Look Closely. Down the trail, 20 feet past the tipi, in a crevice on the lakeside, Charlie built a little fairy village in a carpet of moss. Shes been collecting the teeniest of figurines, making miniature ponds out of Elmers glue for weeks in anticipation. By this time next summer, she wont remember this little playland, and will be too busy doing grownup 8 year old things that dont involve parents & fairies. If the raccoons dont get to this, mother nature will surely take it down. But not yet. For a couple more months this summer- shes taking up residency here, and welcoming visitors. This weekend, Charlies expansion plan may include a little creek. More terrarium animals to keep her fox company? Ideas welcome.Lesson learned summer of 2018: childhood is fleeting. Build more treehouses, sandcastles and fairy villages – like her grandpa says (her official moss village sub contractor) Its the little things that matter most. (Trying every day to #LookCloser )
Bailee takes over. She licks everything and everyone, trips over her paws like its her job and is blissfully happy to follow you wherever you go. #FurryCampCounselor
Mandy from The Glossary and Nikki from Feminest teamed up for a second year to bring creative women a weekend away outdoors! This weekend was dedicated to creative women entrepreneurs who were looking to learn new skills, meet likeminded people, practice self-care, network for future collaborations, or get away for a weekend. It was filled with inspiring workshops, relationships, eating, swimming, fire building, and creating. A deep breath – a disconnection from every day life and a connection to nature, female entrepreneurship, and your creative mind.
Welcome Bailee Rae. The newest member of the Wandawega family, and furriest mascot (she lives with our camp counselor/next door neighbor). Shes been enjoying her first tour of camp
Honored to host #LETSCAMP2018 creative retreat for 60 inspiring women entrepreneurs. Photographers, artists, filmmakers, chefs, influencers- creators of all ilk came together for a weekend of workshops (fav was James Beard Chef @mindysegal )each designed to inspire each other to FAIL FAST. BREAK THINGS. MAKE THINGS. – thanks @feminest.co & @theglossaryco. // thanks @hlc_dinnerware for the greenbay stripe custom camp dishes!
Walking the grounds this morning after the rain. Green explosion. Frankie does not appreciate thunderstorms and downpours, but the new herb garden seems to love it. thanks @marykate.peterson of @urbanrusticchicago for the garden (we didnt even know 8 varieties of tomatoes existed)
Lake Wandawega doesnt even rate. Shes one of the tinier lakes on Wisconsin standards. Shes not very deep- (and tends to have more weeds than some would like). Shes not manicured, and only has one little boat launch for loading in.She isnt favored by the speed boats or jet skis. Folks dont choose her to build their mansions around. Somehow this combination of sleepy & small has resulted in an abundance of fish. Some nice canoeing. Good swimming. Ice fisherman flock here in the cold months. And that lack of motor buzz means you can still hear kids laugh & a screen door slam from the other side of the lake. The same way its been since camp was built back in the 20s. Our lake neighbors shared these old photos & it reminded us that being small doesnt always have to mean that you have nothing to offer or see. We guess it just depends on what you choose to see. #HeresToTheLittleOnes. / modern day pic by @dkelleghan
THE THEATER IN THE WOODS. We have sometimes converted the old outdoor chapel to a movie theater on nice summer nights. Surround sound, on a big screen high school vintage projection screen. Last summers showing: The Parent Trap (original 1960s version). This year should we do: A: Moonrise Kingdom B: Friday the 13th (the original) OR….????