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Resolutions

It’s the start of another year, and our thoughts naturally turn to fortifying our resolve to make this year better than the last.  It’s the natural process of thought as we close-out one year and move onto the next:  an opportunity to start over, wipe the slate clean, have a new beginning…a time to start Read More »

The Night Before the Open House

‘Twas the night before the Open House, and all through ThorpeWood’s Lodge, Staff and volunteers were scurrying to make merriment out of a hodge podge. The tree was all decorated in lights that were twinkling, And Santa’s 4-6 pm approach was announced by bells that were jingling! “Come downstairs,” Santa will beckon, “and tell me Read More »

Countdown to the Open House

ThorpeWood’s Open House is this Saturday, December 6, from 3 pm to 8 pm in our Lodge, and preparations are in full swing.  Tree decorating, decking our halls, and preparing to host you – our friends and supporters – for one of the best days of the year here at ThorpeWood! We have lined up Read More »

The ThorpeWood Tree

We are getting closer and closer to the day that we cut down the tree that will adorn our Lodge for the Open House.  The picture you see is our tree as it exists now, growing in the wild!  Isn’t it a beauty?  On Monday, December 1 this tree will be cut in Pennsylvania and Read More »

Holiday Open House

This year marks the 15th year for our Annual Holiday Open House!  This free event is one of the highlights of the year – not just for us, but for so many of you who have made this part of your family traditions! This years’ event will be on December 6th from 3:00 to 8:00 Read More »

Things That Make Frederick the Best

It seems like Frederick has appeared on a lot of “Best Places” lists over the past few years.  Recently, it made Movoto’s list of the 10 Best Counties in America, and if you live here or have ever visited, you certainly know why.  Frederick county is a perfect blend of small town atmosphere with big Read More »

Barn Dance!

Yes!  The time has come again for the ThorpeWood Barn Dance. This year it will be on September 26th from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The band Strings on Wings will be providing the music, and light snacks and hot cider will be provided. Feel free to BYOB! Tickets cost $20 per person in advance Read More »

Race Results!

Thanks to everyone who made our 7th Annual ThorpeWood Trails 10K Run/5K Run/Walk such a success!  We had 182 participants this year who came out to support the youth programs of the Frederick YMCA. We raised about $2500 to help bring these groups out to ThorpeWood.  Thank you for being a part of it!  We Read More »