What I call “My Hollins Gang” is a group of women that became close friends during those amazing college years at Hollins College. The university hosts reunions for each class for every five-year anniversary. We can’t wait that long and so we have mini-reunions in-between. Our 50th is two years away and we just can’t wait that long to see each other again. This year, eight of the group (currently living in eight different states) were able to find a good weekend to get together (we all have very full calendars). Cavendish, Vermont won the privilege of having us hang out this year.
Sherry took the lead in finding a good place for our reunion and once again, she pulled off finding the perfect location. Pulling into the driveway of Black Bear Den, you immediately felt like you were in the fairy tale world of Vermont. Walking in the front door, you felt personally welcomed. Upstairs were nine beds in seven bedrooms plus five bathrooms–just right for the eight of us. The kitchen was perfect for holding all the snacks we brought and for whipping up a meal if we wanted one.
There were quaint and comfy spaces for whatever we might choose to do: share a meal, play a card game, or just sit around and chat.
I loved all the details that made the place feel like you were back in time yet didn’t feel cluttered or over-decorated. And a butler’s pantry?! How fun is that?!
