HAMMS x WANDAWEGA: Summer of 66Kind of a creative lab here, making fun things with brands we love. This was a fav: .It was 1966.Hamms was the 8th largest beer brand in America.It was the decade they unveiled their most popular can design to date: the Crown57 years later, the can is making its comeback,and were bringing a little midwestern pride with it.Hamms has partnered with Camp Wandawega toresurrect your grandpas old school vacation gear.Its time to bring back the classics. @nathanbobey slides 12 + 13 @prezpipe
December 22, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Good times talking with the women who run craft beer across the Midwest. They asked me to talk about community, the joys of camp, and why we love to throw parties We joined them for the 2nd annual Vibes From the Heartland – a celebration of our industry designed to educate, promote, and support the women in craft beer.Created by the Vibes Beer Project & the women of Midwest Craft Beer.@solemnoathbeer & @hiddenhandbeer We partnered up with @Solemn Oath to create Georges Nickel Ale (some throwback pics here & vid by our buddy @hows_it_golin much thanks to @CharoletteBeerMe & @SolemnJohn for the invite to join Fellow speakers Liz Garibay & Abby TitcombPhotos by @mulvatronn@Guinness for feeding the masses Shana and John from Haas, Eric from Yakima Chief, Nicole from Rahr/BSG. Paul from Hopsteiner
December 21, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
WANDAWEGA FARM STANDSomething old. Something new.Its made of old parts and new parts.It offers local farmers seasonal produce, and our own camp brand (canned by locals).But the best and most special part of this new little produce stand of our dreams is how its getting built – from the ground up.After taking one look at our dilapidated farm trailer more than one builder bailed on us. We got lots of reasons:I wouldnt know where to start.Its got too many moving parts.youd be better off lighting that trailer in fire.Running out of time and options – I called my brother-in-law Jeff Warden (a builder and third generation farmer from my hometown, Beardstown, Illinois). He took a look at our pile of napkins scrawls and before we knew it, he made the 5 hour trip to camp with a truck & trailer – and just started building.Bonus: building sketches and ai design explorations @nathanbobey
December 20, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
WANDAWEGA DEPT. OF OBJECTSCreated to assist photographers, producers, brands, photo stylists, content creators and creatives of all Ilk who have a deep-seated desire to recreate the glamorous midwestern lifestyle from the 1920s to the 70s, This prop house is an exercise in curating the random & special. Need a rotary phone to sit onto of your 1940s ice-fishing tackle box? Of course, you do. Because nothing screams authenticity like a maniacally color-coded hoard of outdoorsman Americana.. Buckle up for a journey through time, where we take your shoot from meh to where on earth did they find this thing and what is it?Youre welcome.deptofobjects.com @nathanbobey
December 19, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
This fall, we partnered with the folks at @bellsbrewery to create a couple custom products with Two Hearted IPA. We made a couple limited edition products with them: custom trout on a rope & canvas roll roasting sticks. (Both on our camp store)Film BTS by : @diegopicom @rhmotionpictures @thisisbeco
December 16, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
When she was a teen, mom was a small town rodeo trick rider. She hid her silver fringe rhinestone pants in the back of her closet. She married dad before she hit 20 and always wanted to have horses. I cant imagine how they raised 5 kids on a $21k paycheck, but we had 5 acres of scrub in Illinois sandwiched between corn & soy. Dad scrapped together our barn & fences from abandoned barns. We ended up with an orphanage of sorts, taking in old mares that neighbors didnt want anymore. We could offer them lots of grass to graze, but little grain & never a vet visit.In that part of the country, you get used to frigid nights with no windbreaks. I remember waking up many 3 ams wondering if their winter coats were thick enough. If dad would ever be able to keep up with boarding up the drafts from a barn that was constantly losing its walls. Where could I get one of those fancy race horse coat things? A lifetime later, my little brother and his family built a beautiful horse farm just down the road from where our childhood house & barn once stood. His girls are horsewomen now. Theyve been raised in it. They know what 5 am feeding hours feels like in negative windchill. To break the ice on the water troughs. To worry if the new colt will make it. But theyve grown up with stronger fences, more stable stalls and a lifetime supply of grain. My neice is in her 2nd year at MIZZOU College of Veterinary Medicine.Even though theyve been 6 ft under in that backyard for 45 years, I still wake up at 3 am sometimes wondering if our horses are warm enough. I cant remember all their names now. Black beauty Taco Shokey Colt (apparently, the most creative name a 7 year old could come up with).I like to imagine everybodys lost childhood pets are waiting for us. Someplace with no drafts & coyotes. With endless grain. And they never age. A few outtakes here from a recent camp ride with @thecraighensel @erikengstromphoto @mindysegal It was nice to be back in the saddle for a minute, this time with Charlie. Something about growing up with horses teaches a kid empathy & resilienceis that something that can be passed down in your DNA? Hoping so.
December 13, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Years ago @mindysegal of @mindysbakery & I where randomly paired to be a team for @tastetalks ( a Chicago food event where renowned chefs where paired with folks outside of the culinary world). I decorated a booth, Mindy did the hard part, creating custom smores (her special recipe would later be featured in @saveurmag) Our line for smores was 80 people deep at one point that day (we had to recruit some of her friends to help us catch and keep up) I knew as soon as we met that wed be friends forever. If you know Mindy, you know that the fact that shes an award winning author and James beard chef is the least fascinating part of her. her heart is the size of Lake Michigan, with a smile and laugh to match. Over a decade later, she makes the pilgrimage to camp a couple times a year, her Jeep loaded to the leaf springs with food- and whips up a feast. Its always incredible. She feeds any and all that happen to be at camp that day. And we will never, ever take these days for granted. Thank you, M.O.D. for all the rad times past, present and future. You fill so much more than bellies. .@iamcraigsteven @thecraighensel thank you for joining us and for these pictures. (And for some of the friends who jointed that day @erikengstromphoto and @nathanbobey More soon
December 12, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Some kind words from Wisconsins own UpNorth, recent article with a title that feels like drinking a toddy :Warm up this winter at one of these cozy Wisconsin cabin rentals that are all nestled next to lakes Excerpt :1. Camp Wandawega, Elkhorn : This home (with three bedrooms and two baths) at Camp Wandawega, a retreat for creatives with a summer-camp-like vibe. The living room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and the kitchen is fit for a chef. The entire property hugs Lake Wandawega, which may be too cold to swim in this time of year but still provides a pretty viewHere are some of the other spots on the list that are now officially on our winter visit short list : Canoe Bay, Chetek Birchwood Lake Log Cabin Retreat, Campbellsport Baileys Harbor Cabin, Baileys Harbor Postcard Cabins, Wild Rose The Bay by Door County Cabin Collective, Jacksonport Sunset Point Lake House, Oshkosh BL2 Cottage, Montello Lakefront Chalet, Wisconsin DellsGratitude :Reported by Kristen HansenPhotos by @bobcoscarelli & @erikengstromphotoArchitecture mastro @mcguireinteriors
December 11, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CAMP (in Melbourne!) OUR LITTLE BOAT HOUSE HAS MADE ITS WAY ALL THE WAY TO AUSTRALIA. Like the London exhibit, the folks at @accidentallywesanderson created a replica of our tiniest structure – the little shack that started out as an outhouse and became a fishing shack and is now our boat shed. It has its own room in the new Accidentally Wes Anderson Museum Exhibit. .ALL ABOUT IT :Calling art enthusiasts, film lovers and all those with an appreciation of travel and aesthetics. The AWA exhibition has madeits grand debut in Australia with a fabulous launch in Melbourne, and its quickly becoming the most enchanting exhibition of the year. Inspired by the surreal symmetry and colorful hues of Wes Andersons filmography, this event promises a visual and experiential feast for fans of all ages. With over 400,000 visitors worldwide, AWA has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Now, for the first time ever, this enchanting exhibition is coming to Australia. Prepare to be inspired, enchanted, and transported to a world where every detail is a work of art. This exhibition brings over 200 of these stunning photographs to life, offering a rare chance to see them up close and personal. Divided into10 themed areasthat transport you to various corners of the world, showcasing the unique beauty of urban life, nature, and more. From the vibrant streets of Europe to the serene landscapes of Asia, each photo tells a story of a real-life location that feels plucked straight from a Wes Anderson film. Youll discover the fascinating histories and quirky anecdotes behind these locations, adding depth and context to the visual splendor. Its a celebration of the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary, encouraging you to see the world through a lens of wonder and curiosity. It isnt just a visual experience; its interactive! Visitors are invited to create and capture their own Accidentally Wes Anderson moments within specially designed sets that mimic the style of Andersons films. Whether youre a seasoned photographer or just love snapping pics for your socials, this is your chance to step into the frame and be part of the art.
December 9, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
In good company : the official @accidentallywesanderson holiday GIFTS THAT DONT SUCK guide.Theyve included a surplus of very necessary camp tools :Ponchos, slingshots, @solemnoathbeer cards, our @thetiebar bandanas.
December 7, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
