When you arrive at The Chalet Inn, secluded on 22
mountain acres, you will feel embraced by nature, even though you just
left the four lane two minutes ago. As you get out of your car, you'll
note the brook that starts from springs in the mountainside and curls
around The Chalet then over a waterfall into a pond on its way to the
valley floor. As you enter the Great Room with its large fireplace and
comfortable furniture, which beckons you to sit and relax, you'll enjoy
the view of Doubletop Mountain standing dominate behind 19 miles of ridge
after ridge of lush forested mountains.
As you are shown to your room with its clean modern bath and authentic German/Swiss windows that kip inwards as well as open fully, you'll note the special attention George and Hanneke paid to designing The Chalet Inn so that each room's balcony is offset from the others for privacy.
Unwind after your trip by stretching your legs on one
of our hiking trails or simply watch nature as you rock on your private
patio or flower-bedecked balcony. As evening approaches, relax by the
waterfall and enjoy the trout as they leap from the pond to feed. After
making a selection from the menus George and Hanneke keep on hand, enjoy
an evening meal at one of the many restaurants - varying from traditional
country to fine dining - within 8-20 minutes. On your return, enjoy the
view of The Chalet basked in soft light. Choose any of the love seats scattered around the grounds and
watch the moon rise. Roast smores at the campfire by the pond or if it is a brisk evening, cozy up to the large
fireplace in the Great Room with a book from our library. Simply make
yourself at home: play cards or a game at the library table or retreat to
your Room or Suite. As you fall asleep you may enjoy either the fresh air
and listen to the brook, or, if you prefer, enjoy air-conditioning: a
unique system that is centralized (no noise in the room) but each
room/suite has individual controls.
Next morning, enjoy a hearty
breakfast by candlelight at your private table in the dining room, on the
covered patio by the brook, or in your suite.
After breakfast there is nothing you have to do, and everything you can do.
Stay at The Chalet and relax, stroll our
forested mountainsides and ridges with trails, perhaps find your own
private spot on a mountainside to share the quiet and enjoy a bottle of
wine and cheese. Then challenge your traveling companion to a lawn game
(badminton, croquet, tetherball or bocci ball) or a board game (chess,
checkers, or backgammon) on the front porch.
Or explore the area and its many adventures:
For the adventurous challenges abound. Some of the best white water rafting, mountain biking and hiking are close by.For those who want their adventures in milder doses, there are drives along mountain roads with stops to view waterfalls, antique shops to poke around, local crafters to visit, quaint towns to stroll and shop, and a railway to ride.
For the sportsperson there is golfing, fishing and horseback riding.
At the end of the day bring
that trout you caught or the steak you picked up back to the Inn and grill
out in our picnic area. If you want a taste of Germany ask George to show
you how to grill some German Wurst that we have on hand, and
Hanneke will provide you with all the fixin's. Or choose another nearby
restaurant to enjoy.
When you return from your evening meal or finish your picnic, you will
find the Inn inviting, softly lit and starting to feel like home away from
home. So relax, unwind, & enjoy; for tomorrow is another day!
