Creating “The Vision” is our next step in the Barnyard Estates Journey.The mission of the non-profit organization, Promote Pulaski efforts are focused on promoting economic growth in and around Pulaski, Wisconsin. As a group, we believe the need for an anchor business within the barn, will be necessary to help the community concept of having businesses and community “under one roof” be sustainable and to thrive. The question is, what will that anchor business be?
History plays an important factor in communities and their success. For example, a Wisconsin town that you might be familiar with according to “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Wisconsin,” (The Crazy Tourist, 2020) Cedarburg, near Milwaukee makes it history well known to out-of-towners. The town was originally founded in 1842 by Ludwig Groth along the banks of Cedar Creek. The name means “Castel of Cedars”. The Columbia Mill, a lumbermill was built, and the town expanded and thrived. Today, the old wool mill was purchased and converted into a restaurant, winery and shops that attracts tourist from all over the world.
Another hidden Wisconsin gem is found in Southwest Wisconsin, New Glarus, a charming Swiss culture brought there by the first settlers. It’s named after the canton of Glarus in Swtizerland. It’s one of the best known Swiss settlements in the nation. Famous for it’s New Glarus Brewing Company, tourist come to enjoy the festivals that commemorate their Swiss German heritage customs and culture throughout the year.
Longtime residents, and tourists might agree that Pulaski, Wisconsin, built on agriculture and the “family farm” concept, is well known for it’s Polish heritage, specifically the Polish music and food. Events such as Pulaski Polka Days and Casimir Pulaski Days have helped put Pulaski on the map. However, a business directly relates to our Polish heritage is non-existent in Pulaski, Wisconsin. With that in mind, the Board believes that by bringing to the table, a Polish Restaurant, we would reinforce and keep alive the Polish culture and traditions that make Pulaski who we are. Having an authentic, Polish cuisine restaurant in the barn, we believe is essential to the success of The Barnyard Estates.
We have begun our quest for finding a special partner, someone with strong a Polish heritage and experience in a Polish restaurant or cuisine who might be interested in starting or expanding their Polish roots in our community. Do you know someone who might be interested in a chance to pursue their dream? In the next few weeks, we will be reaching out and looking for connections. Our calendar is even slated for touring Polish restaurants and businesses to find the perfect associate to provide this to Pulaski.
We need your help too. Remember, we can't build a community concept without our community, The board of directors is asking for your help to connect us to the right people, Let’s build The Barnyard Estates together. Share this blog post, the website and our facebook page as we continue our journey. Interested in helping the organization? Fill out this contact form and let us know how you would like to help.
Next up. What type recreational facility will be housed in the Barnyard Estates? Who are we specifically targeting and why?
