Thyme Savours was founded by Connie and Jim Giese in June 2001.

Jim and Connie have long served in the food industry. Whether catering for businesses in Wisconsin and Florida or managing the deli at Woodlake Market in Kohler, their purpose has always been one and the same: create the most exciting dishes and flavors and set home-style settings that invite their guests to savour the finer things in life.

Connie has been involved in the food industry for over 22 years. She has operated catering businesses out of her home on and off for most of these 22 years. Connie’s experience in the food industry ranges from operating catering services, managing the deli and bakery at Woodlake Market in Kohler, and acting as a recipe consultant for the American Club Cookbook.

Jim has been involved in the food industry for over 14 years. He has assisted Connie in catering for most of his career. He was also heavily involved with the Cajun Queen concession stand at Road America, which included managing catering activities for corporate parties in Wisconsin and Florida.

Location History

Thyme Savours is housed in the restored Elkhart Lake Feed Mill and original train depot, located at the corner of 44 Gottfried Street in Elkhart Lake.

The train depot was originally constructed in 1872 and in April of 1888 was moved and attached to the feedmill. It continued as a working mill until Roy Dreifuerst, who owned and operated the feed mill for almost 40 years, sold the building to its current owners, Julia and Steve Sutcliffe, in September 2000.

The extensive restoration of this landmark property was carefully executed to complement the beauty and repose of thriving and quaint Elkhart Lake. In fact, the Sutcliffes were conscious to salvage as much of the original timber and materials during the restoration as possible and reuse them in the interior to maintain the building’s historical majesty .

It was this majesty, this charming grace, that drew the Gieses to it for their deli and café. What better setting to show off their fine cuisine and create a setting of peace and serenity?