Gateway Lodge

10/24/2026

Dear Gateway Friends,

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, slow down, and give thanks for the people, traditions, and memories that mean the most.

This year, we’re embracing that spirit by closing Gateway Lodge’s rooms and restaurant over Thanksgiving so our team can enjoy this special time with their families and loved ones.

For years, you’ve chosen Gateway Lodge for family gatherings, special celebrations, romantic getaways, quiet escapes, and countless meals shared around the table. Your loyalty and support mean so much to us.

Thank you for choosing Gateway Lodge. We are truly grateful to be part of your traditions and look forward to welcoming you back other times of the year.

From our family to yours, we wish you a warm, joyful, and memorable Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,

The Gateway Lodge Family

10/14/2026

Autumn’s colors are peaking this week! With reservations still open on the last weekend of this month, there’s still time to soak in October’s scenic views and crisp autumn days. Return to nature, friends.

Escape to the serene beauty of Gateway Lodge, Cabins, and Restauran...

09/18/2026

Thank you Maison and Khalid for sharing Gateway with your friends! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both! And we are grateful to have your creativity, talents, and community mindfulness in downtown Brookville. 💕

09/10/2026

The tempo of our days is changing.

Earlier to bed. Earlier to rise. Our minds and bodies are adapting to new schedules, new demands, and the shifting rhythm of the season.

As the year draws closer to its end, reflection naturally sets in. And here in the forest, the trees remind us that change can be beautiful.

Perhaps this is a season to deepen our conversations, extend the pauses between them, and lean a little more intentionally into
gratitude.

To look around at one another — and inward at ourselves — with a little more grace.

We are resilient.

We have to be.

No one could journey successfully through times like these without being so.

So, as the forest changes around us, may we remember that we can change, too — and perhaps become something even more beautiful in the process.

09/03/2026

Gateway Lodge Featured in Hagerty!

We’re excited to share that Gateway Lodge was recently featured in Hagerty, the magazine and automotive community beloved by classic-car and collector-car enthusiasts!

The article highlights Pennsylvania Route 144, one of the state’s beautiful driving roads, and the incredible destinations and experiences that make a road trip through this part of Pennsylvania so special.

We’re honored that Gateway Lodge and Cook Forest were included as part of the story. ❤️

For those who love classic cars, scenic drives, winding roads, and discovering special places along the way, this is exactly the kind of Pennsylvania road trip we love being part of.

So polish up the classic, gather your friends, and head toward Cook Forest.



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Who's ready for a great drive? Grab your map (or your phone) and head to Central Pennsylvania for Hagerty's 2026 Road of the Year.

08/29/2026

Have you ever seen an inch worm that looks like a tree branch? Abram found this little guy in Cook Forest on a tree branch at Gateway Lodge. Anyone know it’s name?

08/21/2026

Celebrate Labor Day the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with great food, b**r, and time to unwind.

Gateway Lodge’s “Bed and Brew Weekend” package includes Saturday’s dinner paired with craft b**rs and live jazz, creating the backdrop for a relaxing getaway in Cook Forest.

Reserve your weekend away by clicking here: https://gatewaylodge.com/package/labor-day-bed-brew-2/

08/13/2026

🐛 A Little Sunshine in the Forest

Spotted around Cook Forest this time of year, the Yellow Woolly Bear is hard to miss with its fuzzy coat ranging from pale yellow to golden orange.

Despite its name, this little wanderer isn’t a bear at all. It’s the caterpillar of the Virginia tiger moth. And unlike some fuzzy caterpillars, Yellow Woolly Bears are not venomous or poisonous. Their tiny hairs can sometimes irritate sensitive skin, though, so they’re best admired without handling.

They feed on a variety of plants before eventually tucking themselves away and transforming into a beautiful white moth.

It’s one of those small reminders that there’s always something interesting to discover when you slow down and look closely in Cook Forest. 🌿

Have you spotted a Yellow Woolly Bear on your adventures lately?

08/07/2026

Summer has a way of filling both the table and the soul. 🍅🌿

Beginning Saturday, August 15th, our Taste of the Wilds menu will feature a fresh Caprese Salad, showcasing these beautiful, vine-ripened tomatoes from our friend Farmer John Carr. It's a simple celebration of peak summer flavor, paired with fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and all the goodness this season has to offer.

As you dine, you'll also be surrounded by the beauty of locally grown floral arrangements from Farmhouse Flowers, adding one more touch of the season to your Gateway experience.

Here's to savoring the abundance of summer while it lasts. 🌻

07/20/2026

More than ever, these times invite us to remember what it means to be human.

In a world filled with constant noise, endless headlines, and the rapid rise of technology, we each have a choice in how we respond. AI may shape the future in remarkable ways, but our greatest strength has always been the human spirit. Kindness. Presence. Compassion. Connection.

At Gateway Lodge, we believe hospitality is about so much more than a place to stay. It's about creating space for restorative rest, meaningful conversations, shared meals, quiet moments, and the healing beauty of the forest.

Whether you come to fill your cup or empty it, to celebrate with loved ones or simply to sit in the stillness beneath the trees, our hope is that you leave remembering something the world too often asks us to forget: what it means to be fully human.

Let's choose to slow down. Let's choose one another. Let's be a force for good in the lives of those we meet.

We hope to welcome you to the forest soon!