What happens when 30 adults decide to recreate summer camp magic with craft cocktails and zero adult supervision? You get epic storms, spontaneous tattoos, a pickle fountain malfunction, and the kind of weekend that makes you believe strangers can become family in 72 hours.

This week I’m sitting down with three brave souls who survived our inaugural Camp Lola Whiskey in the Wisconsin Dells – Troy from Milwaukee (who proved engineers can be the life of the party), Rachel from Michigan (who said yes to adventure with just two days’ notice), and Megan from Texas (who got an old fashioned tattoo before catching her flight home because that’s apparently what you do after Wisconsin camp).

We’re breaking down everything from Chef Hannan’s mind-blowing food that had people comparing camp to “a wedding in the woods,” to the borderline tornado that turned into the weekend’s most bonding moment, to the cow hunting game that nearly started a camp civil war. Plus we’re talking about Troy’s secret life as camp’s unofficial intern, Rachel’s musical chairs injury, and how a single tarot card survived a storm to become the perfect camp memento.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine Wisconsin hospitality, craft cocktails, adult games, and Mother Nature’s wildest mood swings, this episode is your behind-the-scenes pass to the chaos.

Upcoming Trips Mentioned:

• Camp Lola Whiskey 2026

Camp Sponsors Mentioned:

• Siren Shrub
• Dancing Goat Distillery
• Beren’s Old Fashioned Brandy
• Driftless Glen Distillery
• 45th Parallel Distillery
• Lazy Coconuts
• Olympia Granola
• Viiq Wellness

Links & Resources (Laura):

• Follow my personal IG: @lolawhiskey
• Follow my business IG: @lauraericsongrouptrips
• Follow our podcast: @type2travelpodcast
• Learn more about upcoming trips: lauraericson.com
• Check out our podcast page: lauraericson.com/podcast
• Join my Facebook group: @lolalovestravel

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