Are You Tough Enough?

Maybe you've done some 5ks, a marathon, or even a triathlon, but have you conquered the Spartan Race? This wildly popular event held each year at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center (just 4 miles from the Inn) is building steam, so much so that a second weekend was added. The weekend of June 1st & 2nd is sold out to racers, but spectators are welcome. There is still limited availability for the June 8th race. Want to be inspired? Check out www.spartanrace.com.

Bike Weekend

Greenwood Lake may not have "Bike Week" like in Daytona, but if you're into Harleys and Hare Scrambles the weekend of May 3-5 may be the time to come for a visit.

On Saturday, May 4 at 9am the Greenwood Lake Merchants Guild, along with The Southern Cruisers Riding Club, will be hosting a Bike Blessing at Grace Lutheran Church (25 Waterstone Road, GWL, NY. Just down the road from the Inn). This is a free motorcycle event that will provide riders with a blessing for a safe and happy riding season. A group ride will follow the blessing through Orange County and end back in Greenwood Lake where local merchants will be available for lunch specials.

If you stay overnight, on Sunday May 5 at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center they're hosting Hare Scramble races. If you don't know what this is, like me when I first heard this term, it's basically motorcross racing on the ski slopes and surrounding wooded trails. Not up for the challenge to be a racer? It's a whole lot of fun to go as a spectator. Food and drink are available and it's an exciting day of racing. We went as a family last year and had a great time. There was a huge turnout of racers from around the country.

Just in case you need more of an incentive to come up for Bike Weekend, the Waterstone Inn is offering a 10% discount on an overnight stay if you arrive to the Inn by Bike!

Ice Boat Baby

On our first broadcast of Greenwood Lake Radio this past Friday, Village Attorney Bob Krahulik talked about the thrills of ice boating. I haven't done it yet, so had to do some investigating. I came across this vintage 8mm YouTube video and had to share. It's oh so 70s, but what a great, classic sport. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkpGBSQTNhE

Winter at the Beach

I never tire of looking out across the Lake, even in the dead of winter. This past weekend I took the boys down to the beach to do some sledding. I say this all the time, but I love where we live. As we were sledding the ice fishermen were getting set up, cross country skiers took to the frozen Lake and snowshoers strolled across the Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park to check the ice conditions. Looking at this photo you would never guess we're only 50 miles out of NYC!

Bracing for the Blizzard

Just got the call that Greenwood Lake schools will be closed tomorrow due to the impending snow storm headed our way. It may be a bummer if you have to commute to work, but for those of us who get to stay at the Lake it's play time. Driving around town today I saw people pulling out the snowmobiles, quads and sleds. If we get the foot or so of snow that's forecasted the lake will be prime for some winter sports. The snow will also be a welcome sight at the local ski resorts as they gear up for Valentine's Day and President's Weekend next week. Come play with us!

Snow on the Way

Glad to hear we have some snow and colder temps in the forecast, just in time for the holiday weekend.

Now that our two boys are a bit older (3 & 6) we've been able to get out on the mountain more. I say this ALL the time, but I love where we live. The video above is of my husband and 3-year old son and is only 3 miles away from the Inn!

~Lisa

Ski Season is Here

It's a new year and time for some New Year's resolutions. One of mine is to blog more often about what's going on at the Inn and in Greenwood Lake. So here goes.

The local ski resorts are in full swing. With a decent amount of natural snowfall last week and freezing temperatures that allow for round-the-clock snowmaking, so far 2013 is shaping up to be a good season. Once again the Waterstone Inn is an official hotel partner of Tuxedo Ridge. Which means if you're a guest of the Inn you'll receive a 25% discount off the list price of lift tickets and rentals. We're just 4.5 miles from the base of the mountain and if the freezing temps continue, we should be able to get some ice skating going on our lakefront.

Rock the Mountain

We're gearing up for the Rock the Mountain Music Festival coming this weekend on Sept. 29 & 30.  Two days of music, camping, food vendors, craft beers and full bar in beautiful Sterling Forest at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center. This year pays tribute to the Allman Brothers. So if you like outdoor festivals, but aren't the camping type, we still have a couple rooms left. For a full event calendar go to www.rockthemountain.eventbrite.com 

Free BBQ Every Friday Night!

Just in case you need another excuse to make it to the mountain, here's a great one. Every Friday night in January and February 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuxedo Ridge ski resort will treat its customers to a free BBQ complete with hotdogs, hamburgers, side dishes and more. All you need is a paid lift ticket for that day or a season pass. Couple this deal with the Waterstone Inn's Ski for Free Friday promotion and you've got an afforable little ski trip. Forecast is for snow tonight. Finally!

Ski for Free Fridays is Back!

Just in time for the 2012 ski/snowboard season the Waterstone Inn is again offering Ski for Free Fridays. Simply stay Friday and Saturday night and we'll pick up the tab for 2 full day Friday lift tickets at Tuxedo Ridge. Check out http://www.waterstoneinn.com/ for ski and stay rates.