we were thinking of hemlock farms

[jimazee]

Originally Posted by Abundantly_Above

I agree, Fisheye. As much as I'd love to have a Target five minutes from my house, I don't want any of the hassle that comes with that--development, traffic, more roads, more people, etc. You can't have a beautiful, unspoiled, rural community AND development. I moved here for the former, so when I want a gallon of milk, I suck it up and drive 20 minutes without complaint.

True. It also helps to do some planning too. Many people have learned to shop en route to/from work, church, school, bar, or shooting range (or various combinations thereof ).

If you want city convenience...it is best to live there. It won't happen in the hinterlands of NEPA for many generations.

[Sept10]

Originally Posted by fisheye

But that is what some are looking for. Some don't want all of the amenities - they love nature and the isolation. "Improving" is not for everybody - that can come at a cost (more taxes, traffic and crime).

Best wishes, fish

[Nypafl4u]

I like Hemlock for all it has to offer. Yes the rules are high and sometimes extreme, but it keeps the community at a high standard. So sometimes you need to deal with extra rules for an ultimately better place to live. I also think for basic shopping, there is plenty close enough to Hemlock. For more in depth shopping like specific clothes and such, I would travel regardless of where I lived. To me 20 minutes or 40 minutes is the same once you are in the car.

[Naturegirlsmile]

Hi there. Its been a couple of years since the last post on this thread, so i wondered if folks could tell me their current thoughts & experiences living/owning at Hemlock Farms? I believe there are approx 275 homes for sale out of the 3700-or so total in the community. Is there a current reason for so many sales? I also wondered about the tap water quality...Has frackibg affected water quality, or are there any fears of contamination from fracking? Also, do folks typically see a good profilt when selling within the community, esprcially if a house has been updated nicely, or has it been quite flat ovet the past 8 years due to the economy? And, just wondered, is it safe to assume it is 99% families or couples there, and that single folks are not typical, so a single person might feel out of place? All feedback would be super appreciated as im considering moving up there, but need helpful input from those with experience within the community. Many thanks in advance!

[vdorritty]

looking at the poconos.

is hemlock farms a good place to live, a good buy?

arrowhead lake, locust lakes? all info appreciated.

Family used to summer in Blakeslee- FIFTY years ago, fond memories.................