Shari had set up an agenda of activities and down times for us and our first was a leisurely, fun tour of trailers. Josepha’s was the first stop and most colorful.
When we got to Robin’s trailer we found that she was tidying up and not quite ready for us so we patiently (?) waited for her to allow the tour.
It was worth the wait to see her “speakeasy” decor.
All that in the small trailer is quite impressive. Very nicely done.
We visited a few other vans and trailers of these creative women and soon it seems, it was time for dinner! Shari supplied our first night’s dinner of chili dogs, chips, and non-alcohol drinks plus dessert items. Most generous. After dinner we had a ‘white elephant gift exchange’ which held some good laughs and giggles.
It was the night of the Harvest Moom.
We have kept our sharp awareness of the wildfires that have been happening, and the air quality was still ok for our fire on this night, unlike the next night when we made due with a reddish color lamp!
Josepha on the guitar and Tami on the ukelele entertained us with great music and song before we bid our goodnights to each other.
The next morning it was time for most of us to take a hike ;’-). Deep Lake offered a nice backdrop.
We elected Robin with long arms to try for a selfie of us all, and she did a great job. Front row is Shari, Susan and Robin. Back row: Ally, Nancy and Alisa.
Through the woods and to another photo op.
A couple of views along the hike.
I found the roots of great interest. Great trees with roots popping up at lakeside looked almost creepy in a way.
After some individual free time it was time for our bike ride around. Oh no I thought!! Not those trails again. I might just have to hang back and wait for them to return to me. But Shari was gentle, and took us on the campground paved roads and actually avoided those unpaved lumpy trails. Thank you Shari!
This park is one that Shari comes to often to camp with her dog while her husband is working or otherwise busy. So she is very familiar with the park and all its nooks and crannies. We rode to the “Glamping” (Glamorous Camping) neighborhood.
Several large tents fully equipped with beds and amenities are placed in spacious sites.
Here is one of the glamping tents
This trailer was too cute!
Too cute to pass up having our photo taken by it.
Biking Sisters unite! Linda was taking the photo so is not in this picture.
Linda’s neighbors run a company called “Pampered Wildness” and they operate the tent side at Millersylvania. The tents and vintage trailer are nightly rentals in the park. Linda searched her archives and came up with some photos. These photos of the trailer give us a peek of what it looks like inside.
From here we scattered to our own devices — some went for time at the lake to kayak, swim, noodle or soak off the heat, some found the rocks and paints Shari had set out for them to make their own designs, some read or napped. Whatever the choice, each enjoyed the afternoon time.
It was potluck dinner this time and more fun as Robin entertained us with some ukelele songs she has written. Creative and fun songs.
I think I got a little lazy by this time — or tired — as I did not take any other photos. We had nice chats around dinner, and a choice to follow the music makers for some music, or to stay for a movie that Shari had masterfully set up with projector and sheet screen on her van! It worked beautifully. Susan and I watched a little of it and had to finally say good night as our eyelids were drooping.
It was a great SOTF event and this was Shari’s first event. Not just to host — but to actually attend an event. She did an outstanding job and thought of all the little details without making it look daunting. With all we did it was relaxing because the pace was right and Shari’s personality was calming and inclusive. Nicely done Shari. And let me add it was such a good group of women that we could do nothing else but have a wonderful camping event.
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