Bud’s On the Lake at Carlton Landing

July Fourth we played music at the dream-​town Carlton Landing on Lake Eufaula. Two hours east of OKC following scenic country road 9, we arrived at the hopeful newborn community under construction. GPS led us down a hidden winding road through forests and fields of bright wild flowers. Roaming boars and whimsical signs encouraged us onward.
In the town center, children playing in the street directed us to the Meeting House where we were staying for the night. Once again our rag-​tag family band had landed in the lap of luxury! Thank Folk Music!
Soon our host, town founder, and driver Grant Humphries rolled up with a van full of family and friends. A short trek later, the woods opened to a manicured green lawn perched atop a vast overlook. Below the misty lake spread, above magnificent pastel clouds towered. Rows of clean wooden tables awaited, decked in red, white, and blue. Chef Valentine and Bud’s Crew had a smörgåsbord ready! A rainbow of people gathered to eat. We tuned and as the sun set, music and laughter drifted up to the stars.

Great paninis and items for kids. Service is friendly and setting at Carlton Landing warm and inviting.