Jennifer Lee purchased a former church in 2023 in Sun Prairie and has transformed the historic space to hold Faded Roots Boutique, a women’s clothing store that opened in November 2024. Last month, she opened the Roots Cellar, a farm market in the basement.
The lower level of the former First Methodist Episcopal Church in Sun Prairie is now home to the Roots Cellar, a farm market that sells products from over 70 vendors, most of whom are from Wisconsin.
Roots Cellar manager Morgan Mietz tends inventory at the new farm market located in the basement of a former church that is home to Faded Roots Boutique above. The market, which opened last month, sells primarily Wisconsin-made food and gift items from more than 70 vendors.
The boutique and fresh market are located in the former First Methodist Episcopal Church, which was built in 1867 and stands next to the city’s historic water tower, built in 1899.
Lee completely renovated the 1867 church building but has retained the stained-glass window in the bell tower. Another stained-glass window above the main entrance was also preserved, although all of the other windows had been removed years ago and their openings bricked over.
Shoppers explore women’s clothing at Faded Roots Boutique in Sun Prairie. The business had been on Main Street from 2018 until November 2024, when it moved into the renovated space of a former church at 146 Cliff St.
A custom-crafted spiral iron staircase leads shoppers to a discount area in the bell tower of Faded Roots Boutique in Sun Prairie. The notes depict the melody to “You Are My Sunshine.”
Jennifer Lee purchased a former church in 2023 in Sun Prairie and has transformed the historic space to hold Faded Roots Boutique, a women’s clothing store that opened in November 2024. Last month, she opened the Roots Cellar, a farm market in the basement.
The boutique and fresh market are located in the former First Methodist Episcopal Church, which was built in 1867 and stands next to the city’s historic water tower, built in 1899.
A custom-crafted spiral iron staircase leads shoppers to a discount area in the bell tower of Faded Roots Boutique in Sun Prairie. The notes depict the melody to “You Are My Sunshine.”
Shoppers explore women’s clothing at Faded Roots Boutique in Sun Prairie. The business had been on Main Street from 2018 until November 2024, when it moved into the renovated space of a former church at 146 Cliff St.
Roots Cellar manager Morgan Mietz tends inventory at the new farm market located in the basement of a former church that is home to Faded Roots Boutique above. The market, which opened last month, sells primarily Wisconsin-made food and gift items from more than 70 vendors.
Lee completely renovated the 1867 church building but has retained the stained-glass window in the bell tower. Another stained-glass window above the main entrance was also preserved, although all of the other windows had been removed years ago and their openings bricked over.
The lower level of the former First Methodist Episcopal Church in Sun Prairie is now home to the Roots Cellar, a farm market that sells products from over 70 vendors, most of whom are from Wisconsin.
