Travel Note
The address to find is 404 Wade St, Rochester, WI, 53167. Do NOT follow GPS to "Ela Orchard," you will come to the wrong entrance. There will be public parking lots by the library and streetside parking marked by signs, click "view" below to see a map.
Rental Car
Carpooling is encouraged. Click this button to see a spreadsheet where you can coordinate carpools. Note, if you are staying at the Baymont Inn and Suites, you can take one of the free shuttles going to and from the orchard for the wedding! Leaving the hotel between 3:10 and 4:10, and bringing guests back later that night.
Travel Note
The Ela Orchard is in Rochester, Wisconsin--45 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, 35 minutes from Milwaukee airport, 1 hour from Chicago-O'Hare airport, and about 20 minutes from the Sturtevant Amtrak station. Our hotel block is in Waterford (5 min from the orchard). Lake Geneva is 20 minutes away. It is also reasonable to stay in Milwaukee, if you want an urban experience during your downtime, and rent a car or find a carpool to the orchard. If you're coming to Friday's Rehearsal Dinner in Milwaukee, consider which night you'd rather drive 45 minutes when making your accommodations.
Hotel
This hotel is 6 minutes from the orchard. You must CALL the hotel, and mention Ela/Haverty Wedding when making your reservations for the discounted rate. Online reservations won't get the discount. Note to guests staying here: there will be free shuttles going to and from the orchard for the wedding! Leaving the hotel between 3:10 and 4:10, and bringing guests back later that night.