Saturday, October 12, 2013

A Glamper is Born

When the Sisters on the Fly plan an event not to be missed - and it's in your own backyard - you go! And that's just what I did...packed up the new truck (now named Dillion, btw, he is my trusty steed) and headed out for a weekend of glamping fun!

The setting was idyllic, an artists' retreat on a preserved farm in beautiful Bucks county. My spot on the farm was in the front yard of a photographer/mixed media artist's cottage, under a magnificent tree.  I got to meet Colleen, the artist, and she graciously gave me a tour of her studio; I later purchased one of her photographs, as a memento from the weekend. This trip offered a good "test run" for me (there were baths/shower, but I brought my own "facilities") and a chance to see if indeed I would enjoy "roughing it" (as much "roughing it" as glamping allows). Well, Dillion was the perfect camper and so sound proof, I slept right through a fellow sister joining the camp after midnight, right next to me.

What else can I say, I loved every minute! Oh yeah, and I learned how to solder. Now how is that for a little grit with your glamour ?!
The road to the farm - our welcome sign - a vintage trailer, of course!!

Setting up for the weekend festivities - art show, music, food, FUN

Sisters setting up camp

My glamping set up out of the back of Dillion.
It was super cozy, warm and quiet.
What else could a girl ask for?

Just a few essentials

The view of my "backyard"- Colleen's little artist cottage


I brought my own facilities and , of
course, had to glamp that up too.
Yes, that is a port a potty, it was surprisingly o.k.
 to use, thanks to this nifty pop up tent.

Camped out under the stars and
the arms of this magnificent tree
This tent also made a perfect spot for changing and cleaning up

Dillion lookin' sharp


The complete set up with vintage accoutrements

The entire camp with all the sisters


Not sure why, but I awoke the next morning before the sun rose!
Must be all that fresh air 

Handmade metal flowers - how sweet


Getting up early afforded me time to take some photos of the farm
and have it all to myself





This is an untouched photo,....I think the angels were happy there was
going to be a bake sale :)  Can't you just hear the choir
singing


The original farmhouse circa late 1700's

A perfect fall day


Check out these cuties. I got some good ideas for my own little canned ham


Be sure the check out the one way at the end - it's painted like a watermelon!



Each and every one is unique and shows each individual's
personality. This one painted like an old chuck wagon, with
a dash of pink petticoat

The art show on Saturday. This is Colleen's booth

Taking a class on site....learning how to solder...so cool

Our teacher and hostess

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