2008-11-05 20:12:40 - Skytop Lodge located in Skytop Pennsylvania, has created a Norman Rockwell inspired holiday getaway this year. Families will enter the lobby and be greeted by a 10-ft tall gingerbread house, 20 artfully decorated Christmas Trees throughout, fabulous holiday foods, and a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities; skiing, tractor drawn-hayrides, tobogganing, ice-skating, winter picnics and more. Skytop's Family Fun package is an affordable all-inclusive offer starting at just $498* per double occupancy, three meals and afternoon tea daily, plus all activities and equipment rentals. Children under 16 staying in parent's room only pay $45 a day to cover the cost of meals. A weekend stay can save families hundreds of dollars in activity and rental fees.

To enrich the Norman Rockwell inspired holiday getaway Skytop Lodge has mapped out several local experiences that will not be forgotten. A new holiday tradition to consider is a trip to Callie's Candy Kitchen a must visit as this isn't your typical candy store. Everything on site is homemade from rich dark, white and creamy milk chocolates to peanut brittles,

hard candy, lollipops, fudge, and mints. A unique treat is their Pocono Mountain Bark and Pocono Crunch these make delightful holiday gifts. Homemade also holds true for Callie's Pretzel Factory which offers a variety of flavored pretzels such as; cheddar cheese, hot buffalo wing, cinnamon and sugar to name a few. Don't leave without a fresh hot soft pretzel as they are best eaten warm and are to die for -- visit www.calliescandy.com. Another nostalgic place to shop for unique holidays gifts is Theo B. Price Country Store, www.theobprice.com, opened in 1908. Plan to spend the afternoon as this crafts and lumberyard is chock-full of artisan inspired country folk art, quilts, fabrics, needlework, collectible figures, decoys, books, gourmet jams, jellies, teas, coffees, and so much more. On your way out of town stop by Stonewall Garden Center for the freshest trees and wreaths; 570-595-7222.

For additional information on this package or Skytop's theme weekend holiday packages visit online at www.skytop.com, call 800-345-7759 or email reservations@skytop.com. Also note Skytop Lodge is nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania just 2 hours north of New York City, 2.5 hours from downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 3 hours from Washington D.C. and Baltimore Maryland.