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LAKE OF THE WOODS

MOUNTAIN LODGE

AND RESORT

Your Back to Nature Getaway is
Calling

by leslee ryerson

by sky lakes media

f you’re lucky enough to live at the lake you are lucky enough.

Just 36 miles from either Medford or Klamath Falls, Lake of the
IWoods Resort is a perfect get away. The atmosphere makes you feel
like you’re stepping back in time, allowing you to almost sense the
spirit of the generations of families that vacationed on the same shores
for decades. Times were simpler then, but today it’s been made easier
with modern conveniences, accessibility, and plentiful amenities.

At Lake of the Woods you can boat or swim, water ski or fish, kayak
or paddle board. Or, just sit and read a book. Everything you need is
at the marina and resort. Whether you come for the day or stay for a
week, soaking up the fresh mountain air and splashing in the pristine
waters of the natural lake, your mind and soul will thank you!

With a gift of patience, a penchant for detail, and an unwavering
desire for future growth and preservation, John Doherty, partnering
with George Gregory (General Manager), Joel Gorman (Manager of
Operations), and Daniel McGee (IT and Campgrounds Manager), has
taken the time, care, and concern to facilitate necessary renovations
to ensure the resort will serve for decades to come. It was Doherty’s
clear vision to painstakingly preserve the flavor and atmosphere of
1922. Come to the lodge and you will feel it. They intentionally made
a seamless transition from old to new, built strong enough to last at
least another 100 years.

Originally built in 1925, the main lodge had not been renovated since
being rebuilt in 1951, following a fire that burned it to the ground in
1949. Extensive renovations on the main lodge started in 2008, when
Doherty purchased the resort. Don Andrews Construction, a local
contracting firm, has done an amazing job, despite extra constraints
such as inclement weather, adhering to myriad Historic Preservation
requirements, and keeping in mind sustainability considerations.

In 2008, a large patio was poured adjacent to the lodge, creating a gor-
geous outdoor setting for diners. The patio was part of the long-term
plan, strategically poured to be part of the foundation for the addition
we see today. The enlarged footprint of the lodge has greatly increased

60 www.southernoregonmagazine.com | summer 2020