DESTINATION KOHLER

The American Club is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has received the AAA Five Diamond Resort-hotel recognition for 25 consecutive years. Destination Kohler is home to championships golf courses at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, the nine restaurants of The Kitchens of Kohler, The Shops at Woodlake, River Wildlife, Sports Core and other resort properties. Destination Kohler is located in the Village of Kohler, Wisconsin, 55-miles north of Milwaukee and two-and-a-half hours north of Chicago.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The American Club
The American Club resort-hotel was built in 1918 as a boarding house for immigrants working in the Kohler factory. In 1981 it was renovated and serves as one of the area’s most luxurious resort hotel in the Midwest. The American Club presents a very striking first impression with its Tudor architecture and its soaring roof peaks and slate tile.  The hotel is filled with traditional American heritage Baker and McGuire furnishings.  Acclaimed interior designer Frank Nicholson based in Boston designed the interior.  And all 240 rooms have a Kohler Co. whirlpool bath and fixtures in the bathroom.  We are most well known for our luxurious bathrooms.
 
Carriage House 
The Carriage House guest rooms, located in the annex to The American Club, includes on-site check-in, continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening beverages and hors d'oeuvres, as well as convenient and complimentary access to the Kohler Waters Spa and the rooftop spa experience.

Inn on Woodlake
Destination Kohler's Mobil 3-star hotel with 121 guest rooms in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been transformed into a boutique hotel with modern guest rooms, state-of-the-art meeting space and warm common areas that offer leisure guests, golfers and business travelers a feeling of luxury in a relaxed atmosphere. And you should see the bathrooms.

RESORT ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES

Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club
Kohler Waters Spa is a 25,000 square foot full-service spa that offers guests a tranquil, classically-styled environment featuring 21 treatment rooms with innovative Kohler Co. bathing products and exclusively therapeutic water services. Located next to The American Club® in Kohler, Wisconsin, the Kohler Waters Spa is conveniently located so you can drop in for a nourishing treatment, or step into a robe and experience all-day immersion.

From our treatment rooms to our inviting locker room areas and warm relaxation pool, Kohler Waters Spa provides well-being around every corner. Enjoy men's and women's respite rooms with steam, sauna and cool plunge as well as the glass-enclosed rooftop deck with whirlpool, fireplace and lounge. As the only Forbes Four Star spa in Wisconsin, Kohler Waters Spa also features a fitness room, retail boutique with signature products and concierge service for guests of the Carriage House, located directly above the spa. 

Kohler Design Center
A design haven of working Kohler kitchen and bath fixtures as well as a variety of Baker and McGuire furniture and Ann Sacks tile.

The Gardens of Kohler
The Village of Kohler received botanic garden certification in August 2004 from the American Public Gardens Association for promoting display, study and conservation of plants for public benefit. Experience the romance and tranquility of over 1000 acres of varied landscapes, natural areas and display gardens throughout Destination KOHLER by enjoying a self-paced audio garden tour or a peaceful stroll through the community.

River Wildlife
a 500-acre wilderness preserve and hunt club. It is a wildlife sanctuary that offers 26-miles of scenic river, hiking and cross-country ski trails, river fishing, shooting sports, upland bird hunting, and a rustic log cabin in the woods.

Waelderhaus
The Waelderhaus was built in the architectural style of the Bregenzerwald region of Austria, ancestral home of the Kohler family. This "house in the woods" features carvings, woodcuts, iron and pewter work designed by Kaspar Albrecht, a talented Austrian sculptor and architect.

Sports Core
A health, fitness and racket club with more than 100,000 sq.ft. of facility space on the shores of Wood Lake. This “onsite” facility in the Village of Kohler is open to hotel guests offering a variety of stimulating group classes geared to all fitness levels including aerobics, total body conditioning, cross training, yoga, Pilates, Spinning and kick boxing. Sports Core’s training centers feature the latest in exercise equipment including StairMasters, Lifecycles, Precor and Life Fitness treadmills, Arc trainers and elliptical trainers, free weights and Cybex circuit training equipment.  The facility is what I would consider the best hotel gym available.
 
Salon at Sports Core
Small salon located within the Sports Core for members and guests - hair, nails, etc.

Yoga on the Lake
A 1,400 sq. ft. studio located in The Shops at Woodlake offering more than 25 classes a week.

KITCHENS OF KOHLER RESTAURANTS

The Winery
The Winery Bar is an upscale, comfortable lounge adjacent to The Immigrant Restaurant inside The American Club®. Select from nearly 400 vintages and pair your choice with a generous and varied selection of award-winning cheeses exclusive to Wisconsin. Select entrées are available from The Immigrant Restaurant menu.

The Immigrant
The American Club’s signature restaurant – offering fine wines, contemporary cuisine and refined décor that are dedicated to and reflective of the villages early European immigrant heritage. As well as offering over 40 artisan Wisconsin cheeses.
 
Horse & Plow 
A restaurant and sports bar with abundant booths, conveys a cozy atmosphere, while the tabletops made from the original American Club bowling alley, perpetuate the historic tradition of Kohler Co. Serves hearty fare of salads, sandwiches, oversized burgers, and entrees.

Craverie Chocolatier Café
Offering an innovative approach to dining, the menu at the Craverie is a balance between indulgences and lean. It will satisfy even the most discerning of tastes. For lovers of chocolate, the Craverie is the home of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates, the definitive chocolate experience. It also offers an assortment of exotic pastries, sandwiches, churned gelatos and other exquisite desserts. Craverie Lean presents kettle soups, salads, savories, sorbet and desserts that are big on taste and texture, but light on calories and sodium and the numbers are presented for each. Also available is a delightful selection of beverages, including signature coffees, hot chocolates and some of the best wine and beer. Reminiscent of a French café, the Craverie offers banquette seating as well as comfy, oversized leather chairs, a warm fireplace, chandeliers, mirrors galore and a splendid view of Wood Lake.
 
Wisconsin Room
The original dining hall of immigrant workers for Kohler Co. with antique chandeliers, leaded glass windows, elegant floral print draperies, and fine furniture pieces offering regional Midwestern fare.
 
Take 5 Café
Restaurant that serves healthy sandwiches, soups and drinks.

Greenhouse
This charming antique solarium from Chorley, Lancashire in the north of England, was meticulously dismantled there, transported halfway ’round the world, and reassembled piece by piece to stand in its current home – The American Club® Fountain Courtyard.
It now serves as a delightful garden café for afternoon and evening refreshments. Victorian marble-topped ice cream tables provide an inviting setting for The Greenhouse’s tempting selection of desserts, homemade ice cream, European pastries, coffees and specialty drinks.

Cucina
Overlooking scenic Wood Lake, this charming Italian restaurant features a delightful range of Italian specialties. Ornate Roman columns, a majestic domed ceiling and the scent of garlic sautéing in the kitchen surround diners with the sights and aromas of Italy. Located at The Shops at Woodlake Kohler, Cucina is a delightful respite from shopping, or a romantic retreat for dinner.

River Wildlife
A rustic log cabin with a massive fieldstone fireplace, six intimate dining rooms featuring pine floors and antique wood furnishings is headquarters for the club and home to the renowned Lodge Restaurant. Culinary creations like Thyme Roasted Duck with a Door County Cherry Tawny Port Glaze and Rushing Waters Smoked Salmon Watercress Chowder are part of the ever-changing regionally inspired menu.

Woodlake Market
an exceptional offering of produce, meats, bakery, artisan cheeses and gourmet delicacies. A full-service grocery store, Woodlake Market has one of the area’s most extensive selection of organics, liquors and wines, and extraordinary fresh seafood that’s flown in six days a week. Woodlake Market’s extensive meat department features freshly made sausages and a section dedicated to specialty items from Wisconsin. Visit the deli, soup and salad bar, order a sandwich or entrée and enjoy a pleasant meal in the Atrium café.

Whistling Straits Restaurant
Enjoy outstanding cuisine and a scenic view of Lake Michigan from the Whistling Straits Restaurant, located in the Clubhouse. Offering cuisine with British Isles flair, Whistling Straits Restaurant won the Three Diamond Award from AAA in 2007 and also received the 2007 Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence.

Blackwolf Run Restaurant
Overlooking the Sheboygan River, with panoramic views of the Pete Dye-designed championship golf courses, Blackwolf Run Restaurant offers rustic charm and an innovative menu of hearty traditional fare. Specialties include Corn Sausage Chowder, Cedar Planked Sesame King Salmon, Spicy Honey-glazed smoked double-thick Pork Chops and a variety of flavorful angus steaks. Dine in front of a huge fieldstone fireplace or, weather permitting, enjoy outdoor dining on the terrace, overlooking the 18th greens of the River and Meadow Valleys courses.

SHOPPING

Shops at Woodlake Kohler
More than 25 specialty shops and boutiques.

Kohler Gardener
Pottery, tools, furniture, home décor items and accessories. Plants found in gardens throughout the village will be available for purchase at the store.

Scentualities
Intimate apparel, robes and sleepwear; European perfumes, bath and body care products for men and women.

Wisconsin Trader
Rustic furniture, lamps and home accessories with an "up north" feel; men's and women's apparel in the spirit of Wisconsin; specialty food items.

Movers & Shakers
A fairytale destination for shoppers searching for unique toys and gifts for children of all ages.

PRIVATE CLUB

Riverbend
Escape to the grandeur of an era long since past. Here an esteemed history and gracious ambiance create a unique club environment in which to enjoy all the amenities of Destination Kohler.
Available to members only, this grand historic mansion includes 31 luxurious guest rooms, two dining rooms, solarium, living room, Rathskeller, meeting rooms, spa with treatment areas, indoor-outdoor year-round swim-through pool, steam room, sauna, whirlpool and exercise equipment.

River Wildlife
a 500-acre wilderness preserve and hunt club. It is a wildlife sanctuary that offers 26-miles of scenic river, hiking and cross-country ski trails, river fishing, shooting sports, upland bird hunting, and a rustic log cabin in the woods.

GOLF

Blackwolf Run
Comprises two 18-hole golf courses: River Course and Meadow Valleys Course)
Host site of the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Anderson Consulting World Championships of Golf,
1998 & 2010 U.S. Women's Open

River Course
The River course meanders throughout the Sheboygan River which comes in to play on 10 of the 18 holes. Additional water hazards on the course help to make the River an extremely penal course. The undulating greens and elevation changes are sure to frustrate players while the natural beauty is sure to please. The course has four sets of tees to accommodate players of any ability.

Meadow Valleys Course
The Meadow Valley course is appropriately named seeing that the front nine wanders through an open meadow and the back nine is carved out of a natural valley. The course has large rolling fairways and difficult greens. The back nine hosts several substantial elevation changes including the dramatic 227 yard par 3 15th. The course has four sets of tees to accommodate players of any ability.
 
Blackwolf Run Restaurant
Overlooking the Sheboygan River, with panoramic views of the Pete Dye-designed championship golf courses, Blackwolf Run Restaurant offers rustic charm and an innovative menu of hearty traditional fare. Specialties include Corn Sausage Chowder, Cedar Planked Sesame King Salmon, Spicy Honey-glazed smoked double-thick Pork Chops and a variety of flavorful angus steaks. Dine in front of a huge fieldstone fireplace or, weather permitting, enjoy outdoor dining on the terrace, overlooking the 18th greens of the River and Meadow Valleys courses.

Whistling Straits
Comprises two 18-hole golf courses: Straits Course and Irish Course
Host site of 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships, 2007 US Senior Open, and the 2020 Ryder Cup

Straits Course
The Straits course runs along 2 miles of uninterrupted shoreline of Lake Michigan. All eighteen holes have a view of the lake while eight of them run directly along the shoreline. Enormous bluffs, massive sand dunes and the traditional fescue grass fairways make the Straits course a unique and very challenging golf experience. The course has five sets of tees to accommodate players of any ability.

Irish Course
Host site of the 2005 Palmer Cup
The Irish course opened in August of 2000 to rave reviews. Four streams meander their way throughout the course giving it both character and bite. Similar to the Straits course, The Irish course has a multitude of large bluffs and sand dunes that add to the personality and difficulty of the course. The 13th hole, appropriately named "Blind man's bluff", is a blind par three with a 14,500 square foot green surrounded by 20-40 foot sand dunes. The course has five sets of tees to accommodate players of any ability.

Whistling Straits Restaurant (Restaurant located in the clubhouse at Whistling Straits)
Enjoy outstanding cuisine and a scenic view of Lake Michigan from the Whistling Straits Restaurant, located in the Clubhouse. Offering cuisine with British Isles flair, Whistling Straits Restaurant won the Three Diamond Award from AAA in 2007 and also received the 2007 Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence.

The Champions Locker Room
The Champions Locker Room opened in June of 2004 as a locker room/hospitality arena for the contestants of the major golf championship. The building is adjacent to the Whistling Straits barn and is available as a quiet, intimate and luxurious atmosphere for hosting a meeting and/or meal. This facility is also available as a private locker room facility for corporate patrons.

Irish Barn at Whistling Straits
The Whistling Straits Irish Barn is an exceptional location for corporate or social functions. Built of stone and wood, this three-sided authentic barn features captivating views of the Straits Course and Lake Michigan.

Kohler Golf Academy
As a visitor to this great golf destination, you have the opportunity to improve your golf game with one, two, three and four-day schools at the Kohler Golf Academy. Certified instructors have experience working with players of all abilities including touring professionals and top amateurs. Take advantage of state-of-the-art tools to advance your game, including video analysis with the JC Video System.

MISCELLANEOUS

Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates
Kohler Co., leading manufacturer of kitchen & bath plumbing products and owner of world class resorts, takes a bold step with chocolates. Introducing an expanded line of Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates - a sweet combination of taste and texture. One taste of these delectable fine chocolates and your senses will celebrate. Signature Product Lines include: Terrapins, Garden Ganache, Dark Mountain Toffee, Baking Chocolate and Terrapin Trail Mix. KOHLERchocolates.com

Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge
The Kohler Waters Spa is opening its first spa in the Chicago Area. Located in a luxe shopping & lifestyle center, guests will be able to enjoy The Circle of Tranquility featuring 14 treatment rooms in the perimeter and an experiential water area with a 25 foot whirlpool and three unique shower experiences in the center. The Kohler Waters Spa will feature the latest in Kohler bathing & showering products.

Kohler Food & Wine Experience
The Kohler Food & Wine Experience in the Village of Kohler showcases nationally renowned celebrity chefs, wine experts and regional restaurateurs each October. Co-sponsored by Food & Wine magazine, the event offers a weekend full of flavor with gala wine tasting events, wine & spirits seminars, culinary demonstrations, artisan cheeses and gourmet food makers, and specialty shopping.
 
Kohler Stables
Horse stables owned by Kohler Co.

Kohler Landscape
Hospitality division that handles all of the landscaping in the Village of Kohler and Destination Kohler businesses).

Kohler Experiental Learning Center
Learning & team building facility located in Kohler, Wis.

VR&D
Village Real Estate and Development located in Kohler, Wis.