Welcome to The Woodridge Retreat! A spacious, pet-free family home...residing on over an acre of wooded land...in a peaceful, friendly community on Woodridge Lake.

The house has an inviting, open floor plan, and is both elegant and cozy. It can accommodate up to eight people. The master bedroom and bath are on the main floor. There are three bedrooms upstairs, and a loft/common area with a comfortable queen sofa bed, if needed. I have a two-night minimum stay requirement.

The screened porch and adjoining deck are wonderful for relaxing and dining during the warmer months. During autumn, leaf-peepers can enjoy the spectacular leaves and covered bridges. In the winter, you may enjoy the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace, and when the snow begins to fall, skiers are just minutes away from Mohawk Ski Area.

If you rent for two weeks, or more, you will have access to the lake and its amenities...less than a ten-minute walk...and a two-minute drive or bike ride! As a temporary member, you must register with the office, pay parking and associated fees, and follow the rules and regulations of the WLPOA.

Amenities for renters who stay two weeks, or more, include a beautiful lakefront clubhouse, marina, four beaches, eight tennis courts (4 clay and 4 hard courts), a pool, gym, basketball court, and playground. You will also have access to my two kayaks (paddles and PFDs), at your own risk.

Note: Renters who stay for less than two weeks in the summer may want to visit beaches in the area with public access for a fee. Please ask for more details.

Woodridge Lake offers a vibrant, year-round social calendar, for renters staying at least two weeks. In the winter months, there is skating and ice fishing on the lake. There might be workshops in printmaking, drawing, and stained glass for adults...and fossil casting for children. On the calendar, there may be a concert in the clubhouse, as well as, Trivia Night, and an Ugly Sweater Party.

In the summertime, there could be a Cardboard Box Boat Race during the day, and a Hawaiian Luau Party at night. Children can join the summer camp, be on the swim team, and take tennis lessons. Activities may include yoga, pilates, aqua exercises, birding, and biking. You can picnic and play corn hole or volleyball. There's a band playing every week and weekend, throughout the summer. You can dance on the beach under the moonlight!

There are two bikes (with helmets) and a set of golf clubs in the basement, available to all renters, at your own risk. There are plenty of board and lawn games, books, and music for both children and adults to enjoy. There is a gas barbecue with tools, and beach equipment for the beach (chairs, umbrella, totes, picnic supplies, toys, floats, towels, cooler, etc).

Litchfield County resides in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, world-renowned for their natural beauty. You will appreciate having a car for plenty of scenic drives through this rural and quaint, small-town area. The Village Market & Gas is close by, but if you should need some major shopping (Stop and Shop, Target, CVS, etc.), you will find it all in Torrington, less than ten miles away. The towns of Litchfield and Bantam are around six or seven miles away, and are also great places to shop.

Throughout the area, you will find great restaurants, live theatre and music, ballet, movie houses, antique stores, and unique shops. Just a few miles away, there is a ski area, golf course, and race track, as well as, great hiking, birding, river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, and covered bridges.

NOTES:
- Please respect that I host a pet-free home.
- You must have permission...and there will be surcharges...for an early arrival, delayed departure, and extra guests beyond my maximum capacity of eight people.
- No access to the lake or its amenities, unless your stay is for two, or more, weeks.
- Guests may be charged an extra cleaning fee for mishaps, and unusual circumstances, including failing to turn off utilities (AC and/or heat) upon leaving, which may require a house check.
- No cancellation policy after March 31st for reservations made beginning Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend (peak season).

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hosting you at The Woodridge Retreat! :)

SOME HIGHLIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA:

HIKING
> Mohawk Mountain State Park
> Kent Falls State Park
> White Memorial Conservation Center
> Ivy Mountain State Park
> John A. Minetto State Park
> Topsmead State Forest
> Burr Pond State Park

BIKE PATHS and TRAILS
> Harlem Valley Rail Trail
> Housatonic Heritage Bike Routes
https://stepoutside.org/goshen-ct/bike-paths-trails/

WATERFALLS
> Kent Falls State Park
> Bulls Bridge in Kent
> Great Falls in Falls Village
> Dean's Ravine Falls in Falls Village

SKIING
> Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

GOLF
> Torrington Country Club

RIVER RAFTING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, FLY FISHING
> Clarke Outdoors
> Housatonic River Outfitters

HORSEBACK RIDING
> Rustling Wind Stables

CAR RACING
> Lime Rock Race Park

VINEYARDS AND BREWING COMPANIES
> Sunset Meadow Vineyards
> Miranda Vinyard
> Kent Falls Brewing Company

WILDLIFE
> Action Wildlife Park
> Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
> Sharon Audubon Center and Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife Sanctuary

FARMS
> Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
> White Flower Farm
> Old Barn Farm
> Mohawk Bison
> Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm
> Wrights Barn & Flea Market

PERFORMING ARTS
> Warner Theater
> Nutmeg Dance Conservatory
> Sharon Playhouse
> Music Mountain Chamber Music
> The Performance Hub

COVERED BRIDGES
> West Cornwall Covered Bridge
> Bulls Bridge

MUSEUMS
> KidsPlay Museum
> Litchfield History Museum
> Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum
> Cornwall Historical Society
> Tapping Reeve House and Law School

RELIGIOUS
> Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

ANTIQUES
> Bradford House Antiques
> Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
> The Housatonic Trading Co
> Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers

DAY SPAS
> Spa at Litchfield Hills
> From Tips to Toes & More
> Winvian Farm
> Massage Therapist in Goshen - Tobin Amy L. Tobin

RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES:

FINE DINING
> Arethusa al tavolo
> West Street Grill
> Tavern Off The Green
> Litchfield Saltwater Grille
> The Venetian Restaurant
> The Woodland
> RSVP

CASUAL FARE
> AJ's Steak & Pizza
> New Goshenette
> Ollie's Pizza - Restaurant and Pizzeria
> DaCapo of Litchfield
> The Village
> Patty's Restaurant
> @ the Corner
> Pearly's Farmhouse Cafe
> Zinis Restaurant
> Anthony's Restaurant
> Hanq's
> Tony's Westside
> Mountainside Cafe

SMOKEHOUSE/SMOKED MEAT
> Nodine's Smokehouse Gourmet Store
> When Pigs Fly