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The Premier Golf Resort in the East
Resort Fact Sheet
ACCOMMODATIONS: Grand Cascades Lodge
The picturesque mountains of northwestern New Jersey, only 50
miles from Manhattan, frame the pristine setting of Grand Cascades
Lodge. A journey through nature with water themes echoes
throughout the Lodge. The open, airy lobby offers an inspiring
welcome with its high ceilings, massive wooden beams with iron
strapping, and a soaring stone fireplace flanked by torchiere lighting.
The focal point of the lobby is a stunning full wall slate and copper
waterfall. The lobby continues through to an outdoor lounge,
complete with fire pit and eclectic yet comfortable seating. An
appealing mix of French country and contemporary rustic décor
complements each custom designed guestroom.
Minerals Resort & Spa
This Aspen-style resort features 175 overnight accommodations
including deluxe and luxury guest rooms, as well as presidential
suites. Enjoy spectacular mountain, pool, or golf course views, as well
as cozy fireplaces and newly upgraded décor. Spacious, fullyfurnished
one, two, three & four-bedroom mountainside and golf-side
condominiums are also available, which cater perfectly to larger
groups and families.
Mountain Creek Resort
The Appalachian and Black Creek Sanctuary offer fantastic slopeside
and town home vacation lodging right at the base of the mountain.
Guests at The Appalachian will enjoy ski-in/ski-out accommodations
while Black Creek Sanctuary offers a cozy gated town home
community, nestled among lush foliage and pristine wetlands.
GOLF: Seven award-winning golf courses - Ballyowen, Black Bear,
Cascades, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge, Minerals Golf Course, and
Wild Turkey; four driving ranges
INSTRUCTION: Crystal Springs is home to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy,
featuring the world’s No. 1 golf instructor and coach to numerous
players on the PGA, European PGA, LPGA and Champions tours.
Leadbetter is known throughout the world for his innovative and

creative teaching techniques. A veteran staff of experienced
instructors offers a variety of mini schools, players’ schools, retreats,
private sessions and improved performance programs.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD: Nestled in the Kittatinny Mountains of Northern New Jersey,
Mountain Creek is a fun-filled ski and snowboarding vacation
destination. Located within an hour of NYC and most Northern and
Central NJ locations, winter sports enthusiasts can find the perfect
choice of accommodations when looking to hit the slopes.
As the New York metro area’s closest major ski resort, Mountain
Creek offers a wealth of winter activities and features, including:
• 41 trails offering something for all ability levels
• 100% Night skiing
• 1,000 state-of-the-art snow guns
• Best-in-industry terrain parks
• Snow Tubing
• Diverse dining and nightlife
SPAS & RECREATION: Elements Spa
Ranked in the top 30 spas of America and #1 in New Jersey, this NJ
luxury spa at Minerals Resort is a very special Shangri la, where the
healing powers of the earth have been incorporated into breathtaking
design and rejuvenating services. The interior of Elements Spa brings
the beauty of the outdoors in, with hand-painted earthscape walls
sparkling with bits of mica, textured stone surfaces, illuminated rice
paper artwork, hammered copper fixtures, natural fabrics and truly
unique rainwalls, dripping with thousands of silver beads.
Reflections Spa
Ranked in the top 30 spas of America, this oasis of well-being will
heal and renew guests with a range of relaxing and one-of-a-kind
facial and body treatments, including a rare Thai yoga massage in a
traditional Thai treatment room. Reflections' Service Menu includes
many themes and elements of the resort and local environment, such
as "The Wine Cellar" featuring treatments using wine and grape seed
extracts, and "Reflective Surroundings," incorporating native
indigenous bounties of the area into the services. Additional unique
features include a 8,000 floating quartz crystal ceiling, floating river
sensorial room, and fire inspired art glass throughout the spa.
Minerals Sports Club
3 indoor/outdoor heated nature pools; hot tubs; children’s spray
ground; sauna; steam room; sand volleyball; indoor track, tennis,
racquetball and basketball; tennis pro; 6,000 sq. ft. fitness center;
personal training center; 70+ weekly exercise classes; tanning; game
room; gift shop.
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DINING: At Grand Cascades Lodge:
• Restaurant Latour
• Wine Cellar
• Crystal Tavern
• Springs Bistro
• Chef’s Garden
• Biosphere Café
• Vista 180
The Biosphere
An indoor pool complex with an underground aquarium, vortex pools
and caves, and lush tropical foliage; year round outdoor heated pool;
140 ft waterslide, Biosphere café serving lite fare and creative
cocktails; a unique glass enclosure allows for year-round tanning.
At Minerals Resort & Spa:
• Kites Restaurant
• Juice Bar
• Tiki Bar
At Ballyowen Golf Club:
• Owen’s Pub
At Black Bear Golf Club:
• Bear Den Grille
At Great Gorge Golf Club:
• The 28 th Hole
MEETINGS, WEDDINGS
& SPECIAL EVENTS: The Resort hosts more than 600 successful events each year, offering
more than 50,000 square feet of function space including our new
state of the art NJ Conference Center as well as luxurious
accommodations. Venues include:
• Grand Cascades Lodge offers 32,000+ square feet of event space,
and luxurious accommodations for state-of-the-art meetings in NJ,
as well as six indoor and outdoor catering venues - including NJ's
newest high-tech conference center. The lush gardens and
stunning ballrooms create the perfect setting for your event. Our
sophisticated banquet spaces perfectly accommodate your needs
for the ultimate group gathering.
• Minerals Hotel & Spa, featuring 20,000 square feet of versatile
meeting space for the most productive group events in NJ. The
hotel offers a large outdoor pavilion for your company picnic or
corporate outing, as well as six indoor and outdoor catering
venues and dining rooms. Flexibility, wonderful service and
superior accommodations ensure the most memorable New Jersey
group event and successful NJ retreats.
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• Ballyowen Golf Club, with elegant seating for up to 180 guests,
overlooking the gently rolling fairways and mountain range
• Black Bear Golf Club, offering seating for up 180 guests, with
spectacular panoramic views of the Hamburg Mountain Range
• Poolside venues provide a more relaxed atmosphere for your
event, including the country's only indoor Biosphere tropical pool
complex with water slide and retractable roof for year round
sunning
• Outdoor gardens, the perfect backdrop for a reception or
ceremony. Stunning sunsets further compliment your NJ group
occasion (for Weddings & Catering)
• Wine Cellar, the most impressive and sophisticated venue within
the resort. Showcasing our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning
collection, featuring 100,000+ bottles of wine, including over 100
selections of 100-point rated wines
THE VILLAGE CENTER: Planned: A mixed-use village center offering 125,000 sq. ft. of
shopping, entertainment and dining space surrounded by over 3,000
homes and world-class amenities, located less than 50 miles from
New York City.
AREA ATTRACTIONS: • Horseback riding
• Hiking
• Fishing
• State parks
• Minor league baseball
• Farmers’ markets
• Apple/pumpkin picking
• Mineral mines
• Wineries
• Antiquing
• Craft villages
• Boutiques
• Drive-in movies
Excitement is building at Crystal Springs Resort as our vision to
create a world-class destination enters its next phase. The Village
Center at Crystal Springs is a mixed-use master plan that brings
together a diverse range of real estate in which to live, shop, dine and
be entertained. This phase of the Resort’s development is supported
not only by a strong historical 20+ year old brand, but also by the
strength of the existing Crystal Springs Resort community – currently
comprised of 1,000 occupied and 2,000 additional planned homes, 3
luxury hotels, 7 award-winning golf courses, 2 luxury spas, a number
of very successful restaurants, and indoor/outdoor banquet and
conference facilities.
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• Petting zoo
• Kids camp
• Skiing and water park
• Mountain biking
LOCATION: Sussex County, NJ
PHONE: (973) 827-5996
WEBSITE: www.crystalgolfresort.com
MEDIA CONTACTS: Karen Moraghan Chelsea Vander Groef
Hunter Public Relations Public Relations Manager
Phone: 908/876-5100 Crystal Springs Resort
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com Phone: 973/823-6785
cvandergroef@crystalgolfresort.com
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