Letters from the 'Grove, Part 1
So much has happened in the last few years, months, weeks, and even days!
My vision this year for Landgroove is simple: make it happen!!! After an unexpected hiatus and other life events, it will truly be an accomplishment for us all to be together, listening to music, eating good food, and staying dry. But with a little teamwork, I know we can pull off so much more. My favorite vision is the barn, full of life and music, with light spilling out in all directions. So if that sounds good to you, let’s gather the people, tune the instruments, light the fire, and see what happens!
Here is what’s new at Landgrove…
The cabin is no more! Earlier this spring, the last remaining bits of the original cabin were scraped away forever and now there is a beautiful flat piece of land to play on. We will be putting the big tent there, which will act as a shelter, kitchen, and eating area.
The barn is getting a much needed facelift from Brian H. and Justin!! After several years, its slight lean turned into a major slump and we thought we might actually lose the southern wall. But Brian and Justin have removed the dormer, fixed the ridge beam, and propped everything back into place. It's never looked better!! As usual, the barn will be our main music and groove area.
Right now, Dad and Bob are building a “water shed” over the old cabin utility hookups to house everything needed to power a sink and water spigot. As of Wednesday, it was pumping water! All we need to do now it hook up the fixtures.
With much love from Dad and mowing help from Ted, the yard is looking stunning and ready for frolicking and camping. In fact, we highly recommend camping this year (fingers crossed for good weather!). Don't worry, there will be porta-potties. But if camping isn't your thing, there are plenty of great Airbnbs nearby.
On Memorial Day weekend, a contingent of helpers descended on the barn to help touch all the corners and throw away all the junk that's accumulated. It was so fun to turn on all the lights and start dreaming up this year's decorations and layout. We definitely did not almost burn everything to the ground either!
On the docket is building a new bar, hanging some new lights, and shuffling all the cards into place.
It's all coming together! Check out the photo album to see with your own eyes!
There are still lots of details to work out and plenty of places to pitch in. For example, the tent company we had previously used doesn't exist anymore, so we will need to crowdsource coolers, tables, and chairs. Without the cabin, it will all feel a bit more “exposed,” if you have an easy up or shelter-type situation that can be donated for general use during the weekend that would be amazing! You can find these details on how to let us know what you can bring by filling out the volunteer form.
If you'd like to share your music, art, or talents with us, well, that would make my heart burst with joy. The magic of Landgroove comes from building together and celebrating each other.
It's my absolute pleasure and honor to be doing this alongside you all once more! THANK YOU!
XOXOX ZY