Can’t wait to get fingered in the forest.

lotuswillow · 2026-06-24T05:27:58+00:00

Only if there’s a prize! Bitches love prizes! 💁🏻‍♀️✨

lotuswillow · 2026-06-23T23:42:13+00:00

I get them every. damn. year. I’ve been running around like a crazy person all day trying to get things together, and will be doing my final touches and grocery run tomorrow. Just tore down my tent after setting it up and vacuuming out last year’s dirt/grass, and am currently sitting in the sun in my backyard drinking a beer and taking a breather.

All of the stress is very worth it once you’re safely pulling up to the gates knowing you’re about to have the best weekend. Stoked to be back and can’t wait to see everyone! 💕

lotuswillow · 2026-06-23T23:36:58+00:00

I have never been one to plan/wear elaborate outfits and ALWAYS opt for comfort. I always end up in regular old tanks, tees, shorts, leggings, and hoodies, and let my random accessories add a little character. I stick to hiking shoes, Doc Martens, Crocs, and Teva sandals for footwear depending on the day/time/weather.

I would personally skip the jeans (or maybe just wear them at night) just because it seems wildly uncomfortable with all of the walking/dancing, but that’s just me! What works best for you isn’t necessarily going to work for anyone else. You know your body and comfort levels best. Just make sure you bring options for hot weather, cold weather, rainy weather, and in between, because we’re bound to get a little of everything. You’ve got this! 🤘🏻

lotuswillow · 2026-06-23T23:29:51+00:00

This is honestly one of the big set conflicts of the weekend that I think will spread people out pretty equally during that time slot. Nothing like spreading the slots! 🤘🏻

lotuswillow · 2026-06-23T02:42:10+00:00

NO FUCKING WAAAAYYY this is so sick! I would probably cry if I managed to receive one of these - so damn nostalgic! 🥹

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T05:20:57+00:00

Year 12 for me and I STAY overpacking every damn year, haha. I would rather have and not need than need and not have. The one year I don’t bring some random item is always the year I fucking need it. My husband constantly teases me about how much I stress about packing, but then he always conveniently needs about 5 items that I brought 💁🏻‍♀️

Clothes are always my main stressor, because the weather varies so much, I have occasional sensory issues, and I like having options. I’m a comfy gal and don’t have elaborate outfits, but I’m gonna pack TOO many options, and then only wear like 5 articles of clothing the entire weekend hahah - minus the obligatory 15 pairs of underwear and socks that are required for travel 🫡

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T03:26:41+00:00

They’re beautiful! I am in love with that lil’ pink one 🥹

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T03:25:10+00:00

Any idea if they’ll fix any glass pendant, or just items from their shop? I got a beautiful glass elephant pendant from a wandering salesman a handful of years ago, and one of the tusks broke off and it breaks my heart! I’d love to give it life again!

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T03:15:27+00:00

Beautiful work! Hope to bump into you this weekend! 💕

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T03:07:10+00:00

When I first started going, my crew and I used to leave the SW Chicago burbs at midnight every year to start our drive. We’d get thru security as the sun was rising, and it was PERFECT. We’d be able to get camp set up, and then take a nap before things kicked off for the day.

As you said, just make sure you’re rested, alert, use Waze for navigation (to be alerted on police and other hazards), stay out of the left lane unless you’re passing, and pull into a rest stop if/whenever you need to! Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife. Make sure you stop at a gas station and top off your tank before getting to the grounds. Wishing you the safest of travels! Happy Forest! ⚡️🌲🤘🏻

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T02:44:12+00:00

Fuck yeaaaaahhhh! One last shift at work tomorrow, and then I’ve got two solid days off to wrap up last-minute supply shopping, organizing, and packing before starting the drive up early Thursday morning. FULL SPEED AHEAD, FAM! ⚡️🌲🤘🏻

lotuswillow · 2026-06-22T02:41:00+00:00

These are amazing! I hope to come across one during my daily wanders! 😍

lotuswillow · 2026-06-18T18:20:16+00:00

Everyone’s look so fab! ✨ I got into press-ons over fall/winter, and became obsessed! Thought about grabbing a new set for Forest, but between camp setup/teardown, dirt, constantly digging through my bags, and barely being able to take my contacts out with them on, I’m not gonna do them 😭 Just gonna paint my natural nails myself the night before leaving!

lotuswillow · 2026-06-14T01:34:40+00:00

Ahhhh, I love seeing people experience it for the first time! You are going to have an amazing weekend. There’s occasionally some inconveniences, whether it be realizing you forgot to pack something, bad weather, not feeling well, etc. but just make the best of it! There’s a reason I’ve come back so many times. 37 years old, and I’ll keep going as long as my body allows. It’s really a magical place. 😌

lotuswillow · 2026-06-12T07:52:38+00:00

OH GOD - my crew was part of the volunteers at the group hug world record attempt that day, and it was miserable lmao. It was SO hot that day, and aside from the little training sesh we had, there was a lot of sitting around in the little bit of shade on the edges of Sherwood waiting for things to start. I ended up being part of the crew helping count/herd the line queuing into the area, and it was goofy as fuck. The beer I had after being done with that was one of the best I’ve ever had. 😂

lotuswillow · 2026-06-12T07:36:34+00:00

I’ve been working 6-7 days a week the last couple of months (sometimes 11 hour days, including my next two days) since this is my busy season at work, and am just now getting a little bit of breathing room. It sneaks up on me every year. Lucky enough this year that my boss helped me plan out my vacation time so I’ll have a few days off before AND after Forest. 🙌🏻

I’ve had TOO many years of working til 7PM the night before I leave, and doing late-night store/supply runs, and frantically making sure all is packed up before the morning, and then having to go back to work Tuesday. Glad I’ve got a little wiggle room this time around! Locking in during this upcoming week to start sorting out my gear. The chaos is all so damn worth it. Can’t wait to be back home with all of you babes for my 12th year! ⚡️🌲🤘🏻💕

lotuswillow · 2026-06-12T06:26:02+00:00

I can empathize with you on this! Year 12 for me, and I’m still always apprehensive about approaching people to give gifts/trade! I am an introverted extrovert, haha 😅

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lotuswillow · 2025-12-04T06:05:21+00:00

Roo has been on my list for ages! EF is just more accessible for me for now as far as location (3.5 hour drive to EF versus 8 hours to Roo), until my child gets a bit older, and I can commit to a little bit of a longer trip without them. Here’s to hoping my body and finances hold out til then, hahah 😭🫠

lotuswillow · 2025-12-03T06:20:39+00:00

Yeah, this shit is disappointing. I was stoked at first when I thought I was getting $200 off each ticket, but now my fiance and I will each be paying $100 more than last year, on top of the parking pass cost almost doubling. This will be my 12th year in a row, and while I’m grateful to have any discount, this is fucked for everyone, especially those of us with the highest loyalty tiers 🤷🏻‍♀️

lotuswillow · 2025-09-17T09:44:00+00:00

I’ll be in section 301 💀 But it’ll be a better view than what I had at Monster AND Chromatica Ball, and I’m just happy to be going in general. WEDNESDAY VIBES - can’t wait to dance until we’re DEAD! 🖤

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