Woodloch Resort

Name

Woodloch Resort

Legal name

Woodloch Pines Resort

Website

https://woodloch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Woodloch Resort is a family-owned, all-inclusive family resort founded in 1958 in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, operating The Pines, The Springs (golf), and The Lodge (spa) across 1,000+ acres for multi-generational Northeast US families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Resort & Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Family resort
• All-inclusive resort
• Vacation rentals
• Destination spa
• Championship golf

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Package Sales: Traditional all-inclusive packages at The Pines at Woodloch including accommodations (hotel rooms, suites, vacation rental houses), choice of 2 or 3 meals daily, 30+ daily activities, resort amenities, and nightly entertainment. Revenue generated on a per-person, per-night basis with inclusive rates.
2. Vacation Rental Bookings: Vacation rental homes at The Springs at Woodloch offering rate flexibility with house rental options without inclusive meal plans, or optional inclusive rate per person. Houses accommodate 6-12 people with full kitchen facilities and access to resort amenities.
3. Golf Operations: 18-hole championship golf course at The Springs at Woodloch generating revenue through green fees, cart rentals, golf lessons, memberships, Stay & Play packages, and tournaments. Course recognized by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest with 4.5 Star rating for 31 years.
4. Adventure Activities and Add-Ons: Additional fee activities including escape rooms, laser tag, shooting barn, paintball, archery, wine tasting, art classes, cooking demonstrations, game rooms, batting cages, and ski packages nearby. Adventure Series activities not included in base package rates.
5. Spa Services: The Lodge at Woodloch, a destination spa facility, offers treatments and spa services to guests. Pines guests can book appointments 14 days in advance with spa access included around treatment times.
6. Group and Corporate Events: Corporate meetings, retreats, family reunions, school groups, motorcoach trips, and wedding events with dedicated group sales department. Group rates available for parties of 20+ adults.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woodloch Resort operates a collection of family-focused hospitality properties in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, offering all-inclusive resort packages at The Pines at Woodloch (accommodations, 2 or 3 meals daily, 30+ daily activities, nightly entertainment), vacation rentals at The Springs at Woodloch, championship 18-hole golf, and destination spa services at The Lodge at Woodloch. The resort also provides corporate retreats, weddings, group travel programs, and Kids Club programming for multi-generational families.

Product overview

Woodloch Resort operates as a family-focused hospitality collection consisting of three primary properties: The Pines at Woodloch (core all-inclusive family resort), The Springs at Woodloch (golf resort with vacation rentals), and The Lodge at Woodloch (destination spa). The Pines serves as the flagship offering with all-inclusive packages combining accommodations, meal plans, over 30 daily activities, amenities, and nightly entertainment. Vacation rentals at The Springs provide flexibility for self-catering while retaining access to all Woodloch amenities and golf. The Lodge at Woodloch operates as an exclusive adults-only spa destination. Additional offerings include Kids Club programming, Adventures and Passions premium activities, corporate retreat services, wedding venues, and group travel programs. The collection emphasizes 'togethering' experiences designed to foster family connections through organized activities, entertainment, and shared adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodloch Springs: Championship 18-hole golf course, vacation rental homes, sports complex, and golf academy at the company's semi-private golf resort property.
• The Lodge at Woodloch
• Pete's Dream

Products and services

• The Pines at Woodloch Flagship all-inclusive family resort offering hotel-style rooms, suites, and vacation rental houses with meal plans (2 or 3 meals daily), over 30 scheduled daily activities, resort amenities, and nightly entertainment designed around the 'togethering' concept for multi-generational families.
• Vacation Rentals by Woodloch Off-property vacation rental homes at The Springs at Woodloch offering rate flexibility without per-person inclusive pricing. Homes feature 2 to 5 bedrooms with full kitchens, private decks with BBQ grills, and access to all resort amenities, golf, and evening entertainment.
• The Springs at Woodloch (Golf Resort) Semi-private 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course featuring 6,579 yards winding through fern-carpeted forest, wetlands, and meadows, including a signature 14th hole with 220-yard carry over Hells Gate Gorge. Recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the Best Places to Play with a 4.5-Star Golf Digest rating for 31 consecutive years.
• The Lodge at Woodloch (Spa) Award-winning destination spa offering treatments and wellness services as one of the world's top-rated destination spas. Exclusive facility for guests 16 and older, featuring the TREE restaurant with naturally raised meats, fish, and locally grown vegetables with a wellness focus.
• Stay & Play Golf Package Inclusive golf vacation package including accommodations in vacation rental homes at The Springs at Woodloch (4-person minimum), dinner at the Clubhouse, 18 holes of golf with cart, and access to all Pines and Springs facilities. Tax and service charge included. Optional golf school add-ons available (1 Day $250, 2 Day $600, 3 Day $995).
• Kids Club Organized activities program for children ages 10 and under, divided into two age groups (Boomers for ages 6 and under; Kids Club for ages 10 and under). Includes active activities like boomer's basketball, bowling, soccer, Olympics, scavenger hunts, and sit-down activities like clay, bingo, storytime, jewelry, and painting.
• Family Activities Program Over 30 scheduled daily activities and events including Double Dare, Theme Games, Summer Olympics, Pool Games, lake activities, water sports, and seasonal entertainment. Features professional live entertainment nightly including Broadway-style Theme Shows, magicians, comedians, and live music.
• Resort Amenities Diverse on-site amenities including indoor/outdoor pools, go-carts, bumper cars, bumper boats, climbing wall, arcade/game rooms, tennis/pickleball courts, fishing docks, waterslide and beach area, snow tubing, ice skating rink, miniature golf, disc golf, nature trails, adventure playground, and indoor splash zone.
• Adventures and Passions Series Premium activities available at additional fee including art classes, cooking demonstrations, escape rooms, laser tag, fishing, shooting barn, game rooms, paintball, paint and sip, wine tasting, nearby skiing, and spa treatments at The Lodge at Woodloch.
• Meetings and Corporate Retreats Corporate event services including meal plans, meeting space, supplies, entertainment, and team-building events. Woodloch Corporate Team handles logistics with dedicated meeting facilities and fall special packages for business organizations.
• Wedding and Event Services Wedding celebration services including venue options, banquet catering, private dining events, and wedding packages. Offers natural scenic settings for ceremonies and receptions in the Pocono Mountains with comprehensive accommodation and dining for wedding guests.
• Group Travel Programs Group travel services for family reunions, class trips, girlfriend getaways, golf retreats, and corporate retreats. Leverages 65+ years of experience in group travel with dedicated coordinators and group rates for parties of 20+ adults.
• A la Carte Dining Options Flexible dining at The Clubhouse at The Springs including The Grille Room (sandwiches, salads, steaks, kid-friendly options with sports TVs) and The Overlook Restaurant (upscale dining with views of 18th hole and wraparound deck). Full-service bars and specialty martini menus available.
• Adventure Playground Outdoor playground amenity for children aged 5-12 featuring climbing, swinging, crawling, and play obstacles in a mountain fresh-air setting.
• Bean Bag Golf 9-hole course combining mini golf and corn hole located at the lake near Harry's Scoops, where players throw 4 bean bags at each hole to score points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated #1 Family Resort by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 15-year partnership between Woodloch owners (Kiesendahl Family) and For Pete's Sake offering a scenic, rejuvenating space for FPS Families to find respite and renewal. The partnership is expanding with Pete's Dream, a cancer respite center being developed on 32 acres adjacent to The Springs at Woodloch, scheduled to open in 2027. Bob Kiesendahl serves as driving force in collaboration with Marci at FPS. Joint groundbreaking ceremony held with over 200 attendees.
• Penn State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodloch partnership with Penn State, with proceeds from the BK 5K race going to the Penn State Cancer Institute.
• Folds of HonorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodloch partnership with Folds of Honor supporting educational scholarships for dependents of fallen and disabled service members.
• Delaware Highlands ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Lodging Partnership with Delaware Highlands Conservancy demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship in the Poconos region.
• BK Hope CuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BK Hope Cures supporting cancer awareness and research initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hershey Lodge: Large Pennsylvania convention and family resort tied to the Hershey brand. Competes in the same Pennsylvania family travel market with broader meeting/event infrastructure but a less intimate, all-inclusive character.

Direct peers

• Mohonk Mountain House: Family-owned historic all-inclusive resort in New Paltz, NY serving Northeast drive-to families with bundled meals and activities. Most comparable single-property family resort to Woodloch in geography, ownership structure, and 'togethering' positioning.
• Kalahari Resorts: Family resort anchored by indoor waterpark with a Pocono Mountains location competing for the same Northeast drive-market families. Comparable family-amenity breadth but differentiates via indoor waterpark anchor.
• The Sagamore Resort: Historic lakefront resort in Bolton Landing, NY serving Northeast family and group travelers. Comparable heritage resort positioning with bundled experiences and family programming.
• Great Wolf Lodge: National chain of indoor waterpark family resorts with a Pocono Mountains location. Targets the same multi-generational family segment with weatherproof attractions and a more standardized, tech-enabled booking platform.
• Villa Roma Resort: Family-friendly resort in the Catskills, NY with bundled activities and dining. Comparable drive-to Northeast family positioning with a similar inclusive activity programming model.
• Breezy Point Resort: Multi-generational lake resort in Minnesota with family activities and inclusive packages. Comparable all-American family-resort business model targeting returning family guests.
• Camelback Resort: Poconos-based family resort with indoor waterpark, ski, and adventure activities. Directly competes for the same Northeast family drive market with overlapping amenity positioning and a comparable bundled-experience model.
• Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island: Historic American-plan family resort with bundled meals and activities. Mirrors Woodloch's all-inclusive family programming and multi-generational appeal at a similarly heritage-driven scale.

Broad incumbents

• French Lick Springs Resort: Historic resort complex in Indiana offering family programming, golf, and spa. Comparable all-inclusive leisure resort scale with a broader midwest catchment rather than Northeast drive focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Woodloch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodloch
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodloch
• TikToktiktok.com/@woodlochresort?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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