Mill Creek Cabins

08/25/2026

The RIchland County Fair is coming soon, September 10-13! If you are local, or staying with us at Mill Creek Cabins during that time, check out the animal projects and other exhibits that our 4-H youth have been working on all year, support the local vendors, and have a great time on the midway or at the Grandstand shows.

08/09/2026

Did you know that today is National Book Lovers Day and tomorrow is National Lazy Day? Sounds like a perfect combination.

So…what are you reading?

08/06/2026

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After Mr. And Mrs. Fox’s only daughter, Inez, married and moved away, they invited a young teacher by the name of Allen Turnipseed to board with them. Allen had recently landed a job at the nearby Sabin School after teaching throughout Richland County.

After living with the Fox’s for some time, Allen announced his engagement. Upon hearing the news, Mr. and Mrs. Fox offered to sell Allen and his new wife Hettie the property.

Shortly after moving to the Fox homestead, Allen and Hettie Turnipseed built a house of their own. Hettie, being a skilled artist, drew the plans for the house herself which included seven gables, plate glass windows from France, and Georgia pine wood. One of the most impressive features of the house was the inclusion of running water provided by the natural springs on the property.

To get water to the house a long pipe was run from the base of spring. Water that went unused would continue to flow to a trough along the roadside before ending up in a nearby stream.

This water trough along the roadside became a popular stop for travelers - to water horses, fill their radiators, or just get a cold drink of fresh spring water.

The outstanding springs, beautiful house, and the Turnipseed's community water trough earned the property a nickname--The Water Villa!

Enjoy these photos of our Water Villa cabin while it was being constructed and what it looks like today.

07/27/2026

The Mill Creek Cabins property is rich with history that has inspired and shaped our cabins. We want to share some of this history with you, and a look back to when Mill Creek Cabins began to take shape.

The story begins in the 1800’s with a 'very hospitable' couple known as Mr. And Mrs. Fox. Israel and Martha were among the first residents of the Sylvan area in Richland County, settling here sometime in the 1850's. The Fox’s home was built on the property along the road now known as County Highway E. This was a popular path for travelers whose horses enjoyed the creek water on their travels.

The Fox house had two large dormer windows overlooking the road along Mill Creek. Every night at dark, Mrs. Fox would leave a kerosene lamp lit in the large widows letting weary travelers know they were welcome to stop and rest.

If you have more information on the property's history or would like to contribute to this history, please reach out!

In the meantime, take a look at our Sylvan Cabin while it was under construction. Today this gorgeous cabin sleeps 7-10 with access to a small beach on the lake it overlooks.

07/19/2026

It's National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite flavor?

07/15/2026

We have a WINNER!! 🎉

Samantha Raisbeck please send a message so that we can coordinate your free stay at Mill Creek Cabins!

07/14/2026

Today is your last chance to enter to win a stay at The Spring Water Retreat or The Water Villa! Like and share the original post to be entered!

We heard that July 15 is Give Something Away Day...so let's give something away!

Like this post, share this post, and be sure you are following Mill Creek Cabins to win a one-night stay at your choice of our 1-2 person cabins! The Spring Water Retreat is fully accessible and nestled just feet away from a natural spring. The Water Villa is a beautiful two-story cabin lined with windows and tucked among the trees. We'll draw our winner next Tuesday at 9 pm, on Give Something Away Eve!

Take a closer look at The Spring Water Retreat and The Water Villa here: https://www.millcreekcabinswi.com/cabins

07/11/2026

There are a few days left to enter to win! Drawing will happen at 9 pm on Give Something Away Day -Eve, July 14!

We heard that July 15 is Give Something Away Day...so let's give something away!

Like this post, share this post, and be sure you are following Mill Creek Cabins to win a one-night stay at your choice of our 1-2 person cabins! The Spring Water Retreat is fully accessible and nestled just feet away from a natural spring. The Water Villa is a beautiful two-story cabin lined with windows and tucked among the trees. We'll draw our winner next Tuesday at 9 pm, on Give Something Away Eve!

Take a closer look at The Spring Water Retreat and The Water Villa here: https://www.millcreekcabinswi.com/cabins

07/07/2026

We heard that July 15 is Give Something Away Day...so let's give something away!

Like this post, share this post, and be sure you are following Mill Creek Cabins to win a one-night stay at your choice of our 1-2 person cabins! The Spring Water Retreat is fully accessible and nestled just feet away from a natural spring. The Water Villa is a beautiful two-story cabin lined with windows and tucked among the trees. We'll draw our winner next Tuesday at 9 pm, on Give Something Away Eve!

Take a closer look at The Spring Water Retreat and The Water Villa here: https://www.millcreekcabinswi.com/cabins

06/25/2026

The Spring Water Retreat is our one-story, fully accessible cabin, built into the side of the hill within feet of a natural spring. With no TV and large windows looking out over the lake, the focus is on the outdoors. Despite the remote location, high-speed internet is available to keep you connected throughout your stay.