When an Appalachian Trail hiker stays in town for more than a couple nights, it’s colloquially referred to as “vortexing”. I set out on the trail determined not to vortex. I showed up at Twin Ponds Lodge by accident. I was hiking. I needed a few extra days before new hiking boots were to be delivered. I traded some labor for time here at camp. Technically, this is still my first visit. There’s something poetic about that. What was supposed to be a pit stop turned into the a

At noon today, the lodge closes. That sentence sounds restful. Cozy, even. Like staff naps, long silences, and a clean exhale. That’s a lie I tell guests—and sometimes myself. Yes, the guests leave. Yes, the bar stools get flipped. Yes, people technically sleep. But what actually comes next is two straight months of planning, repairing, budgeting, rebuilding, and asking dangerous questions like “what if I just redid everything?” This is not a vacation. This is the deep-winter

As we wrap up 2025 and head into the final stretch of the holiday season, we're taking a moment to reflect on what this year meant to us at Twin Ponds Lodge—and what we're dreaming up for 2026. A Year of Community This year, we watched our community grow. We saw first-time visitors become regulars. We watched friendships deepen over potlucks and karaoke nights. We celebrated Bears Weekends, Frat Fridays, Kink & Fetish themes, and everything in between. Most importantly, we wa

Running a small, independent place like Twin Ponds Lodge is a true labor of love, and every bit of support from our community makes a real difference. One of the easiest (and totally free!) ways you can help us — and any small business you want to see thrive — is by simply engaging with our social media. Why Social Media Support Matters Those likes, comments, shares, and tags aren’t just digital high-fives. Every time you interact with our posts, you help more people discover