by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Jun 1, 2026 | Beyond the Campfire
June 21st marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. At Mountain Meadow Ranch, we get to experience this day to its fullest. The sun stands at its highest point, and we are out and about playing and soaking it up around camp. If winter is the inhale,...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 14, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
Nature’s Real New Year: A Spring Reset for the Modern Family Every January, the world tells us to change. We are bombarded with “New Year, New You” messaging, gym memberships, and rigid resolutions—all while the earth is actually in its deepest sleep. At...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 14, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
A Winter Solstice Reflection and Gentle Invitation “Sometimes I wish I could photosynthesize so that just by being, just by shimmering at the meadow’s edge … I could be doing the work of the world while standing silent in the sun.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer The winter...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 13, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
A Gentle Pause: 5 Invitations to Re-Center This Holiday Season Below are five gentle invitations — not a checklist or another demand, but small ways to bring calm, connection, and a sense of presence back into your home.Take what speaks to you, leave the rest. 1. Mini...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Apr 26, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
Helping Your Child Adjust After Summer Camp: Coping with Post-Camp Blues The end of a summer camp session is often filled with hugs, laughter, and a few tears. After a session of adventure, connection, and personal growth, it’s natural for campers to experience...
