Barnard - Local:
Great General Store with morning breakfast, coffee and local flavor!
Barnard Inn - Excellent 'pub' dining. 1/4 mile from General Store, about 8 minutes drive.
Silver Lake swimming and boating in State Park - excellent for family fun. Local excellent restaurant, the Barnard Inn! Barnard has a local library, and historical visitor center.
Woodstock / Queeche Villages:
Just a short drive away! 15 - 25 mins. Wonderful art and antique shops. Horseback riding, hiking, museum visits - all within reach. See the Billings Farm and Museum, Simon Pierce Glass Blowing factory, Charles Shakelton Furniture company and more.
Rules of the Lodge:
There is a no smoking rule for the interior of the Lodge. Smoking is, of course, permitted on the outside decks, porches and grounds. Please be 'green' and discard cigarette, cigar, etc. butts and ashes in proper receptacles.
No illegal activity is allowed at any time anywhere in or about the Premises. The Lodge does not have a garbage sink disposal. Any and all garbage is to be securely bagged in plastic bags and left in the closed garage upon departure. Secure the garage doors every night to ensure rodents and/or animals (raccoons, skunks, and yes . . . bears) do not mess with the garbage. The wood burning stove and fireplaces are to be attended to properly during use. The great room fireplace glass doors must remain closed during operation. All flues are to be opened prior to use for proper venting. Candles must be extinguished prior to bedtime, and, of course, are not to be left burning at any time the lodge is not occupied.
Other Activities:
Rockerfeller / Billings Farm and Museum, National Park