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Fernstone Retreat

450 acre Laurel Highlands / Ohiopyle Retreat, perfect for Weddings, Reunions, Corporate meetings

Fernstone Retreat is tucked away on 450 acres adjoining State Gamelands in the Laurel Mountains just off Historic Route 40 in Farmington PA. Fernstone Retreat was built in 1940 by James Hankins a prominent local businessman and used as a mountain retreat and conference center for prominent politicians and business owners of the day. Some of these notable people include President’s Richard Nixon and Dwight D Eisenhower. The original integrity of the décor and feeling has been preserved throughout the property. The complex is architecturally designed in a hunting lodge motif with the main lodge (Corral) and game room (The Pit) having cathedral ceilings, rich wood paneling and huge stone fireplaces. Fernstone Retreat includes The White House which sleeps 5 and The Bunk House suites which sleeps up to 30. Each suite sleeps 6 with additional sleeping available on the sleeping porch. The Game Room (The Pit) is equipped with ping pong, bumper pool, video games, shuffleboard, wet bar, stove top, small fridge and piano as well as a large stone fireplace. The Corral (main Lodge) offers a fully equipped kitchen, large stone fireplace, living, dining area, and 2 private bathrooms. The expansive grounds are gorgeous offering a stream and 2 ponds stocked with fish for catch and release fishing enjoyment. A covered pavilion is located behind the lodge with picnic tables, fire pit, and horseshoe pit. A huge field is located behind the Bunk House where you can enjoy baseball, football, soccer or volleyball. Enjoy waking up in your own private Retreat! View more info on our site FernstoneRetreat

Fernstone Retreat is one of Pennsylvania’s finest Retreats and is the perfect location for Weddings, Family Reunions, Corporate Retreats, Executive Meetings and Conferences, and any large group. This secluded and tranquil complex is approximately 50 miles from Pittsburgh, and only 38 miles from Morgantown WV. Just minutes away from Nemacolin Golf & Ski Resort and Ohiopyle State Park which offers Hiking, Biking, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking. Delivery and Catering is available on request from the Historic Stone House Restaurant. Visit The Historic Stone House Restaurant for the finest foods, best drinks, great service, and live music! Take out and breakfast menu is also available. Enjoy your next vacation or mountain getaway in the Laurel Highlands!

Fernstone Retreat Amenities include:
The Pit - (Game Room) Cathedral ceiling, rough paneled walls, Stone Fireplace and wet bar. Large open covered porch and fireplace.
Pavillion – Open frame 20 x 22 pavilion suitable for outdoor picnics. Large stone fireplace/BBQ pit.
Fishing in the stocked ponds and stream with waterfall runs through the property
Large game fields for volleyball, baseball and other outdoor activities
Covered wood burning Outdoor BBQ pits
Covered Patio with outdoor furniture
Illuminated walking trails and wide paved walkways and driveways link the various buildings.
The Corral - (Main Lodge - no sleeping quarters) – Beautiful wood paneled walls, cathedral ceiling, oak pressed floors and stone fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings & meetings.

The White House is a charming 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath, + loft. The living area is paneled in wormy chestnut and has a fireplace and hardwood floors. The White House comfortably sleeps 5. Additional sleeping accommodations for 30 are located in the Bunk House which can also be rented and is a short walk away along the paved walking path within Fernstone Retreat.

The White House amenities include:
Private location
Covered front porch
Outdoor fireplace/BBQ pit
A fully equipped kitchen - full size stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, utensils,. blow dryer, all towels and bed linens, TV/DVD player,
Catering menu available on request from the Historic Stone House Inn

The Bunk House offers 4 suites. Each suite sleeps 6. There are also additional rustic single beds on the large Bunk House Sleeping Porch which overlooks the waterfall and woods. The Bunk House and Sleeping Porch can accommodate up to 30. Each suite in the Bunk House sleeps 6.

This vacation retreat is also convenient to many exciting Laurel Highlands activities and attractions including:

Fort Necessity National Battlefield & Mt Washington Tavern
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob
Hiking, biking, rock climbing, swimming and white-water rafting/kayaking and at Ohiopyle State Park
Restaurants and Shopping in Ohiopyle
Yough Lake Marina
Laurel Caverns
Christian Klay Winery Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
The Great Allegheny Passage
The Bruderhof Peace Barn
General Braddocks Grave
Jumonville Christian Camp
Jumonville Glen
Wharton Furnace
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Tavern
Ohiopyle just 10 minutes away
Nemacolin Resort just 10 minutes away
Confuence just 10 minutes away
Uniontown PA just 20 minutes away

Whether your interests include golfing, skiing, white water rafting, hiking, biking, hunting, horseback riding, swimming, boating, antique hunting or sight seeing you are just minutes away from your destination! Also nearby for your convenience are restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores.

Key Facts:

Suited for:

Up to 35 persons

Cost per night

USD $ 1000 - 1500

Size:

3000 sq ft

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Rooms:

1 Bathroom, 1 Dining-Room, 1 Fitness-Room (Shared), 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, 1 Playroom (Shared)

Amenities:

Sleeping:

Bed linen

Cooking:

Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dining table, Freezer, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove-top burners, Tableware, Toaster

Entertainment:

DVD-Player, Lounge seating, Piano, Ping-Pong-Table, Pool table, TV, TV (Cable), TV (Satellite)

Sanitary:

Blow-dryer, Shower, Toilet, Towel-set, Washbasin

Laundry:

Iron & Board

Heating/Air Conditioning:

Air conditioning, Central heating, Fireplace

Outside:

BBQ charcoal grill, Deck chairs, Private Garden, Gated-Community, Private Playground, Private Porch, Private Tennis court, Private Terrace

Further Information:

Accept credit card, Children welcome, Housekeeper optional, Pets allowed only after arrangement, Smoking not allowed

Property owner speaks following languages:

Notes

Address:

700 Elliottsville Road ,
Farmington, Pennsylvania (near Morgantown)
15437
United States

Directions:

From Rt 40 east or west (National Pike) turn onto to Elliottsville Road. Drive approximately 3 miles and property will be on the left

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