Wandawega Blog Archive
A guest just shared this shot of our brass stamped key ring (its actually a machinists tag made for marking factory valves, that we just added to a ball chain) Its one of the tags on our DIY the campstore Keychain Bar. weve got a few more additions to the bar this coming year- (because there is nothing that we love more than making tiny things that harken back to another era)Thanks to @andyjkenney for the photo – hes a rad designer who also happens to own @hearthandhammer that we
Weekend vibes. We are like underground beavers working away in projects during our off season. Were under construction, making some changes to the old main lodge to add a couple of new guest amenity rooms.More on that soonin the meantime – looking forward to spring (and reminded by @missnortherner )
Eeek! Just got a call from one of our favorite magazines (cant say which one it is yet) but its fast- -the editor and crew is flying in to do a shoot in a couple weeks so Ive been pouring over past shoots we styled here – for these story shots, We already had all the server ware ( cause I have a shopping problem) So this morning Ive been pulling out the prop closet trunks and digging through the prop rooms to find new (old) things. This ones going to be a fun one, cant wait to share it.One of the blessings of doing feature spreads is that it gives me more ways to post rationalize my antique vessel hoarding tendencies. #hoarderswithoutborders
GIVEAWAY!Of our newest addition to the campstore THE CAMPFIRE COMPANIONWant one? Drop us a line below with your favorite campfire song (were picking three winners tomorrow). Due to their size, these where carried by soldiers in WWIIABOUT:Your harmonica arrives in a little matchbox1 inch long and can play a full octave in the key of C.Unlike other harmonicas that have cheap divets and plastic cover plates, ours is built exactly like a full sized harmonica, each instrument is put together by hand with screws & nuts. It has 4 holes that produce 8 notes – making it possible to play a good bunch of songs – it comes on a ball chain for your keys, belt loop or necklace. And has brass tag with its original name: Mouth Organ. Comes with a little songbook with five favorite old school campfire songs: GEORGIA WORKING ON THE RAILROAD HOME ON THE RANGE NATIONAL ANTHEM AMERICA THE BEAUTIFULOurs is Made in the US by our friends at Bushman harmonica company, but a century ago, there were dozens of makers across the country putting these out with names from PEE WEE to LITTLE LADY.& LITTLE WONDER- We are obsessed with their history.Scroll to end to check out this video we found to see the master (that you have to check out) Ben Toury playing one of these 1inch minis- hes playing on a historic brand Hohner- which was the original tiny harmonica and inspired us to seek out a maker for ours. (Their old ad here from the 20s shows how they marketing their little lady as Americas Sweetheart )The best part of the history of the minis?A century ago you could get a dozen of these for two bucks.
Now Hiring
We are hiring for a few positions. WANNA JOIN OUR TEAM? Details follow: Camp Wandawega Operations Manager We’re looking for another person to piece into our historic camp puzzle: a full-time, year-round Camp Operations Manager. This job is a little of everything and a lot of work – good work for the right person. From staff management and scheduling, to facilities maintenance, seasonal opening and closing of camp, dealing with vendors, long-term planning and organization – the list goes on and on. And on… Especially during our high season (mid-spring through mid-fall), there is a long, recurring list of tasks…
Wandawega Dining Hall
The Wandawega Dining Hall that served its last meal over 60 years ago reopens its doors. This little spot is coming back to life with the local best as well as star chefs from Chicago and beyond. From 1925-1961, Wandawega Lake Resort served 3 meals a day in the dining hall of our original main lodge for guests. When we bought camp, we found all the original tables, chairs, and hoards of serverware from its restaurant days. It’s taken us 17 years of dreaming of bringing it back so we’re so excited to read about its re-opening in the new…
Challenging clothes for camp chores (part II)…those shoes though For @elegantmagazine By this talented crew :PHOTOGRAPHER: @bekahwriedtHMUA : @finemakeupartSTYLIST: @brandonfreinMODELS: @serenityane @scaffidsASST: @abiv01
Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm. – John MuirWeve got nearly a full camp this Weekend, almost a whole month before were typically open this time of year… so were still in the middle of setting up the grounds for the season. Our small but mighty camp team is kicking butt this season – Weve got tents to erect, bonfires to build, docks to paint, herb gardens to replant, bulbs to get in the ground for the new cutting garden.Spring work is the best work.-Photos @jennylinquist (a little farther along into summer)
