Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Hosts Grant Writing Workshop One for Nature, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, and PennState Extension will host a full-day Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, July 25 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Whether you’re new to the world of grants or have some experience as a grants writer, this workshop will break the grant writing process down into workable strategies to ensure a more successful outcome. Program components will include…the Grant Seeking Process, Components and Expectations, Showcasing and Managing Your Project, and Grant Review Process and Follow-up. The program will include engaging instruction, a panel discussion, as well as educational activities. Tickets are $40.00 per person and include light breakfast, refreshments, lunch and materials. Ticket purchases directly support One for Nature. Registration is required and space is limited. There are currently 25 spots remaining. Once all seats are sold out, registration will be closed. Deadline to register is Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
New High Touch Service Hotel Opens in Pocono Mountains Service is about to take on a whole new meaning in the Pocono Mountains. The Swiftwater broke ground on January 5th, 2023, and began site work in August of 2022 with the promise of bringing an unfulfilled desire for a contemporary high touch hotel to the Poconos. The Trapasso family has owned and operated Desaki restaurant in the Pocono Mountains since 2008. Over the years they saw the need for a new type of hotel in the Poconos which included concierge service and a boutique experience. Years in the planning, The Swiftwater, will be the culmination of research, experience, and a passion for hospitality. The new hotel experience will include: Swiftwater Signature Service A Concierge Level Contemporary Yet Authentic Design 6 Plunge Pool Suites Breakfast & Cocktail Lounge Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool Executive Meeting Room Private Garden Patio Rooms will be thoughtfully appointed with: Frette Linens 65-inch smart TVs Lightning-Fast Wi-Fi Double Bathroom Vanities Extra Sound Proofing High-Pressure Showers This level of luxury will be new to the Pocono Mountains and the Trapasso family is eager to share their expertise in hospitality with the surrounding areas. “We want our guests to feel that their every need is being met when they stay at The Swiftwater”, says owner Dante Trapasso, “our commitment to exceptional service will be a cornerstone of the hotel.” Sharing the local businesses that make the Pocono Mountains special is an area they plan to focus on. “We live in a beautiful area with amazing natural amenities and great activities. We plan to help curate experiences for our leisure guests and corporate retreats that highlight our community partners and bring awareness to the beautiful area we call home; the Pocono Mountains” shared Dante. The hotel is accepting bookings for May 1st and beyond. For more information or to book your stay check out TheSwiftwater.com.
