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The Grounds

secluded, sylvan & extensive

The grounds at Sylvan Ridge Farm are second to none in the area, whether as an event venue or a vacation rental. Right outside the farmhouse doors lie the wraparound porch, butterfly garden, lush lawns, in-ground pool, hot tub, and fire ring, all overlooking the view of the Delaware River Valley and Kittatinny Mountains beyond. Surrounding all this are 193 acres of privately owned Pocono mountainside, protected as conservation land in perpetuity. Guests enjoy exclusive access to this pristine forest, complete with three marked trails of varying difficulty that beckon to hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, birdwatchers, and nature lovers of all kinds.

Our landscaping vision was to create a variety of inviting spaces where groups of any size can gather and enjoy their tranquil surroundings. Guests can relax in vintage rocking chairs on the porch and enjoy the view, or sunbathe poolside on the 600-square-foot stone patio below. The butterfly garden around the corner, filled with sweet-smelling blossoms from spring through fall, is the perfect spot to hide away with a good book. Those looking for adventure simply need to choose one of several trailheads and wander off for a hike. In the evening, everyone can reconvene around a roaring bonfire and watch as the stars come out. Not a bad way to spend a day!

The seasonal breakdown below uses climate information from Weather Spark.

January & February

Midwinter

  • Snow cover more likely than not

  • Ave. daytime highs between 34-41° F

  • Sunrise at 6:30-7:30; sunset at 4:40-5:50

  • Peak time for:

    • eagle-spotting along the Delaware

    • cross-country & downhill skiing

    • snowshoeing

    • animal tracks in the snow

    • frozen waterfalls

    • stargazing from the hot tub

    • cuddling up by a roaring fire

March &

April

Late winter - early spring

  • Melting snow/rain/mud possible

  • Ave. daytime highs between 41-65° F

  • Sunrise at 6:00-6:50; sunset at 5:50-7:50

  • Peak time for:

    • whitewater rafting​ on the Delaware

    • cooler hikes without the crowds

    • animal tracks along the creek

    • roaring waterfalls

    • black bear sightings

    • early spring blooms (magnolia, cherry, redbud, crocus, daffodil)

May &

June

late spring - early summer

  • Rain/thunderstorms possible

  • Ave. daytime highs between 65-80° F

  • Sunrise at 5:25-5:55; sunset at 7:55-8:35

  • Peak time for:

    • canoeing/kayaking on the Delaware

    • fishing

    • hiking

    • baby animal sightings

    • strawberry picking​

    • late spring blooms (apple, dogwood, rhododendron, lilac, iris, peony)

          July &          August

Midsummer

  • Drier; some scattered thunderstorms

  • Ave. daytime highs between 77-82° F

  • Sunrise at 5:30-6:30; sunset at 7:35-8:35

  • Peak time for:

    • lazy floats down the Delaware

    • swimming

    • sunbathing by the pool

    • local events

    • blueberry picking​

    • summer blooms (hibiscus, yarrow, Russian sage, bluebeard, astilbe)

September & October

late summer - early fall

  • Often windy; thunderstorms possible

  • Ave. daytime highs between 56-77° F

  • Sunrise at 6:30-7:30; sunset at 5:50-6:30

  • Peak time for: 

    • canoeing/kayaking on the Delaware​

    • fishing

    • hiking

    • local events

    • apple & pumpkin picking

    • fall foliage (maple, birch, beech, hickory, walnut, locust)

November & December

Late fall - early winter

  • Early snows possible

  • Ave. daytime highs between 36-55° F

  • Sunrise at 6:30-7:30; sunset at 4:30-4:50

  • Peak time for:

    • hunting​

    • cooler hikes without the crowds

    • holiday festivities

    • star-gazing from the hot tub

    • cuddling up by a roaring fire

    • late fall foliage (oak, sycamore); holly berries turning red

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