Welcome to Meadowbrook!
Meadowbrook on the Pine has been in the Schwarze family since 1944. It was discovered by Earl and Betty Horan and purchased by Herm and Norma Schwarze. The property was originally given in land grants in 1858 and 1866. The property changed hands many times in the 80 years before Herm and Norm purchased it. The lodge, guest cabin, and garage were constructed in 1912. For more history visit Meadowbrook History.
After 112 years of service the original andirons have been replaced.
Chris located the rail and then cut and formed them into this new set.
The Latest News from Meadowbrook
2023 Deer Season (November 2023)
Deer season was a little disappointing this year as there were not many deer seen and as a result not many deer taken. This was surprising because our trail cams indicated a healthy number of deer including a number of nice bucks on our property. Deer camp this year welcomed the entire Utah Bowyer family Michael, Susan, Parker, and Kaitlyn to the festivities. Other guests were Steve, Chris, and Ben Bowyer, John and Nate Jobson, along with Rick and Scott Smith. It is a good thing the western Bowyers were here because Michael and Kaitlyn accounted for the only two deer, (both does) taken during this year's deer camp. Chris and Steve finished up the year in the extended antlerless season by each taking a doe. Better luck next year!
2023 Opening Weekend (May 2023)
The 79th Annual Opening Weekend at Meadowbrook on the Pine has come and gone. It was great to gather once again with friends and family. This same group has been doing this for so long that the weekend kinda runs itself with everyone pitching in as necessary. The weather was passable. The fishing started out slow but picked up as the weekend went along. Lots of trout were caught but no really big one except Eddie who, as a Hall of Fame member, no longer qualifies for the trophy. The weekend started and ended with the traditional baseball extravaganza. Ben Bowyer caught his 17 inch brown at 11:40 on Sunday morning to edge out Bryce Mowinski who held the lead for the entire weekend. Henry witnessed his dad's catch just above Sand Hole where Chris was fishing and came down to net the fish for his brother.
2022 Deer Camp (November 2022)
The picture shows you the highlight of this year's deer camp. Kaitlyn bagging her first deer from the last deer blind her grandfather ever built. It was epic. Maybe not quite as epic as this tiny ten year old holding court at the dinner table that night as eight grizzled hunters listened as she told and retold her story. A tale that over time will surely include the slightly exaggerated part where Michael pushed her out the window to get a better angle. When Rob told her the best part was she didn't have to get up early the next day her reply was also epic "Yes I do, I have another tag!" Deer camp wouldn't be complete if Rob didn't shoot his yearly deer which this year was a doe from Carey's Blind. Heavy and unexpected snow put a damper on things as John and Nate Jobson could not get here from Grand Rapids and others wisely chose to leave early. We welcomed Rick and Scott Smith to their first but hopefully not last Meadowbrook Deer Camp. Steve ended the season by takig a doe from Rye Patch.