Country is in the air

Whether it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s performance in Country Strong that’s got you into the country spirit or perhaps the 2010 western True Grit, this year’s resurgence of country music has everyone pining for a bit of country heart and soul. Skytop’s been bitten by this year’s country fever and is hosting a good ol’ fashioned country-weekend.  Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, line/square...

Skytop in the news

Jump on the gingerbread train and follow the cookie-crumb path to edible architecture!  The holidays couldn’t be a better time to visit Skytop Lodge, and our family-friendly festivities are generating a lot of buzz. Our famous Gingerbread House and cookie-decorating classes were recently featured in the Miami Herald (http://bit.ly/a2WUqm), Tampa Tribune, (http://bit.ly/dAyuxX) and Dallas...

‘Tis the season — for Gi’normous Gingerbread Houses

Don’t know about you, but this is my favorite time of year!  Do visions of sugarplums, candy canes, gumdrops, and fanciful gingerbread houses dance in your head?  Don’t have time to whip-up a Gingerbread creation of your own.  No worries, as pastry chef, Christina Kuhar, and her culinary team of elves are busy preparing and building a lifesize Gingerbread House that delights children and...

TripAdvisor.com: 10 Amazing Hotels Off the Tourist Trail

Looking to escape the traditional tourist driven spots?  Skytop Lodge was recently listed as the #2 destination on TripAdvisor.com’s “10 Amazing Hotels Off the Tourist Trail”...

Come take a stroll with us

Beautiful fall scenery, local food and wine… it can’t get any better than that!  This weekend is Skytop’s annual Harvest Lake Stroll. Seven unique food stations will be situated along our sprawling 75-acre lake.  The first station starts at the Orvis boathouse with seasonal homemade soups and wine pairings.  Samplings of pâtés and cheeses, pastas and unique delicacies continue around...

A Sweet Escape

Mmm… chocolate ganache, mocha cream… Who doesn’t love sweets?  Even health nuts know there’s almost nothing in the world like dessert.  Sure, you try to resist the decadent treats, but nothing satisfies like savory spices and rich chocolate.  It may not be something you can indulge in around the clock, but there is always a good reason to sneak a piece of cake. (In my opinion at...