Newsletter for the Summer of 2008

Hello Everyone,

We all have survived another hard and cold winter which just makes this time of year even more amazing.  Everyday I look in the Forest and along the river and things just change from moment to moment. 

I wanted to take this opportunity to get you up to speed on our events this year already scheduled.  I also wanted to let you know that due to this increase in gas prices, food and so much more, I have chosen to freeze the room rates from now until June 1, 2009.  At the lodge we are going to create the atmosphere that you may not be able to travel as far to get too.  We will have waterside barbeques, every weekend through the day, live bands in the Cabana, special packages every week all the time.  We will be that place that you can still fit into your budge and you will get the four start treatment.

Now the updates:

Memorial Day Weekend – May 23 – 26

Enjoy a barbeque on the hill in the cabana along with some nice acoustic music and some to dance to as well.  Join us in christening our NEW CABANA BAR starting at 5:00 p.m. - ?  Saturday more of the same with an afternoon barbeque down by the river at the lodge.  Enjoy hot, dog, hamburgers, salads and ice cold beverages.  If you are staying with us you will have first seats.  If you are a canoer that day and just passing by then you can park your canoe at the landing and join the barbeque.  Venture up to the lodge for a full menu and a patio outside the pub.  That evening enjoy live music on the hill at 8:00 p.m. by “Drunken Sailor”.  Sunday just relax in the lodge or on the river and enjoy the quiet of the park.

Open House Weekend – June 6 – 8

Once again our famous barbecue on the hill starting at 6:00 p.m. followed by music and open bar and an amazing view. 

Saturday enjoy the day in the park canoeing, hiking, biking and so much more.  We will have our little Riverside barbeque and cold beer open from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for all of you and any floaters by.
Sunday we start our Open House at 1:00p.m. with lots of food and live music.  Our theme this year is survivor and we are going to play the parts we just need a team to play against.  We are looking for a group of 6 people who dare take us on in the challenges. 

Joan Van Dyke and Company will be performing in the afternoon and a group from Brookville school will also be joining us and with some great local entertainment.

Music, Food and fun all day on the hill and EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

July Fourth Weekend – July 4 – 6

A perfect time to take the week off either before or after the 4th.  There are many places a short distance away that have great firework displays.  If we can get around 16 interested we will take you to the Fireworks and bring you back that evening.  Saturday night we will have music from 8:00 - ? in the Cabana.  Sunday will be your day to just relax and enjoy a day in the Spa or in the park.

Wine Tasting, Beer and Marguerite Float July 25 – 26

After a relaxing evening Friday after your check in and a good nights sleep after an evening in the Pub or in the Cabana enjoying live music, and a  great barbeque we are going to have our “Marguerite and Wine Tasting float trip down the Clarion River.  We will stop at designated areas where you can enjoy local wines and frozen Marguerite’s.  We will have food and other beverages along our five mile trip.  After our trip we will venture back to the outdoor patio at the Pub and relax with some cold beer and some snacks.  Take the rest of the afternoon to relax before we have our Seafood Appetizer Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cabana Bar.  The trip is available to everyone whether for the day or for the weekend.  Price for the trip is $125.00 per couple and our two day package starts at $365.00 per couple. 

Nantucket Weekend – August 22-23, 2008

Friday check in and relax in the Pub and enjoy a nice dinner in the dining room or a barbeque on the hill in the cabana starting at 6:00 p.m.  Live music will start at 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday enjoy your day in the park or take your chance with our annual Texas Holdem tournament which starts at 2:30 p.m. in the cabana.  This is a huge part of our weekend and the prizes are worth playing for. There is no buy in and not exchange of cash. 

After trying your luck at cards our evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with all you can eat seafood appetizers, followed by LIVE lobster, baked potato, corn of the cob, salad, bread and dessert.  Ice cold beer with a full bar is available to our guests but is not included in the package price.  You can come for the evening for $115.00 per couple or come for the weekend packages starting at, $389.00 per couple.

Half Way to Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend – September 19 – 21, 2008

This is a new and great tradition that is catching on all over the United States and the U.K.  This date signifies the half way point to Saint Patrick’s Day.  You can come for the weekend and enjoy Irish music, Irish food and Irish Spirits.  Music both Friday and Saturday in the Cabana and some old fashion summer time Irish cooking.  Rates begin at  $340.00 per couple for the weekend and does include two nights lodging, dinner for two one night, Irish breakfast Sunday morning and a pint of port for everyone.

If you would like to just enjoy the music it will begin at 8: 00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night.  Friday is the local talent from Clarion and Saturday is the Forsythe Special from Ohio.  This is going to be one of the best weekends of the summer, come enjoy some Irish laughter with us.

October 3 – 5, 2008 – Fall wine and Marguerite float down the Clarion River

We will have the same type of schedule as we did on the July trip accept the fall colors will stand you still.  We will float 5 or 6 miles down the river enjoying food, drinks and a view that people flood to see.  You can come for just the trip for $115.00 which includes the day trip, canoe, lunch, drinks, dinner and a memorable day.  You can come for the weekend and relax with us for two great days in the midst of the fall foliage.  Prices start at $389.00 per couple.

Now remember to go to cookforest.com for the schedules of summer and fall events.  There will be great live Theatre this year at the Sawmill Center for the Arts, our flea markets are open and some great new gift shops would love your support. 

Don’t forget to look for us on the weekends if you are passing us on the river and come for our barbeque, lunch, dinner or just visit. 

Call for free brochure, 1-800-648-6743.