Jammin' in the Cabin begins

jam 
 a musical session where musicians gather and play without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements; improvisation

Just through the pines from the Green Frog tearooom, near the potting studio, is the 'Jammin' Cabin'.

Musicians from the area congregate here most Saturdays and Sundays, to 'jam'.  Memorable music has been made, usually of the bluegrass/folk genre but one might hear anything.  One also never knows who might turn up at the Cabin.  Valdy has jammed here, and makes a point of staying at Selma's B & B across the pond.

On nice days the Jammin' 'crew' wanted to get outside, so in spring they got together and built an outdoor stage by the pond. 

It was found that visitors to the tearoom often wandered down the pond to listen, so chairs were set out for them to use.

This has evolved into a wonderful and relaxed spot for events to be held, which often wind up at sunset with jamming continuing around the campfire.

One such event was Pinecroft's 61st anniversary.

August saw renowned jazz singer Denise Pelley in a spectacular performance, a fundraiser for the Sudan, backed up by musicians associated with the Cabin.  (This was so well received that there will be an 'encore' event with her in October.  See 'events'.)