Shared Memories

Reflections on Topo Pino Over the Years

From reflections penned by the students of the Summer School of Cookery to memories shared by our glamping guests more than a century later, Topo Pino has always been a place where stories are written, shared, and remembered. 🧡

  • “We tarried as long as we dared, feeling reluctant to turn our backs on a view that seemed to add new beauties as the sun sank lower in the west.” - Mabel M. Lutes, Summer School of Cookery, Class of 1906

  • “We feasted our eyes on a panoramic view full of grandeur.” - Mabel M. Lutes, Summer School of Cookery, Class of 1906

  • “It was with great reluctance that we parted with the friends we had made… richer than when we came—in health and friends and knowledge.” - Mabel M. Lutes, Summer School of Cookery, Class of 1906

  • “The woods near by, furnished floral decorations that many a city hostess would have been glad to obtain at any price.” - Mabel M. Lutes, Summer School of Cookery, Class of 1906

  • “and while the house was being transformed into a veritable fairy-land; the ‘seven cooks’ were flying around making ice-creams and cakes that would have made a caterer green with envy.” - Mabel M. Lutes, Summer School of Cookery, Class of 1906

  • "That story is family lore! How on a cold and snowy New Jersey day they drove up to find a new destiny! The lesson must be follow your dreams and you are continuing the dream!" - Facebook comment, October 2025

  • "Topo Pino is absolutely wonderful!!! The most peaceful and comfortable camping experience I've had. The hosts were incredibly kind and thoughtful and really helped make my stay seamless. The location of the site is gorgeous, very secluded and quiet but still close by to so many treasures of NH and Maine." - Glamping Guest, Summer 2023

  • "The only way to describe the experience is MAGICAL." - Glamping Guest, Summer 2022

  • "Escaping the city is one of our favorite things to do, and what better way to spend it then at Topo Pino." - Glamping Guest, Summer 2022

  • Caitlin and Lucy were the most accomodating hosts. The provided me with lots of extras and were so kind and welcoming to both me and my pup. Kayaking on the nearby lake was a great added bonus and absolutely breathtaking." - Glamping Guest, Summer 2019

  • We loved Topo Pino. Lucy is such a warm and inviting host, and the site is well isolated and private in the woods, yet close enough within easy walking distance if you need anything. She provided a delicious s'mores kit upon arrival that we all loved! And there were wild blueberries everywhere. My kids and I had a great time picking them. We had a great time swimming in the nearby large pond with a sandy bottom and hiking up a beautiful mountain summit trail." - Glamping Guest, Summer 2019

  • We did three hikes in one day. We swam like crazy. We ate s'smores. We will be back. You will love Topo Pino; trust me!" - Glamping Guest, Summer 2019

These shared memories — both written and remembered — honor the generations who made Topo Pino what it is today. We’re endlessly grateful to those who continue to write this story with us.