About Peggy &
The Property
About Peggy
Retreat Host • Culinary Instructor • Leadership Coach • Connector
Peggy Reineck is an inspiring and dynamic individual who transitioned from a high-paced professional world to embrace a simpler, more fulfilling life in the heart of Door County.
With decades of experience as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), coach, and former CEO of a senior living community, Peggy successfully sold her company to a publicly traded firm before setting out on a new path—one rooted in purpose, connection, and joy. She holds multiple certifications in coaching, meditation, and leadership development, and brings a wealth of experience in empowering others to create meaningful change in their own lives.
Her travels to over 16 countries, along with hands-on culinary experiences across cultures, have fueled her deep love for global cuisine and hospitality. Most recently, Peggy completed training at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, adding formal culinary training to her list of achievements.
Through Door County Retreats, Peggy brings people together in creative, meaningful ways—whether it’s through pop-up cooking classes, purpose-driven retreats, community events like Cooking for a Cause, or by hosting guests in her cozy rental properties. She also co-founded 100 Women Who Care – Door County, a local giving circle where women come together four times a year to pool their donations and make a powerful impact on local nonprofits. Peggy continues to invest her time in initiatives that foster connection, generosity, and lasting community change.
Whether you’re here to learn, relax, reflect, or just have fun, she’s created a space where you can do exactly that—and maybe even discover your own next chapter along the way.
Historic Retreat
Historic charm. Creative energy.
Door County magic.
About the Main Property
A Place with a Past and a Purpose
The sunsets here are some of the best in the county—no filter needed. The cabin was built before shoreline setback rules changed, so it’s grandfathered in and sits closer to the bay than most homes can today. With water views right out front, it’s the kind of spot where you naturally pause—whether it’s over morning coffee or a glass of wine at the end of the day. It’s peaceful, private, and simple—just the way we like it.
When I first visited, I sat in a rocking chair left behind by the previous owner and thought, "this is it". That chair belonged to Maggy Magerstadt, a New York City actress and lifelong supporter of the Peninsula Players Theatre. In the 1950s, she moved this 1870s log cabin here. Since then, it has welcomed Broadway stars, Mad Magazine illustrators, and, more recently, the cast and crew of Green and Gold, starring Craig T. Nelson and Brandon Sklenar—who used it as Billy’s cabin.
It sits on our private estate—where we live full-time—and we treat every guest like a friend. Guests have access to kayaks, paddleboards, and a trail that leads directly to the Peninsula Players. Guests are welcome to enjoy shared access to our pool and hot tub daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., so you can relax and enjoy the water during the warmest part of the day. It’s more than a place to stay—it’s a place to belong.
The Hidden Kitchen
Hidden Kitchen was born from a love of cooking, travel, and the belief that some of life's best experiences happen when we step outside our routines and follow our curiosity.
For Peggy, that curiosity has opened doors to unexpected friendships, culinary adventures around the world, and a deeper appreciation for how different cultures cook, gather, and savor life.
But Hidden Kitchen has never been just about food. It's about the conversations that unfold around a table, the friendships that begin with a simple hello, and the joy of discovering something new.
Today, Hidden Kitchen goes wherever curiosity leads—whether that's a kitchen in Door County, a market in France, or a spontaneous gathering with friends.
Our hope is simple: to inspire you to slow down, try something new, invite someone to your table, and discover what wonderful things can happen when you reach out. Because the best experiences aren't always planned. Sometimes they begin with a little curiosity.