Camping In Style

Nature Based Art Projects For Kids

2015-04-08T06:56:00.000-07:00

Rock Art: Draw a line or spiral with a long stick and collect rocks and pine cones - place on the line in a pattern. Show them a picture of “The spiral Jetty” by Robert Smithson.

Camp Kitchen: Collect cooking gear from the thrift store, see if you can find items on small scale, find a flat rock, log or camp bench and draw in chalk a stove top (two circles with an “X”) Fill a pitcher of water and tell them to go to town making mud pies and cooking them. (keep mud away from where people walk).

Rock & Stick Art: Hunt for sticks and rocks then paint with washable tempera

Pine Cone Critters: Glue small rocks, sticks onto pine cones to make different figures. Tacky glue works best.

Hide & Seek an old stand by.

Bug Hunt with a bug jar.

Hopscotch: Use a long sticks to make squares in dirt & small rocks to throw.

Beading: $1 store good for this, I like using a tray or baking sheet to contain everything.

Journal: Glue, tape found leaves etc... and write about nature finds add photos later.

Photo Fun: Use disposable camera and let kids take any pictures they want or send them on a mission to take five Pict's. of brown things, fuzzy things etc...

Tree Hugging: Hug a tree and close your eyes tell me what the tree is saying. Write or draw your experience. Write a letter to the tree or an animal in your campground.

Leaf Mail: Find a fairly flat leaf and use paint or marker to write a few words on leaf and mail it. You can write things like "Fun Camping In Tahoe" or "Found This Leaf For You" or "Miss You, Love Ruth". Make sure to bring an envelope and stamp before you leave for your trip.

Fairy House: Build a fairy house out of leaves, rocks, sticks and use or make a doll 3".

Alter Art: Decorate a special location on campsite with feathers, rocks, art etc...

Find It: Paint a rock and have as many players hide their rocks when no one is looking. Then send every player off to find a rock that they didn't paint

Treasure Hunt: Give your child a list of things to find, rock two inches in size, green leaf etc... and see how long it takes them to find them.

Camping Manors Game: How many pieces of trash can you collect on campsite esp. when you leave.

A great resource for more ideas

Leaf Rub: Place leaf under paper and crayon/pencil rub over top of paper

Tribal Camp: Using non toxic face paint your child can face paint their own design and pretend they are setting up their own tribal camp, playing pretend activities like cooking, dancing and exploring.

Search & Find: Gather sticks as small round as your little finger and break into 5" pieces. Have one child or adult make arrow shapes to create a path to the person who is hiding or the "treasure" is hiding. Then ask a child or adult to fallow the clues to find the person/treasure. You can use rocks or leaves to do this as well.

SEE ART KIT FOR KIDS
SEE CAMPING WITH KIDS

Fall List For Camping

2013-11-05T11:12:00.003-08:00

Fall is a GREAT time to

Wash sleeping bags and bedding. Store in plastic bags or bins with lids to keep dust free.
Tidy up loose gear scattered in the garage or in the house from Summer.
Look for sales on replacement gear.
Put a jar aside to save money for next years gear purchase.
Make a wish list for a Holiday Gift.
Research locations for next years trips.

Fling an Acorn and CHUCK IT!

2013-09-11T16:15:00.000-07:00

“HEY, THERE’S A TREE IN THERE!!”

Look at all those acorns just lying around in the road, going to waste!

C’mon, join the fun!! It’s all the rage!!!

ACORN FLINGING!!

How do you do it?

By flinging every healthy hearty acorn you see off the road back into the woods!

It’s fun AND convenient!!

One of your far-flung acorns may grow into a tree someday thereby benefiting future generations or if not, it may make a squirrel, scrub jay or another critter happy! YUM!

So Join the Fun!! Send me some photos of you gleefully flinging and I will post them here!

Now get out there and get FLINGING!!!

Post from Eco Activism

Two Night Meal Plan - EASY EASY

2013-06-28T07:37:00.000-07:00

Meal plan for dinner for two days. As always my goal is to have a high quality meal with less effort at the camp site so I can enjoy myself and deal with any issues with having small kids that might make cooking, cleaning and meal making a drag. The best way I know to do this is to pre cook as much as I can at home.

DAY 1
MEXICAN APPETIZER NIGHT


Bake quesadillas on 350 in oven till cheese is soft, they can finish cooking at camp, you only need them to stick together.

Pre grilled chicken marinated in ranch dressing and cilantro herbs. Cut up and heated on site.
Pre cooked quesadilla in small corn tortillas, wrapped in foil and reheated to perfection.
Can of black beans.
Pico de gallo pre-made from grocery store.
Avocados
Sour cream
Chips and salsa
Margaritas

DAY 2
MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI

Mix with seasoning, bake on 400 to brown then turn down to 350 till fully cooked, then freeze. They will continue to cook when added to sauce at campsite. A slow warm in sauce first will moisten the meatballs and allow the seasoning to impart the sauce.

Pre baked meatballs - highly seasoned
Jar of sauce or two
Pasta
Salad
Bread with olive oil dip
Wine

Seasoning the meatballs is important because it will up-class the jar sauce. I also add bread crumbs, egg, to a meatloaf mix they sell at our meat counter. Use any meat.

For details on these meals comment and I will reply. Substitute with your favorites and enjoy your Camping in Style.

Sierra Buttes to the Lakes Basin Campground

2013-06-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

For a great family friendly activity, pack up the kids, the vintage camping trailer and head north of Nevada City, through the picturesque town of Downieville and Sierra City and turn left at the general store of Bassetts and follow the winding road up past the amazing look out to the Sierra Buttes to the Lakes Basin Campground.

The campground is centrally located for hikes, fishing and adventures on any one of the neighboring lakes. We brought along an inflatable kayak and took turns paddling around Gold Lake. The fish were hoping every which way, so the boys enjoyed the opportunity to practice the sport of fishing.

If water sports aren't what you're interested, try one of the many hikes in the area, options for all levels. For a great morning activity hike out the Grassy Lake Trail up to the Long Lake Trail and reward yourself with a refreshing dip at the end.

When you pack your camping goodies, don't forget your local wine, smores supplies and your insect repellent.

Contributed by Erin Thiem, Outside Inn

The Outside Inn is our (Nevada City) warm and friendly place to stay where ANY activity you could ever be able to do will be posted on the above their blog link or curated by the Outside Inn when you stay there. Tell them Ruth sent you.

Sincerely Nevada County is an awesome place to visit!!!

Camping With Young Kids Part 1

2013-06-16T07:04:00.002-07:00

I’m a Mom in my late 40’s with a daughter who is eight. I started camping with ADR when she was 3 months old. ADR tends to like calm environments and up to the age of four she was rather fussy and clingy. Now she is eight and she loves camping, but it didn't start out that way.

This post is about camping with young kids as I see it. Simply edit the information based on your needs.

Basically I feel camping is a highly rewarding and educational activity for children. The more you like it the more they will too. I love camping with ADR so much and she has taken to it with much interest and enthusiasm. But it didn’t start out that way………………….

WHAT AGE IS THE BEST TO START CAMPING?

Start with these questions?

1- Know your child regardless of what others say about "Camping With Kids".

2- How many people are you camping with that will be helpfull?

3- How comfortable is your child outside or in new environments?

4- Does you child get overwhelmed or over stimulated by new people, things or locations?

5- How comfortable do you feel when you’re in public with an upset child?

6- How did you feel about camping when you were a kid?

7- How do you feel about camping now?

8- Can you throw caution to the wind and have an adventure?

9- How many kids or dogs will you be keeping track of?

10- How patient are you?

LASTLY- If your only job is to watch your child would you be comfortable with that while watching others tend to the camping tasks?

Answering these questions can give you a good idea on what your up against. They can also bring awareness to places you may need to be more patient with yourself and others. If your camping with a group of thoughtful helpers then you will be fine. If your a type A personality like myself with no helpers you may have to be creative with how you approach your trip - and yes that is why I started this blog.

Part 2 to fallow

Bear Safety When Camping

2013-06-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

Bear Country Precautions

● Keep a close watch on children and teach them what to do if they encounter a bear.

● While hiking, make noise to avoid a surprise encounter with a bear.

● Never keep food, gum, wet wipes etc... in your tent.

● Store food and toiletries in bear-proof containers or in an airtight container in the trunk of your vehicle. ONLY IF there is no bear box. Bears WILL break into cars.

● Keep a clean camp by cleaning up and storing food and garbage immediately after meals.

● Use bear-proof garbage cans whenever possible or store your garbage in a secure location with your food.

● Don't bury or burn excess food; bears will still be attracted to the residual smell.

● Garbage should be packed out of camp if no trash receptacles are available.

● Never approach a bear or pick up a bear cub, never go near a cub EVER.

● Do not attempt to attract a bear to your location; observe the animal and take pictures from afar.

● If you encounter a bear, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to appear as large as possible.

● If attacked, fight back.

● If a bear harms a person in any way, immediately call 911.

Taken from California Fish and Game click here to link to more info

Camping Checklist

2013-06-12T16:00:00.004-07:00

DO NOT PANIC THIS IS ONLY CAMPING

THIS LIST SHOULD BE CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR CAMPING NEEDS

Camp Kitchen

Cook stove and fuel

Boiling pot, fryer, saucepan, lids

Spatula, tongs, wooden spoon

Colander/strainer if your boiling pasta etc.

Eating utensils plates, cups, bowls per person

Salt/pepper/spices

Plastic wrap/tin foil/plastic zipper bags

Coolers

Ice

Food in plastic bins

Paper towels

Trash bags, plastic grocery bags

Corkscrew - bottle opener

2-gallon water with spigot

Or 5-gallon water carrier filled with drinking water

Coffee pot

Dishpan or restaurant bus tub

Biodegradable dish soap

Sponge, scraper instead of scouring pad

Can opener opt.

Extra table opt.

Coffee mug, thermos cup opt.

Thermos to keep coffee hot opt

Sleeping and Comfort

Airbed, pump or camp pad

Sleeping bags or blankets, sheets

Don’t forget an extra blanket

Pillows

Clothing - see list

Milk crate sideways for nightstand opt.

Hammocks opt.

Whisk broom and dust pan opt

Camping Gear

Camping Chairs

Tent, poles and stakes
Lantern and fuel

Extra lantern mantles or batteries

Matches or lighter

Folding saw

Flashlights

Ground cover/tarp

Multipurpose knife or camper’s tool

Extra rope, cord

Axe opt.

Easy Up or other tents and covers opt.

Personal

First aid kit -MUST

Bath towels

Biodegradable soap

Insect repellent

Layered clothing (SEE LIST)

Rain gear or extra jacket if needed

Box of tissues

Toiletries

Quarters for shower

Sunglasses

This and That

Fire starter sticks - GREAT

Firewood for campfires - newsprint - kindling

Long-nosed butane lighter

Camera and film - cough cough smartphone

Clothesline or rope with cloths pens

Toys, activities, games in plastic bin

Pad, pencil or pen

Radios with weather band opt.

Sunscreen

Children's
Medications – In easy to find marked clear bag
Benadryl - bee sting, bug bite or rash
Wet Wipes
Water toys, boats, you know!

Dog

2 bowls
Leash, tie off system for campground
Food
Brush
Towel
Bed
Treats, bones, chewies, toys - something to keep your beast occupied
Medications - car sick pills if needed

Spray bark collar opt.

Plastic bags for clean up

CLICK HERE TO SEE CLOTHING CHECKLIST

Glamping Eco Friendly Cloth Napkins

2013-06-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

Glamping Cloth Napkins

by Stack'd Everyday Napkins

1- Choose Your Prints

2- Pick A Size

LUNCH/Appetizer NAPKIN: $3.50 ea
min 6 Size: 6.5 x 6" with Tab

EVERYDAY NAPKIN: $4.00 ea
min 5 Size 7 x 8" with Tab

DINNER NAPKIN : $4.25 ea
min 4 Size 8 x 9" No Tab

PLACE MAT: 10. ea two
Size 12" x 15" or custom size

3-Click Here to Contact me

4-Await deilvery in 10-14 days

Warming by fire

2013-04-10T08:22:00.002-07:00

"Warming by fire"

Photograph of Self by Teun Hocks

Dream Trailer

2013-04-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

LINK HERE

Follow your dreams

This is where I buy my handmade cards

These are vintage trailer inspired cards by Erin

Moms Camping With Swimming Style

2013-03-09T13:57:00.001-08:00

Swim Suits Retro Style

Oh yes it's that time of year again - OH Yeah! I went poking around for suits I liked that expressed my love of Retro while being kind to my body. Here is what I found.

Firm Control Convertable Dress @ Victoria Secret

Women's Control Max Bandeau Swimsuit @ Old Navy

Women's Halter-Tankini Control Max @ Old Navy

Women's Plus Ruched Swimsuits @ Old Navy

Garnet Hill Signature Swim Dress

Calvin Klein Bandeau Tankini @Garnet Hill

Garnet Hill Ruched Blouson One-Piece

Women's Plus Size Seaside Resort Dot Swimdress

Seafolly Seaview Tie Front Halter Maillot at Antrhopologie

Meknes Poncho at Anthropologie

Cristopher Restyles The Airstream on TED Talks

2013-02-20T06:33:00.000-08:00

In less than 6 minutes

Christopher Deam restyles the Airstream

click Here to view

Filmed Feb 2002 • Posted Apr 2009 • TED2002

Let's Go To The Opera

2013-01-22T07:06:00.000-08:00

A girl can dream can't she. The Opera !

The Opera

Don't Forget To Book Your Campsite Today For June

2013-01-02T04:48:00.000-08:00

Just a friendly reminder that today is the day to begin booking your campsites for the month of June through Reserve America
The early bird catches the worm for premium sites

SEE BEST CAMPSITES

SEE CAMPING WITH DOGS

SEE LOCATION LOCATION

Sleeping Under The Stars At HOME

2012-09-19T06:33:00.002-07:00

After the Summer guests have gone, the smoke has cleared from local fires and before it gets too cold, our daughter and I set up a tent-less room on our deck to stargaze and sleep in the cool evenings.

Extra comfy using our indoor linens

A sheet to cover during the day

Every morning we take a big sheet to cover our bed during the hot day to protect it from leaves or even the dog should he sneak onto the deck and decide to take a nap. So far so good.


Bravo sleeps with his ball

She sleeps with a doll

GREAT bonding time

Yesterday our daughter woke up at 6am, still dark and said "Mom hurry come out the stars are so pretty" I was awake in the house only to rush out, snuggle and star gaze with her. We saw a shooting star and it felt so awesome to share this moment with her.

I highly recommend it!

Eco Friendly
Inexpensive
Fun
Easy
Memorable
Doesn't Require Scheduling

Fun Finds - Happy Hour

2012-09-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Taking it up a notch with unbreakable dishware.

Great for first night at the campground appetizer plate.

Talavera Melamine Platter

Anne Taintor Flask, Open Bar

A flask is perfect for camping, instead of bringing large bottles

"I Love Not Camping" Paper Cocktail Napkins
Though I make cloth napkins, I tend to use paper napkins when camping


Click Clack Shake & Serve Unbreakable Shaker

What a great personal shaker that's unbreakable

Enjoy our last months of easy camping weather while it last

SEE Sisters On The Fly

SEE Vintage Camping Coolers

SEE Vintage Teardrop Camper

Urban Camping Hot August Nights

2012-08-26T09:48:00.000-07:00


Urban camping on deck a must every August

Add a fan to keep warm nights cooler

Kid chair for side table


Happy dog wanting the ball thrown

10 Rules For Glamping

2012-08-09T14:00:00.000-07:00

I found this post on Aupairs Blog and though I love every bit of it, I would say my style is Glamping light. The rules I would want to change is......

Make 1 or 2 meals because I love to cook, let someone else do the dishes

I love making a campfire

Lastly if I'm going outdoors then the kid has to come, Fiji 5 start that's another thing

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10 Rules for Glamping

Published August 6, 2012 | By admin

Camping isn’t for everyone, but if you love the outdoors and don’t like the idea of “roughing it,” then glamping might be for you. Glamping is a way to enjoy camping without all of the work, bugs or dirt. When glamping, no dirty hands are required. If you’re up for a glamorous camping adventure, be sure to follow these 10 rules.

Do not make your own food. When you go glamping you will be treated to gourmet food cooked by a chef. Depending on the experience, the food could be cooked over an open fire on-site where you can watch or it might come on a tray already prepared elsewhere. If you go to Las Ventanas al Paraiso in tropical Cabo San Lucas you will experience a wonderful private moonlit dinner on the beach before you sleep under the stars on the roof of the hotel.
Do not make your own bed. One of the many benefits of glamping is that there are people around to take care of the work for you. With glamping you get out into nature and enjoy the relaxing environment, without all of the work.
Do not make your own fire. When glamping, the fire pit is lit before you can even snap your fingers. Forget sitting on a rock or a stump that you pull up around the fire. When glamping you are provided with soft comfy chairs or benches.
Do not set up your own tent. While there are resorts and other locations that make you set up your own tent because they feel that you are glamping at their facility because you can go into the resort and get a massage, work out or buy a mixed drink, take note: these places are just fancy campgrounds. To be glamping you won’t need to get your hands dirty, unless you want to. The tents are already set up and the bed is made with luxury linens, unless you sleep in an air conditioned RV, cabin or Yurt, of course.
Do not sleep on the ground. Beds are provided for you. Sometimes they are very exotic canopy beds and other times they are traditional beds, but they have a nice mattress for you to sleep on so there’s no need to worry about creepy crawlies or having to use a rock for a pillow. With glamping you can enjoy luxury linens and down comforters.
You must take in your surroundings. Some glamping areas are buried in the heart of the city, but you are sleeping out under the stars and everything is taken care of for you. When glamping in the city it’s a little like when you were a kid and you pitched a tent in the backyard. There are things to go and do within walking distance. Many other glamping locations are set in perfect surroundings; overlooking a beautiful lake, high on a hill where you can see for miles, in the mountains where you need to be dropped by helicopter, or on an island where you can only arrive by boat.
Leave the kids at home. Some camps don’t mind kids and there are lots of things for them to do. In fact, places like Normandy Farms in Massachusetts have kids sized cabins that can be placed on your site for the kids to play and sleep in. Others consider glamping an adult only affair where the crowd is able to commune with nature and enjoy adult food and drinks. Be sure to know if your resort is family friendly before you pack up the kids.
Don’t wash the dishes. In a true glamping experience, meals will be served on china instead of plastic or paper. There is nothing glamorous about paper plates and plastic forks. You don’t wash the dishes when you eat at a restaurant and the experience will be similar while you are glamping.
Don’t bring an alarm clock. When you are out in nature you will wake up with the sun or whenever you feel like getting up. If you want to take an early morning stroll just let the concierge know and he will wake you gently. Bring a sleeping mask if you’d like to sleep past sunrise.
De-stress and enjoy yourself. The most important rule of glamping is to show up ready to relax and to have fun. Glamping is expensive and only for those that aren’t worried about the money they are spending. Massages are often offered right in your tent. Sometimes live music will be provided for your entertainment. Sit back, relax and just enjoy the glamping experience.

Camping Without A Plan @ Scotts Flat Campground

2012-08-05T18:13:00.003-07:00

Flying by the seat of my camping shorts on this trip. Last minute non plan.

Super easy all around
Kid friendly
Adult passable meals
Little or no cooking

Camping at Scotts Flat in Grass Valley, CA for three nights with two other families on two sites.

Bring the small tent, blow up kyak and assorted cloths "whatever!"

Don't forget the ball for the dog............. oh dog food too

In all the trip went well. In fact I didn't forget anything that someone else didn't have.
Our meal plan was the best, though not gourmet it went over quite well.

Meal Plan For 3 Days

1ST NIGHT

Pre-made cheese quesadillas to reheat
Can of black beans
Chips & Salsa
Guacamole
Margaritas

2ND DAY NIGHT

Cereal, yogurt, berries
Cheese, crackers, salami, grapes
Order OUT 5 Mile house for dinner
Red Wine

3RD DAY NIGHT

Cereal, yogurt, berries
GREAT sandwiches from The Harmony Ridge Market
Mack & Cheese, Adelle's pre-cooked sausage, watermelon
Gin & Tonic

SCOTT'S FLAT CAMPGROUND MAP CLICK HERE

Nevada City Outside INN - Style

2012-07-23T15:06:00.000-07:00

In this awesome town of ours (Nevada City) there are many
places that make it the wonderful destination it is.
The Outside Inn issuch a place.

Image of Outside Inn Room Porch

The motel features unique themed rooms under tall pines and
is just a short walk to bookstores, cappuccino, shopping,
entertainment and restaurants. Nevada City is located in California's
Gold Country and has managed to maintain a lot of its
charm and history.

Image of Outside Inn Hotel

The hotel staff will set up bike rentals or a kayak lesson, on
flat or moving water and recommend mountain bike trails. They
can also suggest a rafting company to take you down the North Yuba
or the South Fork of the American Rivers.

The point I'm making is if your in Nevada City and love the
outdoors or want a unique non commercial place to stay check
out The Outside Inn. It's AWESOME!

Plan ahead and check out Erin's Blogg "InnSide Nevada City" it has
everything you could want to do and see in Nevada County.
Also on Facebook

Erin and her Blogg does a lot for our community by posting all the
wonderful places to visit, eat and play in our town.

Check it out!


Outside Inn’s veggie cart has made its 2102 season debut

Squaw Valley In Summer Style

2012-07-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

Sometimes Camping In Style is taking in Squaw Valley activities

Overview from Cable Car of Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley Cable Car

High Camp, see other activities here

Eat, swim, hot tub, tennis, hike, drink, picnic, music, take your dog

Adults $29 Children $10 ride all day pass

Great hiking a top High Camp

We also took in a ropes course at Squaw Valley Adventure Center teaching our 7 yr old how to challenge herself. She did great!

Our daughter on ladder to hook onto swing

What a great time to be had

A few links I would check out if your going to Squaw Valley, CA

Happy Hour / M-F a great way to save $

Plump Jacks also great Sunday Brunch

Rocker very kid friendly with GREAT outdoor setting

Also Yummy

Sushi @ Mamasake

Fireside Pizza

22 Bistro

more dinning

NATURE LOVING Camp Activities

2012-07-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Rock Art: Draw a line or spiral with a long stick and ask them to collect rocks and pine cones and place on the line in a pattern. Show them a picture of “The spiral Jetty” by Robert Smithson

Camp Kitchen: Collect cooking gear from the thrift store, see if you can find items on small scale, find a flat rock, log or camp bench and draw in chalk a stove top (two circles with an “X”) Fill a pitcher of water and tell them to go to town making mud pies and cooking them. (keep mud away from where people walk)

Rock & Stick Art: Hunt for sticks and rocks then paint with washable tempera.

Pine Cone Critters: Glue small rocks, sticks onto pine cones to make different figures. Tacky glue works best.

Hide & Seek and old stand by

Bug Hunt with a bug jar

Hopscotch: Use a long sticks to make squares in dirt & small rocks to throw

Beading: $1 store good for this, I like using a tray or baking sheet to contain everything

Journal: Glue, tape found leaves etc... and write about nature finds add photos later

Photo Fun: Use disposable camera and let you kid take any pictures they want or send them on a mission to take five Pict's. of brown things, fuzzy things, withing ten feet etc...

Tree Hugging: Hug a tree and close your eyes tell me what the tree is saying. Write or draw your experience. Write a letter to the tree or an animal in your campground

Leaf Mail: Find a fairly flat leaf and use paint or marker to write a few words on leaf and mail it. You can write things like Fun Camping In Tahoe or Found This Leaf For You or Miss You, Love Ruth. Make sure to bring an envelope and stamp before you leave for your trip

Fairy House: Build a fairy house out of leaves, rocks, sticks and use or make a doll 3”

Alter Art: Decorate a special location on campsite with feathers, rocks, art etc...

Find It: Paint a rock and have as many players hide their rocks when no one is looking. Then send every player off to find a rock that they didn't paint

Treasure Hunt: Give your child a list of things to find, rock two inches in size, green leaf etc... and see how long it takes them to find them

Camping Manors Game: How many pieces of trash can you collect on campsite esp. when you leave

Glamping In Georgia @ Sugarboo Farms

2012-06-22T06:12:00.001-07:00

Sugarboo Farms is the perfect place to stay in beautiful scenic Blairsville, GA.

Rick and Rebecca

"The artist of Sugarboo Designs Rebecca Puig and her husband Rick, who is a long time home builder, had an idea of creating a beautiful getaway for friends and family called Sugarboo Farms"

The farm is a relaxing mountain atmosphere to get away from the everyday stresses of life. Set on 20 acres in the North Georgia Mountains, guests will find plenty of space and privacy to enjoy with their groups.

Sugarboo Farms specializes in hosting groups and is ideal for corporate retreats, small company events, club gatherings, birthday parties, weddings, reunions, and ideal for a weekend retreat.

The facility is within miles of trails for hiking and biking, along with an on site organic farm with animals as well as local activities such as boating, fishing, and golfing.

The farm is extremely private and can accommodate from 10 to 45 guests

Gaming Wheel

They also own Sugarboo Designs

Contact: Kristen Kepler

Surarboo Farms

Facebook

678-357-2409

Sisters on The Fly - Girls You'll Love THIS

2012-06-18T16:34:00.002-07:00

Sisters on the Fly, Caravans, Campfires and Tales from the Road

Sisters On The Fly, written by Irene Rawlings, introduces readers to the fabulous network of sisters who have bonded over vintage camping trailers, martinis, fishing and good ol’ sisterhood. The book includes fabulous photos, recipes, suggestions for renovating a trailer and more.

Currently for sale at J.J.Jackson’s in downtown Nevada City, it’s a great gift idea for anyone who loves camping and wants to get inspired by this growing group of sisters.

The best advice on decorating your trailer, “My sister, Maurrie, and I have a pretty simple rule,” says Becky. “Hook your trailer up and take it for a ride. Everything that ends up on the floor is too much.” If you’ve got a “Calamity Jane, Mustang Sally, Rhinestone Cowgirl, Whisky Rose” named trailer, you’ll feel right at home with your Sisters on the Fly.

Book review by Erin Thiem @ OutsideInn

Do check out Sisters On The Fly website, I'm still exploring it myself and am sure I'll have a fallow up post. If you don't live in our awesome community then you can buy the book online at their website.

Thanks Erin for such a GREAT find.

Ruth