Wildwood Springs Lodge

11/16/2025

Here is Wildwood's early morning Newsletter, in case you haven't signed up for it.

Seldom Scene
Good Morning Everyone

Seldom Scene.. May 9th.

Better Yet, it's a Fundraiser for the History Museum. Proceeds go to the Steelville History Museum. I am hoping at least 200 of you can come and enjoy a True Gathering for Dinner and Concert.. lodging will also be available. But I will be donating the Evening to the Museum.
So Please, even if Bluegrass isn't your " Thing ". Come and Hang out and enjoy the Evening.

Seldom Scene now features Clay Hess.. Really Really Good..!!!


Steelville History Museum Spring Street View

The Country Club Fundraiser has been moved to Dec. 6th. We are still in Need of lots of donations.. Tickets, Artwork, Vacation rentals, Gift Certificates to Dinner go over well...
Shoot Katie an Email.. !!

I have asked Rob to include a few pictures of the SHM.. we are about to get the roof on in the next few weeks and then get it all locked up for the Winter.. hoping to get the Siding on as well..
We are all super excited to see this come together. You all have been a huge help. Thanks


Steelville History Museum Main Street View

Next week's announcement I am really excited about...!!!!

OMD is selling very well.. and so is Ricky. Thank you.

My Story

I am back home after an amazing trip. Slept a Lot, Had a few Lobster Rolls, and mostly just listened to the Waves crash up against the Rocks. I have been going to Maine to rejuvenate for over 20 years now, it is like my Home, and I even know a few locals.

The Air there is so different, a cool ocean freshness, hard to describe actually, but I long for it. On my morning walks, which were not easy, but I had my walking stick and I was able to walk along the Ocean. Cape Neddick, homes mostly all built in the 1890's, beautifully restored. But what I love more than anything.. Nobody is there, very quiet and peaceful. I sat on a bench for a while and just listened to Nature, Seagulls, waves crashing, ducks in the ocean, and lobster boats on their way to check traps. The sun was shining one day, I did see a few couples out with their dogs, there was even a lot of color left in the trees and Shrubs, The Lighthouse was beautiful as always.. I'll send a picture of it as well.


Nubble Lighthouse, also known as the Cape Neddick Light in York, Maine.

You know, I struggle with the Idea of retirement. I have always been a long day's hard worker, dreamer of ideas, and I really thought this year was going to be it for the Music Scene. Until you all came.. We all gather and enjoy a fantastic dinner, then find our seats and just simply enjoy an evening of musicians, making music. How fortunate can we be...? How much Love can the Grand Old Lady give..? Do you feel what I mean, The Love..?

I plan on getting back out in the woods soon and just watching nature, I have been hearing of a Family of Gray Foxes roaming around, the Mom and two little foxes. I hope to see them. I did get to rest, worked a little on the Music for next year, had a few really good conversations with a few Artists, Let's see what happens..

I love you all so much..
Thank You for supporting Wildwood
Bob

BTW... I am working on a True Love Story that happened at the Lodge. I am deep into the research.
As winter comes on, I am going to try to start writing a Chapter here and there.

*Make sure that if you make a reservation, you mention you saw it here on Facebook or Instagram.

11/13/2025

In case you missed Wildwood's Newsletter:

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Return
Good Morning Everyone
That's right, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder return, and better yet, at early pricing
with SRO prices as well, fewer seats and more room. This is by far one of my favorite
shows. Ricky loves the lodge, loves the Prime Rib even better!!!
He and the crew do a fantastic job, and Ricky knows we love unique shows, so he
always provides a special show just for Wildwood. Purchase your Christmas tickets now
and secure the best available seats. This is the only venue in the country that allows
you to be just a footwidth away from the artist.

Keep your eye on the Website as shows are starting to get confirmed. It should be in
just a few more weeks.

My Story

The Final night of a wonderful year.

"Bob ". The Grand Ol' Lady asked.

"Yes, my lady, how may I help you?" I replied."

"Everyone has left, my house is empty. Curtis turned off my water. The pool has been
winterized, and my rooms have all been cleaned. I'm so lonely now… What am I going
to do?". She stated, in a very sorrowful voice, almost crying.

"Rest, my Lady… rest!! ". I replied

"I need a lot of rest, my leg is finally healing now that I'm off of it." I said.

"Do you think everyone had a good time this year…? I hope so, I tried to give everyone
as much Love as I possibly could. I love everyone so much for coming back, and those
who came for the first time!" She replied.

"Yes, my lady, I think so. I hope so, too."
I smiled and said confidently.

"I'm not getting any younger, you know, Bob. But I'll hang in here, I'll hang in." She
cheerfully said!

"I will too, my Lady. I will too…" I cheerfully said as well!

"Goodnight, My Lady, it's time for me to rest..." I said as I started on my walk home.

I wanted to thank everyone who made the journey to Wildwood in 2025, our 25th
anniversary of the Fall Concert series. It was a special experience.

I love you all!
Come back in 2026, I'm going to try and make it even more memorable,

Bob

P.S. Thanks to our Staff, our IT guy, Rob, Merchant Guy Hollywood, everyone who has
helped this year, Rosie, Natalie, Leslie, Linny, Mel, Terry, Diane, and even "Lumpy.

I'll see you all in 6 months.

The Walnut Group, provides clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodations in the Steelville Missouri area. Booking is through Airbnb.

11/08/2025

It's cloudy this morning
The ocean is crashing
Seagulls sing
Tide is rising
White caps topple

Lobster boats float at sea
Gathering a harvest
Their bouys bright to the eye
Floating quietly

Colors are nearly gone
Yet life is so much
Darken by the clouds
But full by the moon at night

Love is here
It's in the air,
It's in everything
Love is all
Love is all

Bob Bell

(2025 Vacation to Maine)

11/08/2025

Congratulations! Well deserved! Some of you "Wildwoodies" might understand, "There's Room On The Porch" here at Wildwood!
Who remembers Taj Mahal performance here?

Congratulations to Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal on their nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album “Room On The Porch”💫⭐️🏆!

11/07/2025

https://wildwoodspringssales.com/
These are available now and would make for "GREAT" Stocking-Stuffers for Christmas!🎅

Wildwood Springs Lodge is a historic 1920's "Dirty Dancing" style resort is host to the ultimate concert experience. "The Wildwood Concert Experience". The full experience is a rip-roaring, carefree, personal, living room concert experience.

11/03/2025

What a band! (Sorry I missed a couple)

11/03/2025

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Click to purchase Wildwood Merchandise. T-shirts, hoodies, crew shirts, and caps. They make a great gift.
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11/03/2025

Bob Bell's Wildwood Newsletter.....
Good Morning Everyone

First of all, I want to thank everyone who made it to the Grand Old Lady this year.. Spring or Fall Concerts. It has been a very challenging season for sure, but when all is said and done, I will call it "successful". And yes, I am exhausted. Heading to Maine on Tuesday to recover.

Secondly, 2025 is our 25th Anniversary. It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since the start of the Fall Concert Series. Oh, what memories; all the Amazing evening of the best music, and all the friendships we have bonded with so many of you. Thank you; without all of you supporting Wildwood, the music wouldn't happen. We have been voted the Best Music Venue in Missouri for a reason.. YOU!!

Thirdly... I had full plans on calling it quits. If you've attended the last three shows, you can tell I am not in the best of shape, and health-wise, not much better. However, many of you have asked us to continue, and so we will.

So what's on Board for 2026?
Changes.

1. Over the next few weeks, the Website is getting a slight changeover, so watch for that.
2. I am going to take out about 25 seats downstairs, to make it easier to move around and get some more leg room.
3. But the biggest change is that I am going to offer a "Standing Room Only" Option, and on most, a greatly reduced price point. There will not be a "Seating Chart" available to pick a seat; it is "Standing Room Only". You may, however, upgrade by calling Katie during the Year. These will also be very limited in Quantity. But for the "On-a-Budget-Guests", I wanted to make something available for you.
4. Some shows are going to be very expensive. I am sorry for that, but the "Big Bands" just COST a lot of money these days. However, some artists love playing the lodge so much that I can reduce their tickets, like Ricky Skaggs, back to pre-pandemic prices, so take advantage if you want.

So... the Ozark Mountain Daredevils want to keep playing. Their 2026 tickets are now available.

Ricky Skaggs is now available for 2026

Wildwood Stock #2 is now available.

I will be sending out Concert announcements weekly as the Confirmations come in..

Again.. Thank you all for making 25 years a Success..

My Story.
I was recently trying to walk through the Lodge's yard, and that's about as far as I can make it, currently. I stopped at the Horse Shoe pits and sat down for a bit. It was an amazing day; sunny with a slight breeze, but warm. The trees are starting to change colors. It was really quiet, which in my world can be nice. I was just able to sit and think. Chloe was behaving herself at the House, which is a little unusual, if you know what I mean. She is still a puppy.

While I sat there, the memories swirled around in my mind. But suddenly, my mind jumped to how Saturday night concerts perfectly evolve. First, one car arrives, then two, then three. Soon the Chefs arrive, then the Sound Guys, and then the Band. More and more guests arrive, and before you know it, a Gathering is happening.

I try to spend a lot of time alone, to reflect, rest, and just try to focus on the task at hand. But think about life like this... Gazing into a Fire in a Fireplace, many logs are burning all together. But if you were to take a log out of the Fire and place it on the Hearth, it would quickly just burn up and turn to ashes... or go out. Whereas if the Log stays in the Fire with the other logs, it burns on for a long time. It's the togetherness that makes it work.

Now think about a Concert event, as the room fills, the Musician feels that energy. The more the Musician feels, honestly, the Better they play. It's the Gathering, togetherness that matters. As we all form that Bond that makes an Evening, what we call "Wildwood Moments".

What makes Wildwood so Special to the artist is very simple. They are right with you. They feel so much more energy from YOU than from almost every other venue or space. And they love it! It reminds them of why they became musicians, to play for YOU.

I love Gatherings.

I am hoping to put together a Fantastic 2026 line-up with some new names. Some yearly shows and shows from the past. Maybe a few in the Spring and about 8 weekends in the Fall.

Plus... All Lodging Packages bought before Dec. 31st will get a Free Wildwood Sweatshirt. I am having some especially designed for just this Gift. Only Available to Lodging Packages. That way, I know where you stayed, and so will everyone else.

I love all of YOU..

Thank You.

Robert Louis " Bob " Bell

PS. I am nothing without my Staff... They are the world to me.. Thanks to all of them.

11/02/2025

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