Pocono Mountains

Plan a Visit to D&H Canal Park at Lock 31

A link to Hawley’s past is just footsteps from The Settlers Inn. Plan a visit to D&H Canal Park at Lock 31 during your next stay to uncover the area’s storied past. On the Trail D&H Canal Park is a living history park located one mile from The Settlers Inn. Walk through the garden and beyond Grant’s …

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Enjoy a Dog Friendly Vacation in the Poconos

It’s not impawsible to take a trip with your pet. For a dog-friendly vacation, high-tail it to the Poconos. With an abundance of open spaces to explore and waterways for splashing around, there are plenty of things for you to enjoy together. Pupgrade your dog-friendly vacation in the Poconos with a stay at The Settlers Inn. …

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The Settlers Inn Exterior at Twilight

A Handcrafted Legacy- The Settlers Inn Celebrates 40 Years in Business

Friends, family and long-time guests recently gathered as The Settlers Inn celebrates 40 years in business. The elegant evening of fine food feted founders Jeanne and Grant Genzlinger’s four decades in the hospitality industry and remarkable contribution to the Lake Region community. Planting the Seed It’s apropos that The Settlers Inn marks this milestone in a year …

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8 Things to Do While Remote Learning from the Poconos

The beauty of remote work and virtual school means it can be done from anywhere. Relocate, at least temporarily, to the Pocono Mountains. There’s fresh air, uncrowded spaces and unlimited potential. Plus, there are so many ways to enrich your child’s education. Here are 8 things to do while remote learning from the Poconos. When …

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A New Poconos Dining Experience Takes Root

When it comes to Poconos dining experiences, your options are wide open at The Settlers Inn. To accompany service in the dining room, outdoor dining on the deck and garden-side tables, we branched out to Grant’s Woods. The woodland dining venue occupies a previously underutilized portion of the scenic six-acre property. Out in the Open Located …

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canoeing on a river on a sunny day

Plan a Poconos Road Trip

There’s never been a better time to plan a Poconos road trip. A two-hour drive takes you from the heart of Manhattan to the scenic and serene setting of the Delaware Highlands. This day trip will allow you to get away but still maintain social distancing guidelines. But there’s no need to rush. Take your …

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forest trail in fall

On the Trail of History in Hawley

A bridge to the past. A link for the present. A vision for the future. The recently opened Hawley Trail is many things. Most importantly, it’s a key component to a 5.5-mile trail system that will stretch from Palmyra Township through The Settlers Inn property, around Hawley and on to Lake Wallenpaupack. The Settlers Inn …

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Storytelling Dinner and Annual Pumpkin Carving night

The Settlers Inn Storytelling Dinner Is a Fall Favorite

Storytelling Dinner is a signature event at The Settlers Inn. For one weekend at the end of October, a horde of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns illuminates the Inn. Founder Grant Genzlinger is our carver-in-chief who leads the team that creates a menagerie of characters each year. We talked to Grant about the event’s beginnings and asked him to shed …

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Man with beard and his small yellow dog enjoying mountain sunset and looking at the distance. He is waring black backpack and black sport sweater.

9 Unique Ways to View Fall Foliage in the Poconos

When you visit the Pocono Mountains during September and October, you’re surrounded by brilliant fall colors at every turn. But to truly experience how spectacular the season is, we’ve come up with eight unique ways to view fall foliage in the Poconos. The Settlers Inn is nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Book a stay …

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river at settlers inn

It’s Time for the Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods

The hills around Bethel Woods Center for the Arts do not go silent when summer fades. Instead, the historic site turns its attention to the talents of the area’s artisans, crafters and  specialty businesses. The Annual Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods takes place every Sunday from August 27 through October 1. The event features over 80 vendors and is …

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