Lakefront fun awaits at Atwood Lake Resort and Conference Center
By Jennifer Kneuss
Nestled into a hillside overlooking sparkling Atwood Lake in eastern Ohio, the Atwood Lake Resort and Conference Center features 102 spacious guest rooms and a place for spectacular group conferences. With 17 quaint cottages and two, four bedroom lake houses, the resort is an enticing destination for romantic weekends away or memory-making family stays.
“Atwood Lake Resort is a great addition to anyone's travels into Amish Country. After a long day of shopping and visiting the local Amish community, drive a short distance to Atwood Lake Resort and enjoy our evening entertainment and activities,” said Lisa Birchler, director of sales and marketing for the resort.
She believes the resort offers something for everyone. “If your significant other would prefer, they can spend the day on our scenic 18-hole golf course. At the end of the day, meet up in The Lodge Grille, overlooking the beautiful lake, and enjoy all we have to offer late into the evening.
“The kids would enjoy our lighted Par 3- 9 hole golf course, open until 11 p.m. in season. And the indoor and outdoor pools are a great hit with families and couples.”
Atwood Lake Resort provides a vacation for all seasons. Golfers can even choose a package that includes trying their hand at seven other golf facilities in the area. Water lovers and sun worshippers can enjoy the expanse of beach at Atwood Lake Park, enjoying the sight of children creating sandcastles and sailboats gliding by. A nearby marina provides multiple watercraft rental choices, or book a tour on the Atwood Queen and sit back and relax with a leisurely cruise around the lake. If a higher level of activity sounds more interesting, enjoy tennis, sand volleyball, or shuffleboard games, work out in the fitness center, or hike along two miles of wooded trails. Complimentary children's activities are available to keep the youngest guests occupied.
If indoor activities are more appealing, take a break in a whirlpool or soak in the warmth of the sauna. Follow this with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit from a massage therapist in the comfort and privacy of your room or in the Golden Pheasant Spa, located on the premises. For a special treat, guests may wish to schedule a couple's massage. And to take the romantic factor up a few notches, order a special package that can include local wine or a bottle of celebratory champagne and a fragrant rose on the pillow upon check-in, and breakfast served to the room for a private meal for two.
Culinary delights await visitors at the resort's multiple dining choices. The Lodge Grill offers weekend breakfast buffets, with special requests prepared to order by the chefs. Sumptuous dinners can also be savored, all while taking in the breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding hillsides. Another dining choice is The Chalet, which offers a lighter fare of perennial favorites for all ages, like scrumptious burgers, crunchy onion rings, pizza, and of course, ice cream. For anyone who gets hungry while out on the course, the Pro Shop can provide deli sandwiches, jumbo hot dogs, and all types of snacks and beverages. But, if at the end of the day you wish to simply unwind and enjoy a quiet meal and a beverage, the Lakeview Lounge is the place to be. Relax and chat with friends, or break social barriers by participating in a rousing round of karaoke on weekend nights.
No description of Atwood Lake Resort and Conference Center would be complete without mentioning their breathtaking wedding receptions and wedding packages. Dreams weddings can come true with the help of an experienced wedding coordinator and staff. The entire wedding party will be treated like royalty, and will revel in the offerings of formal or strolling receptions. Imagine an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms and a fruit mélange, followed by rice pilaf, green beans amandine with red pepper confetti, grilled pork tenderloin served with rosemary demi-glace, and a decadent dessert. The executive chef will create a menu that guests will long remember, whether for a once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding, another celebratory occasion, or an important corporate event.
Birchler welcomes guests to experience Atwood Lake Resort on their next trip to the area. “We're very close to Amish Country and have so much to offer all day, every day!”
Make memories with Atwood Lake Resort and Conference Center. Call 800-362-6406, or visit the Web at www.atwoodlakeresort.com for more information.
