• Home Decor
    • Interior Design Ideas
    • Design Tips
    • Bathroom Decor
    • Bedroom Decor
    • Dining Room Decor
    • Home Office Decor Ideas
    • Kitchen Decor Ideas
    • Lighting Ideas
    • Living Room Decor
    • Home Tours
    • Design Mood Boards
  • DIY Projects
    • DIYs & Crafts
    • Renovation & Home Improvement
    • Storage & Organization
    • Smart Home & Tech
    • Free Printables
  • Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Cooking & Baking
  • Shopping
    • Gift Guides
    • Round Ups
    • Shop My Home
  • Lifestyle
    • Social Media Tips
    • Fashion
    • Health & Beauty Tips
    • Beautiful Distractions
    • Music Playlists
    • Books To Read
  • Contact Kyla
    • Contact Kyla
    • Press & Features
    • Social Media Consultation
    • About Kyla
    • Fun Facts About Kyla
    • Personal Musings
  • Gift Guides
    • Gift Guides
    • Round Ups
  • Shop My Home

House Of Hipsters

Personal

Camp Wandawega

“Why doesn’t technology work!!!!!!!!” This is what I was screaming in my office a month ago, literally having a tantrum much like my 4-year old’s display of displeasure. Camp Wandewega was giving me a full-on panic attack. I texted The Boy, called his office phone, called our home phone, emailed, left multiple messages, telepathically willed him to CALL ME. PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE ALREADY! The world is at defcon one!

fireplace to get cozy at the resort

Why am I acting completely psychotic you ask??? Camp Wandawega…come again???

CAMP WANDEWEGA FOLKS!

Time was ticking’ my friend and I had found one! I repeat one, ONE weekend where the cabin of my dreams was open to rent.

camp wandawega hotel exerior

hotel exterior

Located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin is a genius retreat for hipsters and creatives trying to escape the concrete jungle and wanting to take a step back into childhood. A prohibition lodge turned brothel turned kids summer camp turned pure geniusness. A flea market enthusiast’s dream come true. my dream come true. It’s been begging me to Instagram the shit out of it since I discovered its existence about 8 months ago.

This place is vintage folks, and by vintage, I mean old, rusty, probably full of tetanus. Nothing’s been updated. There is no air conditioning. The owners claim that no modern conveniences are part of the charm. each room is outfitted with antiques that have been deemed “found, free or flea” and comes equipped with vintage books, jigsaw puzzles, and magazines. loaded with mosquitoes and complete with “manifesto of low expectations” and an application quiz to determine if you’re cut out for the place.

pool area at camp wandawega

raccoon kitchen

raccoon sun porch

raccoon cabin bedroom

The camp has a few buildings for rent on Airbnb. Two side-by-side vintage cabins, a private 3 bedroom cabin nestled within the resort overlooking the lake (this is where I will reside for 4 days glorious days of my life), and an old bunkhouse—top and/or middle floors. some rooms come with a shower…some do not…but hey, there’s always the lake, right? BTDubs, the cabin we rented does have a shower.

The boy and I can’t wait to have grandma and grandpa watch the kiddos, so we can immerse ourselves into the whole old-school camp experience. I foresee canoeing, shuffleboard, fishing, archery, s’mores, and plenty of relaxation in our future. A nice, quiet, calm, wholesome, fun-filled weekend…just the two of us…alone. we had talked to a few other couples that were interested in joining us, but since it was a bit pricey to stay, we thought it best that we should test it out the first time ourselves.

the 3 bedroom raccoon cabin nestled into the lake side

As an added bonus, the Elkhorn flea market will be in full effect that weekend. I’m hoping to spy on the resort owner to get some tips and tricks since she is a flea market junkie. We are also hoping to squeeze in a dinner at Mars Resort and Supper Club. We plan to be sipping a brandy old-fashioned and dining on wedge salad and prime rib. Side note, The Boy and I are on a quest for the best wedge salad…right now Bavette’s in River North holds that spot…but who knows, maybe Mars will give them a run…BTW, Ishnala in Wisconsin Dells is a close second.

Styleseek Retreat: Camp Wandawega from Duncan Wolfe on Vimeo.

It’s going to be so much fun! I can’t wait to share all the details with you!

camp wandawega communal kitchen

cam wandawega lounge bar

All photos belong to Camp Wandwega folks. Mine are yet to come!

More Vintage Decor Inspiration

The Ultimate Guide To Vintage Shopping In Chicago

Camp Wandewega Is Magical

Eclectic Home Office Reveal

Vintage Shops In Chicago

I’m Opening A Brick And Mortar In Barrington

Last Updated on December 8, 2022 by Kyla Herbes

TAGS:Camp Wandawegatravelvintage
1 Comment
Share
blank
Kyla Herbes

Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

You May Also Like

Let’s Talk About You!

October 9, 2014

Creating A Morning Routine

August 22, 2017

Time Traveling Back To Prague

December 10, 2013
  • blank
    laura irion
    May 30, 2014

    I WANT TO GO TO THERE. and hopefully the fact that i do not normally write in capital letters gives you an indication of how much.

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Comment

Previous Post
A Precious Glimpse
Next Post
The Power Of A Thank You Note

SEARCH

Let’s Get Social

  • Amazon
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Hi, I’m Kyla

Kyla Herbes - House of Hipsters

Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share daily doses of home decor, corners of my home, styling tips, and inspire you to decorate with me.

Sprinkled in you’ll find cocktail recipes and a few of my favorite meals to cook…maybe a DIY or two. Stay as long as you like and leave a comment to say hello.

READ MORE ABOUT KYLA

Sponsors

Living Room Decor

Unique Lighting Ideas

Modern Kitchen Decor

obsessed

Current Lighting Favorites

product_title_1

Modern Wall Sconce

product_title_2

Unique Table Lamp

where I shop

Favorite Online Shops

Anthro Home

House Of Jade

Amazon Home

Urban Outfitters Home

McGee & Co.

CB2

Arhaus

Etsy Favorite Finds

House Of Hipsters favorite Etsy home decor

SHOP MY ETSY FAVORITES

HOH Is On YouTube

HOH Is On YouTube HOH Is On YouTube

Discover evern more home decor inapiration and easy interior design tips on my YouTube Channel.

House Of Hipsters on YouTube

Recent How-Tos & DIYs

  • Declutter Your Home: Tips and checklist to a cleaner, tidier home.

    Declutter Your Home Checklist And 7 Easy Decluttering Tips

    December 31, 2022
  • blank

    27 Best Decorative Boxes

    September 26, 2022
  • Best Cleaning Products for the home

    Best Cleaning Products

    January 12, 2022

Search By Category

  • Beautiful Distractions
  • Books
  • DIY
    • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Free Printables
  • Health & Beauty Tips
  • Home Decor
    • Art
    • Bathroom
    • Bedroom
    • Closet Decor
    • Design Mood Boards
    • Design Tips
    • Dining Room Decor
    • Holiday Decor
    • Home Office Decor Ideas
    • Home Tours
    • How To
    • Kitchen Decor
    • Lighting Ideas
    • Living Room Decor Ideas
    • Outdoor Decor Ideas
    • Vintage Decor
  • Music
  • Personal
  • Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Cooking
  • Renovation and Home Improvement
    • Smart Home Ideas
  • Shopping
    • Gift Guides
    • Round Up
  • Social Media Tips
  • Trending Women's Fashion

LEGAL STUFF

House Of Hipsters contains some contextual affiliate links. I only recommend products or services I use personally and feel my readers will enjoy. All opinions are 100% mine.

PRIVACY POLICY

COOKIES POLICY

Let's collaborate

Are you a brand? Let's partner up. Do you live in an amazing home you'd like featured on House Of Hipsters? Let's chat!

Get in Touch

  • Contact Me
  • About Kyla
  • Press & Features
  • Home Decor Ideas
  • Round Ups
  • Gift Guides
  • Shop My Home

©House Of Hipsters 2022 Site Powered by Pix & Hue.