For those hunting for the devil whos hiding in the details.We made these for you.Many folks are surprised to hear that bandanas where popular advertising giveaways for industrial companies starting as far back as the 1920s.To honor this (and our roots running back to 1925) we created the camp version to be as authentic as possible to that era and purpose. Every building here at camp has been illustrated in the old pen line style of the period. Just like this place – there are little surprises tucked into the design… hiding in the corners. (You cant see them right away- and most folks may never find them). We like to hide the Easter eggs – so Next time youre here, look in the back of your rooms dresser drawer. Or the top shelf of your closet.We like to find folks that are curious as we are, people who like to hunt. Because Devils (and angels) are always hidden the details.DETAILSBandanas measures 18″x 18″ with whip stitch edgingPrinted in water based inks (OG method vs Modern silkscreening)Handkerchief is 100% cotton Comes gift boxed (box measures 3″ x 4.5″ x 2″) & in a linen pouchPre washed to bring on the soft Made in USA two classic colors: navy blue & red
December 8, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
That one time that we walked Betsy (a 1400 pound heffer into the Lakeview cabin) & only stopped when the floorboards started to collapse under her..That the snow-makers from FARGO moved into for 5 days in a 90 degree summer to make snow to pull off a holiday shoot..That a 5-story bunkbed was erected on the picnic hill, and filled with kids and one very scared dogthat Nikki Taylor came to model and gave our property manger a hug that almost made him pass out.that Frankie make it clear to us that he hates wearing holiday sweaters almost as much as he loathes cashmere goats.that the trees had custom hand-knit sweaters made for them, every corner of camp was turned into Christmas in July-. And it ended up taking over a block of State Street windows during the holidays.Tis the season
December 6, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
DECK THE CAMPYou can never have enough Christmas trees at Christmas.Every year, we mix it up.So far this season, David & I have put up one at the Artist cabin, two at the gate entrance,One in the lodge and three at home in Chicago! (time for a drink)Some of our past favorite Camp trees of years past, (Sans this 2nd pic- shot last weekend-cant remember the last time I was up this high) Round up pics of our fav trees from shoots for the pages of @landsend @crateandkids / Land of Nod@apartmenttherapy @chicagomag @betterhomesandgardens
December 5, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
We love working with artists, so were geeked to get to partner up with @joshuaminnich to design our logo mark and illustrations for our house coffee, (roast created by local Wisconsin maker @nordskovcoffee) Photography : @stemsandforks – Library of Congress – Anna Powell Teeter
December 4, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
The Artists Cabin.The new addition to camp (thats off the books & off the grid).A place thats free to artists to use to create & share. More on our artist in residence 2023 Program coming soon.Happy to see some of our friends work included in feature spreads of the new issue of @madisonmagazine Abode section. @steve_hahn_ in the library nook & @struggle_inc in the living room.Photo credit :@bobcoscarelli Also – theres a real good round up of chicken wings in the same issue
December 3, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
My dad always wore a Stetson cowboy hat. (The last picture here is him) He was 61. He would say that he stood taller with his hat on. He was a Cash fan, and like Johnny, always wore black. I think that he would have gotten a kick out of this little story that @stetsonusa just shared- they posted a sweet photo essay shot by @stevenvisneauphotography of Chris Brown, (founder of @refueled.magazine) Chris was our first artist in resident at the new Artists Cabin at camp (a place created to host creatives off the books & off the grid)An excerpt from their interview with him:Attending Camp Wandawega for my residency was incredible. The color palette in the fall alone is the reason enough for a visit. The artwork I created while there was inspired by my love of vintage surf and skate culture. Growing up, I was drawn to skateboarding and surfing. Skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they werent in the water. So using Surf as a metaphor I constructed a mixed media skate deck, sidewalk surfboard was inspired by the vintage aspect of Camp Wandawegas aesthetic, cabins, and amazing history. His finished work (4th shot) now hangs in our Artistss cabin, alongside many other friends work. Were grateful to have this place to share with friends, where they can share their work & stories. I think Dad (who lived and worked on a Wyoming ranch for years) would have gotten a kick out of the camp showing up on his favorite hat brands radar – even this peripherally. Whenever something was important to him, he put his hat on. Graduations. Weddings. Funerals. Going to the bank for a loan extension.Seeing your daughter off to college.I guess it helped in a few ways -Im finally old enough to get that now. Maybe this is the year that I need a hat like his. Maybe one for Charlie.But in black.(We named her to carry the initials of dads favorite musician) C.harlie A.lex S.urratt H.ernandezIdk if initials can be embroidered inside a hat?(time to jump down the research rabbithole.)
December 2, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
Were working on our artist in residency program for 2023!We love to host and support visiting Artists-@sethfite has been one of our favorites so far. More about his story and backgroundSeth Fite was born in Bolton, England. Only his earliest years were spent there, and the family returned to Ohio. He and his sister showed ability in drawing at a young age. Together they were heavily influenced by the American illustrators of the Golden Age and the stories they depicted. Seths grandfather, having been raised in the Brandywine Valley, urged him to look to the Wyeths for inspiration. Eventually, he learned classical painting under Beth Schott, a Cincinnati painter. At this time he began studying Rembrandt, Velazquez, and the Cincinnati master, Frank Duveneck. Fite remained her student five years before attending the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration. In 2019 he was accepted as a student to the master painter, Odd Nerdrum, and began learning Nerdrums philosophy at his studio in Norway. Fite currently paints in various locations across America and works out of his studio school, The Louisville School of Painting, in Louisville, Kentucky.The photos shared here (sans first portrait) are those that he captured while he visited here at camp- ro learn more, visit @louisvilleschoolofpainting
December 1, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
the love story continuedSomething about that weekend (You wouldnt know if it was 1972 or 2022)I guess thats the sweet spot around here @oolliiv.viiaa made this little film to hold it all close. We didnt make a film for our ceremony here- something we couldnt afford when we had roofs falling in & were just trying to get toilets that flush.So when we see folks make their own films, it helps us remember our own day, too. We love when our campers move in, create their own camp, and fully take over for days. This was a weekend nobody will forget any time soon.
November 30, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
Its whats inside that counts. Ode to the thing you hope you never have to use.- The lowly poncho.The most under appreciated utilitarian tool every self respecting scout has in their pack.You gotta love something that can swing from serving as a make-shift ground cover to a pseudo coat to an emergency sleeping bag sheath all in the same miserable day.Every American vacation attraction (from the National Parks to Dollywood) had their own customized version back in the day.All seams are electronically welded (we have zero idea what that means, but that’s what the manufacturer touts as their primary redeeming attribute)The rest of the fancy details :+ Full cut for proper fit+ Roomy hood+ Snaps all-around!+ Vast selection (of 2 colors) 1. Royal 1970s blue 2. Boy Scout Red COMING SOON:Fisherman’s yellow Hunter’s safety orange We decided to make our own because were superficially obsessed with the old school packaging that these tourist staples used to come in. And you just cant find them like that anymore, anywhere. In our obsessive research, we stumbled across this excerpt from the 1930 Boy Scouts of American Department of Scout Supplies catalog :in planning your camping equipment be sure to include one of these ponchos. Will give you splendid service. Can also be used as a ground blanket or shelter tent.Its a utility that everybody takes for granted – until they dont.This big brother to a leaf bag may end up being your best friend when you find yourself in the back acres here or in the middle of the lake in a canoe when a thunderstorm hits. It happens around here. Our comes with a handy-dandy reusable snap-Closure vinyl case, emblazed with our Storm-Pruf insignia. Packaging card also includes awkward illustrations of people sleeping under *fancy trash bags, wearing them like its some sort of style statement and fashioning tents out of them.Be prepared for anything, Scouts.We cant promise how long these will last.(Either in the camp store, or physically out in the wilderness)*BONUS! Comes with an equally basic free comb, you are welcome. Just added to the camp store this morning.
November 29, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
Our favorite thing in the shopEvery Route 66 attraction & National Park had these stocked in their souvenir shops. 60 years ago, any scout worth their salt earned and collected flocked pressed hard felt patches.But you cant find them anymore (it took us months to source a maker who would make these for us/ but not before he questioned why on earth we would want to).Decades ago, felt was replaced by canvas twill (that would last longer), and embroidery replaced silk screening (which was crisper and more substantial).When you pick up a scoutmaster jacket from the 1950s, you may notice that the patches are different. Look closely, they are flocked felt. Many are silkscreened, and imperfect – a result of the hand drawn art and manual printing process.Our source explained you can find a far more durable patch pretty much anywhere. With better imprint, for less money. So, maybe the one redeeming thing (that a few kindred spirits may find) about our new patches is that they remind us of a time and place that we cant go back to.It makes us appreciate how far weve come and how sometimes the best way to get perspective is to take a step back. So heres to one more little detail that will help you step back in time when you visit us.DETAILS Felt patch measure between 2-3″ wide & 3-3.5″ tall Camp Wandawega package measurement 4″ x 6″First two picks by @stemsandforks
November 27, 2022 • Published by Tereasa Surratt
