bonfire cookout
Magic is found in the simplest of gatherings as flames dance against the evening sky.
Since 2016, the ritual of bonfire cookout has woven connections through shared experiences, laughter, and the enjoyment of good food. Each crackle of the fire serves as a reminder of camaraderie, while the aroma of grilled delights permeates the air, blending with the scent of wood smoke.
As the last embers fade and the stars twinkle overhead, reflections on the day’s laughter and camaraderie emerge. The warmth of the fire may be gone, but the magic of those shared moments continues to glow within, a testament to the simple joys of life spent in good company. The journey is celebrated not just through the food made, but through the bonds created—all part of a tapestry woven from countless evenings spent around the bonfire.
tapestry threads captured by: Nicole Franzen, Jen Brister, Justin Aharoni, & Nat Chitwood (on assignment for Sweet Paul Magazine)
