CampWingmann

Camp Wingmann is located in Avon Park, FL and has 42 picturesque acres wrapped around serene Trout Lake and is a perfect setting for plen aire artists and writers. If you are looking to be a bit more active, there are many outdoor recreation opportunities for you. Sports activities include volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, ping-pong, tennis, horse shoes, archery, and frisbee golf. There is also state health department certified swimming area in beautiful Trout Lake. It is a clean, clear spring fed lake with a sandy bottom. The canoes and kayaks are very popular as is fishing. However you choose to spend you creative time, the Artist’s Way Weekend at Camp Wingmann is sure to fill all of your creative, physical and spiritual needs.

The original camp buildings, dating back to the mid 1930’s are built in the old Florida style of rustic cypress and are nestled among statuesque live oaks. It was owned by the Episcopal Church and run as a summer camp. It was sold in the early 1980’s and sat mostly dormant until recently rediscovered, updated and restored. Father Yates (a past summer camper) and his wife bought the camp back and have been restoring and updating the the buildings. Some of the cabins are still being restored.

Louttit Lodge, the most recent (built in the 60's) and very unique building was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. It is the largest building in the camp, it features a large kitchen, and will be our dining hall for the weekend.

The historic mess hall is a large, open space lending itself to a multitude of uses. Its towering exposed ceiling beams and walls are covered with history in the form of signatures of campers dating back almost 70 years. It presently has no kitchen facilities and will serve as our collective studio space for the weekend.

Trout Lake is a crystal clear spring fed lake
tested regulary for swimming. There are
Kayaks and paddle boats for exploring. The fishing
is great and the white sand beach is great for bare feet!
There is also a bonfire area and tables for writing.

The Cathedral This oak covered path is the way you will walk from the camp to the lodge. Situated just off the lake front, it is also where, if you are lucky you will get to see the resident sand hill cranes.

Each Cabin is Lake front, with a marvelous view They retain old Florida charm but have been updated with ac/heating and bathrooms in each cabin. Gutsy creatives go for the top Bunks!