“When my wife Nancy and I first came to Lake Geneva, this spot was just a little shoe store—cherry wood walls, a fireplace… we fell in...

"There has been a member of the Payne family in Lake Geneva since 1836. Christopher Payne was the first white settler in the area and he...

"The first time I visited Lake Geneva was for Winterfest with my sister. I was walking around town looking at the ice sculptures &...

“I've always envisioned myself as someone who likes to help others, and that led me into the hospitality arena. I like to take care of...

“I love nature, planets, astrology. Everything is energy. It's amazing what comes from our Earth. The lake, in particular, calls to me....

“My theme song is, ‘Everything is awesome’ from The Lego Movie. And everything is awesome. If you're nice to people & friendly, you never...