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Member-Only Resorts Are a Personal Retreat By Jim Taylor, multimedia editor acation means relaxing and spendout of the home without being in public,” ing quality time with loved ones. says Leffelman. “We’ve been in pretty Planning a vacation, on the other hand, high demand.” can feel like a stressful and time-consumWoodhaven Lakes has more than ing experience. Wouldn’t it be great to 6,000 lots, each with its own benefits. have a reliable getaway of your own? While fishing enthusiasts love the variety Many families are finding just that of fish in the lakes, the depth of the water at a members-only resort, where they can only allows for certain kinds of boating. get away as often as they like. Before purchasing a lot at any memNicci Leffelman, marketing commubers-only resort, it’s best to research and nications manager at the Woodhaven Asvisit your top choices, says Leffelman. sociation, has spent more than 15 years Once you’ve made a purchase, you’ll helping families find their dream spot at need to arrange accommodations. At Woodhaven Lakes, a private recreational Woodhaven Lakes, that means having an camp resort in Sublette, Ill. With seven RV or pitching a tent. lakes, two swimming pools, a beach, a While resorts are a wonderful place large array of sports facilities and a roto stay, they’re not supposed to be a pertating schedule of activities, Woodhaven manent retreat. Many resorts, Woodhaven Lakes is a go-to resort for many families. Lakes included, have limits on overnight “For the past couple of years famistays and cannot be used as a primary reslies have been looking for a way to get idence. This, and other policies, will be
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included in your membership agreement, which should be read carefully. Once you’re moved in, it’s time to enjoy a smorgasbord of recreation. “Our recreation department works year-round to make sure there is plenty of fun for our members,” says Leffelman. “It’s the reason people come here.” ❚ Woodhaven Lakes is located at 509 LaMoille Road, in Sublette, Ill., (815) 849-5209. Learn more at woodhavenassociation.com.
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