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Every Wednesday and Saturday are Theme Nights at Woodloch, when teens (13 and older) and adults gather in the 500-seat Heritage Night Club for a Broadway- style show. We had the pleasure of seeing the 50th Anniversary show, which was a lot of fun and featured a few exceptionally talented singers. On other nights the Night Club hosts swing bands, comedians, magicians and other performances. Nightly entertainment is included only in the Traditional (three-meal a day) package but will be included if you are not on the plan and opt to purchase dinner. Note that children 12 an under are not allowed in the Heritage club; so if you want to see the show you must secure (and pay for) a babysitter for the night, or have one adult stay in the room with the children.
Guests also have access to the Lodge at Woodloch, a destination spa which was rated by Trip Advisor as One of the Top 10 Spas in the World. The spa is just up the road from the resort, and offers customized spa treatments. Another draw is Woodloch's 18-hole, par-72 golf course, which takes tee-time reservations up to 20 days in advance for guests at the resort. All levels of play can be accommodated, and peak season rates are $75-$90 for 18 holes.
The resort also hosts family reunions, and you can personalize your gathering with hats and T-shirts, as well as hold private group hayrides, boat rides and cocktail receptions, and even get a family photo taken.
Be sure to bring bug repellant and apply it liberally. You're in the real woods up here, and we saw a few critters I couldn't even identify.
Having only a one-hour window for each meal works okay for some travelers, but not for others. We had to be at breakfast from 8:30-9:30, which, for early risers like us was no biggie; but if you like to sleep in, it's an issue.
Cell phone reception is shaky; we had a signal with Verizon, but lost a bunch of calls. They offer mid-week and weekend cell phone rental plans for a fee.
A 15 percent gratuity will be added to your bill.
The Art of Smart Timing
Woodloch is open all year round, and there are advantages to all seasons, depending on your family's interests. Summer is high season and offer the most activities; fall and spring are quietest but less expensive; and the resort gets all decked up for the winter holidays, including the visit from Santa and Rudolf.
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