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MAY
12
2020

An Important Announcement Regarding the 2020 Summer

Dear Camp Merrie-Woode Family, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well during these difficult days. Above you will find the video message that we sent yesterday to our campers and their families regarding the summer of 2020. As the Merrie-Woode community
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MAR
20
2020

I’m Checking In On You, Merrie-Woode Staff

Dear Past and Present Merrie-Woode Staff Members, I woke up this morning with you on my mind. All of you. My heart breaks for those of you whose semester and/or college career came to a screeching halt. My heart breaks for those of you who will lose routines and connections
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FEB
05
2020

Merrie-Woode Welcomes Local Groups to Camp

You may not know that after the campers go home for the summer, Merrie-Woode stays quite active through the off-season! This past fall, before the Tajar settled down for his long winter nap, we had the privilege of welcoming a number of local groups for outdoor adventure
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JAN
22
2020

Registration is Open for Alumnae Weekend 2020!

Calling all CMW alumnae over the age of 21! Feeling campsick for your camper days under Old Bald? We have the campsick cure! Get ready for the very first CMW Alumnae Weekend in Spring 2020! If you’re longing for sunny days on Lake Fairfield and evenings by the campfire, gather up
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JAN
16
2020

Doug Recalls Hugh’s Contributions to Whitewater Paddling

In the story of Western North Carolina river running, former Merrie-Woode Director Hugh Caldwell is a legendary figure. He made the first descent of Sections 2 and 3 of the Chattooga River and was an active member of the whitewater racing community for many years. No one is
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JAN
08
2020

There and Back Again: The Grand Canyon

The beginning of any adventure is the only time I find I am eager, excited, and terrified all at the same time. As we were rigging our boats for the first time at Lee’s Ferry, the put in for the Grand Canyon, I thought of my tried-and-true routines back home. Ethan and I recently
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DEC
10
2019

Send a Merrie-Woode Note and Give Back to Camp!

What does every Merrie-Woode girl hope to find in her stocking? Merrie-Woode Inspired Greeting Cards, of course! This set of 12 note cards includes four scenes of Camp based on the masterful original oil paintings of CMW alumna Ainsley Hines Santa Barbara.  You’ll feel nostalgic
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NOV
21
2019

2019 Fall Newsletter

The digital edition of the CMW 2019 Fall Newsletter is now available online! Read up on all the news at camp! Articles included in this edition: “New CMW Videos Launching This Winter,” “Old Glory Flies on Old Bald,” telling the story of Mountaineering
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NOV
19
2019

Whitewater Adventures, Merrie-Woode Style

As we floated in our kayaks in the center of Lake Fairfield on a warm September afternoon, we heard Kelli Talley, Merrie-Woode’s Outdoor Adventure Coordinator and our lead instructor for the weekend, call us to bring our kayaks together to form a circle. “This is the flower of
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NOV
08
2019

The Gift of Art, The Gift of Conservation

Are you looking for ways to bring some whimsical fun to your loved ones this holiday season? Whether on the tree or under the tree, alumna Deane Valentine Bowers has the perfect customizable gift for your Merrie-Woode girl, family, or friends this year. Deane is an environmental
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