What is Cowgirl Camp?
Cowgirl Camp is an authentic, rustic, outdoor, b.y.o.tent, camping experience focusing on self-care, self-reliance, sustainability, and sisterhood, June 21st-23rd, 2019, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, at Little Wing Hollow.
Arrivals begin anytime after 3pm on Friday. Classes begin early Saturday morning. The event ends Sunday about 5pm. If you can't make it Friday night to set up, that's okay Saturday morning arrivals are allowed. You just might miss a class or two.
My reason for organizing this event is to provide an opportunity for women to immerse themselves in the healing world of nature, practice outdoor living skills within earshot of a helpful hand, expand knowledge through interesting workshops, and make new friends for future adventures.
Little Wing Hollow isn't a fancy place by any means. We're a work in progress with lots remaining to be done. However, the Chaplin River runs along our property for over a mile, we have a big hill where you can marvel at the ever-changing sky, lots of enchanting wildlife lives here, and we're developing a fledgling little art trail, too.
We could wait until all the projects are done, and you'd likley be a bit more impressed...
Or we can just forge ahead trusting that you'll overlook our rough edges, and get busy having fun, learning, meeting new people, and making great memories.
Our address is: 1450 Johnson Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (from 127, take Corishville Road out 6 miles and turn left on Johnson Road, we are on the right)
Please note: We have two driveways. One is below our mailbox and one is up the hill a bit from there. This year most campers will be using the bottom driveway and camping in Frisbee Field (you're welcome to camp in other areas that are more remote. Message me and I'll tell you what's accessible: anessapaints@gmail.com) There will be red signs at the end of both driveways.
2018 Instructors & Vendors:
Click yellow links for instructor's bios and class description (Updating as I receive info) Classes and workshops generally last 1-2 hours and are are covered in your registration fee. Booths offering one-on-one private services are extra so bring some spending cash if you want to treat yourself. Your Saturday night catered dinner is covered in your registration fee, but items from the smoothie/coffee truck are not.
Laura & David Sullivan & Justin Lilly:
Organic Garden Tour & Wildlife Rescue
Painted Deer Farm
Harrodsburg, KY
Organic Garden Tour & Wildlife Rescue
Painted Deer Farm
Harrodsburg, KY
Mandy Hallberg: Dark Side of the Brew Organic Coffee & Smoothie Truck
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
What if I don't want to take any classes?You don't have to take any classes if you don't want to. You can come hang up your hammock and nap all weekend if that's what you need to do. Or sign out a kayak and do some paddling, or poke around in the woods and take some nature photos. It's really up to you. The registration fee covers your class fees whether you take several or none. Your fee also includes Saturday night's farm-to-fork, sustainable dinner. If you decide you need coffee, a fresh organic smoothie, some gorgeous henna art on your body, a personal chakra alignment, or something else from one of the fun vendor booths, you'll need to stick a little spare cash in your fanny pack to treat yourself.
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What About Food?
Registration covers a healthy, locally sourced, Saturday night dinner by Judy Gurnee Catering, but you will be responsible for all your other food for the weekend. We have two charcoal grills you are welcome to use, a big campfire, or you can bring a small camp stove set up. We also have a couple picnic tables overlooking the river with a fire pit, too.
If you have dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten, etc., please click the button below and let us know. Judy will accomodate you the best she can. Dark Side of the Brew, a Louisville coffee truck owned by Mandy Hallberg & her partner, Joel, will have free-trade, organic items you can purchase on Saturday & Sunday. There is also a small general store at the end of Johnson Road and a Kroger about 15 minutes away. That being said, why not take this opportunity to practice packing for a real camping trip? Pretend you are going deep into the wild and challenge yourself for fun.
Alcohol is permitted for those over 21 if enjoyed responsibly. Please no canoeing or kayaking under the influence of alcohol.
If you have dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten, etc., please click the button below and let us know. Judy will accomodate you the best she can. Dark Side of the Brew, a Louisville coffee truck owned by Mandy Hallberg & her partner, Joel, will have free-trade, organic items you can purchase on Saturday & Sunday. There is also a small general store at the end of Johnson Road and a Kroger about 15 minutes away. That being said, why not take this opportunity to practice packing for a real camping trip? Pretend you are going deep into the wild and challenge yourself for fun.
Alcohol is permitted for those over 21 if enjoyed responsibly. Please no canoeing or kayaking under the influence of alcohol.
Dark Side of the Brew
Coffee Truck
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Rose Hill Food Basket General Store
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question & Answers:
Click HERE for a page of FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. If you have a question that isn't addressed, use the button below and submit your own. I'll get back to you as soon as I can find out an answer. To answer the little caterpillar above; No, sorry. We don't have electricity on the hill or in the big field. You will be unplugged. We do have an outdoor outlet at the house though, and will set up a simple charging station for your phones and electronics.
Sounds like fun. Sign me up!
Tent camping rain or shine?
No electricity?
You read the Q&A page and you're still here?
Awesome.
Sounds fun to me, too!
The final step is registration, payment, and signing a liability waiver.
Registration for the 2018 gathering is $100 per person (plus tax).
Proceeds from this event will be going towards our "Twinklin' Star Stage" project and driveway projects. We are striving to host better events with more amenities each summer. As a Cowgirl, you will be invited to future events if interested.
Last year we had 54 campers aged 8-74. 15+ instructors and about 10 volunteers. This year I'm allowing for about 10 more campers if there's an interest, but please promise me you'll carpool if at all possible. We have lots of room to roam but but not lots of parking for non-4 wheel drive vehicles.
I'm so glad you're coming. We're going to have a great time. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of experience we'll create together. Last year was a blast even with insane temperatures topping 106 degrees and a 4am thunderstorm. Totally nutso weather but 2017's Cowgirls were troopers! Everyone survived, had an exciting story to tell, and most are still speaking to me. Just kidding. We're all still friends.
The vibe I'm getting from the 2018 instructors and volunteers is telling me it's going to be great again this summer. We just need you, your energy, and your enthusiasm to put the cherry on top.
Thanks for being brave and adventurous. With your support, (and understanding that this is only my second Cowgirl Camp) I'm hoping this will be the continuation of a very cool annual event.
Peace, love, art, and nature, y'all!
Cheers!
Anessa
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