The Holidays are breaking out all over at Woodfield Manor.   The decorations, the music, the snowy winter weather, a combination just made for good times and fond memories.  The Chophouse Restaurant at Woodfield was alive with guests enjoying fine food and a respite from the hustle and bustle.  The diners were also treated to something very special on Christmas Eve.   One of our hotel guests turned out to be a concert violinist looking for a place to play.  Miss Catherine Boyd and her boyfriend Steve Kuzma were spending the week with us, and once we learned of her musical talents, it wasn’t long before we convinced Christine to play for our guests in the Chophouse on Christmas Eve.  She stolled through the dining room taking requests and played magnificently.  From light hearted Carols to serious Mozart,  smiles and some tears were evoked by this talented musician.  She even was able to get our Manor Bar patrons toe tapping and clapping to a lively set of Irish Jigs.  At the end of the evening it was our pleasure to treat our young couple to some Chophouse specialties.  Sometimes the unexpected turns out to be very, very special.  Only thing, how are we going to top this next year?  We’re working on it, stop by see how we do.

   Yesterday, December 14th., the staff of Woodfield Manor Chophouse Restaurant welcome nearly 200 area guests to our “Holiday House”.  The reason for the visit was the “Country Inns of the Poconos Tour”.  This annual holiday event is sponsored by the Barrett Township Business Association.  Ticketed guests are able to visit nearly a dozen of the areas finest Inns and Restaurants to view the holiday decorations and tour the hosts facilities.  Refreshments were offered by the Inns to make the guests feel at home.  The Chefs’ at Woodfield Chophouse recieved rave reviews as they served up some real cold day comfort food.  Two hot soups, Yankee Bean with Ham and Cream of Turkey were served by our staff in the Manor Bar.  Hotel staff also conducted tours of the Dining Rooms and two of the Manor’s nineteen suites.   Guests, most of whom were area residents, were amazed at the transformation the Manor has undergone in recent times.  Many of the visitors had fond memories of our property from the many years of prior operation, but few were prepared for the new look of Woodfield Manor and it’s Chophouse Restaurant.  We hope to make this an annual holiday event and look forward to making more new Pocono friends.

     You know Christmas has really begun when boxes of ornaments, garlands, trimmings and natural accents come together as decorations for the holidays. This is Woodfield Manor’s first Christmas season and we’re looking forward to celebrating with guests, family and friends. Garlands of greenery, lush red florals, wooden beads,berries and seasonal fruits cloak our two fireplace mantals. Small gilded birds and minature sleigh finish the look of our “Country Christmas Inn”. Other decor. no less beautiful, include sparkling snowflakes in windows and a table-top tree in the guest reception area. The amber glow and warmth of our fireplaces adds a special touch to the long winter evenings and draws our gusts together for great food and drink.

     Last, but not least is our grand tree. Laden with natural accents of pine cones, berries, bright ornaments and white lights it stands floor to ceiling in a corner of our “wee bar” waiting for admirers and lots of presents. All this and more awaits guests as well as those taking part in the “Country Inns of our Mountain Villages” tour sponsored by the Barrett-Paradise Business Association on December 14th starting at 1pm. This tour includes 11 destinations such as inns, lodges,family resorts, restaurants, churches, an historical association and a railroad station decorated for the season and offering refreshments as well. Pre-sale tickets are $10.00/day of event $12.00. We’re very excited to be a part of this event and think it’s a wonderful way to meet and greet old and new friends.