3 Bedrooms,
2.5 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 8
House
(2356 sq. ft.)
in Goshen, CT
8.5 miles from Winchester Lake
Welcome to the Woodridge Retreat! The Woodridge Retreat is a spacious family home residing on over an acre of wooded land, in a peaceful, friendly community on Woodridge Lake.
The house has an open floor plan. It is spacious, elegant, and cozy. The master bedroom and bath, with jacuzzi, are on the main floor. The house sleeps a total of eight. There are three bedrooms, and a loft/common area with a comfortable queen sofa bed, if needed.
The weather is cooler now, so you may enjoy the wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The screened porch and adjoining deck are wonderful, both day and night, for relaxing and dining, during the warmer months.
I have a two-night minimum stay requirement. Access to the lake and its amenities, comes with a minimum stay of two weeks. Amenities include a beautiful lake front clubhouse, gym, eight tennis courts (clay and hard courts), four beaches, marina, and activities/events/concerts year-round. Parking and associated fees, are the responsibility of the renters. As a temporary member, you must follow the rules and regulations of the WLPOA.
Those who rent for two weeks, or more, will be glad to know that the lake, clubhouse, tennis courts, pool, and gym are less than a ten-minute walk, and a two-minute drive, or bike ride!
There are two bikes (with helmets) and a set of golf clubs on the premises. Also, plenty of board and lawn games, books, and music for both children and adults to enjoy. If your staying for at least two weeks, you will have access to a canoe and two kayaks. There is a large gas barbecue with tools, and equipment (chairs, umbrella, totes, picnic supplies), toys, floats, towels, cooler, etc., for the beach.
Litchfield County, resides in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, world-renowned for their natural beauty. You will appreciate having a car, for plenty of scenic drives through this rural and quaint, small-town area. The Goshenette is close by, for gas and staples, but if you should need some major shopping (Stop and Shop, Target, CVS, etc.), you will find it all in Torrington, less than ten miles away.
Throughout the area, you will also find great restaurants, live theatre and music, ballet, movie houses, antique stores, and unique shops. Just a few miles away, there is a ski area, golf course, and race track, as well as, great hiking, river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, and covered bridges.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA:
HIKING
> Mohawk Mountain State Park
> Kent Falls State Park
> White Memorial Conservation Center
> Ivy Mountain State Park
> John A. Minetto State Park
> Topsmead State Forest
> Burr Pond State Park
SKIING
> Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
GOLF
> Torrington Country Club
RIVER RAFTING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, FLY FISHING
> Clarke Outdoors
> Housatonic River Outfitters
HORSEBACK RIDING
> Rustling Wind Stables
CAR RACING
> Lime Rock Race Park
VINEYARDS AND BREWING COMPANIES
> Sunset Meadow Vineyards
> Miranda Vinyard
> Kent Falls Brewing Company
WILDLIFE
> Action Wildlife Park
> Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
FARMS
> Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
> White Flower Farm
> Old Barn Farm
>Mohawk Bison
>Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm
>Wrights Barn & Flea Market
PERFORMING ARTS
> Warner Theater
> Nutmeg Dance Conservatory
> Sharon Playhouse
>Music Mountain Chamber Music
> The Performance Hub
COVERED BRIDGES
> West Cornwall Covered Bridge
> Bulls Bridge
MUSEUMS
> KidsPlay Museum
> Litchfield History Museum
> Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum
> Cornwall Historical Society
> Tapping Reeve House and Law School
RELIGIOUS
> Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
ANTIQUES
>Bradford House Antiques
>Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
>The Housatonic Trading Co
>Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers
RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES:
FINE DINING
> Arethusa al tavolo
> West Street Grill
> Tavern Off The Green
> Litchfield Saltwater Grille
>The Venetian Restaurant
>The Woodland
> RSVP
CASUAL FARE
> AJ's Steak & Pizza
> New Goshenette
>Ollie's Pizza - Restaurant and Pizzeria
> DaCapo of Litchfield
> The Village
>Patty's Restaurant
> @ the Corner
> Pearly's Farmhouse Cafe
>Zinis Restaurant
>Anthony's Restaurant
> Hanq's
> Tony's Westside
>Mountainside Cafe