Community Garden Blooms

The Community Garden at Pinecrest has never been so busy and full of plants and flowers. There was asparagus in the spring, then came the raspberries and strawberries, then lettuce, kale, basil, peppers, zucchini and now tomatoes galore! The Garden has experienced a a phoenix effect do to one of the Garden Club members, who put in a little extra time in the spring to make sure the raised beds were ready for potential planters to add soil and plant. Thanks to her, the timed watering system worked like clock-work and the inviting plots were snapped up in a hurry by several site-holders. There is a new sign above the garden door to help folks identify where it is (this is not to be confused with the fabulous Mt Chick-a-dee Farm which is 100 times bigger and privately operated by Miss Jill & company). All siteholders are welcome to participate in the garden on a first come first serve basis. For more information on how and when you came help, keep an eye on the bulletin board in the Club House in the Garden Club section!

PS: There is a new compose pile being started up by the Garden, look for the sign and help us improve the soil for next season!

Summer Fun at Pinecrest Retreat

ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL 2013

MT. CHICK-A-DEE FARM, in association with Pinecrest Retreat, presents the ​First Annual ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL 2013, Saturday August 3, 2013.  Come pick up your numbered "bag of zucchinis" on Friday between 10-6 at the Pinecrest Club House and sign-up for the pot-luck zucchini dinner!  Then create a dish to share using your zucchinis and come back on Saturday Night at 7:30 to share in the excitement. In addition to the zuc-dishes prepared by all, MT. CHICK-A-DEE FARM will be providing a freshly picked mixed-green salad and some folks will be bringing marinated chicken for the grill.  The pool will be open late and a bon-fire is sure to follow!  $10 per person.

​Dig out your best zucchini recipe and your fancy dancin' duds!

The Summer Solstice Gathering was a Success!

From the Mountain Chickadee Farm private tour, to the tribal body painting workshop, Pinecrest Retreat's summer solstice weekend was a fun and intriguing success!  Mixing and matching activities with the reclusive time to regenerate, the weekend felt just right. The Paradise Lounge is finally looking and feeling more cozy and complete- and folks are gathering there to listen to music or rally the troops to take a hike. A new sound system was in fine working order to provide Mad Men type tunes under the Pavillion.  BigJohn gave a "How to grill on Coleman Grill" workshop, which was a nice lead-in to the community potluck, followed by a bonfire by the pool! A good time was had by all! 

Take a Hike!

summer solstice gathering june 22

come celebrate summer solstice on saturday June 22 at Pinecrest Retreat. 

along with other activities, there will be a pot luck BBQ at 7pm poolside. bring a dish & a friend. summer sangria will be served to those in festive attire. 

Something New!

 

NEW THIS SEASON!

A limited number of Overnight Trailer-sites will be available to the guests of Pinecrest Members (and others) for just $40 per night: this includes power, water, access to the pool & hiking trails.

One Skillet Camping Breakfast

One Skillet Camping Breakfast!

Packed with proteins and carbs, this frittata combines all of the usual breakfast camping food staples to make one really hearty dish. Best of all, it only requires one skillet to prepare, perfect for tent campers and backpackers.

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes at home & 5 minutes at the campground

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 1 clove of garlic 1/2 small onion

1/3 lb. ground sausage 5 eggs 1/2 cup cheddar cheese Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

At Home:

1. 1.  Dice the potatoes and onion into small, bite-size pieces. Store them in separate airtight containers.
2. 2.  Mince the garlic and place them in a separate container.
3. 3.  Shred the cheddar cheese. Pack them in a separate container.

At the Campground:

1. 1.  Add the oil to a large skillet and heat it on a stove (if you're camping with an RV) or over the campfire (if you're tent camping).
2. 2.  Fry the potatoes until golden.
3. 3.  Add the onions and garlic and fry them until they start to change color.
4. 4.  Fry the sausage until they are brown, breaking it up as you cook it.
5. 5.  Add the eggs into the skillet, breaking the yolks and mixing them through the entire pan. Cook until the eggs have set.
6. 6.  Add the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the pan for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

"Glamping" is here to stay.

"Glamping" (glamorous+camping) has been around for a while. Here is an article from CNN Travel that dates back to 2011.  According to some sources, glamping has become so popular that there is now an official "international glamping weekend", June 1&2. So glamp it up!

New Pinecrest Map

even though this new map isn't perfect yet, the yurt village is now pull-in camping for friends of members and the "farm" isnt where it is indicated here, the listings of sites and site numbers ARE correct and can be used as reference. so print out this map for reference or save the image to your computer so you can send it to friends who are visiting for the first time and would like to know how to find your site. you will also notice new painted stones with the new site numbers through-out the park. this should help friends and neighbors find you when you decide to have a last minute bbq at your site some summer night.

as we make improvements to the map, we will let you know. happy camping!