Wild Life Refuge represents decades of honing a vision for creative, nurturing and inclusive community.

Our pool of collaborators, advisors and supporters includes visual artists, yoga teachers, therapists, dancers, aerialists, musicians, healers, sculptors, herbalists, writers, event organizers, engineers, and designers. We’ve come together to expand our already vibrant local networks in and around Madison, Wisconsin. This space provides an opportunity to nurture new connections in a tranquil, rural setting.

Owner and curator Tona Williams acquired the property on Ableman Road in 2025. A lifelong multimedia artist with a passion for sculpture and a Ph.D. in Sociology, she has dreamt of combining her wide ranging interests in a way that truly brings people together.

Tona Williams