Smiling Mountain Lodge

04/06/2026

Spring Special Offer: Reserve your stay at a rate of $350 per night through June 6th.

08/16/2025

Sparks in the Valley! Great coffee!

Event Center | Community Space | Grab & Go Cafe Coffee, Food, Gifts, & Gathering Located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, Sparks in the Valley is your destination for handcrafted coffee, homemade food, unique gifts, and a charming event space. Visit Us Today Yoga Classes are Here! Find movement...

08/16/2025

Our favorite Saturday morning stroll! Come for the Berries , stay for the flowers !

With over 130 Vendors, you’ll be able to find all kinds of fresh picked produce, a wide variety of flowers from annuals to perennials to fresh cut arrangements.

08/16/2025

Summer isn’t finished with us! Last minute? No problem! Do what you love at Smiling Mountain!

Visit Laurel Highlands in summer and find water parks, biking, hiking, rafting, farms, vineyards, luxury resorts and the Steelers Training Camp.

06/30/2025

If you hear a scribbling at the bird feeders at night, it’s likely our local flying squirrels come to snack!

06/28/2025

Rain has advantages! The pots are overflowing!

06/04/2025

What’s your plan in July?

Laurel Highlands, PA hosts exciting special events & festivals year-round. Visit beautiful Western PA for annual festivals, fun fairs, & live concerts.

06/01/2025

Spring to summer….

04/26/2025

Going to the US OPEN at Oakmont June 5-12 ? Smiling mountain is less than 50 minutes from organized parking and shuttle services! Enjoy the golf and return to a wooded respite to watch highlights , cold beer in hand! Sample area golf courses at Mystic Rock (40 minutes) and Laurel Valley (20 minutes). Feeling adventurous? Try the Class 3 rapids at Ohiopyle!
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03/16/2025

Spring is here! Come to the mountains to experience the Laurel Highlands in first bloom!

02/24/2025

Is that the sun I see? Great skiing right now. But Soring is around the corner! Are you attending a wedding in the Laurel Highlands this Spring or Summer? Smiling mountain is perfect for the Mother of the Bride, the bridal party , cousins , etc. 5 minutes from Winterberry at Seven Springs, 10 minutes from Sanaview Farms, 20 minutes to Ohiopyle!
Smiling Mountain is a smart choice for your wedding week!

01/16/2025

We have been getting a little snow … we’re a few years overdue!!