It has been below zero on Lake Fairlee recently, the fishing houses are on the ice, and skaters and cross country skiers can be seen out and about. The winter season is upon us, but work continues at Ohana. Camp has been "buttoned up" since October after a terrific group of volunteers help to close camp during our annual Fall Work Weekend. A rather soggy weekend drew a record 40 volunteers to Ohana. Without the help of these loyal workers we could not accomplish so much in such a short time. After Ohana was "closed up" for the winter, we took a breather to start work on the new brochure. It looks terrific. If you have not received it yet you should let us know. 
Winter projects have included the renovation of "Cabin 51" - the tool cabin near the volley ball court. Our Buildings and Grounds men have worked hard to upgrade it, install bathrooms and do general carpentry. It is very exciting to see an old run down building transformed into a very comfortable four bedroom cabin for meetings and lodging.
Our other major project this winter was to start clearing some of the large trees that were growing up and blocking our view of the lake. Although we will not go back to the clearing that was part of view 50 years ago, we certainly are beginning to have a better look at the lake from the Dining Hall. Graham Webster, staff member Libby's brother, and Eamon Donovan have been doing a very professional job under the careful guidance of our forester, Paul Harwood. And we now have all our firewood cut for the next two years!
Even as work goes on in the deep of winter, our families are already making plans to return next summer. We hope you will be among them. We look forward to welcoming you all back to see all the exciting changes.
