About Bekah Kate's
Bekah Kate's is a kitchen and home store just off the courthouse square in downtown Baraboo. Rebekah (Bekah) and Mark Stelling opened it on May 7, 2004, in a restored 1886 building that counts toward the Downtown Baraboo Historic District. The name comes from a nickname only Bekah's mother used, and the shop grew from Bekah's years as a buyer for a Madison china store and a family love of cooking.
Shelves run from cast-iron pans and good knives to baking gear, olive oils and vinegars, herb dips, teas, kids' kitchen items and Wisconsin-themed gifts. The store also builds gift baskets and keeps a gift registry, which makes it a useful stop for wedding or hostess gifts on a weekend in the Baraboo Bluffs.
Cooking classes are held right in the store. Recent listings have covered cast-iron cooking, sourdough, holiday appetizers with cocktails and mocktails, Christmas treats and gingerbread decorating, with some classes led by guest chefs. Kids' classes have been listed at $25 and adult classes at $35 to $40, and groups can ask for a private class. The owners also run the Downtown Baraboo Wine Walk.
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm is about 10 minutes southwest of downtown on County Road W, near the Highway 12 bypass. Pair the two on a summer day, then browse the shop and the square before dinner.
What to do
- Browse cookware, knives and baking tools
- Pick up Wisconsin-made foods and themed gifts
- Take a cooking class in the store
- Order a gift basket or start a gift registry
- Walk the historic downtown square around the corner
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; cooking classes scheduled through the year
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (listed on their website, October 2026)
- Admission
- Free to shop; 2026 class listings about $25 for kids and $35–$40 for adults
Good to know
- Reservations
- Sign up ahead for cooking classes; private classes by request
Tips for your visit
- Class seats are booked through their website, so sign up before your trip
- Sunday hours are short, 11 to 3
- In-store pickup is free if you order online before you come
Pair it with a lavender farm
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm · about 10 minutes away
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm on County Road W is about 10 minutes away; it is closed for the rest of 2026 and plans to reopen in 2027.
Getting there
Questions
Does Bekah Kate's offer cooking classes?
Yes. Classes are held in the store, from kids' baking to sourdough and cast iron, and private classes can be requested.
When is the store open?
Monday to Friday 10–6, Saturday 10–5 and Sunday 11–3.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Baraboo & Devil's Lake, Wisconsin
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
