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Whether you want to challenge amountain lion to a staring contest,plunge into the largest river on the

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The Susquehanna River Valley is home toall kinds of exotic wildlife. A whole kingdomof sleek and suave mambas, vipers, cobras,and pythons awaits visitors at Reptiland, aswell as Butterfly and A nimatronic DinosaurExhibits during the summer. At the refugepark for wild animals, T and Ds Cats, the

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STE: Can you please give us a broadoverview of The Retreat and tell my read-ers what makes The Catskills and yourlocation in particular such a wonderfulplace to visit and vacation?

Copperhood (EW): We are a unique re-treat and spa located in the picturesqueCatskill Mountain Forest Preserve (offer-

ing) luxurious, charming accommodationsand a multitude of services and programs.We dropped the word inn from our name infavor of retreat since we do not have room-only rates. Our clients come to us withspecific goals, be it a detoxing juice fast,weight loss or stress reduction and we bringthem to their objectives.

STE: Please tell me about your retreatsamenities and special offerings and ac-tivities; be they recreational, spiritual,therapeutic or intellectual. Also, are youa 4-season destination

Copperhood (EW): Our amenities ad-dress the main elements of well-balancedlife exercise, nutrition, peace of mind andcare of the body. Indoor exercise amenitiesinclude 60-ft pool, Gym yoga studio. Forsome exercise options we offer Yoga, PilatesMat Work, Belly Dancing, African Dancing,Aqua Aerobics and Aqua Jogging, Tai Chi,Boot Camp, Fencing, Abs Classes and med-itation. Outdoor Fitness Programs includepower walking, Nordic walking,CrossCountry Skiing & Snowshoeing, tennis onour 40 acre private island, guided moun-

tain hiking a nd biking (we have Trek hybridbikes). Guests can also fly fish on EsopusCreek, which flows through our property.

STE: I think Im starting to get the idea,but as succinctly as you can, pl ease tell uswhat keeps the retreats steady customerscoming back year after year and weekend

after weekend and is there a long-stand-ing tradition of savvy, hardworking folksfrom Manhattan staying with you?

Copperhood (EW): We have visitors com-ing from many far away places as well as fromNY metropolitan area. The comfort, privacy,and beauty of the surroundi ng area plus result-driven programs bring our guests back. Fromtop models before fashion week to stressed-outfinancial executives looking for respitefrom grueling careers, our clients come tous to recharge. There is no social scene here;guests drop all pretenses to be what they needto be for themselves. It is a home away fromhome without any obligations to do anything,with full focus on oneself.

STE: At the end of the day, what setsyou apart from the rest and makes yourssuch a special place to visit?

Copperhood (EW): Individual attentionto every guests needs without being intru-sive, respectful informality, great facilities,organic food and freshly extracted juiceessuccessful wellness and weight loss pro-grams in a small retreat where nothing iscompromised.

The Endless Mountains of NortheasternPA is the perfect place to go and discoverand have fun at the same time. Think of itas a treasure hunt waiting to be explored.

You can surround yourself in naturesbeauty in so many ways here. Naturecenters provide school programs withhands-on activities and wildlife displays.Go on a guided nature walk and uncovercreatures and wild plants you never knewexisted. Spend a day at any of our fourstate parks. Hike the trails there and en-counter waterfalls, wildlife, scenery, andlakes. Try some sight-seeing for birds,too, including the majestic bald eagle.

The past speaks volumes in the EndlessMountains! Youll be amazed at the histo-ry revealed through 15 amazing museums each housing wonderful collections andartifacts. Visit the town that spurredStephen Foster to write his famous song,Camptown Races. Be a part of NativeAmerican history as you sit atop theWyalusing Rocks Overlook, once used as

an Indian signaling point. Marvel at theworlds largest poured concrete railroadbridge in the world. Walk on the groundswhere a colony of French refugees oncelived after fleeing the Revolution.

Agriculture and the Arts a re a big com-ponent of the Endless Mountains. Youcan attend classes on a variety of art me-diums at cultural centers. Learn aboutnatural fibers and how they are used tomake clothes and other everyday items,and watch demonstrations of old tradessuch as blacksmithing and spinning.Find out about farming and raising live-stock by taking a tour of a working farm,or spending time at a county fairs agri-cultural exhibits and livestock shows. Youcan also take in a live, top-notch theatreproduction without the stress of the bigcity.

For more information, contact theEndless Mountains Visitors Bureau at1-800-769-8999 or becky@endle ssmoun-tains.org

We sat doWn for a Q&a With elizabeth

Winograd, proprietor of the Copperhoodretreat & spa in the Catskillstolearn about the total healthresourCe that is her establishment.

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And offers a truly unique family vacation experience with something for everyone. An award-winningfamily resort, championship golf course and a luxury

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Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, on the banks of themajestic Lake Teedyuskung, Woodloch Pines Resort of-fers a unique escape from it all. A haven for outdooradventure, you can enjoy four seasons of family fun

at Woodloch. Bringing families and friends togetherand creating magical moments since 1958, Woodloch isless than 90 scenic and convenient miles outside NYC.Woodloch is the perfect location for weddings, reunions,senior groups, class trips, corporate retreats, meetingsor just an exciting fam ily vacation!

Just down the road from Woodloch Pines is WoodlochSprings, home to our award-winning, par 72, cham-pionship golf course and private rental & residentialcommunity. Spend a chal lenging day on the greens, relax

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The Lodge at Woodloch is the first truly luxurious des-tination spa to open in 10 years- a perfect oasis for mind,body and spirit. Named Worlds Best by Cond NastTravelers Gold List, get your girlfriends together for animpressive weekend getaway, or get back to the basicswith a romantic couples retreat.

Woodlochs signature warm hospitality provides an

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Milford is also the north gate to the 70,000 acre

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area,with

miles of trails, abundant wildlife and a spectacular network of

waterfalls.

Also located in Milford is the historic Columns Museum,

with its world-famous relic, the blood-stained flag upon which

President Lincolns head rested moments after his

assassination, and Grey Towers, the 19th century

Normanesque chateau designed by Richard Morris Hunt

for the James and Gifford Pinchot families.

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