3 INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE RAINY SPRING DAYS

Spring brings rain, and while the rain is good for the blooming plants that envelop the Pocono Mountainscape, it can be a bummer when on vacation. Fear not; the rain won’t stop you from enjoying a great trip to Hawley PA with your family. Here are three of our favorite things to do when it’s raining, and you want to stay indoors at beautiful Woodloch Resort.

Icy Times Year Round

When the weather isn’t the best, it’s always fun to enjoy our four-season ice rink where it’s winter year-round! Play a game of hockey or skate around under the comfort of a 9,000-square-foot canopy! It’s fun for the whole family, and you’ll all be certain to revel in a day spent indoors.

Practice Makes Perfect

If golfing is your thing, we know that playing in the rain isn’t the most exciting idea. Even if you can’t be out on the green, we’ve got you covered in Hawley, PA with our indoor performance studio where you can tee off without having to step outside!

Take a Dip

One of the best things to do when it’s raining is to make a splash in our indoor pool! Our indoor heated pools always bring smiles to our guests’ faces, no matter their age. While we offer a fantastic splash zone for the little members of your family, if you want to relax, check out our indoor hot tubs for adults. Plus, don’t forget to get some snacks from our Tiki Bar!

No matter how you choose to spend those rainy days, at least you’ll be at one of the happiest resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch! Hawley PA has everything you need to make for one of the best vacations this spring season. Take a look at our rates, and book your getaway today!

IT’S GAME TIME: GEAR UP WITH WOODLOCH

Now in its 52nd year, the NFL will host the Super Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota the first weekend in February. While that is a distance from Pennsylvania, when visiting one of the best Pennsylvania resorts — Woodloch — you’ll still be able to enjoy the Big Game festivities! We’ve got lots of party gear, delicious food, tasty beverages, and large TVs to catch every nail-biting moment. Whether you choose to watch the game from your room, or you want to embrace the excitement with everyone else here at the resort, we’ve got plenty for you to do in and around our property!

Where to Watch the Game

When it comes to activities and amenities, Woodloch takes a “go big or go home” mentality so when you’re here for the game, you can expect nothing short of that! Enjoy the excitement of the game, and head to our 700-seat Nightclub where you can watch it on a monster 20-foot screen for all to see . . . all while you dine on yummy nachos, wings, and other fantastic football grub to get you in the spirit while cheering on your team.

Make a Play, Pass, and Repeat

Want to create some competition for yourself? Grab the family, and go head-to-head with others at our various showdowns here at Woodloch! Use your brains to outsmart the competition at Woodloch Family Feud, Family Olympics, Cake Bowl, theme games, and more — the whole family will get to partake in all the fun!

Don’t forget to book your family vacation to our Pennsylvania resorts where you’re sure to be in for a treat as the NFL season comes to a roaring close. When you book your vacation with us at Woodloch,we guarantee you won’t miss out on all the fun, and you’ll get to experience our beautiful property along with celebrating the wins of the season!

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WHAT MAKES FOR AN AMAZING WINTER GETAWAY TO THE BEST RESORTS IN PA?

As one of the leading all-inclusive resorts in PA, Woodloch Resort is known for having spectacular activities for all year-round. While the summer season can be pretty busy with lots of water-related fun, there is something unique about winter in the mountains that you won’t want to miss. Here are our top three reasons for what makes Woodloch so special when the temperatures drop and the snow falls.

Wintery Days

Have you ever woken up knowing that a fresh coating of white fluffy snow has covered the ground? It creates a giddy feeling, and you can experience this when you vacation at our resorts in PA. Snow-covered trails and trees bring the essence of a winter wonderland to life here in Pennsylvania. As the mountains become a hotspot for skiers and snowboarders, you’ll want to join in the fun and experience a wintery getaway.

Family Time

Now is the time for a winter vacation with the family! There is so much to do around our property that it makes perfect sense to book a cold weather getaway! With over 30 different activities to choose from and fantastic night-time shows, there is something for everyone.

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“Building” Stronger Communities with Holiday Food Collection

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~shared by J. Ranner

I woke up yesterday with great ambition. Not to finish my novel (one of these days…), or to plant the flagpole on a newly completed skyscraper, or to even clean the house.

All I wanted to do was complete my Christmas shopping, so I can breathe easy and sing my favorite songs, watch Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas and wear goofy clothes during my office’s dress down days. It didn’t happen, and while I stewed over it for a little bit, it is the epitome of a first world problem in the purest sense of the word.

If you’re blessed during the holiday season in the sense of enlightenment (in contrast to being financially secure), you will notice that there’s a lot of sadness around during holidays. There’s a lot of NEED out there. Organizations like The Salvation Army take up collections to bring toys to children that would otherwise be without. And HUNGER.

Who would have thought that in the greatest country in the world (which I will defend to the ground), 1 in 6 people face hunger and food uncertainty. Not because of food shortage, but because of poverty. That means holiday meals are no different than any other meals during the year- scrapping for what you can find and making due. All of these things happen while the rest of us are getting stressed out about fighting lines at malls and replacing strands of lights.

In the scheme of things, the Best Buy website not accepting my promotional codes for free shipping is small potatoes. Perspective is everything.

The good news is that when things are falling apart, there’s always some sort of force working to try to put things back together, or at least attempt to patch things up for a while.

For the second year in a row, Woodloch was very proud to sponsor a food drive of their own, with bounties being kept right in our own community, aiding our friends and neighbors. On Wednesday, December 6th, Woodloch held a “Can-Struction” competition as a corporate team building event with Credit Suisse. Using canned goods and boxes of food, teams from Credit Suisse were tasked with a time limit to construct famous structures from across the world.

Following completion of the event, structures were judged by Woodloch staff as well as Kathleen and Rich Chicoski of the Honesdale Food Pantry. The winning display- a miniature edition of the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa – took home the honors of first place. Teammates were awarded the spoils of the traditional Woodloch gold medal.

All said and done, Credit Suisse, Dave’s Foodtown of Honesdale and Lake Region IGA of Hawley each contributed $1,000 in groceries to Wayne-Pike food pantries. Coupled with supplies collected by Woodloch employees on a staff-led food drive, over $4,000 in groceries were delivered, just in time for the holiday.

“When a need or crisis arises, the Woodloch Family- which includes our guests, staff and friends- elevate themselves to meet it,” says Ranner. “And it certainly isn’t exclusive to this time of year.” Woodloch is well immersed in worthy projects year round, including pet supply collection for Dessin Animal Shelter, “Operation Cookie Drop” scouts initiatives for our heroes in the service, and of course the BK Hope Cures Foundation, which has donated over $1 million to cancer research since its inception 18 years ago.

Special thanks to Credit Suisse, Dave’s Foodtown, Lake Region IGA and our staff for stepping up to the challenge, and bringing a little more comfort to kitchens this season!

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4 BLISSFUL WINTER WEDDING TRENDS AT WOODLOCH

Winter is coming to town and if you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue, look no further than Woodloch Resort. Once you’ve decided to host one of the biggest milestones of your life at Woodloch, our wedding planners will help you through the process from picking the best venue options, taste testing, and everything in between to make your day the best one possible! We know that our resorts in PA offer much more than just a venue, especially as we’re an all-inclusive resort nestled in the Poconos Mountains. Here are a few winter wedding trends for 2018 that you might want to consider when planning your ceremony this season!

FROZEN FLORALS

With snow on the ground and the lakes and waterfalls have frozen over, we’ve found one of the prettiest trends this year – frozen florals. Whether it’s decorative ice cubes, with stunning ice sculptures, your guest’s jaws will drop in awe after seeing these floral arrangements. Embrace the cold this season, especially when you add your flowers to ice. We recommend trying edible flowers in ice cubes to serve with drinks and ice bucket for a fun touch of color. You won’t go wrong with this cool winter trend.

FAUX FUR

Winter in colder climates means you can pull out the showstopping looks of faux fur. Highlighting some of the pretty neutral tones, you can accent just about anything with a touch of fur. Include it as part of your gown with a faux mink wrap or use furry blankets to keep guests warm during your ceremony and reception. However you choose to bring the natural world to your wedding, we know it will be one for the books this year.

LOTS OF GREEN

Green has been a top color in 2017, and now that fall and winter are here, it can really shine. Whether that green comes in the form of velvet, a traditional fabric this time of the year, or it’s in your floral arrangements or even in details of your invitations and name tags, you’ll love incorporating all shades of this color into your dream wedding. We also recommend potentially adding an extra pop of color with red and holly berries as it will bring a festive touch to your event.

HOT BEVERAGES

It’s a given that hot beverages are must in the wintertime! Bring those delicious favorites right to your reception with a Hot Chocolate Bar, a Hot Cider Bar, or even an array of Mulled Wine for guests to choose. Let them spike it or keep it kid-friendly. No matter what you pick for people to sip on, let them warm up from the inside out with a toasty drink!

Woodloch’s family-friendly nature make it one of the leading venues for weddings. Whether it’s a ceremony for 200 or a small elopement for two, we’ve got everything here at one of the top resorts in PA for weddings, Woodloch Resort, to make for a blissfully wedded winter season!

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Spend your Labor Day at our Pennsylvania Resorts

Labor Day is just around the corner, and you do not want to miss out on all of the fun this September 2-4, 2017 weekend! Created for the labor unions to give workers a much-needed break, this national holiday marks the unofficial end of summer before most kids head back to school, and summertime fun begins to dwindle. Enjoy every minute that our Pennsylvania resorts have to offer you and your family by making Woodloch your last vacation destination of the summer!

It’s time for a Family Vacation…

Labor Day – no work – more fun – what else could you need? How about spending that time with family at Woodloch Resort?

Family and hospitality are in our blood, as Woodloch has been family owned and operated since 1958. We’re truly in the business of bringing families together. Reconnecting is important, especially away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit back and relax for a while or get out for some hands-on-fun. We’ve got everything you need to make sure your summer goes out with a BANG!

Labor Day Activities

Beyond the endless amount of memories you’re about to create, we’ve got 135 acres of pristine Pocono Mountains woodlands for you to wander, and we’re sure you’ll want to make a splash in the water as there’s limited time left for swimming in outdoor pools. After that, square off with your best buds or family members for traditional Woodloch competitions like Olympics, Scavenger Hunts, Family Feud, Name That Tune and more. Don’t worry; we didn’t forget about your after dark fun too. Curfews? You’re on vacation, and here, once the sun goes down, the entertainment and activities are only beginning with incredible on-stage acts, live music, and exciting performances.
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Plus, you’ll want to feast on our LAST cookout of the season this Labor Day! You don’t want to leave Woodloch without trying our mouth-watering barbecue meals chockfull of options for every food lover. And with over 30 activities for all different ages, there are plenty of ways to burn off some of those calories! Bring your appetite for food, fun, and family at Woodloch, and we’ve got you covered.

Summer will be gone in a blink of an eye so don’t let Labor Day and the summer season slip through your fingers! Book your Woodloch vacation today, and get ready for a rocking red, white, and blue end-of-summer getaway that you won’t believe. Our beautiful Pennsylvania resorts are waiting for you; all you have to do is a pack a bag and head to Woodloch Resort. We can’t wait to see you before the kids go back to school, the temperature starts to drop, and the fall leaves begin to change.