Sweet Forest Breeze

05/02/2026

Want something different to read? Enter to win a stay in the forest. It might just change your life.

A stay in the forest can change your life.

05/01/2026

A night in the forest for $99.
Not a trick. Not a typo. Just a simple stay at Cook Forest Inn for the first 14 days of May.
Fresh air. Quiet nights.

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03/27/2026

Remember the excitement of getting something real in the mail?

A letter, a care package, a simple surprise Touch something real?
Become part of the Cook Forest Diaries.

🌳Paid subscribers get real snail mail from the forest! A letter, an art print for keeping, and a little surprise.

Subscribe by April 1st for the first launch!
A sneak peak of the Artist is coming.
Less than two lattes and a whole lot love. 🍄❤️

Stories from a reviving a forest motel beside one of Pennsylvania’s last old-growth forests. Follow the story online for free. Paid members receive Letters from the Forest by snail mail. Click to read Cook Forest Diaries, by Sara Ciotti, a Substack publication. Launched 9 months ago.

03/13/2026

Rooms availability is shrinking for Big foot weekend.

03/13/2026

Be part of the story!

I just launched something a little unusual called Cook Forest Diaries.

It’s the real-time story of restoring a small 1975 forest motel and cabins in Cook Forest.

Free readers can follow the story online.

Paid members will receive Letters from the Forest — seasonal snail mail with stories, art prints, and little pieces of the woods.

We’re just getting this started and I’m inviting the first group of readers now. Join us now to receive the first mailing!

If you’ve ever loved Cook Forest, I’d love to have you along. Know an another forest lover pass it on.
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https://saraciotti.substack.com/subscribe

02/01/2026

Lots to do in cook forest and oa wilds Cook Forest Inn.

🦌❄️ February is packed with wild fun at the Elk Country Visitor Center! ❄️🦌

Winter weekends are anything but quiet in Elk Country. From outdoor adventures to fascinating wildlife stories, there’s something new to discover every weekend in February:

🎿 Cross Country Skiing – hit the trails with an expert guide
🦫 Groundhogs – more than just a shadow… discover the facts
🦌 The Deer Family – meet the cousins of North America’s deer
❤️ Loyal in Love – consider this your wild Valentine’s program
🧠 Elk SMART – learn how to protect Pennsylvania’s elk herd
🦌 All About Elk – dive into the lives of PA’s iconic giants
📜 PA Wilds History – explore the people, places & wildlife that shaped Elk Country
🦌 All About Antlers – get up close with one of nature’s most impressive features

📅 Programs take place on February weekends at 2 PM
📍 Elk Country Visitor Center

Bundle up, bring your curiosity, and make February a reason to explore Elk Country.

02/01/2026

Lots of snow for upcoming activities! Stay with us Cook Forest Inn!

01/25/2026

Dream now, book dates later. A special FOREST PASS offer. Limited time, limited quantities. Don't miss out. Start Following up Cook Forest Inn.

You won't want to miss this incredible deal.

01/18/2026

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Hi forest friends! Winter may be quiet in the forest — but behind the scenes, a lot is happening at Cook Forest Inn. We wanted to share our current seasonal offers in one easy place, along with a quick update on what’s coming next. Special Early Bird Offers Book by February 15 Early Bird Bigfoot...

10/14/2025

Looks like a great time!