The Iris Space
Sip, savor, and schedule the perfect tasting adventure today! Discover exciting flavors and make memories with friends old and new—your next delightful journey awaits.
Relax in our art deco themed space in between Downtown and Uptown Sheboygan. Enjoy fine wines, mocktails, and a library of books for purchase. Meet friends, colleagues, or family—or come make new friends!
The space will be dedicated to community. In partnership with WordHaven BookHouse, we will offer books for purchase and cozy spaces to relax, whether to engage with friends or just fine literature.
Jenny – Partner
Jenny was introduced to Sheboygan by one of her college besties, Rebecca. As a lifelong, landlocked Texan, she fell in love with the cool breezes and welcoming community by the lake. Iris grew out of a simple observation: Sheboygan had almost everything they loved, except a warm, unhurried place to land in the evening after other doors had closed. While Jenny is an attorney by trade, Iris is the culmination of her favorite things: friends, good wine, and literature. Chances are you’ll find her curled up on one of Iris’s couches ready to recommend a book more times than not…at least she hopes so.
Matt – General Manager
Matt met Jenny and Elizabeth in Texas, and they spent a bit telling him about Sheboygan and its certain kind of “magic”. Before dinner was over, Jenny had locked in dates for Matt and his dog to spend a week there. Serendipity was what it was. Matt is an adventurer at heart who chases big questions with a glass of good wine nearby. A voracious reader, he treats books as maps for the adventures he can’t resist. He’s found unexpected magic in Sheboygan. With 20 + years of hospitality experience he hopes to only bring more magic to town.
Rebecca – Partner
Rebecca and her family started coming to Sheboygan in 2008 and never looked back. Introduced to the area by a friend, she has now exposed legions of friends to Sheboygan. Originally from the east coast and a superfan of the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Michigan has established itself as a noble substitute. Sheboygan is her exhale and her peace. Rebecca works in nonprofit leadership and has spent most of her career managing large teams to do good things to make the world a better place. Iris has everything she needs: great books, great wine, and great people—by a great lake.
Brian – Partner
Brian, the other half of Rebecca, who along with their two kids are affectionately known as the McClarks. This crew has been coming to Sheboygan to unwind on the regular for almost 20 years. The Sheboygan food and art scene has been a huge draw for this graphic designer by day, and hobby “chef” by night (cooking for his family). And nothing pairs as well with food than good wine, and even better friends.