We’ve all heard how important it is to eat a diet high in roughage. Likewise, “roughaging” (spending time outdoors) is essential to our mental health. Even if it’s a settee on the porch, we need it, gotta have it. I aim to be the reason you pulled your bedding out the back door last night.
Now that you’ve read my book, Glamping with MaryJane, you need to find a fabulous place to get your campin’ glam on.
And so, we’re back for a 7th day of where to glamp in 2013.
While my glamping B&B is on hiatus after eight years (my DIL and indispensable B&B maitre d’, Ashley, and my son, Brian, are having their second child any day now), here is another organic glamping farm to tide you over. Kinnikinnick (I just love saying the word) Feather Down Farm sounds picturesque!
Kinnikinnick Feather Down Farm
Illinois
Visit this charming organic farm with roots that date back to 1849. Streams and dreams created Kinnikinnick Feather Down Farm, named for the river that runs through it.
Photo courtesy of Kinnikinnick Feather Down Farm
Winnie Nielsen says: Wow, this looks like the perfect family vacation location. I wish I had known if any such place existed when my children were little. They would have loved it. My hubby?? I am not sure, but maybe some arm twisting would have worked. I love the Tent aspect for a unique and quaint retreat. I am in love with the idea of such a get away!
Gutsy gals …
Photo courtesy of Getawaygals.com
and glammed hams …
Photo courtesy of Getawaygals.com
Where do I sign up???
The Getaway Gals Camping Club is the southern belle’s answer to the call of the wild.
Photo courtesy of Getawaygals.com
Mind you, “the wild” is open to interpretation …
Photo courtesy of Getawaygals.com
Terry Steinmetz says: What a G-R-E-A-T idea!
Winnie Nielsen says: This glamping “movement” seems to be taking the nation by storm! So many creative women reconditioning these vintage trailers into the cutest adventure expedition vehicles. I love the whimsy, the stories, the photos of so many friends coming together to recharge their batteries, and all of the creative ways they embrace fun together! Makes me wish I did not just own a Prius!
What fun adventures. I know a few of the Get Away Gals… they are uber fun and uber nice ladies to hang with.. have a wild good time y’all
Mauri says: I’m sooo interested, but is this group still gathering to camp or have they disbanded? There was mention in local catalog of them so I’ve been searching (and searching…and searching…) — all I can find seems dated 2013 or 2014, latest.
MaryJane says: Sounds like they’ve either gone underground or aren’t doing it anymore.
Cheryl L. says: How do I join? The website domain name seems to be up for sale and I can’t find a new website for this! It sounds like so much fun!
Cheryl L. says: Looking to camp, play, and just have a good time!
SallyR Tolbert says: Are there any plans in creating a chapter in Ohio?
Do the campers have to be vintage?
I would love to see something like this in Ohio as I just bought a small teardrop camper and would like to meet some women for weekend camping. My husband is not at all interested and I think it would be fun to meet up with some women to camp for a weekend.
I officially signed up for a half marathon. Let me explain. I am not a runner. I never have been.
During physical therapy last year, I realized I needed a goal. After an accident that rattled my existence, I decided if I was going to have to start over, I didn’t just want to get back to where I was, I wanted to go beyond. So 13.1 miles it is. I may not run it all, and hopefully I am able to at least walk it, but when I cross that finish line and think of where I’ve been and where I am … well, I can only imagine. And that’s what I’m doing while I push myself just a little bit harder each day.
Jennifer Memolo says: You rock Megan!
Terry Steinmetz says: Good for you, Megan! The goal is all you have to keep in mind. And you’ll do it to the best of your ability. What more could you expect? Glad you’re making the effort & you are thankful for doing it. WAY TO GO!
Laurie Dimino says: Megan, how wonderful for you! And, how true- we are lucky/blessed for so many things that we take for granted everyday!
I think it is awesome that you have set a goal and one way or another, you will “get er’ done!”
Good luck to you- I know you can do it!
Big Farmgirl Hugs,
Laurie
denise says: Megan, you have no idea what a blessing your comment was today!! I’m laying in bed 9 days out of a full knee replacement, crying in my oatmeal so to speak, cause I just want to be able to get back to my garden, I need a goal one more day!! it’s great to hear that there is an end (after physical therapy) !! thanks for your inspiring words! so much needed today,
Denise
Megan says: Oh Denise … I so hear you. One big goal, lots of little goals … whatever helps get you through. Big Farmgirl hugs!
Eileen Stone says: How are you feeling most days Megan? Do you have some muscle damage from the shock?
Megan says: I am feeling good. Yes and then some, but I am grateful for this little life. 🙂 Thanks for asking …
Karlyne says: What a horrific and scary accident! Whew, for the fact that you not only can write about it, but that you can use it to set new goals. (Personally, the only time I’m going to run that far is if I’m being chased by a grizzly…)
Megan says: Hahaha, actually just this morning on my run I was thinking about how good it feels to run and how necessary running is in an emergency situation and low and behold I ran the fastest mile I’ve run!
Winnie Nielsen says: Good for you Megan! Getting back to a goal of running is hard to do because it is difficult and easy to injure yourself. Keep up the good work as you move forward in reconditioning yourself! IT does feel liberating to be able to do things again that were threatened from an accident, You go Girl!!
Meg . . . I KNOW you can do it! You are young, strong, determined and focused . . you go girl!
Robin and I have walked breast cancer events that included 20+ miles per day for three days in a row! And, other ones that were a marathon distance (26.2 miles) one day and a half-marathon distance the next day! We did them! We trained properly, stayed focused and accomplished our goals without injury!
I’m rootin’ and hootin’ for you and if I could be right there when you run . . or walk . . I’d be making a lot of racket in your honor. By the way, walking it is just as admirable, so just do what works for you and your body! YAY for MEGAN!!!
HUGS TO YOU!
CJ
Winnie Nielsen says: What does fun and freedom look like??? AirStream!
Winnie Nielsen says: This is the Bee’s Knee!Beautiful colors!
Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
I love your photos of the day. I wondered if they are pictures you take on your farm?
Yes, they are taken here at the farm.