An easy 90-minute drive from Manhattan and Northern New Jersey yet a world away from the city
With 1,250 acres surrounding a 100-acre lake, Lakeside Retreats at Lake Sawkill's expansive facilities are well-suited to very large groups looking for a variety of land and aquatic activities. Smaller groups are also quite comfortable here, as the property has several distinct, private lodging areas. Located just 90 minutes from New York City in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the retreat at Lake Sawkill is a world away from the city. The property boasts many specialized and unique facilities such as a Skateboarding Park and a Nature Center.
Retreat Property Highlights
Large waterfront with canoes, kayaks, sailboats, Jet Skis, water
trampoline, aquatic climbing tower, and 100-foot water slide
Extensive ropes course programs and facilities featuring a 400-foot
"over water" zip line, 60-foot vertical gym, 2 climbing walls, 2 low element courses, 2 high element courses
Skateboarding Park with 13 elements and a 32-foot half pipe
Extensive athletic facilities with several new fields for land sports
Meeting & Gathering Space
Four indoor recreation centers seating from 100 to 700 people each
Three covered basketball courts
Two dining halls, each seats 550
Over 40 multipurpose rooms for meetings, classrooms, seminar rooms, etc.
Retreat Lodging and Dining
LODGES:
122 cabins
BEDS:
1600
BATHROOM FACILITIES:
All lodgings have complete bathroom facilities and showers
DINING:
Two Dining Halls, each seats 550. Kosher meals are served buffet or family style. Kosher kitchens and food provided.
Complete List of Retreat Facilities
Baseball: 2 diamonds/fields
Basketball: 5 regulation courts, plus a portable basketball court that can be moved into any of the Rec Halls for indoor hoops play
Campfire: 4 campfire areas, benches provided upon request
Horseback Riding facility
Lakefront: canoes, kayaks, sailboats, Jet Skis, water trampoline,
aquatic climbing tower, 100-ft. water slide
Land Sports: multiple fields for soccer, lacrosse, and more
Mountain Biking
Nature Center
Ping Pong / Pool Room
Rec Centers: 4, the large Rec Hall has an indoor basketball court
Roller Hockey Rink
Skate boarding Park: 13 elements and 32-foot half pipe
Swimming: 2 heated and fully lit, Olympic-sized swimming pools
