house wren studio: squam art workshops, north woods nirvana

Just barely back in the door this afternoon from the drive back from NH and I ran to the computer to upload and look again. Was I really there or was that some kind of lingering dream?

Did I wander down piney paths to the edge of the lake?

And sleep inside a cabin openly welcoming the cool wind, night rain and dawn birdsong?

Find my way to the dining hall just past the ice and wood house?

Sit and sew with friends under the pines?

Try not to disturb the most extraordinary, ginormous moth?

Teach, craft and find inspiration among such adventurous students?

Meet so many delightful, talented women .... who laugh often and some who even like my favorite "red beer"?

Stephanie and Jenny (above)

Beth (above), my cabinmate along with Kathy, Mary and Beth(2)

Maya (above)

Marisa (above)

Lizzy (above)

Lucie (above), my navigator and rideshare

Rebecca (above) and her cute mom, Alice

Look and see, wander, work, rest, be grateful for all the reasons that life brought me here? Happy and replenished?

O, YES! It's true. All that and much, much more. Thank you, Elizabeth, Peg, RDC, my amazing students and sweet new friends.

Too lovely for words!

Comments

So much fun visiting with you at Squam, Charlotte.
Jenny :)

Posted by: Jenny Doh | June 07, 2010 at 03:54 PM

Yay! Ditto to Jenny's comment and I love the pics, especially the ice and the moth, but they are all wonderful. Looking forward to next year already!

Posted by: Lucie Wicker | June 07, 2010 at 03:58 PM

Charlotte...your positive light, your attention to beauty and your warmth just radiate thru your words. One of my favorite blogs to read. Thank you.

Posted by: Molly Quigley Hughes | June 07, 2010 at 04:22 PM

what a blessing to have seen a luna moth! they are a rarety these days ... ;)

Posted by: donna!ee | June 07, 2010 at 04:36 PM

Your photos of the north country are beautiful...glad is was a fun experience for all!
:)

Posted by: Laura | June 07, 2010 at 05:33 PM

Hi Charlotte!
Oh goodness me, I knew I had fallen behind with your news but I didn't realize I was that much behind and Squam has already come and gone!!!
Everything sounds and looks so wonderful Charlotte, so glad to hear you had such a magnificent time. Looking forward to seeing some of your projects.
Happy snuggly art-filled dreamy return home to you! :)
Sally

Posted by: Sally | June 07, 2010 at 06:03 PM

It was so wonderful to meet you! Again, I wish that we had gotten to spend more than the few minutes before the fair together. Next year?

talk to you soon,

Lizzy

Posted by: Lizzy | June 08, 2010 at 02:55 AM

So enjoyable to meet you and take your felt cottage class. I never did so much hand sewing in one day in my life, but I think you started a trend.....it was a magical day and I thank you for being so genuine and warm. xox Corrine

Posted by: Corrine | June 08, 2010 at 08:16 AM

Your beautiful smile pulled me in each time I saw you, Charlotte! I loved meeting you, but more hanging out time needs to happen in the future. Something tells me we'd be fast friends.xo

Posted by: maya | June 08, 2010 at 10:19 AM

Next year!

Posted by: nicki | June 08, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Well I knew I wanted to go, and didn't go and now feel even worse about the non going. That will be ongoing remorse over non-going. :P So glad you had a wonderful time, what lucky students you had!

Posted by: tina | June 08, 2010 at 02:26 PM

It was so wonderful to meet you, and your class was just incredible. Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw your comment over at Lavender and Limes...you read my blog? I am over the moon!

I am still stitching away on my book...loving it more with each addition!

Posted by: Christine C. | June 08, 2010 at 05:07 PM

These pictures are too beautiful!
So happy for you and your students - you manage to find these amazing retreats!

Think we could all use a few days of this escape~~

Posted by: barneypark | June 08, 2010 at 05:08 PM

I know you're students learned so much from you, and to do so in such a gorgeous setting must have been wonderful. Strangely, I was just thinking about luna moths a couple days ago, how you never see them any more. I'm sure it's good luck to have one cross your path!

Posted by: Mitzi Curi | June 08, 2010 at 07:20 PM

Oops, I meant "your" students....I hate making typos you can't correct!

Posted by: Mitzi Curi | June 08, 2010 at 07:21 PM

It stayed all day off and on when the bathroom light was left on, clearly clinging to the warmth through the glass. I didnt even know what kind it was, but do know that when the light was turned back on, it returned.

Posted by: charlotte | June 08, 2010 at 07:34 PM