Wonderful Accommodations - McClure, PA
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The Farm has been our "labor of love" for nearly three decades. We've handled most of the construction and on-going improvements ourselves, and it's been a wonderful experience watching the Farm blossom and thrive around us.
If you're looking for a wholesome, family-oriented environment for overnight lodging, an extended vacation, family reunion or other special event then you've come to the right place. We invite you to learn more by browsing our site, and if you need additional information please feel free to contact us. We hope you'll join us at the Farm…
"For Memories of a Lifetime." |
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RENTAL RATES
Rates vary from $30 -$245 per night Depending on party size & cottage.
For one night stays add $30 for Efficiency Cottages, $15 for other cottages
Children 12 and under are half-price (2 children = one adult); no charge for children under 2 years of age.
Conference Rates (20+ people) – $20/person per day. Includes use of Apple Storage Meeting Hall; meals and linens not included. Cottages filled "dormitory style"—one cottage filled before another is opened. Special non-profit rates available.
Picnic Pavilion – up to 25 people – $40/day; 25+ people $60/day
The Great Room – $110/day
Apple Storage Room – $175/day. Includes use of Apple Storage Kitchen; add $60 for night before preparation.
Hayride – $50
Linens – Bedding and towels are provided in Efficiency Cottages and Farmhouse Rooms. Linen packages (2 bed sheets, 1 pillow case, towel and washcloth) are available upon request for other cottages – $8/package.
All rates subject to 9% tax (6% PA sales tax and 3% local room tax).
Prices may change without notice.
MEALS
Mountain Dale Farm is not a bed and breakfast facility and we don't operate a restaurant. However, meals can be prepared as our schedule allows—please make food requests prior to arriving. Local produce and garden fresh vegetables are the main ingredients in our family-style dining experiences. Meals upon arrival and Sunday evening dinner are not available.
Please note that some of our cottages have full cooking facilities if you'd like to prepare your own food. Also, a map of nearby restaurants is available in each cottage…visiting the local eateries is a great opportunity to explore the area!
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Property Amenities |
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- Biking Nearby
| - Boating
| - Corporate and Executive Lodging
| - Fishing Nearby
| - Golf Nearby
| - Group & Reunion Rental (family, retreat, & reunions)
| - Hiking Nearby
| - Honeymoon
| - Kayaking
| - Mountain Biking
| - Restaurant Nearby
| - Shopping
| - State/National Park Nearby
| - Swimming
| - Weddings
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COTTAGES/LODGING
Mountain Dale Farm offers several different types of accommodations. We have five Efficiency Cottages (complete with cooking facilities), three Dormitory Cottages, three more rustic Forest Cottages, plus four rooms at our Farm House.
All of our cottages and the main Farm House have a unique history…over the years, we dismantled a variety of different structures scattered throughout the local area, then carefully reassembled them onto new foundations at the Farm. The cottages are fully insulated and heated to provide four-season comfort.
THE WAGNER HOUSE (THE LOG HOUSE)
Built in the mid-1800's, this log structure has a unique history. The county acquired the home by eminent domain to make way for the dam site that created Faylor Lake, about ten miles from our farm. The tenants were so angered by the county's action that they set fire to the home. Fortunately, the main portion survived and we bought the building at public auction. After dismantling the home and reassembling it at Mountain Dale, we added a new summer kitchen and porches.
Sleeping arrangements include two double beds and four bunk beds located upstairs. There's also a cozy sleeping loft with two single beds.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE RICHARDS COTTAGE
This was the first of many recycled building to arrive at Mountain Dale Farm. This double plank, board and batten structure began as a summer kitchen attached to a farm house near the village of Penns Creek. To move the building the roof was removed, and the main structure was jacked up and placed on a lowboy trailer. Ken rode atop the building on its trip to the farm, using a special stick to lift low-hanging wires. For six years (late 80's to early 90's) a resident artist named C. Richard Getz occupied the building; much of his artwork can be seen today in our main farmhouse.
Sleeping arrangements include one set of bunk beds on the first floor, three single beds in the front upstairs front bedroom, plus one double and one single bed in the upstairs back bedroom.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE NEW COTTAGE
Past Mountain Dale guests were so intrigued with our recycled cottages that the couple offered the building they had in their back yard. The structure was transported by trailer with the room removed. Before placing the roof back on the structure, we "raised the roof" to make a spacious second floor. While putting the new steel roof on this newly relocated building, Ken's safety rope broke and he plummeted to the ground. Fortunately, a construction assistant who was on the scene was adept at first aid, and a van was used as an ambulance for the trip to the ER. While Ken received more than 50 stitches for nasty cuts in his leg, we felt fortunate that no broken bones and more serious injuries were suffered.
Sleeping arrangements include one set of bunk beds downstairs and a "Honeymoon Suite" with a king-sized bed upstairs.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE GOSS COTTAGE
Built around the turn of the century, this cottage was originally a summer kitchen attached to a farmhouse about five miles from where it rests today. The homeowners were remodeling and wanted the wing removed. We loaded the structure (minus one wall where the summer kitchen was attached to the house) onto a trailer. A long, flexible piece of lattice was placed at the peak so low hanging wires slid across the roof during transport. After placement on its new foundation, the fourth wall was added.
Sleeping arrangements include one double bed and one set of bunk beds in the open floor plan first level.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE YETTER COTTAGE
What a well traveled little building! This quaint, knotty paneled structure began as a used car lot office in Beavertown. Later, it was moved to another car lot in Selinsgrove. It completed its journey from one end of Snyder County to the other when it arrived here at the Farm. A small combination kitchen/bathroom was added, and the cottage has been a private haven for many guests over the years.
Sleeping arrangements in this cozy cottage include one double bed.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator (dorm size), microwave, toaster oven and coffeemaker.
THE EWING COTTAGE
This charming structure began its life in the late 1800's as a combination wagon shed and corn crib. Built in the floodplain near the town of Beaver Springs, the home was dismantled and reconstructed on the Farm; its original post and beam construction is still evident today.
Sleeping arrangements include four sets of bunk beds in the open first-level floor plan, plus six mattresses located on the second level sleeping loft, which is accessed by a ladder.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE MARKS COTTAGE
This Victorian-style cottage was originally used as a shoe repair shop, a plumbing supply store and as a home for other businesses. When we finally acquired it, a church in Beavertown was using it for outside storage.
Sleeping arrangements include three sets of bunk beds, all located in one bedroom.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
THE SPECHT COTTAGE
Believe it or not, this was once a pig sty/workshop. We removed the roof for transport from Beavertown and hauled the building on a trailer to the Farm. The original post-and-beam building didn't have a wood floor, so a concrete slab was prepared in advance for its arrival.
Sleeping arrangements include one set of bunk beds on the first level, plus six single beds upstairs.
Kitchen facilities include refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker.
FOREST CABINS (WALKER, GIBBONS, SWARTZ)
As friends and family watched the farm evolve, the question was often asked, "Wouldn't it be easier to build the cottages from scratch?" Well, after pouring three concrete slabs and building identical cabin structures from the ground up (including the use of a few logs harvested from the Farm), we can answer that question.
The cabins weren't hard to build, but the end results weren't quite as satisfying as our cottages. We like the feel of old recycled buildings better, and most of them only required simple pier foundations and cosmetic remodeling once we got them on site.
The cabins were designed for "camping," with more rustic accommodations than our cottages. Heat and electricity provide basic comforts, but a trip down the lighted path to our outhouse still requires a "roughing it" camper's attitude.
The Forest Cabins were all named for local residents
that impacted their communities…and us.
C.F. "Roundy" Walker was a Snyder County Game Warden during the 50's and 60's. He left his legacy throughout the county, including popular Walker Lake, which was built during his tenure.
Euell Gibbons wrote numerous books on edible wild plants. When we lived in Troxelville prior to moving to Mountain Dale, his homestead adjoined ours. His untimely death abbreviated our budding friendship.
John Swartz also lived in Troxelville, just around the block from us. He was the caretaker of Jack's Mountain, one of the region's most beautiful natural areas. John was a dear friend, and through his job with the forestry department we acquired many signs which hang in the Apple Storage today.
Our Garrison Pavilion, which provides a central gathering place and shared kitchen facilities (gas stove, refrigerator) for our cabin guests, is likewise named to honor another friend from the local area. Bruce Garrison of Garrison Construction, Beavertown, used his lowboy trailer to haul most of the buildings that were relocated to Mountain Dale Farm. Over the years, we developed a great respect and close camaraderie with Bruce.
THE HASSINGER HOUSE (THE FARM HOUSE)
The original farmhouse at Mountain Dale was quite small. When Ken's grandfather's barn in Middleburg became available for removal we saw it as a great way to expand our main living quarters. The developers gave us the barn (built circa 1900) free of charge. However, they set a tight deadline for removal; anything left standing past the specified date would be bulldozed. Two large trailers, a hoist truck, and about 20 friends and family joined together one May Saturday to disassemble the barn, which had been marked and diagramed by Ken. The trailers sat at Mountain Dale over a rainy summer till we had time in September to reassemble the pieces. Unfortunately, during the rain much of the lumber crayon markings washed off, and we were faced with a giant jigsaw puzzle requiring much trial and error to assemble.
An assistant helped us reassemble the structure with the use of a gin pole (a primitive tool that used a pulley to hoist the logs). Attached to the existing farm house, it now forms our Great Room. The logs came together and the roof went on just in time for the strong winter winds that threatened to rip it from its new location. The structure remained this way—with peacocks roosting on its beams—for eight years. When Ashley began kindergarten so did the final phase of remodeling; floors, windows, fireplace, and other finishing details were completed about 1990.
Sleeping arrangements in the Farm House's Gold Room include one king-sized bed plus one single bed.
Sleeping arrangements
in the Farm House's Blue Room include one double bed.
Sleeping arrangements in the Farm House's Purple Room include one 3/4 bed plus one single bed.
Sleeping arrangements in the Farm House's Yellow Room include one double bed.
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Mountain Dale is a real working farm. Bordered by thousands of acres of state forest land, the property includes 175 acres of wooded, tillable and pasture land. We grow a variety of crops, such as hay and corn.
Your time at the Farm is what you make of it…there are no set schedules and activities. Most guests come here to commune with Nature and enjoy a relaxing change of pace. If you'd like to explore the local area, an abundance of day trip opportunities await.
FARM ACTIVITIES
Wildlife thrives in the abundant Farm habitats. Bird watching is a popular pastime, and deer, bear, fox and other wildlife are frequently seen. We raise a variety of animals—sheep, cattle, horses, ducks, geese, goats, pigs, turkeys, peacocks, chickens and more—and visitors (especially children) often pitch in to help tend to them.
Depending on the season, there are a wide variety of "natural" activities to enjoy. There are lots of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing, a large pond for skating, fishing and paddle boating, and berries and fossils to gather. These are just a few of the simple treasures only Nature can provide.
GROUP EVENTS
Mountain Dale Farm is the perfect home for a wide variety of group events, including conferences, retreats, wedding receptions and more. These can range from one day gatherings to week-long events. We offer both indoor and outdoor accommodations for large groups of people. The Farm's fresh air tends to build healthy appetites, and we have commercial-grade food preparation equipment for your use in feeding all the hungry mouths at your special get-together.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Mountain Dale Farm is located in the heart of Pennsylvania. It's a very rural area, yet there's a wealth of day trip opportunities only minutes away. Explore the local Amish culture, swim for free at two community pools, or shop at antique and country stores.
Immediate area:
Appalachia Spring Ranch (trail rides, outdoor school and more)
Walker Lake and Penns Creek (two of the region’s many outstanding fisheries; the PA Fish & Boat Commission web site has complete details)
T&D's Cats of the World (see more than 200 exotic animals given safe haven by this wildlife rescue organization)
Indian Run Golf Course (a challenging 18-hole layout located just minutes from the Farm)
H&H Trail Rides (horse trail rides for children and adults)
Approximately 30 minutes:
Juniata River Adventures (Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing and Kayaking Trips)
Woodward Cave (guided tours at one of PA’s largest caverns)
Shade Mountain Golf Course (a wonderfully scenic 18-hole design)
Approximately 1 hour:
Canoe Susquehanna (Central PA guided Big Canoe and kayak trips)
Bubb's Outdoor Rentals (kayak, canoe, cross country ski and ice skate rentals)
Penn’s Cave (America's only all-water cavern and wildlife park)
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland (explore the word of rare and exotic snakes and amphibians)
Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat (Night, karaoke, dinner, brunch cruises and more)
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park (petting zoo,safari tours featuring exotic animals from around the world)
Knoebels Amusement Resort (family-oriented park with free admission, parking, entertainment and picnic facilities)
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