Our plans to spend the day with Lee and Margaret weren't firmed up until she suggested the same itinerary I had come with as well... like minds!

We met at Kahle Park and strolled through Rabe Meadow and on to the very historic, original and defunct Round Hill Pines Resort. The Round Hill Pines Resort opened for the summer season in 1951. Amenities included a beach terrace, heated pool, professional tennis court, badminton, tether ball, volleyball, fishing in Bourne Lake, a driving range, a private beach and dock, and a boat slip rental.

Motel units were constructed in 1956. By the summer of 1963, when the resort was operated by Stephen Bourne, the resort had increased to 30 units, including housekeeping cottages, and operated from June 15 to September 15.

Surprising to us, the resort continued in operation ONLY until 1969, when sewer improvements forced its closure. Can you believe it has been closed almost 50 years and only opened for 18? I find that incredibly hard to believe.
In 1984, the property was purchased by the USDA National Forest Service for $8,950,000. Since that time, only the beach area of the resort has been used, leased to a concessionaire for day use. This was our ultimate destination.

This was a spectacular setting for dining with friends.