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​Watres Lodge
at Lacawac Sanctuary
​(Wayne Co)

The Lodge at Lacawac Sanctuary was built in 1903 as one of the first summer homes in the Lake Wallenpaupack area for the Connell Family.  It is able to house up to 30 individuals.  The lodge includes 9 bedrooms (6 with full beds and 3 with 2 bunk beds) and a screened in sleeping porch (3 bunk beds).
Lodge Photos
Bedroom Floor Plan
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Ice House Cottage 
at Lacawac Sanctuary
​(Wayne Co)
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The Ice House Cottage was the former ice house for the Connell estate providing all the ice for refrigeration and the storage of meats and dairy products.  The cottage was built in 1903, converted to a residence in the 1940's and renovated in 2017.  It is able to house up to 6 individuals (3 bedrooms - 1 king and 2 full).  
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Lock House 16
at the Peterson Preserve
​(Pike Co)

Lock House 16 of the D and H Canal was built around 1828.  It is situated on the old Towpath Road with views of the mighty Lackawaxen and has access to pool 16 with a private dock.  The house can sleep up to 4 individuals (2 bedrooms - 1 queen and a set of twin bunk beds)​
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A-Frame Cabins
at Lacawac Sanctuary
​(Wayne Co)

Our A Frame Glamping Cabins (The Moss and Fern Hollow Cabins) are located near the Watres Lodge and just behind the Ice House Cottage.  Each cabin has a full/queen bed.  Guests share a common bathroom and shower rooms located in the Coachman's House, a brief walk outside of their front porch.
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Cabin Photos

Use of Lacawac Sanctuary's historic buildings is a benefit of membership.  Your membership and the donation for usage of these buildings directly supports Lacawac’s mission to preserve and protect our natural and historic heritage and help protect open spaces for all to enjoy.    

Rates
For more information regarding rentals of these historic buildings contact:
Craig Lukatch | 570-689-9494 | [email protected]

Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours: 
​Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.​

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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - [email protected]