Tree

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Dining Room Above the Arbor Canopy

Tree Restaurant & Bar occupies a singular setting at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pennsylvania — elevated among the trees with glimpses of a glistening private lake. It is the culinary centerpiece of one of the Pocono Mountains' most decorated wellness resorts, and its kitchen takes the same deliberate approach to food that the broader property takes to wellbeing: start with the best ingredients, and let them speak.

The chef team hand-selects naturally raised meats, fish, and organic, locally grown vegetables. Three functioning gardens on the property supply the kitchen directly, ensuring that the flavors reaching the table are as fresh as the surrounding landscape. The result is a farm-to-table spa cuisine that is, in the lodge's own words, "anything but the ordinary."

The Kitchen and Its People

The culinary team at Tree is made up of distinct voices. Executive Chef William Seitzinger brings a straightforward confidence to seasonal produce — his Grilled Sweet Corn Pico de Gallo is a signature summer preparation built around charcoal-grilled corn, tomatillo, chipotle, and lime. Special Events Chef Kate Woehrle leads the property's intimate Chef's Table Tasting Menu Dinners: six to eight courses served seasonally on Thursdays and Saturdays in the Chef's Kitchen, each course accompanied by a sommelier-curated wine pairing. The evening begins in the Chakra Lounge with a signature cocktail before moving to the cozy kitchen setting, where weekly themes draw on ingredients from the property's own Blackmore Farm and local purveyors. Demo Chef Scott Jones rounds out the team with preparations like Pork Banh Mi Kohlrabi Tacos — bold, produce-forward plates that reflect the kitchen's range.

Wine and Recognition

The wine program at Tree has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consistently over many years, a recognition that speaks to the depth and curation of the list. The award-winning wine team focuses specifically on finding pairings that complete the farm-to-table experience rather than simply accompany it. Fine wines, spirits, and ales are all available at the bar, making Tree as comfortable for an evening drink as for a full dinner.

The broader Lodge at Woodloch has accumulated an impressive roster of accolades — from the AAA Four Diamond Award (held for fourteen consecutive years) to recognition by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure — and Tree sits at the heart of that reputation, grounding the resort's wellness philosophy in something genuinely pleasurable: a well-cooked meal, a considered glass of wine, and a view of the lake through the trees.