The ponds are perfect for swimming. Hermit thrush and wood frogs provide musical accompaniment for late afternoon naps on the Camphouse deck. Canoes sway rhythmically to tunes from Ampleforth. Dance shoes are stashed in the rafters of C# and the… (Read More…)
Register soon if you haven’t already. There is a wonderful array of old favorites and new offerings this year. Consider trying something new and expanding your dance and song horizons.
For the first time in decades, Pinewoods Camp will have a week available for a new or expanded program session, and two weekends for shorter sessions. August 27, 2016 to September 3, 2016 is currently open. Additionally, the weekend of… (Read More…)
The two new cabins at Pinewoods Camp have been officially named. Campers submitted over 27 suggestions on the Pinewoods Camp website. Nominations included old and new dances from the English, Scottish and contra dance traditions. The PCI Board of Directors vote was taken in… (Read More…)
Sophie and I were taking a break and sitting on the top steps of the Camphouse overlooking Long Pond earlier in December. A mature eagle flew right towards us, turning abrupt once she noticed both dog and human. I could… (Read More…)
Pinewoods is building two new camper cabins this winter. They will both be located on the small path leading from Hit and Miss up to the Highlands, and will both overlook Round Pond. Each will house two campers. We are… (Read More…)
The leaves are all down, carpeting the paths with thick layers of rustle. There are few boats out on the pond. But I can testify that Long Pond is still pretty warm, since I was in a capsized sailboat a… (Read More…)
August has had perfect weather. There has been lots of English and American dancing, Morris Dancing on the Plymouth waterfront to welcome the return of the Mayflower, and spontaneous security visits with Sophie, the camp canine. The kitchen bakes fresh… (Read More…)
Its been a very hot month, with lots of great dancing in spite of the heat. We have been enjoying the wonderful music during July 4th, an innovative collaboration of Morris dancers from England and North America known as Maple Morris… (Read More…)