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Hemlock Farms Community Association

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The area of HFCA was originally part of the William Brewster estate. After the home was built in 1931 he added a pool, eight-hole golf course, two-lane bowling alley and a billiards room. Today these facilities have been renovated and are part of the LVCC. In 1964 additional holes were added bringing
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In 1927 William Brewster began acquiring the land that would eventually become HFCA. In 1963 Home Smith International purchased 4,500 acres for $ 700,000 in order to convert it from a private estate to a community with 3,726 lots. Individual property owners now own 95 percent of the lots on which
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Within HFCA there are four lakes, each containing beach areas with bathhouses. Boat racks are available for rent to members at 5 different locations. There are two outdoor swimming pools with bathhouses, ten tennis courts (excluding those at the country club), two baseball fields, two basketball
379:(LVCC), is a private club, limited to 400 members, offering: an 18 hole golf course, 10 tennis courts, swimming, and dining facilities to its members. Although the country club is located within HFCA it is not associated with it, and its history pre-dates HFCA. In 2014 it was added to the 398:, PA. In 1954, after facing several financial issues, the club was renamed to Mountain Resorts and went into inactive status. In 1963 when Western Heritage purchased the HFCA they also signed a 20-year lease with Mountain Resorts, which changed its name to Lords Valley Country Club. 61: 401:
In 1970 a fire broke out causing an estimated $ 100,000 of damages. In 1972 the LVCC exercised their right to purchase the land their country club is on. In 1973, the club's owner Home Smith sold the club to its members.
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All property owners are members of the HFCA, which is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation, and which holds title to the roads, lakes, ponds, green belt and other common areas within the community.
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The Hemlock Farms Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) entity, established in December 2009, maintains the forested areas within HFCA. Their mission is to maintain the natural beauty of HFCA.
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is HFCA's private police department. In addition to providing guards at 2 of the 3 entrances to the community, they also have a minimum of 2 other patrol officers on at all times.
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The Steer Barn Clubhouse, features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, kiddy pool, Jacuzzi, locker rooms, fitness center, arts and craft rooms, game room and an auditorium/theater.
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The par 72 golf course was designed by Norman H. Woods and receives a 71.2 rating (from the championship tees). The club's affiliations include
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more than 3,000 homes have been constructed, with roughly 1,000 occupied on a permanent basis, and the rest by weekend or summer residents.
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Additionally HFCA has a private skating rink in the winter, their own summer camp, and private hiking trails in the development.
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The LVCC was originally chartered in 1945 as Pocono Skyline Golf Club and was located at the Monomonock Inn,
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that spans from Pennsylvania State Routes 402 and 739. It is the largest community within Lords Valley.
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Hemlock News, November 2014 edition, page 64, Article title "LVCC Achieves Platinum Status"
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courts, a volleyball court, two bocce courts, a children’s playground and a Teen Center.
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Hemlock News, October 2014 edition, Page 43, Article Title "Lords Valley Country Club"
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The school district for most of the area (Blooming Grove Township) is
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has provided fire and ambulance services to HFCA since 1969.
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The section in Dingman Township, in the east, is in the
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Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
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Census-designated places in Pike County, Pennsylvania
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Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place

Location in Pike County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Pike County
Pennsylvania
Country
State
Pennsylvania
County
Pike
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
FIPS code
http://www.hemlockfarms.org/
census-designated place
Blooming Grove
Porter
Dingman Townships
Pike County
Pennsylvania
Interstate 84
2010 census
gated community
2020
Platinum Clubs of America
country clubs

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