Wandawega Blog Archive

This year marked TEN years that weve been hosting our friends at @studiogang.We are inspired by them more every year. What started as campers from their Chicago base has grown to Paris, New York, San Francisco.Its been inspiring to watch them create new buildings that move people. From the Museum of Natural History in NYC to the new Ohare Global terminal- (to our familys little forever home on our shoe string budget 15 years ago) Big or small, they treat each project and each other with a respect & compassion that is uncommon. And- they know how to have a helluva good time on their time off. If there ever was a bar for creating actual culture and camaraderie within a company, this is it. (Sharing the story they posted in full here, cause they summarize it better than we can)

July 19, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Hi.our annual this is us (proof of life) post.Just carrying a log to nowhere.Not weird at all. We do a good bit of hauling dirty things around here (just not usually with a camera pointing anywhere near us)Because real work is not cute, its more like last Sundays 94 degrees in the shade with what felt like 100 percent humidity and every possible bug sticking to you. (This was fake work- wed already built that bonfire the day before)Our backstory is up in highlights But the shot is from time that @airbnb showed up with a 15 person crew to create a brand campaign called how to host- sharing stories about real people making real businesses, bonfires and messes. (Tereasa and David here) Nice to meet you) Were the proprietors of this mom & pop. We have a very small team of local help, friends, Neighbors, Seasonal & part time staff that do a lot of the heavy lifting with (and for) us. And for that, we are damn grateful.If you come to camp, just look for the two running around like chickens – we may ask you to pick up the other end of a picnic table or whatever were moving at the time. Because we never stop moving.Youll probably find us doing this until we lose our minds or knees- (whichever comes first) hopefully that day doesnt come for a long time. Because as my dad used to say, Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work his name was Tom – he was a mechanic, truck driver and mason(and he loved to quote his favorite Tom- Mr. Edison)..Other pics by our friend @bennett_young

July 18, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Whats comingBTS filming days for the launch of the @TheTieBar x Wandawega Fall collection.(On our @heritagebikesandcoffee sweet fleet ride)With creative friends :@chelleko @cristina_no_h@onyx.picks@merr.maid@prezpipe @NathanBobey @an.ika@lastlookswitherica@rudylorejo@mel.romanski@maxjphoto @river_wheaton@shazzy__razzy @zachmuniz@_jamesclineOn @heritagebikesandcoffee

July 17, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Whats going on in these pictures?(Weve made up so many possible captions)Weve been going through the stacks of old photos that were surprise gifted to us a few weeks ago and found these little gems in the mix. We love them even though we have no idea of whats happening in most of them.Also got a beautiful stack of VHS tape clips. some super 8 footage (transferred to a DVD) of priests fishing off the dock in full church garb. its a treasure trove of Wandawega in its hey day of Hamms drinking- Neil Diamond 8-track Jamming – hot station wagon road trips. The best things dont change.

July 16, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Camp Shuffleboard 1963-2024Our first camp court was built in the 60s (scroll to see Davids parents Herb & anna breaking it in).After too many cracks to salvage it another year, we figured it was about time to pour a new one, so we called in our friend Ches from @rightwaysigns to help christen it, with our mascot (George the racoon). He even let me help (and by help I mean slow him down – next slide for some BTS)Shes ready for another 60 years..Thanks for lending a hand @nathanbobey graphics help @rightwaysigns painting help@prezpipe photo help

July 15, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

We love being the backdrop for love stories.Yesterday morning,our friend Melissa was finding all the corners to freeze the tiny details before guests arrive- as tables are being set, campfires being built, & coolers are stocked.20 years ago we got married at camp. At the time, it was the first wedding held here in 80 years. It rained all day – We heard that was lucky (a wet knot is harder to untie).Last night, after a beautiful wedding when vows were said and guests migrated to the tent in the field, the downpour hit. Our newly seeded fields needed it. It was nice after a hot July day. Well take it as a good omen that Lars & Caroline will also remain inseparable. .Light seeker :@melissamariephoto

July 14, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

SO excited to share a sneak peek.Photodump for the BTS for the couple of (long but fun) filming days for the launch of the @TheTieBar x Wandawega Fall collection.Big things will drop with the Autumn leavesStay tuned.With creative partners:BRAND@chelleko @cristina_no_h@onyx.picks(+ @merr.maid!)PHOTOGRAPHERS: @prezpipe @NathanBobey AKA CW Dept. of Creative EndeavorsCREW @an.ika@lastlookswitherica@rudylorejo@mel.romanski@maxjphoto MODELS@river_wheaton@shazzy__razzy @zachmuniz@_jamescline

July 9, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

MAGPIE: meaning :One that gathers to build something..5 things gathered on a quick trip to New Mexico a couple weeks ago :A few bits of inspiration I found, picked & brought back to camp for future projects (too many to list)A centerpiece find not shown here- but coming soon :a 15 x 15 ft hand knitted 1920s rug unearthed at a roadside stand resale shop 1. All the Vintage Signage of Taos 2. Stone chimneys & hand painted green house trim 3. Hand made 1930s Birdhouse village on poles 4. The tiniest shops in the tiniest Pueblo homes 5. Exploring a favorite shop & discovering the Camp Wandawega @crowcanyonhome enamelware line on display @mrsjoey8 planned this trip for us her birthday (& summarizes it WAY better than i can) :Picnic at Los Poblanos lavender farm, Santa Fe Vintage visit, sleeping at Many Feathers Ranch, horse riding around Georgia OKeeffes Ghost Ranch, massages at Ojo Caliente natural hot springs, touring Taos Pueblo, learning about Mabel Dodge Logan and her salons with the creative powerhouses of the 40s, a secret exhibit of DH Lawrences salacious artwork, hiking Rio Grande Gorge and marveling at Earth ship architecture.Camp inspiration from the southwest- with @lori_seidemann & @nicolemarietoalson – HBD Joey!

July 6, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

That time @insta.flamm whipped up an insane meal with his team in our old beat up kitchen& on the campfire.People with passion and talent can make magic anywhere – even at a century old summercamp.Thanks @_lyndonfrench_ for capturing this night.We love hosting friends who are creative and creatives that are friends.We are damn grateful to have some dear ones coming back again for the another @stockmfgco event this season – the insanely talented @juanmanjuan at the helm again bringing in @mindysegal and too many to list

July 3, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram