Wandawega Blog Archive

New addition to the Grounds & Garden shed:The photographers backdrop mural. We commissioned the talented @marinaross_studio to paint this 8×10 on canvas by recreating a scene from a postcard of the Wandawega Inn circa 1930s (in the style of the Hudson River School)Weve long been obsessed with the work of theater designers scenic backdrops- and equally enamored by traveling photographers roll & drape canvas sets – often found as the set studio portraits antique cabinet cards. We have some special plans for this mural to travel – youll find it popping up late this summer and fall around Chicago (more on that soon) >> heres a little BTS Timelapse >> of Marinas process in her studio. We will be hosting her soon as an artist in residence at our artist cabin – stay tuned for more about her & her work. …The first photographer to give it a test drive is our friend @bobcoscarelli (will share more on his work soon). This little room in our grounds and garden shed has beautiful light. (We like to think that its because it streams through two centire old windows and cottage door we salvaged to finish our Amish built shed). Next up for this little garden house is to stock the shelves with all things garden shop :)

May 1, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

A few of our new additions here on the grounds for the 2024 season: – DeptOfObjects.com- Produce Mini Market – Grounds & Garden Shed – Janitors Dept – The Bait Canteen Weve been busy as beavers over the winter season- and so close to camp season open! So much more to share – but we cant spill the beans yet – Excited to bring more with campers this year than ever – (including a handful of product lines with brands we adore. All we can say is some of these things have been in R&D since 2022, and We. Are. Ready…Pics by @bobcoscarelli and @nathanbobey

April 30, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

ITS (almost) READY! Our tiny Grounds & Garden cottage is starting to fill up with all the little things that will help us grow. Ive been hoarding gardens things all winter like a squirrel with acorns….The (better) pics here by @bobcoscarelliThanks @amanda.right.now for helping us break it in

April 29, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Calling all fishermen / women :Were still BYOP, but stocking up the new bait canteen – Our little lake is full of Large Mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Perch and more. youll find our wandawega fishing guide in the canteen & welcome cabin ….First pic/ @bobcoscarelliAlso @prezpipe @jenniferlawrencephoto & fishing at camp dating back to the 40s

April 28, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Had some fun visitors last weekend – shooting a dream collab that well be launching later this summer.Shooting with @bobcoscarelli – stay tuned some BTS by and with @laurenjamron @slightlykp @robertoleon@kels.ww@Amanda.right.now @ziemmo @nathanbobey @melissa.ann.elias

April 26, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Great creative partners – those who make the things..@pendletonwm @pendletonwm ..and those who help evolve, document and share them.@nathanbobey @prezpipe @erikengstromphoto Shared by @pendleton.au

April 23, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

The last few weeks have been a brutal sprint to set up for the season.But no matter what were buried in, We always seem to have a little stream of photographer friends popping in. They know that that our doors always open to them for so many reasons – but the one weve come to appreciate the most is that they help us see the bright side when things get hard. (Whether thats dealing with Oak Wilt disease, A failing septic system, or suddenly finding yourself short staffed in the busiest month of the year) Heres a hack when you need some help finding silver linings in what appears to be a shit storm Invite one of your photographer friends over. They have a way of seeing – and helping you see- things from a different perspective..A little dose of light showed up in our inbox last night (in the form of a roll of film just back from the developer) >> Camp through the lens / film / eyes of our friend @nathanbobey / shot on a Nikon FM3a & Ricoh GR10Cheers to the all light chasersYou can never have too many in your orbit

April 21, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

An old friend who passed away a decade ago gifted us his little workhorse home made tractor trailer. It was cobbled together with farm remnants & painted John Deere green (3rd picture). it sat in our backwoods ever since.Always wanted to give it a second life.As of this week, the tiniest market on two wheels is going to be parked at our gate, open for campers who have a taste for locally made goods.Its cork Board doors will be clad with a local farmers market map. The 50s brochure rack filled with farmers almanacs. Its hidden back storage stocked with a seasonal rotation of jams, jellies, pickled beets, dilly beans, apple butter & whatever looks good for the season.Campers can self serve with a new website link. But like every farm stand Ive ever grown up with- The Honor Box will be there (for those inclined to embrace the way its always been done)This little box on wheels honors a good bit more than the produce it holds. My brother in law, Jeff Warden lives on their farm in my hometown 5 hours south of camp. Between building barns and tending his crops. He managed to build this from a pile of sketches evenings & weekends.It takes a village / family / team to make nearly everything here, so we have to Honor & pay gratitude to ours:The build coordination. Lisa The sign painter. Ches @rightwaysignsThe loader & build asst: Alan The painter & stainer. EllieThe labeler/URL builder/produce mngr. Riley The market partner site visits. BrittThe Jack-of-all helper: Joe My label making partner, AI exploring (last slide) & pics : @nathanbobeyThe goods maker. The Weinke family.The trailer giver. Larry, R.I.P.If youre looking for me, Ill be hunkered in the corner rubber stamping the old school one-peck paper produce bags. See you this summer….

April 19, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram