OH, WOW! Teal Lake is an easy place to keep as busy as you want to be. There are so many things to do for young and old, without ever having to get in your car. 

The Bocce Ball and Croquet court is new to Teal Lake. We held our first bocce game in August of 2007, with much whooping and laughter. The court sits just above the pool, and was carefully designed to be regulation size for those that play it seriously. It has good quality golf grass and even its own irrigation system. Both games involve balls that are slightly larger than an adult fist but Bocce has you throw the ball, whereas croquet involves a mallet.  All equipment is available for rental down in the Lodge office, as well as a short version of the rules. Official rules are also available if you choose to follow them.

Near the Main Lodge, at the center of the resort, many gather to play, to socialize with family and other guests, and discover the joy of non-video activities that all generations can join in together. There is the playground, shuffleboard, horseshoes, badminton, bocce ball and croquet. 

The Playground, known as Toto's Tree house, is an adventure with its top deck up in the treetops with a picnic table and benches, as well as a slide that lands in noisy little pebbles, a tire swing, monkey bars, and a clatter bridge. There is even a bench swing for when the adults get tired. We challenge you to find out who Toto was (someone besides Dorothy's dog). The Shuffleboard court and horseshoe pits are just down the hill.

There are 2 shuffle board courts side by side, great for a quiet game for a couple with an evening cocktail or team competition from the family reunion. We suggest being on grandpa's team!!  The painted triangles also make a handy hop scotch game.

The horseshoe pits are next to the shuffleboard. We paint the metal stakes and backboard fresh every year, under the supervision of our long-term houseman Jerry, who plays competitively and is useful for when there is a question on the rules (if you choose to play by them!).  We have the classic heavy metal shoes for the adults, which ring as they hit the stake, and plastic ones for the kids.

Badminton is a favorite game with all ages. There is a big court, with a high net and funny lightweight racquets that you have to hit with a lot of gusto (but don't hurt if you hit someone else by mistake). Instead of a ball, you play with a silly thing with fake feathers, called a birdie. You can try to get it stuck in a tree, or up on the roof as well as over the net.

One can also find bikes of all sizes and wheel count, near the Main Lodge. The tricycles, wagons, and bikes technically live under the big pine tree, but tend to get scattered because they are for anyone and everyone to use, at no charge.

Kids enjoy riding the bikes around the circle drive by the Main Lodge while parents enjoy the second cup of coffee or before dinner. They are also popular modes of transport when the teenager gets sent back to the cabin for the camera. For those who want to go for a longer ride, the roads on property are about 2 miles and are packed gravel.

Our Main Lodge is was built in 1928 and still stands today as an authentic piece of history. A few years ago, a child walk into the Main Lodge and exclaimed "mom, this is the REAL THING!" Built with logs from the Northcountry, that are lovingly washed with linseed oil every year, the warm red glow welcomes you to come sit, chat, and relax. In the cooler Spring or Autumn, come enjoy the roaring fire in the big stone fireplace. There are board games and puzzles for everyone to use, either there or back at the cabin.

The Harbor Club has a huge recreation room with pool tables, ping-pong, video games, jukebox, and lots of romping space.

The Harbor Club "rec room" has a little people size pool table as well as the big people's pool table. We have lovely old metal milking cans for the little ones to sit on so they can reach the video machines and pinball or just sit and kick! There is a sturdy ping-pong table (yes, sturdy because one day they put the dog on it, and so they had to replace the legs to withstand anything that kids can do while playing Chinese ping-pong). An old grand piano sits in the corner for practice if mum insists, or just to play for fun. A table to do a jigsaw puzzle, and a couch for everyone to just lounge is also provided as well as a rocking horse, and a wagon full of blocks. This is for all kids to play - big kids like Dad too. This is a big RAINY DAY ROOM to run and scream and jump safely without anybody objecting!

The Captain's Cabin bar is located just below the Harbor Club, in the same building. The Captain's Cabin Bar is open only to lodge guests and people joining us for dinner, it is not a public bar. Everything is there, full bar and great lake view, but there is no bartender. It is on the honor system; fill out a charge slip, which is then put onto your bill.

A Campfire is a wonderful end to a vacation day. You can have them at your cabin or down by the waterfront (look for fire rings). We also often have a BONFIRE most nights outside the Main Lodge, in our big metal fire ring. A great chance for guests to meet each other, kids to make new friends, and let us not forget "smores"! 

If you would like to sweat away the worries of the real world, spend some time in our Sauna. Our cedar paneled sauna is a dry sauna and is located just off the work center/winter office. Towels provided. It is on a timer, so think ahead to warm it up. Since it is in a building where people sleep, we ask that you do not use it after 10 p.m. 

Explore the 6 wilderness islands on Teal Lake, all state owned and welcome to the public. These are public lands but with no building so the forest is untouched with big beautiful trees and lots of wildlife. Take the pontoon or canoe and explore.  Or join us for our Thursday Island Picnic. 

Teal Lake has excellent fishing, either off the dock or from a boat. With a 10 mph speed limit is also perfect for pontoon rides or other "quiet" watercraft. See Fishing and watercraft for details.

Walkers, Runners, Joggers, or those out just for a stroll will find plenty of places to go around the property with 200 acres and 1/2 mile of shoreline. If it is early morning or late evening, you can ask the pro shop and they may be able to let you walk on the golf course where the golfers are not. Do not be surprised if one of the Lodge Labradors accompanies you as your tour guide.  

Golfing amid the beauty and quiet of the forest at Teal Wing Golf Club is always an option. Just walk up the hill or there are golf carts at the Main Lodge, grab the clubs from the car (or there are rental sets), then head out for 9 or 18 holes. Whether you are a seasoned golfer, a beginner, or going out with the family, Teal Wing is enjoyable for everyone. Lodge guests always receive a special $10 off public rates and reserved tee times at the top of every hour. See Teal Wing Golf Club for more details.

The Driving Range is open to adults and kids alike, located just up the hill from the Main Lodge. There are buckets of range balls, either pay at the pro shop or write a charge slip. Sometimes in the evening, one has to avoid hitting the deer or fox with your drive.

It is important to RELAX while on vacation. Ross' Teal Lake Lodge has plenty of places to do this important activity. There are hammocks scattered throughout property and chairs outside cabins and on docks, great for reading a book or watching the sunset. Near the main lodge there are loungers and chairs, as well as a big picnic table. All ideal for an intimate chat or nap, or gathering of the family before dinner. A favorite spot of the Ross family is the outside chairs near the office, so if you are looking for a story or a chat, come join us there.