I’m a city girl.  I love going out and about with friends, meeting new people, seeing as many concerts as my budget allows.  When I was asked if I wanted to spend a day at a farm, the Melissa from a year ago would have said NO, but hey, it’s 2010 and it’s time I try something new.  Could it be possible that I survive a day without the sound of a city bus, loud music coming from my neighbor’s house, or even a working cell phone?  Time would tell but I think I was more than ready for this new experience.

The farm is located in Reedsburg, WI.   Turns out, I can indeed be a little bit country.  The land was beautiful and peaceful.  I received a warm welcome from the residents of Reedsburg which made my transition even easier.  We had a plentiful lunch as well which included chicken and brats from Sendiks which we brought from home.  A request from the farmers themselves:)  Here are a couple of pictures from our trip!

Learn more about Reedsburg’s attractions at www.reedsburg.com/.

Visit the Sendiks website at http://www.sendiks.com/

I recommend Twelve Pines pizza in Eagle River on Catfish Lake.  We were there over Memorial Day weekend and the place was packed but well worth the wait.  If you have kids, there is a little game area for them to try their luck in getting a little stuffed animal.  What makes the pizza so tasty is the cheese, lots of it!   I recommend the thin crust!  The Bloody Marys are great also as they make it like a meal in itself, just ask for the garden salad in the drink!

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Last week, Joy and Meg traveled to Tucson, AZ for an artist retreat. Each year they create a conference for photographers to meet and learn valuable techniques that can be applied to their photography and business. This year was certainly inspirational by supplying Joy and Meg plenty of new ideas to last the year. Shoot the Moon can’t wait to start sharing their new techniques with the class of 2009! Here are a few of the images taken while soaking up tons of great lighting tips.