Mountain Creek & Crystal Springs - New Jersey's Burgeoning Vacation and Real Estate Destination

Recreational activitiesNew Jersey real estate community in a comfortable
Tucked away in the Northwest corner of Newresort setting. Nestled in the scenic Kittatinny
Jersey lie two little known gems - Mountain CreekMountains, the collection of luxurious New Jersey
Resort & Crystal Springs Golf Resort (affiliatedhomes are situated in the Northeast's premier
with the Minerals Resort). Far and away the top skifour-season residential resort.
and snowboard destination in New Jersey, MountainThis choice selection of prime real estate in New
Creek offers not only fabulous skiing andJersey is complemented by Crystal Springs Resort's 7
snowboarding, but a top notch water park for thoseaward-winning golf courses, 2 luxury spas, world-class
hot summer months. Being at elevation in quaintdining and wine-cellar - and is just 47 miles from
Vernon, NJ not only serves the skiers well but helpsManhattan.
to keep the temperature an average of ten degreesWhether you're looking to buy a primary residence,
warmer in summer.vacation getaway spot or investment property, you'll
The snow resort is home to classicfind a variety of home styles and floor plans to meet
beginner-through-expert terrain on Vernon andevery taste.
Granite Peaks. First-timers, families and all leisureSpas
skiers and snowboarders spend their time playingElements Spa
then choose where to relax for a break. Discount liftThe Elements Spa is located at Crystal Springs
tickets are available for much less than the retailResort (often called Minerals Resort) is ranked in the
price. There are myriad places in nearby Vernon,top 20 spas in America and #1 in NJ. This Northern
Warwick NY, and other small towns which offer aNew Jersey luxury spa was designed in such a way
tremendous selection of activities for both singles andthat the healing powers of the earth have been
families. More about this below.incorporated into breathtaking design and
Mountain Creek - formerly known as Vernon Valleyrejuvenating services.
or Great Gorge - has long been a fixture in the NJReflections Spa
Skylands region. In the 70's Action Park was theThe brand-new Reflections Spa is certain to challenge
summer attraction. It has long since been revampedElements for the honor of being the # 1 ranked spa
and modernized and is now called the Mountain Creekin NJ Reflections' Service Menu includes many themes
Water Park, a truly unique park carved into theand elements of the resort and local environment,
natural mountainside, and featuring over 26 rides andsuch as "The Wine Cellar" featuring treatments using
attractions.wine and grape seed extracts.
When mountain biking became popular in the 80's theOther local attractions and activities in the NJ
designers sculpted out an internationally renownedSkylands region:
mountain bike course. Diablo Freeride Park has risenThere are a plethora of things to do year round in
to the top of every thrill-seeking mountain biker'sthis area. Pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides,
must ride list. Playing host to the U.S. Open ofwineries, vineyards, and distillers. Experience how
Mountain Biking, Diablo features challenging terrainwine is made and life on the orchard.
serviced by the open air gondola used by skiers andExplore the Appalachian trail through the Kitatinny
snowboarders in winter.range in Northern, NJ. You'll find amazing scenery and
If golf is your game, you can experience world classyou only need a day to hike a portion of beautiful
golfing just minutes from Mountain Creek. ChooseNew Jersey. Hot air balloon rides are offered by
from six award-winning golf courses, each with itsThey are located just over the border in Harriman,
own set of characteristics and challenges. FromNY.
beginners to experts, the courses offer somethingWarwick, New York
for everyone. There are 6 distinct and challengingLocated fifty-five miles from New York City, The
courses to choose from:Town of Warwick has a distinctly rural character with
- Crystal Spring Golf Club in Hardyston, NJrolling hills and farmland dotted with red barns and
- Wild Turkey Golf Club - Hardyston, NJgracious old farmhouses. The Town of Warwick
- Great Gorge Country Club - McAfee, NJspans 104 square miles and includes three villages
- Minerals Golf Club - Vernon, NJ(Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick) and five
- Ballyowen Golf Club - Hamburg, NJ (rated #1 publichamlets (Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, New Milford and
golf course in NJ)Pine Island). Warwick's natural beauty extends
- Black Bear Golf Club - Franklin, NJbeyond its farmland to mountains, streams and lakes.
Real EstateGreenwood Lake, the closest lake to New York City
As urban and suburban areas get more and morelarge enough to accommodate water sports, has long
congested, people are increasingly moving further andbeen a popular summer resort of such famous
further from NYC and the more congested areas ofentertainment and sports figures as Babe Ruth. The
NJ.ten-mile-long lake straddles the New York / New
The Village at Crystal Springs is an exclusive, northernJersey border.