The family who owns and operates Gateway Lodge in Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania, pictured in the bar room with its exquisite wood interior and warm lighting.

Our Story

Our Heritage

Discover an authentic wilderness lodge in the rough and tumble hills of the Pennsylvania Wilds, where people have come for generations to find connection and embrace a gentler rhythm.
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Inspired by Simpler Times

Over the generations, Gateway Lodge has been passed from one family to another, but some things have remained the same: it’s a place where traditions live on and love is celebrated.

As a team, we value family and connections of all kinds, supporting the ideal that together is better and simple is best. We serve the past, present, and future with every step and strive to be a business that builds upon the good—living sustainably and authentically, cultivating meaning, and building a life inspired by nature.

We invite you to find your own rhythm at Gateway. Strike up a conversation with a new face. Pursue adventure. Wake up before sunrise or sleep well past it. Give intention to the beauty that surrounds you.

AS FEATURED IN

We’re honored that Gateway Lodge, tucked in the heart of Cook Forest State Park and the scenic Pennsylvania Wilds, has been featured by some of the world’s most respected travel and lifestyle publications. Our nature-inspired retreat has appeared in National Geographic Traveller (FOOD), USA Today, The Independent, and The Wall Street Journal, each celebrating the unique blend of luxury cabin getaways, locally sourced dining, and peaceful forest escapes we’re known for. We were also featured on the Magnolia Network’s Barnwood Builders in Season 9, Episode 4: “Bank Barn Brawl,” where the spotlight was on the natural beauty and craftsmanship that defines our space.

Property Map

Explore the Lay of the Land

Gateway Lodge property map showing the locations of the meeting center, cabins, rooms, suites, and restaurant
vintage image of a middle-aged man with smoking pipe in his mouth, wearing suspenders and boots, leaning on two axes
Vintage 1800s photo of a timber raft cooking shanty with women in long dresses and men in top hats traveling down the Clarion River in Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania, showcasing the historical logging era near the Gateway Lodge area.

Careers

Find a Meaningful Career at Gateway

We’re always looking for talented and friendly people to join our hospitality team.

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  • The theologian N.T. Wright believes that there are places on the Earth with a thin veil between Heaven and Earth. I believe the Gateway Lodge is one of those places.

    Sandi and Jerry Rectenwald

  • The people were amazing and so helpful with setting us up with things to do during our stay. The food is nothing less than spectacular.

    Jeremiah Beckett

  • I tell everyone this is my favorite place ever. Thanks for all the years of great memories here.

    Nancy Rimac
    Mystical sunlight rays peaking through the towering trees onto a large moss-covered boulder in the ancient forest of Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania, highlighting the serene natural beauty and towering pines unique to the region.

    Share the Wonder with a Gateway Gift Certificate

    Purchase a Gateway gift certificate for someone special and give the gift of renewal. Farm-to-table dining, peaceful room and cabin stays, and awe-inspiring experiences in nature—making lifelong memories is easy here. Certificates can be used towards meal and lodging purchases and never expire.

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