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Circular floor plan of the big teepee shows concentric rings of activity in the coffee shop/ gift shop at Wigwam Village No. 2.

Finally figured out the shop plan.

Sketches on a kitchen table with Red and blue geometric, circular sketches in the foreground, and an orange cat in the background licking his lips.

And I’m free, freehanding.

I think I finally met you.

Yay!

Till America is Growth-Oriented Again.

It’s already a brutal winter at Wigwam Village No. 2. Spring break starts next week, but with Mammoth Cave understaffed, we are 90% off target.

Mammoth Cave is open, albeit with fewer tours than usual. Self guided tours are also available. In our region, several private cave tour operators fill the gap. Come see us soon!

Mammoth Cave told us they hired seasonal workers and will be staffed for tours this summer. They issued a press release about it. We always tell our guests, if tickets at mammoth cave are sold out, go for a self-guided tour (it’s free!) or visit one of our six spectacular private caves.

Wam, an elegant and thick, long-haired black-and-gold tabby cat with a vast undercarriage of white floof, guards Megan’s work laptop with his long white legs and giant paws. Intimidated, we gaze into the distance and discover a tableau of architectural artifacts and a tv turned off, a Black Mirror, signifying skepticism that technology will save us and warning us to keep bringing creative solutions or risk having no solutions at all.

Wam with me in the studio thinking up some good trouble.

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National Parks are pretty awesome. My favorite one? Mammoth Cave. They are open and selling tour passes at recreation.gov. No ticket, no problem. Admission at MACA is free, there great hiking and a self guided tour. Plus 6 more private cave tours add to a memorable getaway in Caveland.

Mammoth Cave has tour tickets available online and in person. Seasonal staff have been hired. Visit your National Parks.

Whew. Scared me for a second.

Material dimensions and colors change with time. Old square mosaics were 15 squares per foot, or about 3/4 inch each before the grout is added in. New square mosaic is 1x1 or 2x2. We plan to maintain the ratio or red to white.

I’d love to connect with other historic preservation professionals! I’m an architect in Kentucky. I work in HP industry analysis, i.e. collaboration and competition.

Cool pic!

How risqué! Maybe we can help with one of those wishes…

Those were the days!

Photo of Historic Wigwam Village #2 in Cave City, Kentucky

Historic Wigwam Village #2, Cave City, Kentucky

Shot on Bergger Pancro 400 film with a Holga 120 N camera.

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We all know that Vetra holds the keys to success at Wigwam Village. #Caturday

A few thoughts:
Tactile and aural design elements to enrich the hospitality environment.

In the States, the National Park Service provides high quality accessible trails.

Accessibility features bring the whole family together.

We’re restoring the teepees with modern waterproof stucco, to keep moisture out, and installing active dehumidification systems to tackle the humidity that can accumulate in their unique cone-shaped form. This ensures a dry, comfortable stay for our guests while preserving the teepees’ charm.

We can’t blame others till we put down our phones, first. Money speaks.

Sleep in history at Wigwam Village No. 2. Iconic Americana is the theme of your next unforgettable adventure, just 12 miles from Mammoth Cave.
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