Three Affordable Resorts Near New York City
July 2009
By Ed Wetschler

The one-tank vacation is for real: In a July ‘09 survey of New Jerseyans, half the respondents said they’ll take this year’s vacation within their own state.

The good news, at least for folks in and around the tri-state (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey) area is that there are now resorts nearby that offer both taste and value, a combo that used to be scarcer than white rhinos. So I’m tempted to write a dissertation on why/how this miracle happened, but I’ll spare you, because what really matters is this: Which resorts are worth the (little) trip? ... Read the full article.

Cliff Park Inn Restaurant Announces New Executive Chef Graham Kiddwatson
December 2008
Milford, PA – Graham Kiddwatson, five-time award winning medalist of the prestigious Chaine Des Rotisseurs award, has been named the new executive chef at Cliff Park Inn Restaurant and Golf Course.  Chef Kiddwatson moved back to Milford from Vernon, New Jersey, where he worked as a head chef for Crystal Springs Golf and Country Club - Crystal Springs Resort is one of the premier resort hotels in New Jersey.

As a chef for the past 40 years, Chef Kiddwatson’s love of food can be traced back to his mother's kitchen in Scotland, where he witnessed the preparation of great tradition dishes. After immigrating with his family to the United States, and attending Culinary School at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York. Kiddwatson went on to become Chef at the prestigious Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach Florida.

Working for Harry Buchanan in 1977, previous owner of Cliff Park Inn, allowed Kiddwatson to winter in Florida as chef for Delray Dunes in Palm Beach and summer in Pike County at Cliff Park Inn. Kiddwatson’s love of the area brought him back recently to his roots – Cliff Park Inn.

Returning with a wealth of knowledge Kiddwatson offers diners at Cliff Park Inn traditional cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients inspired to create regional comfort food. “Our Chef driven restaurant sets a new standard in Pike County dining,” says Stephanie Brown Owner of Cliff Park Inn. Cliff Park Inn is a foundation of the Milford restaurant scene. Owned by Stephanie Ann Brown, Cliff Park Inn specializes in contemporary American cuisine and provides the finest food and service in an upscale setting, overlooking the historic Golf Course and situated just below the crest of the 900 foot cliffs overlooking the Delaware River Valley from which the inn derives its name. Located at 155 Cliff Park Inn, Milford PA the inn’s restaurant serves its guests and other diners by reservation nightly.  Cliff Park Inn has recently renovated its banquet and meeting facilities to provide catering for special events and private parties as well as business meetings and executive retreats.

The beautiful 500-acre Cliff Park Inn offers a resort getaway for locals and tourists. The land contains the nation’s first golf course open to women which is a USGA, 9-hole golf course, as well as seven miles of hiking trails with panoramic views of the Delaware Valley’s tri-state region. Located in Milford, Pennsylvania, the Inn is only a mile from plenty of shops, antiques, art, and history.

The Inn provides beautiful views from many different locations, offering a perfect outing for the family, or a romantic walk for couples to share around the grounds. Make your reservation today for a weekend getaway, a weeklong vacation, or to share a truly memorial meal with loved ones or friends.

When The New York Times asked me to write an article about Milford, PA, a few years ago, I paid a visit to the Cliff Park Inn. How could I not? Cliff Park Inn has such a rich history dating back to Colonial times (check out that wide-plank floor), with additions c.1820 by an uncle of Pres. James Buchanan. The nine-hole, wide-fairway golf course...
"In Search of Great Value" Cliff Park Inn, Milford PA
Read the full review on the www.everettpotter.com website here.
October 2008

"The food is both creative and smart, and the prices are most reasonable considering the quality of the cuisine. The service team is well-trained and courteous, and the space, especially the view, is wonderful, both peaceful and serene. This is a special little oasis in Milford, about an hour's drive from Newburgh, but it feels worlds away, a retreat in the woods that's worth a drive from almost anywhere.”
Décor, Food, Service, Value 4 out of 4 stars!
Read the full review on the Times Herald Record website here.
October 2006

Awarded one of the "Top 10 Romantic Inns in the U.S."
Read about the other nine great inns at iloveinns.com
American Historic Inns Publishing, publisher of 2.5 million B and B guidebooks.
February 2005

Named one of "10 Great Places to Settle in for Fall"
“Leaf peepers will drop their jaws.”
USA Today
September 2006

"... set amidst the mountains hugging the shores of the northern Delaware, you may have found your own utopia in the Cliff Park Inn."
South Jersey Magazine
July 2006

“Located near the Delaware Water Gap in the quaint yet artsy town of Milford, PA, the Cliff Park Inn is a wonderful hideaway for nature lovers, golfers and shoppers….The hotel restaurant is the best in town, attracting a mix of locals and inn guests.”
Main Line Today
June 2006

“miles of hiking trails…make the 500-acre property seem more like an active resort than a country inn.”
Philly STYLE Magazine
Romance 2006 Issue
January/February 2006

“Serenity reigns here.”
Car & Travel/AAA

“Pennsylvania needs more places like this.”
New York Post
September 6, 2005

“one of the top places to stay in the area…the restaurant is at a level equal to the best in the Poconos”
Discerning Traveler
Poconos and the Upper Delaware River Valley
May/June 2005

“...stunning views of the Delaware Water Gap”
New York Daily News
February 2005

“…it is the atmosphere of the Inn that keeps guests coming back.”
Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
April 2006