March 17th, 2020. The world shut down, and I was the owner of a restaurant—one of the many businesses facing uncertainty. We had no idea how long it would last, and little did we know, that hindsight would bring us clarity. It felt surreal, but we rolled with it, like so many others, waiting to see how the world would change.
March 21st, just days later, we found out the that we were pregnant. At the time, we had no idea how significant that date would be. It was a fresh start, a sign of new life in the midst of so much uncertainty. But little did we know that this child would lead us down a path we hadn’t yet imagined.
Then came the moment when we found the 1965 Beeline camper in the woods. I’ll never forget the feeling of seeing it there, just waiting for us to give it new life. I asked the owner if we could buy it. He looked at me and said, “Give me $400, and you haul it.” A simple transaction that would spark something much greater.
I turned to my husband and said, "I want to renovate this into a mobile bar." It was a wild idea, but it felt right. I had a vision—something that would carry a piece of me, something personal and beautiful.
OUR STORY
MEET WREN
A month later, the unexpected news came. Our baby, our daughter, would be born with Down Syndrome and March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day. ( The significance behind March 21st.) We didn’t know what the future would hold, but we did know what her name would be, Wren. From that moment, I knew this camper—the one we were about to pour our hearts into—would be more than just a project. It would be a tribute to her. Wren would be the soul behind it, and every nail, every brushstroke, would carry a part of her spirit.
Wren’s Nest was born from that love and determination. It’s not just a camper—it’s a reflection of everything we’ve learned about embracing beauty in imperfections. The camper, in its 1965 form, is a testament to age, beauty, and imperfection, just like our daughter. In many ways, it’s the perfect symbol of our journey: a beautifully imperfect creation that reflects who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Wren’s Nest is more than a mobile bar—it’s a celebration of life, of our daughter, and of the beauty we find in the places we least expect. It’s a place where imperfections are not only accepted but celebrated.
And so, this little camper continues to tell our story—one of love, resilience, and the unwavering belief that beauty lies in the imperfect moments that shape us.