The Lodge at Woodloch: In-depth Guide

1. The Lodge at Woodloch Rooms and Suites

• The Lodge at Woodloch has 57 rooms and suites, tastefully decorated with locally sourced furniture and marble bathrooms.
• All rooms and suites feature:
  • Down comforters
  • Feather or hypoallergenic pillows
  • In-room fridges
  • Oversized showers
  • Private verandas overlooking the gardens or the rock garden waterfall
  • Flat-screen TVs
  • High-speed Internet
  • In-room safes
  • Plush robes and slippers
  • Twice-daily maid service
  • Elegant toiletries
• Room options include:
  • Deluxe Veranda Rooms: Two double beds or one king bed and marble walk-in showers.
  • Veranda Junior Suites: One king or two queen beds, a private sitting area, and a walk-in shower and tub.
  • Veranda One-Bedroom Suites: A king or two queen beds, a full living room, two private verandas, and two full bathrooms.
• Booking a stay involves selecting a vacation package to suit your needs. Packages include options for:
  • Couples
  • Mother-daughter getaways
  • Father-son getaways
  • Gourmands
  • Expectant mothers
  • Spa lovers
  • Girlfriends seeking a getaway
• Each package includes:
  • Accommodation
  • Three gourmet meals a day
  • Full access to the gym and fitness classes
  • Outdoor activities
  • Creative classes, speakers, and workshops
  • Outdoor whirlpools and steam rooms
  • A spa concierge to enhance your stay

2. Dining at The Lodge at Woodloch

• TREE, the restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch, is dedicated to serving gourmet food that is locally sourced and entirely organic.
• Seasonal produce from Woodloch’s on-property farm-to-table garden and other local markets and farms is used to create innovative dishes.
• The menu is diverse and imaginative, featuring options for:
  • Vegan dishes
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Gluten-free foods
• Gourmands can enjoy:
  • Chef-curated tastings lasting two hours, featuring fine gourmet foods prepared in front of you and paired with sommelier-selected wines.
  • Cooking and baking demonstrations.
  • Lessons in making detoxifying juices.
  • Old World vs. New World wine tastings.
  • A sommelier-led discovery into pairing wine with fine chocolate.

3. The Lodge at Woodloch Spa

• The Spa is the centerpiece of The Lodge at Woodloch’s offerings, providing a full-service experience with a diverse range of treatments.
• Massage options include:
  • Traditional Swedish massage
  • Invigorating Russian rubdown
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Aromatherapy massage
  • Tension-releasing and chakra-balancing rubs
  • Muscle-soothing and healing treatments
• Facials are tailored to your needs and include:
  • Deep cleansing facial
  • Facials for sensitive skin
  • Moisture-replenishing facial
  • Anti-aging facial
  • Enzyme peel
  • Luxurious caviar facial for hydration, lifting, and firming
• Full-body treatments include:
  • Chocolate rub-down followed by Swedish massage with chocolate Shea butter
  • Lavender or rosemary scrubs to increase circulation, soften, and exfoliate skin
• Specialty treatments:
  • Relaxing and safe pregnancy massages
  • Tummy massages with lush lotions to prevent stretch marks
  • Pre-natal shiatsu for maintaining maternal and fetal health
• Couples treatments:
  • Performed in private rooms
  • Include massage, exfoliation, and a soak in an herb-infused hot tub
• Additional therapies:
  • Reflexology
  • Shiatsu
  • Reiki for healing energy
  • Craniosacral massage using light touch to improve cerebrospinal fluid flow
• The Lotus Salon, adjacent to the spa, offers:
  • Haircuts and coloring services
  • Scalp massage and deep-conditioning hair treatment
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Makeup services
  • Luxurious foot soaks in beer or wine
  • Warm stone massages for hands and feet

4. Outdoor Activities

• The Lodge at Woodloch is nestled in the Poconos Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, featuring a private lake, forested acres, gardens, and proximity to the Lackawaxen River, a tributary of the Delaware River.
• Outdoor activities include:
  • Fly-fishing: Year-round cold stream fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout, with lessons in fly-fishing and fly tying. Guided excursions to the Delaware River (20 minutes away) are also available for trout and small-mouthed bass fishing.
    Note: A valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required.
  • Golf: The Country Club at Woodloch Springs offers an 18-hole, par 72, 6,579-yard championship course with a stunning 14th hole crossing a 220-foot gorge over river rapids.
  • Tennis: Four outdoor tennis courts with rental equipment available.
  • Water activities: Kayaking on Woodloch’s private lake.
  • Trail activities: Hiking and biking on nature trails around the lake and through the woods.
    • Experienced cyclists can explore rough terrain trails.
    • Less experienced cyclists can enjoy the back roads of the nearby Delaware State Forest.
  • Seasonal activities: River rafting on the Lackawaxen River in summer and snowshoeing in winter.
  • Bird watching: Spotting osprey, bald eagles, and great blue herons.
• Farm-to-table dining: The Lodge maintains a large market garden to support this commitment.
  • Guests can participate in lessons and informal talks about organic gardening.
  • Demonstrations of companion planting are provided.
  • The head gardener encourages guests to assist in the garden, promoting stress relief through hands-on soil work.
  • The Lodge hosts two honeybee colonies, providing honey for the table. The beekeeper offers talks and instructions on beekeeping.
• Additional outdoor activities at the sister resort (two miles away):
  • Archery and shooting lessons
  • Scaling a 30-foot climbing wall
  • Riding a zip line through the trees
  • Exploring nature trails on Segways

5. Gym and Indoor Activities

• Indoor fitness options:
  • Workout at the fully equipped gym, with the option to pair with trainers for advanced sessions.
  • Participate in fitness classes, including:
    • Aerobics
    • Yoga
    • Guided meditation
    • Kickboxing
• Mind and body relaxation:
  • Instruction in several types of meditation, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong (an ancient Chinese practice combining breathing techniques, physical stances, and focused meditation).
  • Hydro massage under The Lodge at Woodloch’s indoor waterfalls.
• Indoor pool activities:
  • Solo swimming or class participation.
  • Water-based exercises that reduce joint pressure while providing cardiovascular benefits.
  • Classes include:
    • Aqua boot camp
    • Toning
    • Weight-free resistance training
    • Water yoga
• Creative activities:
  • Art instruction in various mediums, including:
    • Pastels
    • Watercolors
    • Colored pencils
    • Pen and ink
    • Acrylic paint
  • Classes in:
    • Basic drawing
    • Decorating with natural objects
    • Decorating birdhouses
    • Making terrariums
    • Working with mosaics
    • Makeup artistry

6. How to book

• The Lodge at Woodloch caters to business groups and is conveniently located less than three hours from Manhattan and Philadelphia.
• Meeting spaces:
  • Formal boardrooms for traditional meetings
  • Relaxed living-room style rooms with sofas and comfortable chairs for a more casual atmosphere
• Catering services:
  • Fully catered meetings with a variety of meal and snack options
  • Menus featuring organic and creative selections
• Support services:
  • Meeting concierges to help maximize the success of your event
  • State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment available for use

Address: 109 River Birch Ln, Hawley, PA 18428, Phone: 570-685-8500