Wandawega Blog Archive

CAMP DISPATCH LIVE from Washington, DC!Reporting from 48 Hours in the capitol (part business, part research, all inspiration)THE 7 must-sees for your bucket list:MARTINS TAVERN since 1922 Georgetown (where JFK proposed to Jacki in one of their old school booths) *first pic is where we had the meatloaf last night. A tradition there.The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN- part of the Smithsonian. Worth visiting this beautiful and powerful place to get inspired & keep learning (we try to go annually to get educated)*6th picHARRY WEESE METRO STATION Arena Stage (fun fact: the same masters of modern American architecture who designed our little camp shower house).And a couple spots to hit a stones throw from DC in Alexandria:.THE SPITE HOUSE – imagine its 1830 and you hate the neighborhood drunks so you build a house in your alley. Now the skinniest house in American at 7ft 6 in wide. (You know we Love tiny houses- heard you can airbnb this thing?)THE STABLER-LEADBEATER APOTHECARY since 1792 (time capsule where George Washington got his drugs). The gift shop is one of my favs -anywhere..GATSBYS TAVERN since 1770- A time traveling public hosue experience with incredible food. …SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST !!The greatest Museum in DC, many say the countryTHE NATIONAL CHILDRENS MUSEUM (full disclosure that Im 100% partial, serving as a Trustee on the Board) but folks- its epic beyond words. Sitting in the Reagan building a block from the White House- the best possible cause & worthy of a trip to DC by itself. Scroll to end for BTS from our Dreamers Soiree this past week – *last snap with my friend the incomparable visionary, President & CEO @crystalbowyer Put it on your must-see list. Experience a world of play through interactive exhibits and programs that explore STEAM- check out the latest at :nationalchildrensmuseum.org@nationalchildrensmuseum

November 4, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Tis the season (almost)Were 7 weeks from Christmas, yall! Our friend @jpanders who heads up @cschicagosocial asked for some gifting ideas Hands-down my fav on the list:The Frank Lloyd Wright Racine Desk from the Great WorkroomAt the SCJohnson building by @steelcase Also, SUPPORT THE LOCALS, FRIENDS.Reccos here are from chicago (or within driving distance)@joffreyballet (so proud of lake neighbor @brianguysmith1 and his hard work there).@heritagebikesandcoffee (creator of our new Wandawega fleet!)Camp neighbor @struggle_inc & @letherbee @Knoll – recent house guests in Chi & creator of the iconic Florence Knoll model 31 chair – just released from the archives @studiogang (always our favorite creative takeover guests here)@Wilco (side note – our pal John owns a camp you have to check out: @otyokwa- its the camp we envy and love the most – all original and beautiful and a gorgeous big lake- we want to go back every year)

November 2, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

HAPPY HALLOWEEN.In our wardrobe dept youll find antique German costume pieces (the last time David and I dressed up in them was when @countrylivingmag came to do a Halloween party feature at camp).Antique lederhosen, dirndl-The whole 9 yards. I cant believe that Charlie is tall enough now to fit this costume- but shes opting for her 7 foot blow up dinosaur costume tonight (even better) Shot by @bjornwallander

October 31, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Our friend @erikengstromphoto spent a couple of days with us this past week to catch wisco when she puts on her color show. This time of year is why we love the Midwest so much..>> scroll to the last pic to hear what he got up to

October 28, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Our bar was named after an actual woman- who during the depression became infamous locally for living an unacceptable life.She was known as MADAME ANNA PECK1880s, Sweden- young Anna is orphaned.1905 as a teen, she emigrates to America and is adopted by a Chicago architect.She takes work as a maid in a well-to-do home and marries the chauffeur.Shes widowed at 32 when he dies in WWI.At 39, her father builds Wandawega Hotel.Anna runs gin & a brothel here.She marries a local, the neer do well son of a prominent family.Gordon Peck was a vet, a drunkard & 13 years her junior who’s mother filed for an annulment, claiming he was too taken with consumption to know what he was doing.Anna & Gordon continued to operate Wandawegas brothel & speakeasy Orphan Annies.At 56, Anna is convicted for running a ‘bawdy house of ill fame’ & goes to prison for 7 years.Upon release, she moves right into town off the square, taking up residence where everyone knew her business & she knew more about everyone elses.At 80, Anna becomes a widow for the 2nd time.At 94, she dies alone, taking the town’s secrets to her grave.When her house was in demo, her things & life story were thrown into a dumpster.A local man happened by & salvaged portraits of the orphan immigrant & her 2nd wedding. (The 6th photo here is one of the photos he found of her)25yrs later he saw our post asking for leads & remembered he still had them in storage.Anna was abandoned from the beginning.Ostracized by a community.Rejected by the family she married into.Anybody who can live through that & still have the audacity to plant herself in the middle of town has no shortage of chutzpah.Which is why she is Camp’s namesake & her rathskellar bar is ORPHAN ANNIES. Some say they see or hear her late nights around the bar- her bedroom shares the wall to it. There are three Consecutive door jams that separate the bar from Anna room. We will keep them locked.We made a saints candle in her honor. That we always keep stocked in the camp store to this day. The bar here is a popular hang out space – let us know if you see her….1st pic @erikengstromphoto2,3,10 : @nathanmichael

October 27, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Nerding out to get the chance to talk to @knoll about art, architecture and design.We got to do a home tour & interview about creative community (at camp and beyond) They just shared our little story (link on their feed and site) So happy that their article also showcases a couple of our good friends (and Wandawega neighbors) art:> Living room sculpture by Cody Hudson @struggle_inc Escape Hatch Match (Isolation Tank Awareness Society Logo v.03)Powder Coated Steel, 2020*Represented by Andrew Rafacz Gallery>Dining room piece by Angela Finney @f.i.n.n.e.y.f.i.n.n.e.y Emblem A Plywood and Acrylic, 2022Thanks to the talented photographers :Exterior pics (@StudioGang Brickweave) by Hedrich Blessing Interior pics by @jenniferhughesphoto

October 24, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram

Somethings coming this fall. Before the last fall leaves hit the ground, well be sharing two very special new projects :HINTS:They both keep you warm in diff ways And custom products of our dreams BTS shooting with @nathanbobey yesterday- perfect wisco weather

October 23, 2023 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram