The Grounds
Nine Acres of Pines, Pathways, Hammocks & That Sweet Forest Stillness
Cook Forest Inn isn't just a place to stay — it's nine acres of nostalgia, calm, and nature.
A place where kids run barefoot, couples linger outside longer than they planned, and guests say things like:
"I didn't realize how much I needed this."
This land is meant to be wandered.
Take your coffee outside. Sit by the fire. Watch deer move through the trees. Let time slow down.
The Forest Feeling
The grounds are what people remember most — the quiet, the tall pines, the crunch of the path under your feet.
It feels like summers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s:
before phones, before rush, before everything got noisy.
Here's what you'll find when you step outside your room:
The Fire Pit
The heart of the property.
Guests gather here with blankets, wine, kids, dogs, books, or nothing at all.
Some nights it's a quiet glow. On weekends, it turns into stories, laughter, and new friends.
We provide:
Firewood
Seating
S'mores-friendly setup
Soft lighting nearby
Early mornings and late evenings are especially magical.
Hammock Grove
A small grove of pine trees with hammocks stretched between them — perfect for:
Afternoon naps
Reading
Listening to the wind
Watching the light move through the trees
Letting your mind settle
You can't rush a hammock moment.
It does something to your nervous system.
In a good way.
Lawn Games
Old-school fun that brings out everyone's inner kid.
Giant Connect Four
Cornhole
Bocce
Badminton
Croquet
Set up a game in the afternoon, or let the kids take over while the adults sip something cold nearby.
THE GAZEBO
Tucked near the tall pines, the gazebo is one of the most charming spots on the property.
Guests use it for:
Coffee chats
Wedding vows
Photos
Quiet reading moments
Kids’ hide-and-seek missions
It’s simple, sweet, and perfectly placed.
Wildlife & Nature
Nature is always moving around you here.
Expect:
Deer wandering the property
Squirrels racing the tree trunks
Blue jays, finches, buntings & warblers
Tree frogs after the rain
Lightning bugs in July
Misty mornings
Star-filled nights
This is a place where even the quiet feels alive.
Trail Access & Location
You're within walking distance of Rail 66 Country Trail, and minutes from:
Cook Forest State Park
Clarion River launches
North Country Trail
Baker Trail
Sawmill Center for the Arts
It's the ideal home base for hikers, bikers, bird-watchers, fishers, paddlers, and slow strollers alike.
Take Your Time Here
The grounds are for lingering — for coffee outside your room, for evenings under the stars, for hammocks, books, laughter, and slow mornings.
Once you arrive, it's easy to understand:
the forest is the real amenity.