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“The Summer That Lasts Forever”

Presented by Camp DeSoto

On pristine land atop Lookout Mountain, Camp DeSoto provides a retreat for girls to nurture their innate creativity, wellness, and relationships in nature. For over 75 years, its legacy has grown as a restorative community for women around the country. As it approached another generational intersection, Camp DeSoto needed strategies to articulate its lifelong value and engage alumni. The resulting program highlighted the unique bonds that transcend camp, reflected through timeless imagery and an heirloom book.

 
 
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“I went for a month into the mountains

I awoke and said, “Good morning, sun”

And as it rose into the sky we counted

All our blessings one by one”

-Caroline’s Song

 
 
 
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Collaborators
Bryan Johnson
Bethany Bass
David Ytterberg
Branden Lower
David Blumberg

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