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Farmer florist Alyssa O'Cotter arranging dried botanical flowers at Sweet Alyssum Farm on Vashon Island

Meet Your Maker: Alyssa O'Cotter of Sweet Alyss...

A farmer florist with eight years of dirt under her nails, Alyssa O'Cotter is bringing her dried flower magic from Sweet Alyssum Farm to Mischief & Makers Camp this August....

Meet Your Maker: Alyssa O'Cotter of Sweet Alyss...

A farmer florist with eight years of dirt under her nails, Alyssa O'Cotter is bringing her dried flower magic from Sweet Alyssum Farm to Mischief & Makers Camp this August....

two people working with paper making prints

You Don’t Have to Be Creative to Come to Camp

"I'm not really a creative person." We hear it all the time. Here's why that's exactly the reason to come.

You Don’t Have to Be Creative to Come to Camp

"I'm not really a creative person." We hear it all the time. Here's why that's exactly the reason to come.

What “Seasonal” Actually Means When We Say It

What “Seasonal” Actually Means When We Say It

Everyone says seasonal. Here's what it actually looks like when a chef builds a menu for 32 guests at a curated garden on Vashon Island and doesn't write it until...

What “Seasonal” Actually Means When We Say It

Everyone says seasonal. Here's what it actually looks like when a chef builds a menu for 32 guests at a curated garden on Vashon Island and doesn't write it until...

Pip's Field Guide to Camp

Pip's Field Guide to Camp

The following was found tucked under a fern near the garden shed. Pip has opinions about the food, the campfire, and how you should spend your weekend. He's sharing them...

Pip's Field Guide to Camp

The following was found tucked under a fern near the garden shed. Pip has opinions about the food, the campfire, and how you should spend your weekend. He's sharing them...

What to Pack for a Weekend in the Woods

What to Pack for a Weekend in the Woods

The short answer: less than you think. Layers, your favorite mug, comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on, and the willingness to be bad at something new.

What to Pack for a Weekend in the Woods

The short answer: less than you think. Layers, your favorite mug, comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on, and the willingness to be bad at something new.

Why I’m Trading Catering for Camp

Why I’m Trading Catering for Camp

I’ve been feeding people for thirty years. I’ve made dinner for 300 in a field and breakfast for 12 in a kitchen smaller than your bathroom. I’ve catered weddings where...

Why I’m Trading Catering for Camp

I’ve been feeding people for thirty years. I’ve made dinner for 300 in a field and breakfast for 12 in a kitchen smaller than your bathroom. I’ve catered weddings where...