The following are Testimonials from past Guests or actual excerpts from our Guest Book that resides at the Lodge:
Twelve people would like to thank you for the most fantastic weekend of our lives!
Please feel free to put the following testimonial on your website so I can help convince people to decide to take the trip of their lifetime. Hemlock Point Lodge, is in all honesty the BEST vacation spot in the tri-state area! For those who are still debating whether to make that reservation, let me describe as best as I can in words the experience that is Hemlock Point Lodge. The scenic drive through the "Endless mountains" is breathtaking. The excitement builds up as the winding roads change from one view to another, and your destination draws ever closer. You can see, smell and just sense nature all around you as you pull into Thompson and its surrounding towns. Finally you reach the gate, open it up, and you just feel the rush of excitement as you jump back into the car and down the scenic driveway. When you first see the Lodge itself, its simply AMAZING, words cannot describe it's simple yet detailed beauty. You punch in the code and open the door.....It's just overwhelming, to say pictures don't do it justice is an understatement. It is quite simply a work of art. EVERY SINGLE OUNCE OF THE LODGE WAS DELIBERATELY AND CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT AND PLACED. We all (12 people in my group) felt like we were inside a painting. My wife put it beautifully when she said "It (Hemlock Point Lodge) has the feel and ambiance of a rustic log cabin, with all the modern comforts you would expect of a 5 star resort". That is EXACTLY how we all felt! The way the lodge is able to scream rustic log cabin while containing EVERY modern amenity and comfort is just astounding! I don't want to ruin the surprise and give you a room by room description. I will say that it can VERY easily accommodate a party of 16 very comfortably. In addition, Bob's instructions are flawless and his attention to detail is seen throughout the house as well as throughout the booking. He is absolutely a pleasure to deal with and very accommodating. I have NOTHING bad to say about my trip other that it ended too quickly. I am already working on my second booking and I can guarantee if i had my way I would make this a biannual trip. Please don't miss out on an opportunity to stay at Hemlock Point Lodge. I look forward to reading about your stay in the sign-in book on my next visit.
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Your home is beautiful! We noticed new things all weekend, the details are great! The setting was perfectly serene. We hope you have endless wonderful times here. Thank you for sharing with us! My husband’s surprise 40th weekend was lots of fun.
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Tough to describe how perfect Hemlock Point was – WOW! Plans to come back are already brewing. Until next time…..
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Amazing……quality, craftsmanship – 5 stars. We love your place.
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We can’t even begin to describe how much joy your house brought us this weekend. For 16 friends from New York City, this was exactly what we needed to get away and relax. Your house is absolutely stunning, from the land to the last details of construction, especially the hot tub! Thanks so much for sharing your home. We can’t wait to do it again.
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Easily the most beautiful mountain home we’ve ever seen. Thank you. We can’t wait to come back next year.
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Best house, property and ski weekend we’ve ever experienced…..
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Dear Hemlock Family – We enjoyed these 3 days of quiet and peace after spending a few days in loud and crowded NYC. We used this marvelous facility for taping a video with our band. Your house is one of the most impressive houses we’ve ever seen!! Thank you.
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We would like to thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. What a wonderful way of spending my birthday. Lots of laughs!
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I didn’t believe that there could be such a wonderful place to celebrate my 80th birthday. But here I am!!! We had a very special time in your lodge.
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Amazing place! Please let us know what those mattresses are. We had such a great time and good sleep.
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We stayed at the lodge. We explored the trails and traveled across the lake by rowboat, canoe, paddle boat and kayak. We enjoyed the frogs, the sounds especially of the bull frogs and tree frogs. At night we searched the blueberry bushes for the tree peppers. They are only 1 ½” long and blend in quite well with their environment, so it was a challenge. The deer, beaver and bear eluded us mostly . The blend of nature and comfort far exceeded our expectations. We love the ipod accommodations and the doored game room. The space allowed us to be together, yet be separate. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here at the lodge. We fished, we went boating and we spent many nights in the hot tub. We also enjoyed watching our almost 5 year old enjoy everything around here with his family
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Our usual family trip is camping, so to have it here was an amazing upgrade and I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to have one of the greatest vacations in a long time!
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We had a wonderful time (our second visit) and look forward to many more….
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L. and S.L., along with Scotty (the fish Whisperer who caught over 100 fish), Henry, the fabulous frog hunter, Keeley, the cutest 2 year old ever, and our super nanny had a tremendous family vacation at Hemlock Point. We will surely be back! Many thanks.
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Our family enjoyed the peace and quiet. It was a great way to celebrate our 50th anniversary. It was a small slice of heaven. Oh, by the way, we didn’t catch any fish. I think the people from 3 pages ago caught them all!! Best of everything….
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This place is just incredible. We loved everything about it. The details of the house are just unbelievable. We loved the house, the lake, the kayaks, the canoe, the hot tub, the walking trails – and, of course, the blueberries. They were wonderful in the pancakes. Our kids didn’t want to go home and want to know when we will be back. Love it!
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This is the perfect retreat. We came here tense and stressed and are leaving feeling like we are renewed. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. We saw bear, caught fish, picked blueberries and one person saw deer. Thank you.
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We did it! Unwound and no longer are stressed out. Re-charged and ready for what like brings us again. Great Place – enjoyed all the details of the construction and décor. Good job – start a chain…
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We had an incredible week. The time goes by way too quickly. This is our second year here and we enjoyed our stay just as much. We really enjoyed the kayaks. They are a great addition to the house. The kids (7-11) all learned how to kayak and did it wonderfully. The wild blueberries were delicious. We made blueberry buckle 3 times. It was so delicious. Thank you for the wonderful memories. We enjoyed a day trip to Salt Spring State Park and Pleasant Hill Stables for a trail ride on horseback. Rooney’s Ice Cream Stand and shop was a big hit, too. We enjoyed bike rides on the rolling hills around Thompson – the downhills were much more fun! Our second year at Hemlock Point was as fabulous as the first!
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Back for a second vacation here at Hemlock Point….another great time! What a wonderful time for our family to enjoy the outdoors, the awesome lodge, and each other! We boated fished, hiked, biked, relaxed in the hot tub, picked loads of blueberries, played a few games, and did some puzzles. This year we checked out “Rooneys”, the local Thompson ice cream hangout – yum! We also traveled to Merl Sarnoski State Park – lovely lake for swimming with the kids lifeguards and shady picnic area, hiking, playground, etc. (Nice trip and close by, too.) Early in the week we were able to enjoy the company of a great horned owl, watching us as we admired him! We also discovered a next of baby Junko birds – watch where you walk!! All in all, a great time had by all.
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Three generations gathered here for a wonderful week at Hemlock Point Lodge. The accommodations were peaceful and soothing – bringing in the outdoors and animals we love to each and every room. The kitchen was a chef’s delight – what a joy to cook in this home away from home! We took advantage of every detail – boating, fishing, hiking, biking, berry picking, playing games and curling up with a book to enjoy. Your lovely lodge allows its guests to gather together, or to find private spots for relaxation and dreaming. Everyone wanted to take their particular mattress home with them! Sitting in the hot tub with that lake view was a special gift. Our family finds it very difficult to leave tomorrow morning, but we have next year to look forward to. Everyone of us has decided we must make this an annual event! We are taking home some wonderful memories of our time here, pictures that captured each special moment and a real appreciation of re-discovering family in this woodland retreat. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in bringing Hemlock Point Lodge to life!!! Our advice to all who come…listen o the quiet – appreciate nature – relax, find peace, and hug this place to your heart….
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Hemlock Point Lodge turned out to be a fantastic setting for our mini-family reunion. We took advantage of all the amenities and had a wonderful time. The blueberries were amazing! We will all have great memories of our time here.
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Hi – I loved every minute of this wonderful retreat. My senses exploded with all the detail and rustic luxury. I wish I could live here!! I will visit this place many times in my dreams.
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This was our second time here and not our last. We enjoyed this home so much in February – we brought our families back. 3 generations spent this time talking, laughing, sharing, fishing, reading, boating, berry picking and eating. Thank you for the special efforts and accommodations for our father. Our time here will be remembered in our hearts.
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Three generations enjoyed celebrating Grandma’s 60th birthday – ages 6 months to 62 years! We loved the lodge and found plenty to do. We even caught fish in the lake using the kid’s gummy snacks as bait! (Note: fish like orange fruit snacks!) Hope everyone has as a wonderful times as we did.
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Your house looks awesome! Four generations gathered here this past week filling your home with laughter, love and a comfortable down-deep joy that most homes never get a change to experience. We will never forget the memories made here in this incredible place. We will always remember “Hemlock Point” as the place we actually heard autumn! Thanks for the most awesome family vacation ever.
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Bought the weekend at a charity auction – arrived, and thought I’d won the lottery. Tough to find adjectives that describe the ambiance that the lodge exudes!! Had a wonderful weekend with family and friends and can’t wait to return.
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We arrived on Thursday; there was 14 inches of snow on the ground! We heard coyotes that first night, and searched for wildlife the rest of the weekend. The kids caught newts and we enjoyed the lake even though it was cold. We saw plenty of deer, bear, raccoon and other unidentifiable animal tracks in the snow! We even saw bear scat! As for the house, it is an architectural and decorative masterpiece! The stuffed beaver was our mascot; we treated him like a member of the family! The stars at night were breath taking, as was each sunset. What a wonderful family retreat. Thank you for the memories.
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Unbelievable! Words cannot describe the wonderful time we had at Hemlock Point Lodge. From the lake setting to the wonderful layout and décor, we were in awe!
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The snow began cascading down, in a quiet peaceful game, as we arrived at our “vacation house”, as my son deemed its name. Have you ever seen the wonder of small children when it snows? Or hear the sounds of full grown men? When foos ball games go slow? How about the sounds of laughter with girls “catching up” to chat? Or silence as you walk the woods? Hemlock Point provides all that. I’m leaving with a heavy heart and so are my dear friends. It’s times like these that matter most. Peaceful, fun times with no end. We hope to come back next year with more children, if God will. – I just love to hear their laughter as they sled down the small hills. To my dearest friends, I love you and hate to go, for this little vacation was full of love and needed rest. I carve it in my memory box as a treasure – one of the best.
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