My dear friend Lindsay invited Toni and me to stay in her childhood home across the road from Camp Fontenelle. Her parents purchased the 1904 Victorian home when she was a baby and we had a blast touring the beautiful area. Unfortunately, Lindsay lost both her mom (Wanda) and dad (Ric) to cancer in the last two years. They are now both buried along side her brother Chris in the Hartung Cemetery located within the camp property.
She and her siblings are getting the property ready to sell. I believe it was good for her soul to show us her stomping grounds, share childhood memories and make new memories in the place she will forever call home.
We even took some time to hike the camp trails along the Elkhorn River. It was a gorgeous day and such a peaceful place.
The elephant steps looked steep but I encouraged the challenge. Somehow we made it to the top but not without some sliding in the mud with uncontrollable laughter.
Brunch on the patio with Wanda's tea cups. She would have loved that we were using them.
I got to stay in the "turn of the century" bedroom. It was very large with lots of fabulous windows. I am very thankful that Lindsay waited until we were leaving to tell me about some of the ghost experiences they have had over the years. So much history in this place!
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