Brisbane House Vacation Rental

Brisbane House Vacation Rental Now open for guest stays! This beautiful, tall, impossibly skinny, historic stone house is freshly restored, and sleeps from two to ten guests. Bonus!

Already twice awarded, it's on 18 wooded acres. Restful comfort, historic details, extraordinary style. I have had my eye on this singular, beautiful place, on 18 wooded acres for nearly 30 years! My husband and I, with the help of our business partner, "the shoehorn," purchased it on April Fools' Day, 2021, and with lightning speed restored and furnished it. Over 150 people contributed to its pre

servation. Of course, it was an expensive endeavor AND we wanted to share it with the community, so we've opened it up to guests as a vacation rental. You can book directly on our website, via Airbnb, or VRBO. The man who built it in 1868, William Henry Brisbane, was an abolitionist from South Carolina. Dedicated to human rights, we wanted to highlight his courage and his story. Read acrostics he wrote about his wife along with other snippets from his diaries in a collage that hangs in the summer kitchen bedroom. In order to further honor his legacy, all of the contemporary art on the walls is by nationally recognized artists of color, and there's a small library of anti-racist books and books by Black authors. LGBTQ and BIPOC embraced. We live in Madison, Wisconsin, 30 miles away, and I run a chamber music festival (Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society) and Bruce is a visual artist (thelastglaciercollective.com). I can't live without travel and cooking and eating great, local food. I love all things Italian and I play tennis and pond hockey. I'm a native Wisconsinite (so that means I love up north, too). Bruce loves the ocean and mountains, having grown up in Southern California.

Friends of the Brisbane House, we are excited to announce that Thanksgiving is still available for bookings! Join us for...
09/03/2026

Friends of the Brisbane House, we are excited to announce that Thanksgiving is still available for bookings! Join us for a unique experience filled with history and hospitality. We have had a remarkable year, hosting special guests and launching exclusive arts events. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful River Valley and our stunning gardens. Book your stay and consider attending our Conversations with Art Collectors series for a rich cultural experience.

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Email from Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Special guests this year included a Brisbane!   Friends of the Brisbane House: we've had our busiest year yet and late October will start to see more opening

Check out the fine print (literally, do!). THREE exclusive events where collectors (including us) open our homes to shar...
09/03/2026

Check out the fine print (literally, do!). THREE exclusive events where collectors (including us) open our homes to share art collections and to chat about it. It's in the River Valley and benefits River Valley ARTS. Tickes are $40 each. The first one is Sunday, September 13 at John Himmelfarb and Molly Day's place. The second one is at the home of Sandra Shane-Du Bow, and the third is at the Brisbane House Vacation Rental. JOIN US for this terrific cause! Go to rivervalleyarts.org/events to sign up or message me.

A great fundraiser for River Valley ARTS! A great inside look at three collectors in the river valley (including us:) Si...
08/28/2026

A great fundraiser for River Valley ARTS! A great inside look at three collectors in the river valley (including us:) Sign up for all three!!

Meet the art collectors of River Valley and view their collections.
Join our unique fall series, Conversations with Art Collectors
• Hear their stories and insights
• Get inspired by their passion for art
Supporting local arts through proceeds to River Valley ARTS.

!!! I’m gonna get more from her next week so stay tuned!!
08/22/2026

!!! I’m gonna get more from her next week so stay tuned!!

08/18/2026

Closed on the Restore Brisbane LLC loan yesterday, so many more years of joyful hosting!

08/18/2026
AND time to bake a blueberry blackcap pie :)
08/17/2026

AND time to bake a blueberry blackcap pie :)

ONE of the loads of clean laundry.
08/17/2026

ONE of the loads of clean laundry.

Art allows us to feel and that leads to all kinds of good things:
08/14/2026

Art allows us to feel and that leads to all kinds of good things:

Democracy Now! is broadcasting from Scotland at the Edinburgh International Festival, which features music, opera, theater and dance and is one of Europe’s biggest arts festivals. We are joined by the acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, one of the most celebrated classical violinists in...

Grey DeLisle / Voice Actress having fun with her Wisconsin friend. Check her out! And her spot in the NY Times today! Th...
08/12/2026

Grey DeLisle / Voice Actress having fun with her Wisconsin friend. Check her out! And her spot in the NY Times today! Thanks for finding us and sharing your enthusiasm and fun snapshots 💖

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