This project was born from my upbringing in a rural lakeside town in Maine, nestled among forests, mountains, and lakes, where loons are a prominent emblem. Life “out there” moves at its own tempo. You find yourself entwined with nature’s rhythms, leaving you no choice but to surrender and be enamored with life’s simplicities. The urgency of “the outside” world fades away.

Loons glide effortlessly through the water, but move awkwardly on land. They remind me that there’s a place where each of us move like we’re meant to. They are a symbol of tranquility, intuition, and the wildness within us. Loon Lake is a resting spot where you can just be, and that is enough.

I didn’t realize how rare this cadence of life was — or how deeply it had soaked into me — or how many moons later, I’d want to package up that feeling of peace and send it miles away to friends and strangers.  This is my way of passing along small moments that gave me pause. 

So with that, welcome to Loon Lake!