What to bring for yourself: Clothing & Gear: Warm jacket or fleece for the cool evenings Rain jacket (just in case) Sturdy shoes such as trail runners or light hiking shoes (an extra pair of shoes is handy in case one pair gets wet from dew on grass or rain) Extra socks Long pants, long sleeved shirts Shorts, t-shirts Swimming suit Sunscreen lotion, hat, sunglasses Bug spray Toiletries Flashlights (very convenient and highly recommended for tent campers) Battery-operated lanterns (for lighting your tent at night or for additional reading light for those staying in cabins and cottages) Small backpack, tote or fanny pack to carry essentials with you Bedding: Cabins, cottages and RVs are not outfitted with bedding. You must bring your own bedding: Cabins/cottages: Pillows and either twin or queen size bed linens (depending on your choice of lodging) or sleeping bag RVs: Pillows and queen size bed linens Light Blankets are very handy (fleece blankets are lightweight and warm) If you are staying in a tent, you'll need to bring: Sleeping bag (warm enough for nights dipping in the 40-50 F range) Pillow Fleece throw blanket, handy for a cold night! (Fleece blankets are ideal - lightweight and warm) Alcohol and Wine: If you'd like alcohol or wine in the evenings, bring your own liquor. We have refrigerators for your use. Ice is available for purchase on site.

For your dog(s): Bring items that you would normally bring when you travel with your dog(s) such as: Dog bowls for food and water Leash Toys Dog food Treats (Bring plenty, especially if you will be participating in sporting activities) Dog bed Towels for drying off the dog Crate (Required for tent campers if you plan to leave your dog unattended in the tent. This is for your dog's safety. You are responsible for damages to the tent during your stay.)

Good news for dog lovers - thanks to our winters, the woods and meadows are basically tick free! You and your dog can enjoy miles of trails in the woods without worrying about those troublesome ticks. Campers travel here from all over the northeast to experience the great outdoors with their dogs!

Weather

Early September in upstate New York can be delightful with temps in a range from 70-80 degrees. Evenings are cool averaging 55 degrees. On some nights temps can dip into the 40s, so come prepared!

Please be aware that strong thunderstorms do pass through the area. If you know your dog(s) are sensitive to thunder you should come prepared with the items you usually need to calm your dogs to help them through the storms. Some suggestions would be melatonin (available in any health food store), ThunderShirts, and crates with covers.

If we do have a rainy day, then activities will be taken indoors and/or suspended, as need be. We obviously cannot provide refunds for inclement weather... but we'll do everything possible to make your vacation a relaxing and enjoyable one!

Emergencies

Morris, NY is in a rural area so we are a bit remote from hospitals and vets... at least a half hour drive... so please let us know if you have any medical conditions or if your dog has a medical condition which we should know about. We do have a nurse practitioner and emergency unit less than 5 minutes away so we have no worries but it's better to be prepared with information, especially with the dogs, too. The vet is quite a drive for an emergency situation.

Check-ins and departures

You arrive at our main gate area to unload your gear, which we transport to your lodging (just like the bellman at a hotel!) Your car is then parked at a nearby parking area where you can have access all week.

Check in is 12noon (no earlier please). All activities begin at 1pm and lunch will be waiting!

Departure is 3pm (no extensions, please use local accommodations)

Getting here

Our address is 217 Pegg Rd, Morris, NY. If you are using a GPS system, follow directions to PEGG Road, then once you are on Pegg Road - Look for the GHF sign on your left, which is our MAIN gate. Turn left into this driveway which lead rights into a small parking lot. We will be waiting for you there to check you in for Camp. Note that if you follow the GPS prompt after turning on Pegg Rd, you will be directed to make the left turn onto a different driveway up a steep hill which is actually Connor Road.

Even if you are returning camper, please come to our main gate so that we may check you in.