Welcome 2026!

Camp Kintail
4 days ago
2 min read

We hope your winter holiday was filled with rest, the warmth of community, and the quiet promise of a season about to turn.

Over the past few weeks, camp has experienced the full spectrum of winter. Snow, rain, wind, and bright sun have each left their mark. The lake, especially, has been in constant motion. Entire ice shelves appear and disappear in a matter of days. Come spring, one week reveals meters of open sand, the next brings waves lapping right up against the deck. The waterfront is never static. It is always responding to dozens of variables, always changing.

There is something grounding in watching the lake move through its seasons. It reminds us that change is not something to manage or master, but something to witness and adapt to. This time of year often invites reflection and the urge to plan, grow, and improve oneself. This can be energizing and helpful, or daunting and restrictive.

Whether you are leaning into the momentum of New Years resolutions and finding comfort and excitement in the goals you are pursuing, or you are fully embracing the quiet of "wintering", we hope you are doing well this January and find what you are looking for.

We can't wait to hear all about it the next time we share a table at camp this winter, spring, summer, or fall. Take care of yourself, be sure to go outside, and call someone you love if the day get's too long and too quiet. We cannot wait to welcome you back to the waterfront, whatever shape the lake happens to be in when you arrive.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Christin "Hydra" Gillard

As you look ahead, here are a few important upcoming dates to mark on your calendar: