Camp David

Camp David is conveniently located in northwest Connecticut, in the town of Morris, about 2 hours drive from New York City and Boston, and just south of the Berkshires. The lakeside property features 3 beautifully furnished cottages, sleeping up to 30 guests, with a breath-taking community room for seminars and family meetings directly facing the l... ake. It is a perfect choice for family reunions, seminars and other special events. The town of Morris is a hidden gem -- just miles from better-known Litchfield. Everything you need is within 5 miles -- great supermarkets, restaurants, art cinema, artisan bakeries and the very best ice cream. All three cottages are just steps away from the lake and can be rented together or separately, based on availability. The cottages feature modern kitchens, baths, AC and wireless Internet. The cottages are available from May 15-Nov. 15. Bantam Lake is the largest natural lake in Connecticut, covering 947 acres in the towns of Morris and Litchfield. Much of the land at the northern end of the lake, including the peninsula of Marsh Point, is protected by the White Memorial Foundation and home to a wide array of bird species. It is lined by campgrounds and has facilities for various water sports. The lake also has two public beaches, Morris Town Beach and Sandy Beach. Ideal for family reunions, vacations with kids, spiritual retreats, weddings and other special events. Camp David was originally part of Maplecrest, an association of New York City summer residents whose descendants, including family and friends, form the adjoining Breezy Knoll. The current owners are David Sperling, a Long Island immigration lawyer, and his wife, Patty Zavaleta. The previous owner, who was also named David, chose the name Camp David as a play on the presidential retreat best known for the signing of the 1978 Mideast peace treaty. (The new owner saw no reason for changing the name.) David and Patty first came to Camp David as renters in 2013, and celebrated their wedding in a lakeside ceremony a few ...Read More