for the generations
As proud stewards of this historic landmark, we invite you to EXPERIENCE the rich spirit that fills Haney's Tavern. Come and FEEL the life force that pulses through its walls, resonating with stories of the past. SEE the beauty of the surroundings, where history and nature harmoniously blend.
Delight your senses as you TASTE fresh, locally sourced, nostalgic, and delicious food and drink. Let the sounds of nature be your background music, as you HEAR the call of birds and the rustling of leaves. Take a moment to STOP and SMELL the flowers and herbs that infuse the air with their sweet and invigorating aromas.
At Haney's Tavern, you will FIND a sense of community and FIND inspiration. It's a place to CONNECT with family and friends, and most importantly, to CONNECT with yourself.
Haney’s Tavern
Cross Plains “Stagecoach Inn”
Early Cross Plains was the site of important military road crossings. In 1838 Berry Haney, a migrant from Cross Plains, Tennessee, became the pioneer village’s best-known settler. The tavern (an INN in the 1800's) built from native stone, was erected for Haney in 1840 by the Birds, builders also of Madison’s first state capitol. Haney's Tavern was a well-known Stagecoach Stop (located on Stagecoach Road today) for weary travelers. The farmhouse is Dane County’s oldest existing building; the property includes a barn built in 1924.
This unique historic property is beautifully situated at the Gateway to the Driftless Region and along the Cross Plains Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The serene Black Earth Creek, a Class 1 Trout Stream meanders through the acreage. Summer peak brings abundant Flower Farm blooms.
