HVC in February may seem empty
But you needn’t look far to find people a-plenty
Who all have their spots they’ll inhabit all seasons
Here are just a few and their very good reasons
Al likes the split rock up on Tom’s Trail
Phillie knows being 50 yards out from shore can cure your ails
Cindy prefers the hill on the backside of the pool
She can usually find quiet and such a pretty view
Peter, an adventurous one, climbs the roof of the Log Cabin
To look down at the lake and watch the world just happen
Lucia also likes to climb but up to the treehouse
She says it is the best spot on camp to just hang out
Elise sees the whole camp from under the huge pine
Right at the top of the hill where there’s also the zip line
Sam knows where she can find peace in the bustle of day-to-day
The dome by Deer Meadows at sunrise will have the whole world fall away
Aileen loves the moment you can see the whole lake
The exact spot on the trail, a sense of calm you cannot fake
Serena, like Al, has her spot on Tom’s Trail
The one with reishi mushrooms impressive in their scale
Celie has a favorite tree found by climbing the big hill
Turn left, walk a bit, your view it will fill
A huge old oak with a dominating presence
Standing under is amazing you can feel its ancient essence
Meg’s go-to spot, not far from the horses
Is the tip-top of Brumby field, on the edge of Prince’s forest
Here’s a piece of trivia, for those who did not know
Chris Prince was once a staff member who helped first get that field mowed
Of course, even our animals have their favorite places at camp
Huck and Allie, the manure pile, and Nellie, the woods she’ll tramp
Otis, of course, has only one true love… his rock
Hamilton prefers wherever the very best apples are stocked
Hank has seasonal preference, his tastes change throughout the year
In summer, where the campers are, in winter a wood stove he likes to be near
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hidden Valley, from Gopher Girl to you
We celebrate all your best places and love you through and through
XOXO,
Gopher Girl
