Field Guide: Loughlin Vrespa Wedding 9/3-9/5

field guide

Loughlin-Vrespa Wedding September 3-5 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI.

at a glance camp map schedule packing list getting here cabin assignments menus & meal times hikes & activities camp rules helpful hints pay for your stay

BIG ROCKS HIKE

LOOKOUT LOOP CEREMONY

campers check in after 2 pm on saturday, september 3

GOULD POND HIKE

FIRE PIT

FIELD OFFICE

PARKING CHECK IN/OUT

CLIMBING WALL LAKE

TENNIS

AMPHITHEATRE

DANCE PAVILION ARCHERY STABLES

MAIN ST.

NTRAILHEAD

LODGE

AT A GLANCE •

Campers check in any time after 2 pm on Saturday, September 3

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You will be directed to a parking spot, and then will walk with your bags to an assigned cabin.

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We’ve got tons of fun activities available including tennis, hiking, rock climbing, archery, bonfires, and a movie night - not to mention a private lake for boating and swimming.

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Check the Field Office for updated daily schedules, activity sign-ups, snacks, water & provisions.

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If it rains or you need some shade, the Dance Pavilion is a large space with a roof, tables & chairs, music and ping pong.

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All five meals will be vegetarian and served at the lodge.

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The Ceremony is on Sunday at 5:30 PM, followed by a reception.

Be prepared for at least a 15 minute uphill hike to the ceremony.

Heels are strongly discouraged for the ceremony but may be left at the lodge for the reception.

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All guests must leave camp by 11 AM on Monday, September 5th.

BIG ROCKS HIKE

LOOKOUT LOOP CEREMONY GOULD POND HIKE

FIELD OFFICE

PARKING CHECK IN/OUT

CLIMBING WALL LAKE

TENNIS

AMPHITHEATRE

DANCE PAVILION ARCHERY STABLES

MAIN ST. TRAILHEAD

LODGE

CAMP MAP relative distances check in to cabins: 5 - 10 minute walk field office to lake: 10 - 15 minute walk lodge to dance pavilion: 10 - 15 minute walk lodge to ceremony: 15 - 20 minute walk cabins to lodge: 5 - 10 minute walk lookout loop hike: 30-45 minutes gould pond hike: 1-2 hours big rocks hike: 2-3 hours driving to warrensburg: 10 minutes driving to lake george: 20 minutes

We have two golf carts available to transport any guests disinclined to walking.

SCHEDULE saturday, 9/3

2 pm 2-6 pm 3-5:30 4pm 6-8 pm 8 pm 9:30 pm

camper check in lifeguard on duty LAKE rock climbing CLIMBING WALL (NEAR LAKE) group hike: main st. trails FIELD OFFICE cocktails & barbeque LODGE campfire & smores DANCE PAVILION film screening AMPHITHEATRE

sunday, 9/4

8 am 8:30-10 9-5 pm 10 am 12:30-2 1:30-4 5:30 pm 6 pm 10 pm

yoga LAKE breakfast OUTSIDE LODGE lifeguard on duty LAKE group hike: big rocks MEET AT LODGE casual lunch LODGE archery ARCHERY RANGE ceremony* 15+ MINUTE HIKE FROM LODGE cocktails & reception LODGE campfire afterparty DANCE PAVILION

monday, 9/5

8:30-10 breakfast OUTSIDE LODGE 9:30 am group hike: lookout loop MEET AT LODGE 11 am camper check out

PACKING LIST don’t forget!

would be nice

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Towels for beach & bath

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Bathing suit & goggles

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Toiletries including soap, shampoo & conditioner

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Bug spray

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Tennis raquet

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Musical instrument(s) for fireside jams

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Sneakers and/or hiking boots

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Sunscreen

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Hat & sunglasses

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Climbing shoes & harness

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Water bottle

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Yoga mat

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Semi-formal outfit for ceremony & reception

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Cooler with extra snacks & drinks for your cabin

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Casual / activewear for rest of weekend

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Layers for nighttime

Additional (twin size) bedding. Camp provides the basics.

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Flashlight or headlamp for dark nights

Keep in mind you’ll have to carry your bag over grassy slopes to your cabin - pack light!

GETTING HERE by car

by plane

From New York City (4 hr): Take I-87 N to Diamond Point Rd in Lake George. Take exit 23 from I-87 N. Take U.S. 9 N 7.6 miles to Forest Lake Rd. Follow to Forest Lake Camp.

Option 1: Fly into New York City. Rent a car & drive 4 hours north to Forest Lake Camp, following directions on this page.

From Boston (4 hr): Take I-90 W and I-87 N to Diamond Point Rd in Lake George. Take exit 23 from I-87 N. Take U.S. 9 N 7.6 miles to Forest Lake Rd. Follow to Forest Lake Camp.

Option 2: Fly to Albany Intl. Airport, NY (ALB).

Rent a car & drive 1 hour north to Forest Lake Camp, following directions on this page.

From Albany (1 hr): Take I-87 N to Diamond Point Rd in Lake George. Take exit 23 from I-87 N. Take U.S. 9 N 7.6 miles to Forest Lake Rd. Follow to Forest Lake Camp.

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north camp

infirmary

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south camp

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yellow house

CABIN ASSIGNMENTS north camp 4: Redwood Francesca Vrespa Gabriele Vrespa Beppe Vrespa Daniele Vrespa Rossana Vrespa Clementina Vrespa Niccolò Vrespa

6: Blue Spruce Colin Loughlin Katie Kelleher Sophie Loughlin Will Loughlin Peter Loughlin Kimi Loughlin Madeline Loughlin

7: Pine Holl ow Julia R. Loughlin Gregory Lewis Emily Q. Loughlin Alexandre Uribe Cooper Loughlin Jessica Covert Robert Loughlin Rachel Black

8: The Elms Peter Lokken Caroline Kable Sebastian Hoebens-Arroyo Jonathan Worcester

10: Sequoia Tori Curtis* Drew Cook* Tuyen Nguyen* Emma Niwa*

12: Cottonwood Thomas BaadeMathiesen Elisabetta Venturelli Lizzie Tribone Max Kiefel

9: White Oak Andy Wanning Brenna Cohen Mike Cook Katherine Colquitt LG Galyon

11: Tamarack John Haugen Elizabeth Hauge n Ryan Meinke Jessie Clyd e Larry Cheng Stephanie Gomez

New: Hemlock Scott Miller Alex Sanchez Sami Abbay Peter Clarke Jessica Colley Clarke

3: Swift Arrow Marco Libretti Judith Lemieux Edoardo Conti Laura Betto

4: Cascade Madeline Wood Mason Holden Stephen Roche Tracey Hewitt

6: Saranac Alison Kung Charlene Chai Eileen Quigley Christiana Lopez

7: Sacandaga Angela Vrespa Marco Vrespa Giulia Vrespa

south camp Zero Bobby Sciortino Anna Falkovich Ellen Carry Joseph Sciortino Liz Sciortino Connor Koblinski

infirmary Bill & Julia S. Loughlin Mark & Carolyn Loughlin John & Anne Loughlin Jim & Carol Loughlin Suzy Herlitz Derby

1: Wigwam Riccardo Bombarda Irene Lotterio Marco Colombo Paola Cipriani 2: Seminole Alison Koczanski Lexi Koczanski Nick Doty

5: Iroquois Clare Loughlin Ella Gibney Maddy Rojas Sarah Point

8: Algonquin Tom Loughlin Brooke Loughlin Emily Caruso

yellow house Simona Stella & Emanuele Mazzola Vito Stella & Giuliana V allanini Michele Stella & Serena Curti ShiWan Stella * Sunday night onl y.

MENUS & MEAL TIMES saturday, 9/3

6-8 pm cocktails & barbeque OUTSIDE LODGE black bean & beyond burgers, grilled vegetables, baked beans, corn bread & salads

sunday, 9/4

8:30-10 breakfast LODGE scrambled eggs, home fries, bagels & lox, fruit, yogurt

12:30-2 casual lunch OUTSIDE LODGE caprese & grilled vegetable sandwiches, salads & fruit

6 pm cocktails & reception LODGE assorted cheeses & appetizers spanikopita, eggplant stew, mushroom & tofu toss, rice pilaf, vegetable pasticcio, & greek salad vanilla cake with edible flowers

monday, 9/5

8:30-10 breakfast LODGE veggie frittata, hash browns, bagels & lox, fruit, yogurt

Meals will be served buffet style with vegan and gluten free options available.

Ask the chef if you have any dietary restrictions.

HIKES & ACTIVITIES activities rock climbing (saturday, 3-5:30, near the lake) archery (sunday, 1:30-4, near the stables) yoga (saturday, 8 am, dockside at the lake) film screening (saturday, 9:30 pm, amphitheatre) tennis (reserve court time at field office) lake (see schedule for lifeguards)

hiking trails Big Rocks Hike | 2-3 hours. Follow signs beyond fire pit.

Lookout Loop | 30 minutes. Follow trail past ceremony spot.

Gould Pond | 1-2 hours. Follow signs past lodge.

Main St. Trailhead | Many easy options. Enter at far edge of horse pasture. Connect to bike trail to loop towards camp.

Lake Loop | 1-2 hours. Enter behind volleyball court.

CAMP RULES •

No alcohol at the lake, its a liability issue.

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Please wear life jackets on boats and paddleboards.

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No smoking anywhere at camp.

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No driving except on marked roads.

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No pets except by special exception from the camp.

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Please do not light fires in the fireplaces in your cabins.

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All guests must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

HELPFUL HINTS •

Camp staff members Carlos, Carolyn and Brenda are available to help with anything you need including emergencies.

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Let camp staff know in advance if you’ll need a lift to the ceremony or the lake. We have two golf carts available, don’t be shy!

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Don’t count on cell service, except maybe at the lookout loop.

Wifi is available at the Lodge; the password is candlelight.

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Snacks, sunscreen and bug spray will be available all weekend at the Field Office, as well as activity sign ups, water bottle refills, etc.

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We recommend signing up for activities at the field office, but you can also just show up and we’ll find a spot for you.

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Use the polaroids! We’ll pin up your shots at the Field Office.

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Head to the Dance Pavilion after both dinners for bonfires, smores, music and ping pong. This is also a good rain hangout.

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It gets very dark at camp. If you forgot a flashlight, pick up a lantern and carry it with you - just please don’t leave it at your cabin.

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Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to walk up the trail to Sunday’s ceremony - we’ll start at 5:30 PM sharp.

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We do not want any gifts. Feel free to contribute more than the $150 suggested contribution towards lodging and meals or donate to any of the organizations listed on our website.

PAY FOR YOUR STAY $150 suggested for overnight guests We’re not requiring payments, but we ask anyone using the camp outside of the ceremony and reception to consider contributing towards the cost of the long weekend.

As a reminder, we’re not asking for gifts. Any additional contributions will help fund our honeymoon plan, road tripping through Turkey and Jordan!

Camp staff can also accept cash or checks upon arrival.

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