Family Weekend Getaways: Skytop Lodge in the Poconos

 

The rooms at Skytop Lodge offer more than just a view. Every well-appointed accommodation is dedicated to help guests have an exceptional stay as they enjoy the luxurious amenities of the cottage while being surrounded by nature.

Skytop has maintained its legacy of keeping harmony between luxurious comfort and nature within its lodge rooms. After the lodge redesigned the accommodations, guests can now choose from three signature designs on top of the individually designed rooms inspired by Skytop historical figures.

The Water Collection draws its inspiration from the Indian Ladder Falls and many other waterfalls around Skytop, all of which are great places to visit. The room is beautifully tinted with shades of blue and gray, capturing the fluid motion of water. This accommodation also has hand painted canvasses by Ann McGuire, the designer of the room.

Filled with schemes of green and earthy colors, the Garden Collection was designed as a tribute to the Olmstead Brothers, the landscaping geniuses who designed Central Park as well as the original landscape for Skytop Lodge. This spacious accommodation represents love and marriage and uses colors that were popular in 1927 topography.

Of course, the Skytop Lodge simply has to have a room dedicated to the Pocono Mountains. The Mountain Collection recreates the environment of the lodge’s surroundings with deep red hues from shale deposits while Ann McGuire’s hand painted canvas depicts mountains, caves, and rugged lines that capture the view of the mountain.

There are many other lodges available to guests. At Skytop Lodge, they get to choose the type of accommodation they want as well as the view they want to see.

The Main Lodge is among the oldest and has the most diverse set of accommodations, which feature a 19th century design. The rooms are spacious and come with luxurious amenities. Rooms include the Deluxe Room, Deluxe Full, Deluxe King Garden, Premium King, Premium King Garden, Superior King, Superior Double Garden View, Lodge Junior Suite, Lodge Grand Suite, and Executive King Suite.

 

Separate from the Main Lodge, The Inn at Skytop is nestled against the lodge’s award winning golf course, providing a perfect oasis with a grand view of the landscape that makes up the course. The inn has a two-story atrium, a lobby, a natural stone fireplace, a seasonal restaurant, a shop and locker, and 18 luxurious connected guest rooms, categorized into Inn King and Inn Grand King.

Skytop also has The Cottages, which are storybook cottages with four guest rooms each, making them ideal for families. They’re located about 100 yards from the main lodge, so they provide some seclusion and more immersion in the surrounding nature. These accommodations provide the perfect avenue for experiencing what it’s like to live in a countryside home. The rooms are categorized into Cottage King and Cottage Double, which are distinguished by the king sized or double beds, respectively.

Although they are located close to the Poconos streams, the Stream Side Cottages offer stream, golf, and lodge views as well. They have a contemporary design, and each cottage has four bedrooms. Cottages also boast a large porch, gas fireplace, in-room safe, refrigerator, and extra-large bathrooms.

 

Much like the accommodations, the dining experience at the Skytop Lodge is quite diverse, with two dining areas, two bars, and even a place to have tea. This means that the Lodge is able to cater to all kinds of tastes and dining preferences, all of which are satisfied with flavors that are nearly a century in the making.

At the Main Lodge is the Windsor Dining Room where contemporary cuisine is served in a classic setting. The Inn at the Skytop has the Lakeview Restaurant, a seasonal restaurant overlooking the lodge’s 18-hole golf course. Both restaurants serve dishes made only by their finest chefs, who use fresh and locally produced ingredients.

Overlooking Skytop’s first tee is the Fairview Bar, which is a great place for friends to hang out for some beverages before heading out to the golf course. Meanwhile, the Tap Room is another place guests can go for casual lunches, cocktails, and conversations with company. For some snacks, tea, and milkshakes, there’s the Tea Room.

The Windsor Dining Room requires formal attire while the Lakeview restaurant calls for something along the lines of smart casual. But wherever guests may go, these restaurants and bars maintain their refined atmosphere all day.

 

The 5,500 acres of enchanting nature makes a nice backdrop to a beautiful wedding. In fact, the Skytop Lodge offers a wide range of wedding packages to cater to different preferences, seasons, and budgets for wedding plans. Whether it’s a lavish affair or a simple intimate gathering between family and friends, the Skytop professional event planning staff will make sure that every moment becomes a memory worth sharing.

There are a variety of venues for guests to choose from. For the ceremony, there’s the Evergreen Ballroom for an indoor setting, while those who prefer the outdoors can go for the Evergreen Garden or the Formal Garden. They can also hold the ceremony by the stream. The Lakeview Dining room and Robin Hood Cove are great places for the socials and dinner for indoors and outdoors, respectively. The hosts can also opt for a tent style wedding, if they plan on having the best of both worlds.

In either case, the event will be matched with only the best cuisine, and guests can have accommodation in the guest rooms or cottages of their choice.

You are reading "Family Weekend Getaways: Skytop Lodge in the Poconos Today" Back to Top

 

The Skytop Lodge is also a destination of choice for companies and businesses to have their corporate meetings and similar activities. There are many unique meeting spaces within the 5,500 acres of the luxurious lodge, all with the appropriate facilities and amenities for the event.

With 17 meeting rooms, state of the art audio and visual equipment, high speed Internet, and more, the Skytop Lodge has everything corporate and company teams need to encourage their members to work together in a refined and comfortable atmosphere.

The Lodge is also a great place for an entire team to unwind or get to know each other through teambuilding activities. The amenities that the lodge has will definitely make their experience feel like a reward. In addition to weddings and meetings, the Skytop Lodge can also accommodate all kinds of events such as birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, and more.

 

To enhance the relaxing environment of Skytop Lodge, the Skytop Spa offers a number of pampering services. The establishment offers guests a wide range of spa services such as massage therapies, skins treatments, facials, nail care, and more.

While any of these single services will offer a relaxing experience, the Spa also offers a wide selection of packages, which are a combination of their services so that guests can get the most out of their experience.

Staying at the Skytop Lodge will give guests a chance to golf at the Poconos. Guests can take on the 18-hole golf course that offers views of the Delaware Water Gap, Camelback, and the different tiers of the Pocono Mountains. The place is also a regular venue for all kinds of golf tournaments.

Skytop Lodge also offers golf school for those who are interesting in learning the sport. They offer a wide range of private lessons as well as unique golfing programs that are as fun as they are helpful with regards to self-improvement. There are also packages for company outings and groups who want to take classes together.

 

While the Skytop Lodge makes guests feel like they’re in a land far away, the Poconos is actually quite close to many popular city destinations. For one thing, It is quite simple to find the place using Google Maps. Simply input the coordinates N41° 13' 39.9? W75° 13' 58.9? and you will be pointed in the right direction.

Skytop Lodge also provides step-by-step driving directions from the following areas: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

Most routes will lead travellers to the I-80 W, where you will take Exit 309, turning left after PA-447 N. Follow the road for two miles, turning right on N Courtland ST/447 N. After, turn right onto 390 N (at the light). Skytop Lodge would be on the left.

Interestingly enough, those who own a private plane can also get to Skytop Lodge via Flying Dollar Airport, which is only a mile away.

More Family Weekend Getaways.

1 Skytop Lodge Rd, Skytop, PA 18357, Phone: 570-257-2114