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Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard Update

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The building continues to take shape as one would expect.  The images in my mind and dreams of the summer continue to inspire me.  This great weather invites new drone footage!

Below: Three quarter view from the new access road gives a wonderful perspective of the building. The large rocks will be removed and used in the Sandy River for stream bed restoration.  The area will be cleaned and dressed then planted to lawn.  It will serve as a welcoming green space and a fire defense area.

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Below: working on the pad for the walk-in freezer.  The man in the orange shirt is applying a coating of liquid rubber.  they topped it off with tar paper and some foam.  These are my own observations and not the technical verbiage of the workers!

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Below: Insulation is being applied in the dining room.  Looking good!  I really liked the look of the framing in the dining hall.  The pattern was beautiful!

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Below: Insulation covered with a plastic overcoat!

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Below: The inside fireplace room is drying out with the warm air being pumped in.

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Below: Some of the beautiful windows being installed in the building.  These windows look out to the entrance of the building.

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New Photos of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard

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I am sure my excitement comes through on these photos and videos, especially with the passing of each week and the completion of more and more parts of the building!  I really like everything about the building and expect that the kids will love it too because after all, it is for them to enjoy!

Drone Video March 20, 2018 Mary’s Lodge

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Don’t miss this update of the construction of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!

Mary’s Lodge 3.12.2018

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A quick trip to camp on a sunny day to capture some updates on the building progress!

 

“Mary’s Lodge” Continues to Take Shape!

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A spectacular backdrop of tall Douglas Firs, showcase the new construction at Camp Howard this winter.  The framing is almost complete as you can see and soon we will have a cover over the top and workers will be able to get out of the rain!  The new “Mary’s Lodge” will be the camp dining hall and a gathering place.  Classes will be held in the large dining hall around meals and the spacious outdoor deck will give additional space for small and large group gatherings! #sistersblog, #cyocamphoward

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Rock Wall and Picturesque View

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CAMP HOWARD February 16, 2018

Our regular Tuesday afternoon meeting at Camp Howard to visit with architects and builders did not disappoint!  I am so excited to see the framing and walls go up on “Mary’s Lodge”.  The building continues to take shape.

Below: A new road, required by the Fire Dept. is located below the building and is the point from which the photo is taken.  The concrete is outdoor patio/eating space and there will be an outdoor fireplace which can be seen in the photos below.

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Below: Three quarter view of the end and side of the building.

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Below: A large opening for doors and windows show the spectacular view.

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An outdoor decorative rock wall juxtaposed to the outdoor fireplace will provide a wonderful outdoor environment for special events.

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Below: Working outdoors under a plastic tent, the fireplace takes shape!

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Below: Putting up the glue laminated beams!

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Hans Etlin, from Soderstrom Architects, inspects the specially fabricated hardware which will hold the massive timbers at the entrance to the building.

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Walls and Fireplaces

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The crew at Todd Construction is very enjoyable to work with.  They are constructing the new “Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard.”  We meet every Tuesday rain or shine and go over the schedule and anything relevant to the smooth working of the construction projects. We try to get photos every week and here are the current happenings:

Below:  Walls are going up on the new Dining Hall at Camp Howard!IMG_7828
Below:  The firewall is being installed inside one of the fireplaces to grace the new dining hall at Camp Howard.
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Below:  Stone being applied to an outer wall facing the outside eating area
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Stone worker enthusiastic about his work doing beautiful work on the outside wall.  The Lord loves a cheerful worker!
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Building Rain or Shine

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Not a surprise, seems like more rain than shine these days at Camp Howard as contractors work through the drizzle to finish up the foundation of the new “Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!”

When the project is finished, I plan to perch myself in front of the windows overlooking the Bull Run and Mt. Hood and drink coffee all afternoon with friends!  Call me to get your name on the list of friends who would like to join me! 503-231-9484

Below: The plastic “tent” is actually scaffolding surrounded by plastic to keep rain off of the fireplace that is being installed.  Pretty exciting to see the work being done!

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Inside the “tent” small glimpse of the inside of the fireplace and firewall being installed.

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Framers lay out the area where walls will spring up.  In no time they will have the walls up and a cover over the building so they can work inside.  That is my prediction!  We will see how long it takes!IMG_7811

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