WOODLAND LODGE - 50 ACRES IN NW PENNSYLVANIA
28 ROOMS/12 BATHS; BARN AND OUTBUILDIGS

The large-capacity lodge and spacious barn are surrounded by forest, including towering hemlock, beech, birch, maple, hickory, and cherry. The buildings seem at one with the woodland and from inside, large windows capture the natural beauty in all directions. Both the lodge and the barn have elevated decks to bring nature even closer. There are varieties of indoor and outdoor spaces to enhance quiet contemplation, engaging conversations, group meetings, work sessions and project activties.

Located two hours north of Pittsburgh, PA; two hours east of Cleveland, OH; two hours south of Buffalo, NY; one hour southeast of Erie, PA - the rustic secluded setting is a natural for workshops, seminars, healing groups, wilderness retreats, nature study, bird watching, special events such as weddings and large parties, or large family gatherings for holidays and vacationing. Use as a spiritual retreat center is also a clearly viable possibility.

THE BUILDINGS

In addition to the main lodge consisting of two wings connected by an elevated deck walkway, the property includes a large modern barn, a greenhouse/workshop/storage shed, a smaller storage shed, a large outdoor stage, and a bath house/utility building.

THE MAIN LODGE

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Both wings of the lodge have been recently constructed. The west wing was completed in 1992; the east wing was completed in 1995. Both wings have three levels and both also have large decks extending out at the second level. The siding is rough-cut hemlock. Each wing has a 175,000 BTU furance fueled by FREE NATURAL GAS from wells on the property; 1st and 2nd levels have hot water/baseboard heat zones. In addition, there are two wood-burning stoves in each wing for supplementary use if desired. Each wing has 2 ceiling vent fans for summer comfort. The electric service is 200 amp (400 amp availability). Water well (15+ gallons per minute) and septic (4000 gallon system) are in good working order.

WEST WING (6000 square feet)

Lower level - 3 carpeted rooms, 2 baths, greenhouse area with southern exposure, hobby activity area, 1-car garage space, full kitchen (with gas range, refrigerator), washer/dryer.

2nd level - Large L-shaped living room area (750 sq. ft.), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, carpeted throughout. Walkouts to covered deck areas.

3rd level - 4 bedrooms (2 very large), 1 bath, 4 large storage walk-in closets, large foyer. Carpeted thoughout

EAST WING (6000 square feet)

Lower level - 2 bedrooms, carpeted, with private baths and closets.
Utility storage area. Kitchenette. Large sunroom with southern exposure. "Party" room with wet bar and shelved pantry. Hot tub room with adjacent shower and toileting facilities (accessible to outside entrance as well)

2nd level - Large living room area with almost total visual access through large windows to outdoor beauty and a walk-out exit to east deck. Alcoves overlooking lower atrium. Full kitchen (16'x 20') with large tiled island housing a double sink and bar sink, dishwasher, storage cupboards and counter with bar stools. Stovetop; built-in oven; refrigerator; walk-in pantry. 2 full bedrooms with private baths. Hardwood flooring throughout. Large family/party room (16'x32') with built-in cupboards and bar sink.

3rd level – 3 bedroom suites (2-3 rooms each). 7 closets (4 walk-ins). Linen storage room. Family room. 2 bathrooms. Central foyer.

BARN/GREENHOUSE/LARGE ANIMAL AREA

Upper level - 30'X 60'open area with large sliding doors on both ends. Mezzanine loft (12"x60"). Walk-out covered deck (4'x 60') overlooking fenced animal yard. 3 covered porches.

Lower level - Work area (30'x 40') - concrete floor, insulated for 4-season use. Work area (20'x30) includes double garage and storage, high sliding doors. Greenhouse (25'x 44') accessible from interior work area and large doors to outside. Roofed shed area (10'x 50') for housing large animals with adjacent half acre of fenced outdoor space)

OTHER OUTBUILDINGS

Greenhouse/workshop/storage shed

Outdoor stage and bathhouse

Tool storage shed

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GROUNDS
Approximately 50 acres (with access to an additional 100 acres for recreational use) -  mostly forested, some open fields. Springs and ponds. Ample parking areas. Hiking trails. Abundant wildlife.

FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT THE PROPERTY, email mlay@twcny.rr.com

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