Once in a "Blue Moon"
Once in a "Blue Moon"
Submitted: January 14, 2013
Stayed: August 2012
The modern day definition of a Blue Moon is when there are 2 full moons in one month. A Blue Moon occurred on August 31st, 2012, the week that our family stayed at the Bear Country Lodge in Stony Creek, NY and it was by far the most relaxing vacation that we had ever experienced together as a family. The Lodge is nestled smack dab in the middle of the Adirondack Mountains in Stony Creek, NY, resting on the shore of pristine crystal clear spring fed Harrisburg Lake. The chalet was well appointed with everything we needed, new appliances, new mattresses, all immaculately clean and tidy, a nice wood stove, a new HD TV, DVD player, great Wi-Fi connection, and board games to choose from. Canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats, to investigate beaver dams, lounging turtles, and yes, we even got to see a Black Bear taking a stroll. Our kids had a ball and just got reacquainted again as a family. Grampa even had a chance to teach his grandchildren how to fish, and Man can those kids swim ! This was a "Once in a Blue Moon vacation" for sure. Owner Diane was gracious, kind, and attentive to our every need during our stay at Bear Country Lodge, making certain that we had ample wood for our fire pit and every other basic need that we had as a Large family of 4 adults and 3 small children. Once the children were safely tucked away in bed, my parents my husband and I would sit around the camp fire exchanging stories as the spectacular Blue Moon competed with the beauty of the stars, the crisp mountain air, and the crackling attention of the warm and inviting fire. Afterwards the sounds of the Loons, Hoot owls, joined the party with their various songs and lulled us to sleep. Diane, thank you for helping our family to have one of the most outstanding and memorable vacations that we have ever experienced because of your attention to detail, your hard work, your love for people, and for following your dream. We had a wonderful vacation. Once in a Blue Moon is a metaphor that came true at Bear Country Lodge. Richard, Kathryn, Karen, Dan, Ethan, Colin and Madeline
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I just loved having you guys as my guests. Upon your arrival when you first walked in to the Main Lodge I had great feelings about all of you and felt we had an immediate connection. I was playing "The Sound of Music" and you said you had chills because you had commented before you arrived about how Bear Country Lodge reminded you of the "Sound of Music" with it's beautiful mountains, connection to nature, and spirituality. To see all of you connect as a family, fishing together, swimming in the lake, boating, sitting by the campfire at night , the sound of your laughter was a beautiful thing. When I get to see this, to experience this , I see God's work in progress and that is wonderful. I can not wait to see all of you again. Thank you so much. Much Love, Diane
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