Camp David Junior

I guess some of you are wondering about Camp David Junior, the wonderful lodge murals, the cabins and the setting on Lake Crescent. So here are some pics that should give you a better idea.

The lodge, Qui Si Sana,  has wonderful high cathedral ceilings. The original murals from the early 1900s were preserved when the lodge was updated and reinforced in 1981.

Here's a close-up of the mural in the corner behind the TV.  The colors are rich and vibrant despite the age of the murals.

Many of the cabins have wonderful skylights. This cabin is called Ne Yan  Da. The kids who come here for summer camp love the native american names for the cabins. I wish I knew the meanings.

The interior of the cabin is composed of three rooms. A central room and two bunk rooms. This cabin sleeps eleven. Note the great interior light and super sturdy bunks. 

Womanfest Fall Retreat

Every year I look forward to the annual Womanfest Fall Retreat at Camp David Junior. It was last weekend. It was wonderful to spend time with friends, both new and old. Here are a few photos. Enjoy!

Dr. Dale Holiday (center) makes a presentation to a group of women at the retreat. Irma Schneider is pictured at left. Susan Norlund (far right) soaks up the sun and the information simultaneously.

Annie Haggenmiller, Lucy Baily, JoAnn Hamilton, Lee Maxwell and Sheila Martin were among those listening to Dr. Dale Holiday's presentation. The lodge porch is a lovely space for small group events.

Women who have special skills often elect to share their skills with the larger group. Jaye Butler taught Ingrid Schneider (pictured above) how to make her own fanciful balloon hat.

During the retreat there is always at least one craft project which is ongoing throughout the weekend. Laura Lilly and Heidi Kaas work on making handcrafted cards for sick children, which was the craft project this year. More than 25 sick children received cards made especially for each of them after the retreat.