Herland Retreat Trivia
Last month we had ten trivia questions to test your memory of the Herland Retreats. So how did you do? Find out below.
1. Where was the first Herland Retreat held? Answer: Osage Hills, Fall 1985. Entertainers were Mary Reynolds and Peggy Johnson.
2. Where was a lavender bra run up the flagpole? Answer: Boiling Springs, April 1988.
3. At which retreat was there a “4:30 virgin?” Answer: Robbers Cave, May 1990. Peggy was really trying to say “version,” as in a song version, but at 4:30 am, it came out as “virgin” and has stayed that way ever since.
4. At which retreat were dyke eroticakes served for breakfast? Answer: Fall 1987, Robbers Cave. Helen H. was the chef of the morning who enticed late risers to get out of their bunks for some rather risqué pancakes.
5. Who were the performers the last time a retreat was held at Sequoyah State Park? Answer: Fall 1988, comedian Karen Williams and singer/songwriter Nancy Scott of Austin.
6. Where did Herland have its first 4-day retreat? Lake Wister, Fall 1989.
7. Which retreat featured tie-dyeing and a kazoo band? Answer: Arrowhead State Park, September 1990.
8. Which retreat boasted the highest attendance at 150 womyn? Answer: October 1991, Red Rock Canyon.
9. Which retreat featured a dog show/costume contest? Answer: October 1995, Arrowhead State Park.
10. Which entertainer has performed at the most Herland retreats? Answer: Winning by a nose is Mary Reynolds, with 8 performances; Peggy Johnson was right there with 7 official.