My, which is short for Myriel, grew up in Breda, a small town in Iowa. Her father, Julius John Boes, was an organic farmer in the 60’s, environmentalist, and a cowboy. Her mother, Myrtle, was a teacher, musician and artist. They were renaissance parents who instilled a can-do attitude in their five daughters, who have passed that on to their offspring. “We were taught how to do everything,”. Her parents’ work ethic and talents shaped her life as an art collector, designer, entrepreneur and landlord.
As the youngest of five girls and raised by renaissance parents My was never told that she couldn’t do something just because she was a girl- the comparison just wasn’t there. This has served her well all her life.
Both an artist and an interior designer, My brings variety and drama to her design projects. Beginning her education with a B.A. in fine art and continuing with extensive study in art, art history, architecture, design, ancient history, and feng shui, she combines all with a common thread—creativity.
Camp Myma
Nature and conservation are a focal point of the camp’s mission. Being environmentally conscious is important to My. She bought the 46 acres because they were never farmed nor contaminated with chemicals.
My is a staunch believer in organic methods. Her parents designed and landscaped 20 acres with gardens, orchards, and a pond, and everyone contributed to the upkeep. “Spending a lot of time helping with the care of the land, environment, and gardens.” she says. “Is very therapeutic, It’s almost a meditation.”
The mission of the camp is to teach the campers’ skills in all areas of life, which in turn will empower them and ultimately build confidence and self esteem, through creativity and nature. Campers will create large scale artwork, study ecology, and learn practical building skills. They will also interact with artists in residence. This hands-on camp will instill the self-confidence children need to assert their creativity in this rapidly changing world of ours. It will break children out of their virtual realities and plant them back at the root of pure experience.
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