I mean, seriously.
I'm just going to dump a bunch or gorgeous photographs on you all week long, with no text whatsoever. Because what can I say that will make this more amazing?
Okay. I can't keep quiet. (Never could.) But I have at least 100 photos worth sharing from the past three days.
Pete, Sage, Lupine and I had an incredible and unforgettable weekend on the North Shore of Lake Superior with some wonderful friends – old and new.
The pictures above (and those yet to come) were all taken at a 40 year reunion at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, where I worked during 1997-1998 as an naturalist intern/graduate student.
It was a pivotal year.
While at Wolf Ridge I made my first ever batch of soap. Pete and I got engaged. And my friends on the Ridge taught me how to knit. Those three things have proved very important to me in recent years, as you might expect.
But this weekend was simply for play. The fall colors were at their peak, the community was inspiring, the site was as gorgeous as ever.
Oh, my. It was a good weekend indeed. More tomorrow from this magical land.
Love,
Rachel
sniff, sniff. Sorry to have missed it! I would have loved to be there. Thanks for sharing & can’t wait to hear more!
Oh, what a gorgeous place. I can see how it would be life-changing, even without the soap and the knitting and the engagement. 🙂
I can’t wait to see more… xo
Oh, Lori – you were missed! It was lovely. Hugs to your sweet family. xo
Absolutely beautiful! we are planning some hiking/walking in the area (monroe, ny) as the colors are welcome us to a wonderful sesion! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Enjoy your own autumn adventure!
As soon as I saw the first picture. I thought, “that has to be Wolfridge!!!” Sooooo beautiful!!!! Looks like an amazing weeknend!
Looks like a beautiful and inspiring place. Great photography, too – I can feel the crispness in the air. I can’t wait to see the rest of your pictures.
Hi you mentioned in a post awhile back that you were thinking of writing a post about your journey/experience with childhood tooth decay. I am the mother of a 16 month old little girl, and we are at the point of starting to brush (I think we are probably behind on this one), and I’m hesitating about toothpaste. I would love to hear your story and recommendations. What would you do differently in the beginning given your current knowledge? Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Dang! You’re good. How do you know WR?
Thank you!
I’ll email you with some info, Lauren. Rachel
Rachel – Could you also send me that decay info?? One crown and two fillings into decay land, we’re hoping to really turn things around! I’d love to hear your recommendations also.
Wolf Ridge is so beautiful! My college roommate worked there the year before you did. I visited her in 1997 – probably just missed you!
Thanks so much Rachel! I look forward to hearing from you:)
I will send the info Teri. Sounds like we did just miss each other by a year. Who was your roommate?
Took my inner-city 5th grade students there back in the day (04-07)!! Love that place!!
So fun. Small world!