Are you looking for a winter getaway that includes three great square
meals and an abundance of fun? Well, Woodloch might be just the place for
you. Woodloch Resort & Golf Community -- better known as "Woodloch
Pines"-- is a four-season resort in the Pocono’s in Northeastern
Pennsylvania, about three hours from Philadelphia and 2 ½ hours from New
York.
It’s located on Lake Teedyuskung which was frozen when we arrived. There
are ice-fishing huts and people snowmobiling – which although walking on
the lake is discouraged, it is fun to watch from the safety of land!
This
was our second trip to Woodloch, but our first in the winter and what fun
the kids had. The kids went swimming in the indoor pool, climbed the
“trees” in the Woodloch Forest - an indoor climbing room with tubes,
slides and soft mats for kids of all ages and of course went on the Snow
Tube Run. The Forest is great because it offers things for all ages.
There's a small section for kids aged 5 and under and the larger section
for all the bigger kids.
The Snow Tube Run is man made and provided hours of entertainment for my
kids and husband. My kids and husband also took a run on the snowmobiles,
which weren’t free, but were well worth the money for the fun the kids
had.
During the stay you are given three meals a day in the family-style dining
room. Every meal is tasty, including their amazing homemade breads,
muffins, dressings and of course crumb cake! All of which can be bought
take home at the end of your stay.
On Saturday night we took in one of the shows. Although they offer a
nightclub show we decided to spend the evening with our kids and take in
the magic show. The kids were amazed by the magician who was great with
the kids. After the show he took time to talk to the kids and let them try
“plate balancing” again! My son, who was reluctant to go to the show, was
the last to leave!
On
Sunday, our last day the kids wanted to cram in everything again. We
visited the bumper cars and the forest and for extra fun there was a
petting zoo. My oldest child had a blast riding on the ponies.
They also brought rabbits and goats, but the ponies were the biggest draw!
Woodloch is a great place to visit
anytime of the year. There’s a long list of activities, and almost all are
free:
Arts & Crafts
Kayaking, paddle-boats, waterskiing, for age 13 and up
Canoeing; sailboats
Bumper boats
Basketball, bocce ball, ping-pong, shuffleboard, horseshoes...
Bicycling; nature trail
Bingo, movies, family scavenger hunts, game show
Mini-golf, bumper cars, go-carts, kiddie cars
Fishing, trapshooting
Winter: ice skating (rental fee); snow tube run
For an extra charge: batting cages; golf, massage, racquetball, rifle
range, and snowmobiling (children may accompany an adult.)
If you’re looking for skiing that just minutes away at Big Bear, Tanglwood
Ski Area and Winter Park; or Elk Mountain.
If you’re looking for a family vacation, a reunion, a trip to take with
the grandkids look into Woodloch. You won’t be disappointed in fact you’ll
probably do what many Woodloch guests do on their last day – book their
return trip!
T
his
was our second trip to Woodloch, but our first in the winter and what fun
the kids had. The kids went swimming in the indoor pool, climbed the
“trees” in the Woodloch Forest - an indoor climbing room with tubes,
slides and soft mats for kids of all ages and of course went on the Snow
Tube Run. The Forest is great because it offers things for all ages.
There's a small section for kids aged 5 and under and the larger section
for all the bigger kids. 
On
Sunday, our last day the kids wanted to cram in everything again. We
visited the bumper cars and the forest and for extra fun there was a
petting zoo. My oldest child had a blast riding on the ponies.
They also brought rabbits and goats, but the ponies were the biggest draw!