"ONCE A YEAR,
GO SOMEPLACE YOU'VE
NEVER BEEN BEFORE."
Dalai Lama
LEMON LODGE
Camp Wonder Wander is a creativity retreat center on a total of 17 acres bordering the Buffalo River in Lewis County Tennessee (named after explorer Meriwether-Lewis who died mysteriously nearby).
The main accommodation is the Lemon Lodge -
1400 sq ft for group activities that sleeps up to 14.
The lemon lodge features:
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two porches: the front overlooks green space close to bbq grill, picnic table, and fire pit. the back is shady and overlooks the donkey dry corral where they sleep at night
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creative decor bringing nature inside and interjections of items brought back from a trip to Japan
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large dining area, 2 large and tall tables with bench seating are functional and mobile
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numerous seating areas
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comfortable kitchen featuring stainless steel counters and a gas stove stocked with essentials - pots, pans, utensils, dishware, coffee pot, and a good size refrigerator
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two full bathrooms
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twinkle lights out front
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supplies including eco-friendly soap, dish detergent, and even toilet paper as well as an intensive covid standard cleaning prior to arrival with fair wage housekeeping.
Sleeping arrangements:
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Private rm1 - Triple (King and twin) with private bath
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Private rm2 - Double (Full)
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Loft- 7 twin beds
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Pine Room - large living room style space with wood-stove and a twin bed with trundle
RASPBERRY RESIDENCY HOUSE
The Raspberry Residency House is the primary location for participants in the artist/writer residency program. With planning, you can opt for this smaller house for your getaway or for a bigger group options to spread out.
The Raspberry Residency House features:
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Open space living and eat-in kitchen with sliding glass doors overlooking a large deck that has a grand view of the field where donkeys roam and even the bamboo grove.
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Living room is creatively decorated with various sitting spots.
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Kitchen is equipped with appliances, pots/pans, and other essentials
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two decks front and back
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mural painted in hall bathroom by artist Caleigh Bird during her residency
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a gallery of art contributed by previous artists in residence and the host
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gorgeous view of the evening sky and sunsets
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keyless entry
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laundry room and supplies including eco-friendly dish/laundry detergent and even toilet paper. cleaning with covid safety measures and fair wage housekeeping.
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Sleeping arrangements:
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Private rm1 - Quad (Queen and bunk) with private bath
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Private rm2 - Double (Full)
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Private rm3 - Single (Twin)