KOHLER, Wis. — We needed a break. A break from vaccines, viruses, masks, plans for next year, plans for returning to the office, plans to return to normalcy when nothing really feels normal. A resort was in order, but we aren’t ready to fly yet, and though I love Branson’s Big Cedar, I wanted something new. My family (husband, two teenage boys and our dog) found exactly what we needed — for adventure, relaxation and escape — at a short getaway in Kohler, Wisconsin.
You may recognize the name Kohler. You’ll find it on kitchen sinks, faucets, baths and even toilets. In 1900 the Kohler Co. built a factory just outside of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a medium-size town that sits along Lake Michigan, about 45 minutes from Milwaukee. The factory needed workers, and immigrants came from all over to work there.
Thus, the village of Kohler was born. And more importantly for future tourists, the American Club was built in 1918 to house those who worked in the factory across the street. At the club they ate, played and studied English, all in hopes of becoming American citizens.
