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About Prevailing Winds Lodge
Based in Blue Mounds, Prevailing Winds Lodge works with couples planning weddings throughout Madison and the Dells, Wisconsin. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Bridle Barn and Gardens, The Eloise. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Prevailing Winds Lodge
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Blue Mounds, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- GrandStay Hotel & Suites
- Deer Valley Lodge
- Village Inn Motel
- Chalet Landhaus
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Madison
How much do wedding venues cost in Madison?
Venue pricing in Madison spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
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How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Madison?
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Madison weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° | 12° | 14% | 4:03 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Feb | 31° | 15° | 16% | 4:49 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 25° | 17% | 6:26 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 36° | 25% | 7:02 PM | 7:40 PM |
| May | 69° | 47° | 24% | 7:33 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:55 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 21% | 7:52 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 60° | 20% | 7:20 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 51° | 18% | 6:29 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 40° | 18% | 5:35 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 29° | 17% | 3:50 PM | 4:33 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 18° | 15% | 3:37 PM | 4:23 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Madison Dane Regional Airport (5.5 mi from Madison). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Madison.
Getting to Madison
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 6 mi | 10 min |
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 77 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Chicago | 122 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Minneapolis | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 283 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Madison; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2195 County Hwy Z, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA
- Where
- Blue Mounds · 23 miles west of central Madison
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Madison
- One of 138 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (608) 443-7440
- Website
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From Prevailing Winds Lodge's website
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Around Blue Mounds
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Mt Horeb
Distances are straight-line from Prevailing Winds Lodge; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Madison.
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