad Moore, a senior instructor at Warriors Academy of Martial Arts, located in downtown Mount Horeb. Chad talks about the history of Warriors Academy, what types of classes they offer, their philosophy, and new classes they are bringing into the Dojo. Jump in and learn about this unique business in Mount Horeb!
Website: www.warriorsama.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorsama.mthoreb 
Location: 132 E Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI

Meet Sarah Botham

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are wrapping up our Meet Your Makers Series with Sarah Botham, founder and president of WiscoBoxes. Sarah talks to us about what goes into designing, curating, and sending beautiful boxes filled with Wisconsin artisan goods. Sarah also talks about how the pandemic exploded her business and led to significant growth, and how they are continuing to navigate sustainable growth while staying true to their brand.
Shop Online:  wiscoboxes.com
Downtown Mount Horeb Office: 305 E Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI

Meet Jane Burns, Dave Hoffman, and Tracy Thompson

Jane Burns, Dave Hoffman, and Tracy Thompson are three of the original founders of Scandihoovian Winter Festival, a family-friendly event that takes place each year on Superbowl Weekend in Mount Horeb, WI. During Scandihoovian, residents and visitors don red pointy hats as they celebrate the town's Scandinavian heritage.
Today, the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce organizes and promotes the event, but for many years it was organized by local residents and business owners who wanted to get the community out to celebrate winter. 
Listen in to our conversation with Jane, Dave, and Tracy and learn about how the event started and how it has evolved over the years. 
Plan your visit to Mount Horeb during Scandihoovian Winter Festival (Feb 9-11, 2024) by visiting trollway.com/scandihoovian-winter-festival. 

Meet Janelle Holmstrom

Meet Your Makers Series - Meet Janelle Holmstrom
Released on 11/6/23 -
In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are continuing our Meet Your Makers Series with Janelle Holmstrom, owner of Jangle SOAPworks. Janelle raises goats and uses their milk to create handcrafted soaps and other luxurious body products that are filled with local, natural, and organic ingredients, botanicals, pure essential oils, and natural clays.
Together with her husband, Janelle purchased a building downtown and is now the owner of Jangle Natural Living, where you can purchase her soaps and body products, among other items. They also own Isaac's Antiques next door, which is a great local antique store on Mount Horeb's Main Street.
Learn about how Janelle got started, what her creative process is like, and how she has navigated her journey as a maker and as an entrepreneur. 
Visit:  janglesoapworks.com    janglenaturalliving.com    facebook.com/Isaacsantiques
134 E Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI

Meet Robyn and Stan Kitson

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are continuing our Meet Your Makers Series with Robyn & Stan Kitson, co-owners of Driftless Chocolates, a chocolate shop located in downtown Mount Horeb. Driftless Chocolates produces single-origin, hand-made fine chocolates using locally sourced ingredients. You can purchase their chocolates at their retail space, at farmers' markets and pop-up shops in and around the area, and you can order online and have them shipped. If you haven't tried their Wisconsin Supper Club Classic Collection, including a Brandy Old Fashioned, Irish Cream, Manhattan, Brandy Alexander, Pink Squirrel, and Grasshopper, you need to come to downtown Mount Horeb and have a taste!
Visit:  driftlesschocolates.com
209 E Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI
(in the Skal Public House mall)

Meet Tisha Brown

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are continuing our Meet Your Makers Series with Tisha Brown, owner/baker of Tisha's Delicious Bakery. Tisha bakes delicious gluten- and dairy-free products out of her home kitchen and sells them directly to customers through online orders, at local farmers markets, and at pop-up shops in partnership with other local businesses.
If you have ever tried to find delicious gluten-free bread or pastries, you'll understand how hard it can be to find items that are comparable to typical recipes in taste and quality. Tisha goes above and beyond and creates home-baked goods that are even better than traditional recipes.
Learn about Tisha's baking and entrepreneurial journey and find out even more about her business on this episode of Meet Mount Horeb.
Visit:  tishasdeliciousbakery.com
Mount Horeb, WI
*Note - We mention the Mount Horeb Farmers Market in this episode. We recorded this episode during the summer. Please check their website for a year-round event calendar. 

Meet Mills Botham

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are continuing our Meet Your Makers Series with Mills Botham, co-owner/operator and COO of Botham Vineyards & Winery. Botham Vineyards & Winery has been producing regionally distinctive Wisconsin wines of international acclaim since 1989, and as Mills shares, he grew up on the land and has been helping his mother and father, Sarah and Peter Botham, with various tasks his whole life. Now, as an adult, he has returned to the winery and is now learning everything from production to retail sales to event management and more. He walks us through a season of wine-making, what it takes to produce Wisconsin's best wine, what Mills has learned along the way, and more, in this episode of Meet Mount Horeb. 
Visit:  bothamvineyards.com
Botham Vineyards & Winery, 8180 Langberry Rd, Barneveld

Meet Lindsey Yoder

In this episode of Meet Mount Horeb, we are continuing our Meet Your Makers Series with Lindsey Yoder, co-owner of Sign Art Studio, a full-serve sign company right here in Mount Horeb. Lindsey talks to us about the company's history, how her husband and co-owner Dan Yoder got his start, and what sets their comany apart from other sign makers.
Visit:  makesignsnotwar.com
Sign Art Studio, 325 W Front St, Mount Horeb