We welcomed artist in residence last week: @gracecoudal .We cant wait to share more soon, but to kick it off A little about her:Grace is a people-focused photographer known for her warm, honest analog film work.During her artist in residency, she invited friends up to explore camp and create portraits / tableaux around the land. Her ongoing body of work focuses on documenting queer midwesterners.She prides herself in her curiosity, attention to detail, and deeply connecting with the individuals she works with. This time at camp was the perfect week to play, write, make, and explore with new image making and small painted sketches. Grace is a working photographer in Chicago and leads quarterly critique groups around the city.
July 29, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Newest addition : The camp latrines ! They are porcelain. And flush. The glamour doesnt end there even though the water only runs cold, and has automatic faucet shut off valve were thrilled to finally get to offer the campers in the side by side cabins their own private latrine. And for our beach- going campers booked way up in the Rustic Cabin Cluster, no more treks up that damned hill into the woods to take a whizz. .STOP NOW if you dont care for more over sharing:Weve been collecting to outfit our latest mobile, seasonal latrine forever. The doors are a FB Markeplace find (David and I had to drive to Michigan to snag them). Vintage and deadstock mirrors, towel dispensers, and soap dishes. Motion sensor lights, fans, & exhaust vents. For us, this is fancy. If youve never camped here, check out our mandatory read: manifesto of low expectations..It took 100 years to get it here – better late than never.
July 28, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Sad news.Maddie is gone. @thiswildidea was one of the first instagram accounts we ever followed. Seeing what Theron & Maddie were up to next was like a daily dose of happy. So when they came to stay with us for a bit- it felt like meeting a celebrity for the first time and also meeting an old friend.A little throw back in her honor#maddieonthings at camp memories :On Charlies high chair in the lodge kitchen (having her stuffie rat for breakfast).on the dock that morning at sunrise. . with Charlie & our Frankie (when Frank was still young and strong). Those two hit it off like a house on fire – I just know theyre chasing squirrels up there together now. We dont deserve dogs. Rest in peace, old friends.
July 20, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
From our latest artist in residence Noel Mercado (@noel.walletchain)Noel is a Mexican American, Chicago-based artist who works across various multimedia forms. His practice revolves around exploring the cultural meanings embedded in found objects, which he repurposes into new, expressive approaches. All of his works are handmade with a deep appreciation for quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. Everything becomes a canvas in his hands.The title for the piece is Summer Sun – 35in x 34inMaterials – Vintage lumber aprons, canvas bags, pennants, keys, flattened pennies, and other various charms.The approach to this work was to source all materials at the Elkhorn flea market and Camp Wandawega while pulling inspiration from the campgrounds and collections of the flea market.
July 16, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Summer.
July 11, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Our favorite thing about running an old camp is that we get to be a place for folks to be with each other – to make memories. Like this celebration of love. We have been looking for every reminder we can to feel togetherness with family & friends – its what the world could use right now – now more than ever. Unforgettable hikes+hugs, boats+bubbles, archery+astronomy, crafts+creatures, dinners+dancing, with friends+family… said Alex & Scottie Lovebirds: @scottiecramer & @alexfriedland:@choirgirl94 nestorsphotography & @lexvasquez_
July 6, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
UPDATE: our timing was admittedly an Epic fail to have reposted this story that HB shared on the 4th. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the girls lost to the horrific flood that came through camp Mystic. ( and all of the other victims as well) Were still failing miserably to find the right words here to express how sickened we are by the tragedy. So were just praying for more rescues.. and found the Salvation Army disaster relief to be a good place to send our donations. ..A little story talking about the stuff close to our hearts last pic: David as a toddler in 1970 pledging allegiance to the flag in the new basketball court that his father helped a group of volunteers build it. We like to think that its still standing 55 + years later because of the good energy that went into erecting it. .@housebeautiful Photos by @bobcoscarelli @taylorhallobrien
July 5, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
On this day, were celebrating our 100th 4th of July. Digging through a century of summer photos this morning reminds us that the best things dont change. Happy Independence Day, yall!
July 4, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
Some kind words in the new issue of Experience Wisconsin. We love the cheese state so much. thank you for being the cover model @breathmackey Photos by our friends @bobcoscarelli @prezpipe @nathanbobey @nathanmichael
July 3, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
About last week: The folks at @studiokcreative know how to have a good time – wrangled by Neil Stevenson & their fearless leader @karenherold- their annual company retreat is a special one around here
July 2, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram
