Greenwood Lake's Interesting History

I'm always learning something new about Greenwood Lake's varied and historic past. Greenwood Lake has been many things to many people. Summer retreat, professional boxing camp, Hudson River School painting subject, but creative people have always had a magnetic attraction to this picturesque place. This morning I came across a fascinating article that just ran on NorthJersey.com today. Check it out here. It's an interesting read about the large number of famous vaudevillians and circus people that lived in Greenwood Lake in the early 1900s.

Joe Jackson, GWL resident

NJ Botanical Gardens

Since being apart of America in Bloom (a national municipal gardening competition) for Greenwood Lake last year, I've really caught the gardening fever. It's become my new obsession and I've certainly gained a greater appreciation for public gardens. We're fortunate to have a wealth of beautiful gardens to explore in the area. Over the weekend I visited the New Jersey Botanical Gardens in Ringwood, which is a short ride (15 min) from the Inn. The grounds are amazing and it was a beautiful fall day to walk around. Here you'll find 96 acres of specialty gardens surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodlands. It's a must see for garden enthusiasts, and casual strollers alike. October 1 & 2 is Harvest Fest at the gardens, which I'm sure will be a great event.