SERENITY LINGERS

In a March 28, 1985 edition of the Leader Telegram, the story of Esdaile, WI, entitled Serenity Lingers, featured in Section C, The Road Less Traveled by Chuck Rupnow.  Esdaile is no longer what it once was back in the late 1800s/early 1900s.  Back in its hay day, there may have been upwards of 500 resident in this small village nestled in between the bluff land along  either side of the Isabelle River.  Today, there are no more mills, general stores, hotels, or much else.  All that remains are individual residences along with Eidsvold Lutheran Church and the Rally Bat Company.

In the photo above you can see a small parking lot at the bottom of the image.  There is a public park right along the river.  A great place to wander, fish for trout, have a picnic or simply relax in the serenity of Esdaile, Wisconsin.

Esdaile is also home to the 500 Feet of Mean!  Valley Springs, a trout farm, also has motorcycle hill climbs.  There are three events on the 2019 calendar.  If you have never been, check it out.