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December 17, 2012

Will And Eko Christmas Cards: Take Two

Our first attempt at taking a photo for Christmas cards didn’t exactly work out as planned. Our subsequent photo shoot almost ended in disaster as well. Once Eko realized there was a stuffed toy on top of the tree he nearly knocked over the tree trying to get
Our first attempt at taking a photo for Christmas cards didn’t exactly work out as planned. Our subsequent photo shoot almost ended in disaster as well. Rhodesian Ridgeback, pet adventure

Once Eko realized there was a stuffed toy on top of the tree he nearly knocked over the tree trying to get it down

Instead of attempting a third photo shoot, I opted to send holiday cards of a different sort.  While on the road, one of the most amazing places Eko and I visited was Dog Mountain.  Nestled in a quiet Vermont town, Dog Mountain was built by artist Stephen Huneck and his wife Gwendolyn.  The property includes open fields and off-leash trails along the side of a mountain, a store featuring Huneck’s dog-inspired art and a chapel Huneck built to celebrate the lives all dogs.

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The chapel at Dog Mountain.  Can you spot the dog pretending to be a sculpture?

I love the work and mission of Dog Mountain, so this year we ordered cards from there to help support a great cause.

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It doesn’t hurt that the cards also appealed to my sense of humor!

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While I worked on the cards, Eko finished up his letter to Santa

Rhodesian Ridgeback, christmas cardHonest and to the point.  I think the little guy will make the cut for the Nice List

It may be a bit late in the season for you to pick up holiday cards, but Dog Mountain  also sells plenty of other fun and original dog-themed products that help keep the mountain free and open to the public.  And if you ever find yourself in the Vermont area, don’t miss the chance to visit Dog Mountain yourself.  It truly is a unique and incredible place!

Comments for Will And Eko Christmas Cards: Take Two

  1. Victoria says:

    As always Will – you and Eko make me laugh!!!! Very, very cute letter by Eko and great info on Dog mountain

  2. Awesome and the card really cracked me up! lol that is why dogs are not allowed at nudist camps, or so I am told! tehe

  3. Gizmo says:

    I love the Dog Mountain stuff…it’s long been on my bucket list of places to visit if I ever get to Vermont! Eko did a great job with his letter to Santa…brief and to the point…I know
    Santa Paws will treat him right! Hope you liked the gift we left you on our blog today *snoogles* from Gizmo

  4. I love Eko’s nails.
    I’ve been several times to Vermont, however, never been to the Dog Mountain.

  5. Clowie says:

    That toy on the top does look tempting! I’d love to visit Dog Mountain.

  6. Marcela says:

    Will, as always you and Eko are amazingly funny:) I am so glad you put up your tree. We are forgoing putting up our tree. Why? We are just too tired and lazy this year:)

  7. raisingdaisy says:

    What a great place, I’ve added it to the many VT places I want to visit. I love how you used lights as garland on your tree, what a great idea!

  8. …a stuffed toy on the top of the tree… interesting… very interesting ;o) It’s a wonderful letter to Santa, Eko!

  9. onebluedog says:

    Eko blends right in with those statue pups! And I don’t think he has anything to worry about as far as Santa’s list goes — he has most definitely been a very good pup 🙂

  10. aud says:

    actually, i quite like the idea of using your first photo in this post as your christmas card!! eko looks regal in it and the tree is beautifully set up, the cute little stuffed deer with wings?? is quite adorable, so all elements of the christmas is there, you can blend out the back ground with something else using the photo shop, no? I’d say the first photo is a winner. what do you think, eko??

  11. Boomdeeadda says:

    That’s so funny at Dog Mountain. I think that could be a cute card! You’ve got great nails Eko….I just had a manicure on holidays but with all the Christmas mayhem they look like a re-do is in need.

  12. Chopper's mom says:

    Eko’s letter to Santa reminded me of our boxer’s ornament from last year. It said, Dear Santa, I promise I’ll be good. He earned that, after eating the trash got him a trip to the vet. Santa took pity on him and brought him a new bed for his surgical recovery.

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