This is a new modern elevation for our Plan 579, which we have been promoting as a backyard cabana, pool, party, guest house. This new plan, which we are calling Plan 579M will be available in our online store in the next few days.
Where Woodland Wonders Meet Creature ComfortsNestled among the hemlock and pine of Pennsylvania’s Cook Forest lies Gateway Lodge —a grand getaway destination with the intimate feel of a bed and breakfast.
Feel stress slipping away as you relax in the comfort of a Suite with a gas fireplace and fireside Jacuzzi. Or experience the elements of nature you love indoors with our newly remodeled Gallery Rooms.
Whichever room you select, your restful night’s sleep is followed with a wonderful B&B country breakfast served in the lodge’s hewn-log dining room.
Relax in the lodge’s Great Room with its log beams, wood-burning hearth, intimate seating areas and outdoor deck surrounded by forest grandeur.
Adding to your choices…if rustic forest cabins are your preference, choose from the lodge’s own unique grouping, each with a fireplace, kitchen and wooded setting. You can prepare your own meals or enjoy the culinary creations offered by the lodge’s skilled restaurant staff.
Our restaurant…succulent entrées and a selection of over 130 fine wines make the Gateway dining experience an out-of-the-ordinary event you’ll remember and recommend.
If you’re drawn to the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy exploring the forest trails as well as the shores of the mighty Clarion River nearby. You can also choose from canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding and other activities.
Afterward, a soothing professional massage in our Woods Spa could be just the thing to round out your day.
Gateway Lodge and its blend of offerings provide the perfect setting for couples, retreat groups, weddings and family gatherings. There’s even a separate meeting center with its own kitchen, AV setup and wireless Internet.
Gateway Lodge…a place that lets you choose how you want to get away from it all. Discover Pennsylvania at its finest and make your reservation with us!
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If you have ever dreamed of owning your own winery in the stunning Texas Hill Country, now’s your chance.
Flat Creek Estate sits on 80 scenic acres along Lake Travis, not far outside of Austin, Texas. Over the past 16 years, the winery has won over 250 awards; including the esteemed Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Nearly 20 acres of the estate are covered with vineyards, which in turn produce over 10,000 cases of wine each year. The property’s main building houses all of the winery equipment, as well as a cafe and tasting area.
The beautiful stone exterior blends perfectly with the stunning Hill Country scenery that surrounds it. Visitors who step inside are greeted by a rustic wood decor, complete with wine barrel tables.
The charming atmosphere provides the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious glass of wine. The back area of the building is home to the giant aging barrels that can hold thousands of gallons of wine.
Outside, there’s a charming patio area that allows you to soak up the sun while sharing a bottle with friends. A short walk leads you to another event and wine tasting area that can hold large parties or banquets.
The incredible high ceilings allow the building to feel both spacious and cozy at the same time. There are even smaller rooms that allow for more intimate events or private tastings.
Upstairs, there’s a two-bedroom apartment which is perfect for visitors to the estate. The state-of-the-art gym features a jaw-dropping view of the surrounding countryside.
Downstairs, an open concept kitchen and living area allows lots of space for entertaining and relaxing.
There’s even a huge covered event space, which can be used for weddings or other large-scale outdoor events.
Currently, the asking price is being kept private, which probably means it’s a pretty big number. If you’re still interested or just feel like admiring this incredible property a little bit more, visit the listing on Sotheby’s or check out the Flat Creek Estate website.
The idea of living in a converted barn holds a lot of romantic appeal for many people. The problem from a small-house perspective is that most barns are pretty big. However this 100-year-old barn t…
Built in the 1920’s, the barn features wide-plank wood floors and hand-hewn beams. The entire ground floor is an open-plan living space. The original barn doors were replaced by a pair of French doors giving a view of farm fields with the Catskill Mountains in the distance.
This little cottage sits near Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts. In winter, when the leaves have fallen, you can view the bay through the trees. We don’t know how old the cottage is, but it did belong to the current owner’s grandparents. It was, however, recently renovated, so the interior is up-to-date while still in keeping with the age and character of the cottage.
The cottage started out as a high post half Cape. Typical Cape Cod houses are categorized as quarter, half, three-quarter or full Cape, depending on the number of windows along the front. Often a young family would start by building a half Cape, with two windows on one side of the front door, and later expand it to a three-quarter or full Cape with either one or two windows on the other side of the door.
This one was expanded more haphazardly though, with a shed-roofed addition at one end for the living room and a hip-roofed addition at the other end containing the bathroom. There is also a storage shed stuck to the back side. The kitchen and dining room are in the original cottage. That oldest part is dressed up with built-up crown moldings along the roof eaves together with gable end cornice returns. The additions are much plainer, trimmed out with flat fascia boards.
The term “high post” refers to walls that extend vertically above the lower-level ceiling, increasing the usable space upstairs. This one also has two large dormers, likely newer additions, which raise the ceiling to at least 7′ over most of the upper floor. That gives room for a relatively spacious bedroom suite including a half bath.
This tiny cottage is available for vacation rentals through Airbnb.
