Clam N' Jam

Penning’s orchard provides a family friendly atmosphere, outdoor seating, live entertainment and great food. Putting all these things together, Penning’s have devised a great night out for all the family....Clam N’ Jam! The event which take's place on a Friday evening includes a fresh clam and seafood bar and live music until 11pm. I had a great lunch here yesterday and would recommend people to go check it out. The area is very child friendly and they have enough room, inside and out, to have a right old knees up!

Catching the rays!

The past week on the lake has been very chilled out and I got a few days in the sun to try work on some sort of a tan. I have to say with this Irish skin it's difficult to get any substantial amount! Yesterday was a great day spent out on the boat, firstly, with my friend Christine who I have to give a shout out to and then a lovely BBQ on Charlie's Cove with the Mulcahy family. I got to try tubing-which was hilarious and also spin about on the Jet Ski. As you can see from the pic above I got to get a ride on the Harley which was amazing-once on it you can totally understand what they say about getting out in the open and feeling free. I caught Elvis last weekend on the beach, not bad at all! Still trying to catch The Waterstone Inn up on their social media however im finding it a tad difficult to reach new people since I don't know anyone around this way. However I will push with it, pass the word and get liking! Amy x

Boat safely!

The Greenwood Lake Police Department is hosting a safe boating course on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th August. This is a great course to brush up on safety issues and also gather new information about your boats and how to keep you and your passenger’s safe at all times. It's easy to forget the simple things that can easily put your safety under threat; therefore this course is a good reminder. At the Waterstone Inn, boat and lake safety is no.1 for our guests and our family and we encourage responsibility when out boating. Don't let a happy day go bad by not being careful!

Reservations are now taking place by bringing a $35 cheque to the Police Department on 16 Church Street or calling 845-477-9211.

Nitrite-Free at Breezy Point

This past week I had the chance to spend some quality time here in Greenwood Lake with my cousin, his wife and their two young daughters. The best thing about  family and friends coming to visit is that you have an excuse to break from routine and play tour guide for awhile. After a couple of days here at the Lake, I think they can see why I chose Greenwood Lake as home. 

We ended their visit with a fabulous lunch at Breezy Point. I haven't been there with my own kids in awhile,  so I was happy to see that they now have nitrite-free hot dogs on the children's menu. I've tried to cut out all nitrites at home and it's nice to know that there's a local restaurant with an awareness and dedication to offering healthy food. Thank you Breezy!  ~Lisa

The bright lights of the city!

I spent a few days in the city last week which was amazing to see! NYC at night is stunning-between the brightness of the lights and the sheer size of the buildings it seemed quite surreal walking around. My first experience there was helping with the food kitchen at the Aishling Centre in the Bronx. The volunteering work that they do is admirable and they help out so many people, it was great to be able to participate. I also got to help at an event on Stone St. and on the weekend I met up with some other interns and hung around Times Square. By chance I got to go see a Yankees game-what a stadium and the atmosphere was great fun! After getting dazed by the lights I am back settling into Greenwood Lake this week and enjoying the tranquility that it brings (that doesn’t include the thunder and lightning storms) and look forward to a weekend looking at the stars rather than the signs :-)

Air Show, WW11 Showcase & Car Show

The 2012 Greenwood Lake Air Show produces three great shows in one and is sure to be a great event. This year’s show is taking place on August 18th-19th and will headline the Twin Tiger Aerobatic Team, which features Buck Roetman and Mark Sorenson and their identical Tiger Yak 55’s plane. They will perform an aerial demonstration of precision and skill at they perform spectacular formation aerobatics. Live bands, a car show and WW11 living history displays will also be ongoing at the event. Sounds too flying good to miss!

Tickets can be bought in advance from www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com.

Garden centre day out!

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming! What an ideal way to enjoy the best of summer by going to the Greenwood Lake Garden Centre and joining in on their day of activities. The garden centre on Windermere Avenue is holding a free cooking demo and wine tasting on Saturday 21st July. It is sure to be a pleasant day out for all the family whilst picking up some new culinary tips!

Enjoying the local activities!

What an amazing fireworks display on Saturday, everybody should get the chance to see Greenwood Lake lit up under the stars! So just incase you missed it I have posted a video of the show on our Facebook page;

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waterstone-Inn/123424657723165

I got the chance to go to Warwick drive-in to see a movie which was cool to see the old school screens that they have. I have been told that it is one of the few drive-inn's left in America so I would defiantly encourage you to go and check it out. It was nice to see families and children also hanging out there and playing football etc. Let me know via facebook if you have been there before or have any photos. I also went and checked out Woodbury Common Mall, what a selection of shops! A good day of retail therapy! I’m heading into check out the bright lights of NYC this weekend and do some sightseeing with some of the other interns who are over with Project Children. Cross your fingers that we don't get lost!

Living the American Dream..

So my week in Greenwood Lake has been fun filled between getting stuck into my internship, welcoming and hanging with guests at the Inn and of course celebrating 4th July! The day began by taking part in Greenwood Lake’s annual parade with some of the other Project Children interns. The local people of GWL lined the streets and cheered on all those taking part adding to the great community spirit that exists within the village. After I spent the day chilling by the pool and enjoying the American hospitality with BBQ’s and beer. I have already learnt so much from my internship and how to conduct various marketing campaigns through the Waterstone Inn. Check us out on our Facebook page to keep updated on upcoming events and activities.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Waterstone-Inn/123424657723165 

 Tomorrow night I will be out continuing the Independence Day celebrations by joining a Fireworks display along the Lake! Will keep you posted, hope you all have a good weekend x

Our Irish Intern Arrives

Hi there! My name is Amy Conway and I have come to Greenwood Lake from Co.Tyrone to undertake a six week internship with the Mulcahy family. I will be carrying out Marketing and Public Relations activities and during this time will be updating my experiences on the Waterstone Inn blog. So far I have taken a boat ride on the lake-which can be described as too beautiful for words, met a few of the locals-which have all been exceptionally friendly, and spent time at the Waterstone Inn relaxing and taking in the views. I am ‘totally psyched’ for the rest of my stay and look forward to exploring more of the village. If you see me, come say hi! Chat soon x

It’s going to be ‘Bedlam’

Preparations are underway for the 4^th of July celebrations where Greenwood Lake will hold the annual bed race starting at Windermere Avenue at 1pm. Traditionally old beds are converted into a theme, wheels are added and a team is organized to push the bed through the street which is filled with locals and tourists cheering with excitement! Prizes and medals are given to the best bed racer. Prior to the bed race, a spectacular parade commences at 11am to begin the celebrations. A fantastic day out for all the family!