Wandawega Blog Archive

4 Million Dollars Will Get You Your Very Own Camp!

I mentioned this in my counselor intro, but I have to reiterate: Camp Wildwood is for sale in Topanga Canyon, CA!  And has been since late 2011.This camp needs LOVE!  Even its sign is begging for a hug…or at the very least a couple of nails for cry eye!  Honestly, I don’t know that much about Camp Wildwood, but I check often to make sure it’s still available even though I could never EVER afford it. I first saw the camp listed for upwards of 6 million bucks, but now the price has dropped to just under 4 million, so gather your…

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GLOSSED AND FOUND episode: camp wandawega

with the charming host Mr. Kostic–check out THE EPISODE HERE from GLOSSED AND FOUND: Did you fall in love with Camp Wandawega like we did? In this week’s G&F Interview, the classic camp  near Elkhorn, Wisconsin came to life by way of its flawless creator, Tereasa Surratt. Although we went on a madcap tour of the property, we still had some time for Tereasa to teach us how to make the Wandawega Signature Summer Cocktail (which was created for the camp by master mixologist William Golden). We’re sharing the recipe with you below:

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Dream catchers

According to Dream-Catchers.org, Native Americans believe that the night air is filled with dreams, both good and bad. The dream catcher, when hung over or near your bed, swings freely in the air, catching the dreams as they flow by. The good dreams know how to pass through the dream catcher–slipping by the outer holes and sliding down the soft feathers, so gently that many times the sleeper does not know that he/she is dreaming. The bad dreams don’t know the way and get tangled in the dream catcher. They perish with the first light of the new day.You can…

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FLEA MARKET STYLE magazine

last weekend Flea Market Style magazine tagged along with us to document the Found Free & Flea shopping techniques at the Walworth county flea market. It was a test of thriftiness, honing of negotiating skills– and seeking out all things camp style. stay tuned for the launch date. yay!

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SMILE BOOTH!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT CAMP WANDAWEGA. our friends from L&E & new friends, THE BARE MUTANTS. joined to host an extended Wandawega family  for booze, hotdogs, and all things camp thanks to smilebooth for the most excellent photo opps! check out the full selection here a small set out outtakes of the mayhem….

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D.I.Y Mason Jar Chandeliers

I love anything D.I.Y.   I stumbled upon these mason jar chandeliers that would be perfect for lighting up an outdoor wedding or party.  Some of these creations are more modern, while others more rustic/vintage –  but all could be a great addition to a summertime celebration. Vintage Ball mason jars would be the perfect item to use in this crafting project, as they come in many different styles and colors, which make this D.I.Y very customizable. Amazing! The combination of styles in these light fixture makes me want to craft one of these for my humble little apartment! There is a great…

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MARTHA STEEEEEWAAART!

the printed issue with the camp wandawega feature hits stands next week (stay tuned), but here is the supplimental online piece went live today! check it out HERE thanks to MATT HRANEK for the amazing shots YOLANDA EDWARDS for the continual support & inspiration and all the friends who helped during the shoot! will, will, britt, matt, eleanor! xoxo some shots from the post:

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Fearless Friends at Camp

Summer camp has always been associated with adventure, animals, and a little danger. I grew up with fantasies of running away to some remote mountain, farm or never-ending trek through the wilderness — but almost never alone. I always imagined my dog, or cat, coming with me. The bond between animals and adventure is a strong one thanks to books and movies like Homeward Bound, My Side of the Mountain, Old Yeller, even Milo and Otis (I prefer voice-over instead of CGI talkies, FYI). It was clear to me early that animals were fearless — or at least hapless —…

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FLEA MARKET finds- memorial day weekend

THE SCORE! * 3 vintage flags- $5 each * two wire baskets $7 each * box of new old stock gauze $6 * retro dustpan $3 * 1950 elkhorn blanket $15 * hand knit irish wool sweater $5 * antique cane fishing pole $5 * wisconsin & hunting pins $3 each * thermos $1 * wisconsin wood crate $1 * vintage tins $1 each * calendar $2

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