About Us
The Historic Island Dairy and Island Lavender are owned and operated by Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams. They first visited Washington Island many years ago, enjoying the year-round natural beauty nestled within a long established community of warm and welcoming citizens. Scott established his own architecture firm in Chicago and Marsha with a career in finance are both relishing their most recent endeavor as lavender farmers on beautiful Washington Island. more »
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Please enjoy our photo album and watch it grow as we update the photos showcasing our latest events and activities. And feel free to email your Dairy visit photos to us, showing us the things that you like best. more »
Vintage Poster Gallery
Just past the Island History Exhibit in the lobby of the Historic Island Diary, Type & Ink Art Gallery presents international vintage posters and artwork, especially highlighting local Scandinavian interest. Come in and browse our displays appealing to the young and old alike. more »
Event Space
Looking for a wonderful and original location for your next special event? The Historic Island Dairy Grand Ballroom has high cathedral ceilings with expansive windows overlooking acres and acres of beautiful Island Lavender surrounding a picturesque Scandinavian Garden Pavilion. Easily host up to 200 guests for dinner or simply stage a workshop, meeting or retreat. more »
Lavender Market
We are proud to announce the launch of IslandLavender.com, an ecommerce site where you can purchase many of our products. more info »
News/Events
The Historic Island Dairy continues its historic role as an island business incubator welcoming and nurturing the entrepreneurial business spirit by providing a home for good ideas to become good businesses. Beginning with cheese-making and milk production to doughnut and fish sales, recent years have seen new wheat and lavender agribusinesses established. Guests have visited from as far away as China, Russia and South Africa, and other neighbors are riding the ferry from just across Death’s Door. Wherever you call home, we look forward to meeting and talking with you! more »
Contact
We have a guestbook where visitors from around the world have left their names and contact information for notices about special events and activities at the Historic Island Dairy and Island Lavender. If you have any questions or simply want to leave your email, you can reach us at: Phone: 920-737-1531 or contact@historicislanddairy.com. more »

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