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Plan a Family Reunion at Woodloch

With summer just around the corner here in the awe-inspiring Pocono Mountains, it’s time to start planning a long overdue family reunion at Woodloch Resort, home to the most exciting weekend getaways in PA. Families from across North America choose Woodloch because of our all-inclusive packages, which include countless homegrown activities, delicious cuisine, nightly live entertainment, and immaculate accommodations. Let our friendly, professional staff plan nearly every detail of your family reunion. From personalized activities and group photos to customized hats and t-shirts, your family reunion is bound to go down as the best there’s ever been!

On-Site Activities

No two days are the same here at Woodloch Resort, thanks in large part to the fact that we provide families with dozens of on-site, homegrown activities. If you take a peek at our detailed activity sheet, you’ll quickly realize that there aren’t enough hours in the day to try everything. Spend your days go-carting, swimming, hiking, water skiing, and winning gold at the Summer Olympics before enjoying live entertainment from the East Coast’s most talented musicians, magicians, and comedians. Here’s a short list of our most popular activities that are ideal for any family reunion:

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Planning and executing a large family reunion is no simple task. Many reunions take years to plan, which is why the professional staff here at Woodloch Resort created all-inclusive American Plans years ago. You won’t have to stress about figuring out sleeping arrangements, making several meals, setting up games, and arranging off-site activities this year! Our American Plan includes 2-3 daily meals, scheduled activities, housekeeping, resort amenities, nightly entertainment, and so much more! We also have designated hospitality areas where the entire family can gather before or after exploring everything that we offer. Personalized items, activities, and events are available for a separate fee.

An All-Inclusive or Non-Traditional Family Reunion

Most families choose the all-inclusive American Plan, but we also offer non-traditional plans for those who wish to spend a little extra time customizing a flexible family reunion at nearby Woodloch Springs. Woodloch Springs is widely known for its 18-hole, championship golf course and its luxurious vacation rentals, which sleep anywhere from 6-12. Book as many houses as your group needs, which rest in close proximity of one another. You’ll be a short, two-and-a-half-mile drive from countless activities at our main property, but these vacation rentals offer families a little extra quiet time, seclusion, and space.

All vacation rentals are fully-equipped with gourmet kitchens, stone fireplaces, private decks, ample yard space, and laundry facilities. Your well-deserved Poconos getaway to the top-rated family resorts in PA is bound to be the reunion that you’ve been dreaming of for years! Give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or visit us online to book a summertime family reunion.

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Holiday Weekend – A Memorial Day Getaway to the Poconos Mountains

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A Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Getaway to the Pocono Mountains

Even though we’re in the heart of winter, there’s no denying that Woodloch Resort’s four-day Memorial Day Weekend extravaganza is just around the corner. The time to book your Memorial Day getaway is right now because families are already reserving rooms here in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. 

Memorial Day is an annual remembrance of the lives lost in the United States Armed Forces, and this holiday weekend serves as a much-needed reminder to hold your families tight and enjoy every minute together. The last Monday in May is always one of the most popular weekend getaways in PA. Keep reading to learn more about our many holiday weekend offerings.

The First Cookout of the Season

First and foremost, Memorial Day is the perfect excuse to get outside and grill burgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, and corn on the cob. Our first cookout of the season always lands on this popular holiday weekend, much to the excitement of our guests. The smell of the grills blankets our property, alluring hundreds of kids and adults. Typical grill fare is paired with fresh watermelon, baked beans, potato chips, corn on the cob, and dessert.

Lake Teedyuskung Excitement

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For many, the arrival of Memorial Day signifies the start of summer (even if it officially doesn’t begin until late June). The temperature typically sits in the ideal low-70s, while the sun is almost always shining here in Hawley, PA. Late May ushers hundreds of children and adults alike into Lake Teedyuskung. Woodloch is one of the only Pocono Mountains resorts to have exclusive access to a large secluded lake. Guests are free to use our complimentary rowboats, kayaks, SUPs, and sailboats all weekend long. The calming, deep blue water is home to a thriving turtle population; many guests also spot bald eagles, blue herons, and Canadian geese. The surrounding forest is home to beautiful white-tailed deer, cute porcupines, shy black bears, and adorable foxes. If you’re interested in water-skiing or a scenic boat tour, meet at the Teahouse Dock in the early afternoon.

Holiday Weekend Getaways in PA

Over Memorial Day Weekend, we will also be premiering the Summer Olympics, which is one of our most popular activities here at Woodloch, one of the best family resorts in North America. The Memorial Day Carnival will be up-and-running all weekend long as well. Each year’s festival is different, but you can expect carnival-style games, face painting, and countless chances to win prizes. Your family has the opportunity to partake in dozens of homegrown games and activities, such as archery tag, the Shooting Barn, and Cake Wars. To learn more about our deluxe, family-friendly, Poconos resorts and holiday weekend packages, please visit Woodloch.com, or give us a call at 1-800-966-3562.

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Pennsylvania Resorts – Top Springtime Activities in the Pocono Mountains

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Top Springtime Activities in the Pocono Mountains

As a large portion of the United States gets bombarded by snowstorms and subzero temperatures, it’s easy to start daydreaming about a springtime family escape to the Pocono Mountains. While we all love snow tubing, ice skating, and alpine skiing, there’s something genuinely special about that first spring vacation – the fresh smell of blooming flowers, the soothing sound of chirping native birds, and the heavenly feeling of paddling through a still lake. Woodloch Resort has been helping families bond through a wide variety of homegrown activities, games, and events since we opened our doors in 1958. We’re one of the only Pennsylvania resorts with a private, sizable lake — home to more springtime memories than we can count.

Top Things to Try in the Poconos This Spring

With dozens of outdoor activities to choose from here in Hawley, PA, you won’t have time to worry about work, and your children definitely won’t have the urge to check their smartphones. We’ve hand-selected four of our favorite springtime activities that aren’t available in the wintertime.

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  • Golfing – The Country Club at Woodloch Springs is our 18-hole, par-72 championship course, set deep in the Pocono Mountains wilderness. Groups, couples, and families with teenagers flock to our award-winning golf course every spring after daydreaming about putting for birdie ever since the first flake of snow landed in early winter. We provide private lessons, golf instructions, club fitting, and playing lessons for those looking to improve their game.
  • Kayaking – Arguably the best way to explore Lake Teedyuskung is by hopping aboard a complimentary kayak. Woodloch Resort has a fleet of kayaks in vibrant hues near the water’s edge. Kayaking is a one or two-person activity, depending on the vessel, but we encourage families to paddle through our serene lake in packs (as seen in the photo above). Many groups trek down to the southern edge of the lake where you’ll discover West Falls Creek.
  • The Climbing Wall – One of the most challenging outdoor activities at our family resort is the artificial, 30-foot-tall rock climbing wall. This skinny wall towers into the clear blue sky, standing nearly as high as the surrounding trees. The climbing wall builds strength, teaches perseverance, and is a ton of fun (especially if you reach the peak)!

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We wouldn’t have become one of the best family resorts in North America without creating a wide array of complimentary homegrown activities, such as trapshooting, go-carting, and the outdoor drum circle. Your well-deserved Poconos getaway can also include inclusive family-style dining, complimentary live entertainment, and deluxe lake-view accommodations. Please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or visit us online at Woodloch.com to book a springtime adventure into the vast Pocono Mountains!

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    Best Family Resorts – Woodloch Is the #1 Family Resort in the U.S.

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    Top 8 Reasons We’re the #1 Family Resort in North America

    If you’ve ever taken a peek at our online “trophy case,” you’ll recall that we’ve been named the best family resort in North America. We didn’t earn our awards and accolades overnight. The secret to our success is a tried and true 60+ year-old recipe that our dedicated staff here at Woodloch Resort embodies day in and day out. So much skill, preparation, and energy go into becoming one of the best family resorts in the world. We keep growing, building, and enhancing the overall experience here at Woodloch in an effort to help families create everlasting memories.

    1. On-Site Homegrown Activities – Not only do we offer over 30 complimentary on-site activities, but we’ve developed our own events, adventures, and games. Some of our most unique activities include: forest bathing, bakery wars, archery tag, and our famous Olympics.
    2. Live Entertainment – Sometimes there’s nothing better than just sitting back and enjoying a fun-filled evening of live entertainment after a full day of excitement, exploration, and family-style dining. Our comedians, musicians, and performers help us remain one of the best family resorts in the world.
    3. Lake Teedyuskung – We wouldn’t be a four-season paradise without an on-site lake, perfect for boating, swimming, and sunbathing. Lake Teedyuskung is also utilized in the wintertime for ice skating.
    4. 1,200 Acres of Pocono Mountains – Incredibly, Woodloch Resort began as just a small 12-acre getaway purchased by Harry and Mary Kiesendahl in 1958. We now own a seemingly never-ending forest in the tranquil Pocono Mountains. You can explore the area by hiking, golfing, and now forest bathing.
    5. Proximity to New York City – New York City and its 8.6 million residents are approximately two hours from Woodloch Resort. This lively city has more inhabitants than 39 states. That’s a lot of families in need of a well-deserved vacation. Don’t be afraid to plan a spontaneous, three-day weekend getaway to the Pocono Mountains!
    6. Inclusive Meal Plans – In order to become one of the best family resorts in the world, you must provide several dining experiences for all budgets. Our inclusive meal plans, which include three meals daily served family-style, are the least expensive option. Despite being an option for affordable family vacations, the meal plans include decadent items such as prime rib, jumbo butterfly shrimp, and Chilean sea bass.
    7. Luxurious Accommodations – While our guests don’t choose Woodloch Resort for our overnight accommodations, we’re immensely proud of our fleet of guest rooms, suites, and homes. Whether you’re looking for a standard, motel-style guest room or a spacious, two-level private house, you’ll always feel at home here in the Pocono Mountains.
    8. The Country Club at Woodloch Springs – We could go on for days, but at the end of the day we couldn’t keep Woodloch Springs, our beautiful, championship golf course off the list. Woodloch Springs is one of the finest courses in America, according to Golf Magazine.

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    Winter is officially underway here in Hawley, PA, the perfect time of the year for affordable family vacations on the slopes, in the wilderness, or a relaxing, heated indoor pool. Start planning your next Poconos getaway today by visiting Woodloch.com, or give us a call at 1-800-966-3562 to book directly.

    Sunset on Lake Teedyuskung.
    Band performing on stage.
    Woman sitting in outdoor hot tub in winter.
    Golfer teeing off at Woodloch Springs.
    Go karts racing.

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    Vacations Made Easy at Woodloch Resort | Woodloch Resort, Hawley, PA

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    Vacations Made Easy at Woodloch Resort

    There are several reasons why parents unfortunately purposely avoid family vacations, especially during the wintertime. Many vacations include hours of planning, food preparation, hectic last-minute packing, and long days in the car. But the friendly staff here at Woodloch Resort have been perfecting “vacations made easy” since our family-owned resort first opened its doors 60 years ago. A family vacation to the Pocono Mountains is easier than you think thanks to our detailed schedules, on-site activities, all-inclusive meal plans, and our proximity to several large U.S. cities.

    Detailed Daily Schedules

    It takes a small village of talented, dedicated staff to run our family resort. To become one of the best family resorts in the world, we all have to work toward a common goal. Our common goal is to provide families with memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But we also want families to understand that “vacations made easy” isn’t just an empty promise here at Woodloch Resort, which is why we provide guests with detailed, down-to-the-minute daily activity sheets. For a sample itinerary, please click here. Let us do all of the planning this winter. All you have to do is arrive with a smile and choose from our wide variety of family-friendly, on-site activities.

    On-Site Homegrown Activities

    We’ve meticulously compiled all of the best things to do in the Poconos (including swimming, rock climbing, water skiing, and snow tubing) which lets our guests hand-pick activities that are right for them or their children. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before embarking on a scavenger hunt, ice skating on Lake Teedyuskung. After lunch, play charades, watch a movie, and race go-karts. Indulge in a family-style dinner with family and new friends before capping off your perfect Poconos getaway with a magical live show. There are thousands of possible daily combinations, making every stay with us here at Woodloch Resort genuinely unique.

    Inclusive Meal Plans

    Instead of researching dozens, perhaps hundreds, of restaurants for your next family vacation, simply choose an inclusive meal plan at Woodloch Resort. Much like our homegrown activities, our seasonal menus have a diverse mix of American classics that often include: soup, salad, pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and gourmet entrees. We can also accommodate any dietary restriction – just visit our website and fill out a form.

    Vacations Made Easy in the Pocono Mountains

    Our proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, as well as several other large Northeast cities, means that we’re only a scenic 2-3 hour drive from a well-deserved family vacation. Vacations made easy is finally a reality here in the Pocono Mountains – give us a call at 1-800-966-3562 to learn more about our all-inclusive wintertime getaways!

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    A Perfect Pairing in the Pocono Mountains | Woodloch Resort

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    A Perfect Pairing in the Pocono Mountains

    Indulge all your senses while staying at Woodloch this harvest season.

    When you visit The Lodge at Woodloch this autumn, you can look forward to experiencing great midweek activities that you won’t find anywhere else.

    The AWAY Program** (Art, Wine, Adventure + You) offers wonderful opportunities to spend quality time with loved ones and friends.

    During our wine tasting classes, listen to our resident sommelier speak about all different types of wine. From savory to sweet, every glass is a chance to try something new.

    When studying wine and it’s components, there are a few elements needed to create the perfect pairing. Pairing wines can be tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be your own personal sommelier in no time.

    It’s Wine O’Clock, Somewhere!

    Always remember that food and wine must have complementary components, richness, and texture. It is important to note when pairing food with wine that texture plays a role. Lighter foods pair excellently with lighter wines, such as white varietals, while heavier foods are best with heavier wine such as dark reds.

    Common pairings feature Champagne or sparkling white wines with salty foods. Pair Sauvignon Blanc with tart dressings and sauces. Pinot Grigio goes well with light fish dishes. While Chardonnay tastes delicious with fattier fish or fish served with rich sauces. Spicy foods complement a drier Riesling, and rich cheesy dishes pair well with a dry Rosé. Earthy flavors tend to match with Pinot Noirs. For juicy red meats, try a Cabernet Sauvignon, or enjoy a Malbec with some sweet and spicy barbecue. If you’re looking for even more to do, try out our culinary courses, and put your newly acquired sommelier skills to use while learning how to prepare culinary masterpieces.

    Get away this autumn season, and experience the delectable delights of this award-winning, all-inclusive resort. Whether it’s with a loved one or a group of friends, you can’t go wrong choosing Woodloch Resort as your go-to getaway in the Pocono Mountains!

    **When planning your trip to either Woodloch Pines Resort or The Lodge at Woodloch, please note that there are nominal fees associated with some of our additional activities. These include classes offered as part of the AWAY program.

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