The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a gem in the crown of the Poconos Mountain region. This national park includes some 40 miles of the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River that is simply begging to be explored. The park is comprised of 67,000 acres of forested mountains, river valleys, and fertile floodplains. If you love the sights and sounds of tumbling water, rhododendron ravines, and hemlock forests, you simply need to explore this park. 

You’re planning to build a new home in the Poconos. You’ve selected your lot. You’ve decided on a floor plan that you really like. You’ve chosen a builder you trust to do a great job for you. You’re good to go . . . right? 

We’ve been building quality homes in the Poconos since 1978 and we’ve seen a lot of changes over that time. One of the things we’ve observed is that the homes customers tell us they want today need to be innovative in design and incorporate accessible design features that provide overall comfort and safety. That’s why we’re always working on the next great design that meets the needs of today’s homebuyers. 

We all know that the Poconos Mountains are a great outdoors destination. But sometimes when you “take it inside” you can end up having the time of your life. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park in the Poconos is where that happens every day!

There are some pretty important decisions you have to make when you’re planning to build a home in the Poconos. Choosing the right lot is huge. So is selecting the right builder for the job. But picking the right floor plan for your new home is a right up there as well. But how do you go about choosing the right plan? 

If you’re thinking about building a custom home in the Poconos, there’s a good chance that you’ve already given some thought to the kind of home you want. What a lot of homeowners forget to take into consideration is the lot that they’re going to build on. 

If you’ve always dreamed of living in the serene peace and quiet of a rural small town, you may want to take a look at Thornhurst Township. As of 2014, the charming hamlet of Thornhurst Township had a population of 1,045 people. And while the population has grown approximately 23 percent since 2000, it’s unlikely that you’ll find the town overrun by city-dwellers looking to escape the crush of urban living anytime soon. 

When you decide to build a new home you face a lot of important decisions. There are three big decisions, however, that we would say dwarf all of the others:

When a region boasts 150 lakes and 170 river miles it’s just begging for canoeing enthusiasts to dip their paddles in the water! In the Poconos, there are plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts of every level to enjoy. Of course, there’s more involved than simply paddling. Pack a picnic lunch keep your eyes peeled for eagles, hawks, egrets, deer and a host of other wildlife. 

One of the great—but often overlooked—things about the Poconos area is that it’s a great place to purchase local produce and other “farm-to-table” food. Here’s a partial list of the region’s farmers markets—a number of which are open all year long.