This year, working with our school groups was probably my favorite part of Spring. Mostly because I was thrilled to see students and teachers return to Onas for overnight programs. For many of our schools, Onas overnights haven’t been possible since 2019 so it was extra special this year. My two favorite activities to facilitate are the Zipline and “Extreme Stream” (formerly “stream study”). Each holds unique challenges, especially for first-timers, and I really enjoy sharing those experiences with people.  

Springtime for myself and my husband usually means tons of mowing and weed whacking, but lack of rain this spring has minimalized that chore.  It also means filling the barn with fresh cut and baled hay to last through next winter for feeding the horses.  It is a hot, dirty and itchy job, but I'm quite sure the horses appreciate it!  May and June also means short trips to two of the oldest running horse shows, Devon (1896) and Upperville (1853).  Both are very unique and steeped in tradition and we make a fun weekend getaway before camp season is underway.

This spring, I've been enjoying some 1v1 basketball (me vs. myself) out on the Blacktop. I love a good challenge and there's nobody better at beating me than me. Once I work up a good sweat, sometimes I hop in our gorgeous pool and stand there 'til I get cold again. When I'm not being my athletic self, I like to take a frolic through the buttercups that are in full bloom around Camp. I like to think I've got a pretty good life.