HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST?
NEWS OF THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU
Thank Heavens, Spring is
here!
Although we suffered lots of snow and rain this winter, it has done wonders for the wildflowers and gardens.
Here is what we expect to enjoy
Blood root, trout lily and spring beauties are already flowering. Early April, amongst others, there will be trilliums, foam flowers, wood poppies, phlox and of course dogwoods and red buds in bloom. From mid-April on through May, you'll see cinnamon fern, fire pinks, pink phlox and beautiful ladies' slippers. May is also the time for Spring colors - from Twin Arches or any of the overlooks, you will be overwhelmed by the variety of greens as the leaves come out. They are truly as breathtaking as the Fall colors.
With the large number of pines that we have lost to the pine beetle, we have alot more sunlight getting to the mountain laurel and rhododendrons - we have never seen them so good.
The Lodge will also don its fair weather gear - loads of flower tubs and hanging baskets. Whilst we're still enjoying a wonderful display of daffodils in the woodland, Julia's busily preparing for planting up.
April through early June is the time for white water rafting. Difficulty decreases as time goes on. Click on activities and you'll find Sheltowee's contact details.
Enjoy a very special meal on the upper deck looking out on the woodlands. Most evenings we eat outside, untroubled by mosquitoes thanks to our fat bats. In May, there is usually the added treat of flying squirrels visiting the bird table to feed.
FULL PAGE ARTICLE IN TRAIL RIDER
In Spring, Garth Rumsmoke visited the campgrounds and accommodations for people trail riding in Big South Fork. We are very proud of his article about Wildwood Lodge in the September/October 2008 edition. We were delighted that he chose to feature us in this very popular magazine.
WIRELESS DSL INTERNET ACCESS FOR GUESTS
We are happy to announce that we have a wireless access point for guests in the Guests' sitting room. Now, whilst we know that most of our guests are here to "getaway", we realize that there are some who can't get by without their daily WWW fix. And we do understand that our guests here on business are not even allowed to get away...
GUEST BOOK
We have an on line guest book. We and future guests will be pleased to receive your comments after your stay.
JULIA'S NATURAL ART PIECES
Julia
spices her hikes with Flo (the dog) by collecting lovely natural
artifacts - at the right time of the year, her pockets are full of
Zip locks and her "finds". She carefully cures and hoards these until
winter halts any outdoor activity. Then she lovingly creates her craft
pieces out of all the beautiful things that Nature provides at Big
South Fork such as fungi, seed heads, shells, buds, insects,
butterflies...
Most of the bedrooms have samples on the walls and now, by popular demand, we have hung pieces for sale on the wall of the upper corridor.
As most of you, we are trying to plan our future so we have started the Senile Sisters' Souvenirs Shop to build up our assisted living fund! You will find in the lobby the fruit of our labor during the bitter cold winter days -enjoy!
VIDEO LIBRARY
All of the rooms and cabins are equipped with VCRs. We have built a large video library so that you will have a great choice of movies if you want to borrow them from the Lodge. Some rooms and cabins have a DVD player as well.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION
The latest Inspection on May 7 2010 resulted in a 98% score! We are happy that outside controllers confirm the efforts we make to provide you with a clean and healthy place for you to stay.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE AREA
Wildwood Lodge displays photographs of the natural wonders of Big South Fork and Pickett State Park. Our guests include professional and trained, amateur photographers who stay with us to capture the beauty of the area. You may purchase greeting cards and framed photos at the Lodge.
Although we suffered lots of snow and rain this winter, it has done wonders for the wildflowers and gardens.
Here is what we expect to enjoy
Blood root, trout lily and spring beauties are already flowering. Early April, amongst others, there will be trilliums, foam flowers, wood poppies, phlox and of course dogwoods and red buds in bloom. From mid-April on through May, you'll see cinnamon fern, fire pinks, pink phlox and beautiful ladies' slippers. May is also the time for Spring colors - from Twin Arches or any of the overlooks, you will be overwhelmed by the variety of greens as the leaves come out. They are truly as breathtaking as the Fall colors.
With the large number of pines that we have lost to the pine beetle, we have alot more sunlight getting to the mountain laurel and rhododendrons - we have never seen them so good.
The Lodge will also don its fair weather gear - loads of flower tubs and hanging baskets. Whilst we're still enjoying a wonderful display of daffodils in the woodland, Julia's busily preparing for planting up.
April through early June is the time for white water rafting. Difficulty decreases as time goes on. Click on activities and you'll find Sheltowee's contact details.
Enjoy a very special meal on the upper deck looking out on the woodlands. Most evenings we eat outside, untroubled by mosquitoes thanks to our fat bats. In May, there is usually the added treat of flying squirrels visiting the bird table to feed.
FULL PAGE ARTICLE IN TRAIL RIDER
In Spring, Garth Rumsmoke visited the campgrounds and accommodations for people trail riding in Big South Fork. We are very proud of his article about Wildwood Lodge in the September/October 2008 edition. We were delighted that he chose to feature us in this very popular magazine.
WIRELESS DSL INTERNET ACCESS FOR GUESTS
We are happy to announce that we have a wireless access point for guests in the Guests' sitting room. Now, whilst we know that most of our guests are here to "getaway", we realize that there are some who can't get by without their daily WWW fix. And we do understand that our guests here on business are not even allowed to get away...
GUEST BOOK
We have an on line guest book. We and future guests will be pleased to receive your comments after your stay.
JULIA'S NATURAL ART PIECES
Julia
spices her hikes with Flo (the dog) by collecting lovely natural
artifacts - at the right time of the year, her pockets are full of
Zip locks and her "finds". She carefully cures and hoards these until
winter halts any outdoor activity. Then she lovingly creates her craft
pieces out of all the beautiful things that Nature provides at Big
South Fork such as fungi, seed heads, shells, buds, insects,
butterflies...Most of the bedrooms have samples on the walls and now, by popular demand, we have hung pieces for sale on the wall of the upper corridor.
As most of you, we are trying to plan our future so we have started the Senile Sisters' Souvenirs Shop to build up our assisted living fund! You will find in the lobby the fruit of our labor during the bitter cold winter days -enjoy!
VIDEO LIBRARY
All of the rooms and cabins are equipped with VCRs. We have built a large video library so that you will have a great choice of movies if you want to borrow them from the Lodge. Some rooms and cabins have a DVD player as well.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION
The latest Inspection on May 7 2010 resulted in a 98% score! We are happy that outside controllers confirm the efforts we make to provide you with a clean and healthy place for you to stay.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE AREA
Wildwood Lodge displays photographs of the natural wonders of Big South Fork and Pickett State Park. Our guests include professional and trained, amateur photographers who stay with us to capture the beauty of the area. You may purchase greeting cards and framed photos at the Lodge.