In the tiny town of St. Joseph, Louisiana, lies an enormous lake

where generations have celebrated summertime.

Here’s the

story or four couples who fell for Lake Bruin—and

reinvented

an abandoned fishing camp as a retreat for their families.

by PAIGE PORTER FISCHER photos ROB BRINSON

produced by JENNY O’CONNOR styling ANNETTE JOSEPH

7 2 AUGUST

2010

B E T T E R HO M ES AND GARDEN S

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