Cliffview Resort
www.CliffviewResort.com
606.668.6222
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Your Vacation Respite in the
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Vol 4 No. 3
News and Notes For Cliffview Owners, Friends and Visitors
May 2014
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View From The Cliff
Gallery 33
Jen and Jerry Publisher & Editor
Here at Cliffview things never stand still. We are constantly moving to
improve, grow and create more exciting and innovative ways for our guests
to enjoy themselves. And, we have done a great deal in the past couple of
years. Some of the most important changes and additions for 2014 may have
been in the personnel.
Two years ago, Amy Sellin was recruited to be our marketing director and
has performed beyond expectations. She was recently promoted to Executive
Director of the Resort. These operations include the Lodge at Cliffview, the
Retreat at Cliffview and the Red River Gorge Zipline.
Another important addition to our staff also was brought onboard two years
ago. Nancy Griffin is the Resort Office Manager and has been very effective
handling not only day to day business, but Lodge and Zipline reservations,
weddings booking and scheduling.
Wendy and Jim Blasdell as new Lodge Managers are always ready with a
friendly smile and warm welcome for guests as they check into our very
family friendly Lodge. They also pamper the bridal parties and guests of
the many wedding ceremonies and receptions held at the Lodge or at our
7,000 square foot activity and conference center.
We feel fortunate to have these friendly, competent professionals as part of the
Cliffview staff. They along with all the others members of the Cliffview
“family” have worked diligently to make Cliffview Resort a premiere family
vacation destination.
You too can be a member of this “family”. Stay at The Lodge where guests
can rent individual rooms nightly. Or buy your own little piece of paradise.
Lots and homes are now for sale in our gated community
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Gallery 33 is lo- cated
in the Natural Bridge/Red
River Gorge area
and named after the exit where it
exist, #33 off the Mountain Parkway in Slade Kentucky. Stephanie
and David Bucehler, owners of
Steph and Dave Photography
opened the gallery March 30th.
Gallery 33 serves as a space for the
artists in the surrounding area to
display their talents. Hours of op-
eration vary since the staff is purely
volunteer.
Please check www.gallery33.org for
current hours. Generally, hours are
listed by the week on this web- site
under “hours”. If you would like to
visit the gallery and the hours do not
Smokin’ Good!
fit your schedule, feel free to call and
Jesse Morris, The Sloo Good Sauce man, and his BBQ & Brews Restaurant has they will be happy to accommodate
Cliffview visitors and staff lickin’ their fingers and smackin’ their lips! Jesse you if at all possi- ble. 859-620-4487
brings many years of expertise slow cooking delicious food.
If you are a local artist or an artist
He features Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Brisket and a that specializes in the Red River
large assortment of Snacks, Drinks and Desserts rounds out the menu.
Gorge as your subject matter, theywould love to put you on the calenThis Month’s Birthdays
dar for an exhibit. Please contact them
We have three birthdays to celebrate in May. Two of our veteran
at: info@gallery33.org with a link to
guides, Will Jewel and Alex Linne were “Spring Babies’, Will on the
your work and tell them and a bit
8th and Alex on the 29th. Also, Jennifer Burgess at Red River
about you and your art. Or, ar- range a
meeting for them to view your work.
Cabin Rentals celebrates the hers on 10th.
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Cliff View Notes
HELPFUL WEBSITES & PHONE NUMBERS
State Facilities
Is the official newsletter of
Cliffview Resort,
Campton, Kentucky
Natural Bridge State Resort Park General Information
(606) 663-2214 or 1-800-325-1710 (reservations) 2135 Natural Bridge
Rd. Slade, KY 40376 Trail map & descriptions, park laws and regulations, lodging, camping, group meeting facilities, group programs
"Natural Bridge State Resort Park is hiking, arches, exploring, scenery,
reflection, and making memories."
www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb
Kentucky State Nature Preserve Commission
www.naturepreserves.ky.gov
The Skylift
(606) 663-2922
www.naturalbridgekyskylift-and-giftshop.com
Red River Gorge National Geological Area (606) 663-8100
www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/cumberland/redriver_gorge.shtml
Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center (606) 663-8100
www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/cumberland/gladie.shtml
Red River Gorge Trail Crew (Volunteers)
www.RRGTC.com
Leave No Trace – Outdoor Ethics www.lnt.org
Kentucky State Parks - Create your own Experience.
www.parks.ky.gov
Become a KYSP fan at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-State-Parks/152588316577
Publisher
Jenny Ison
Editor
Jerry Ison
Contributors
Jenny Ison
Ian Teal
Sandy Teal
Nancy Hamann
Paul Hamann
Amy Sellin
Nancy Griffin
Buck Thorn
Private Facilities
We gratefully acknowledge the information and assistance given us
by the State of Kentucky Parks
Department and the staff of the
Natural Bridge State Park especially Brian Gasdorf, Park Naturalist. And thanks to the staff of the
Natural Bridge State Park’s newsletter, the Natural Bridge Hiker.
Cliff Notes is published monthly in
Rogers, Kentucky for the entertainment of Cliffview Resort Owners, Visitors and Friends. All contents are copyrighted by Jay Eye
Communications
Box 271 Talbott, TN 37877
Cliff Notes is distributed free of
charge but only one copy per person please.
Cliffview Resort Wendy & Jim Blasdell 606.668.6222 or 668-6534
www.cliffviewresort.com 455 Cliff View Road, Campton, KY 41031
The Lodge is available for groups, weddings and retreats.
Also available is the 8,000 sq foot Assembly Hall
Red River Gorge Zip Lines 855.ZIP.TOUR ( 855.947.8687)
www.redrivergorgezipline.com
Scenic Cabin Rentals 606.668.6487 www.sceniccabin.com
Paul Hamann 513.378.8716
Nancy Hamann 513.919.7150
Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals 606.668.3272
www.redrivergorgecabinrentals.com
Ian Teal 513.284.2332
Cliffview BBQ & Brews Restaurant 606.464.0608
Cliff Notes Jenny or Jerry Ison 865.674.6740
Email stories, ideas, suggestions, news to: jerry@jerryison.com
Gourmet Coffees ~ Cappuccino
Espresso ~ Nutritious Smoothies
Limited Gourmet Grocery Items
Just off Slade Exit 33 South
769 Natural Bridge Road (KY Hwy 11)
606-663-2549
“Every thing You Need In One Place!”
Camping, Hunting & Fishing Supplies
Lottery ~ Ice Cold Beer ~ Cigarettes
Lunch Specials Mon - Fri
Cooked From Scratch!
Just off Exit 40 on 15, Pine Ridge, KY
606606-668668-3541
Nancy’s News
By Nancy Hamann, Scenic Cabin Rental
A New Art Gallery opened in Slade called Gallery 33. It is located behind Subway Route 11/15. This beautiful setting features all local artists and photographers. Works of art are exquisite. Currently hours are by appointment. Yoga classes are held there on Wednesday evenings and anyone interested may attend. Ashtanga
yoga starts at 6:30 and beginner yoga at 7:40 pm. Call 859.620.4487 for more info.
Opening in late-May: Daniel Boone Coffee Shoppe and Deli in Slade. Located in the newly renovated Daniel
Boone Trading Post. Stop in for fresh roasted coffee, espresso and cappuccino. Grab a sandwich or wrap to go!
Just off exit 33 Slade, south on KY 11. Coupons available in the area coupon book.
SOAR Meeting: Nancy Hamann, Owner of Scenic Cabin Rentals and Daniel Boone Trading Post, attended
the follow up SOAR meeting held in Somerset, Ky on April 24th. SOAR is a federal and state program that
stands for Shaping Our Appalachian Region. Congressman Hal Rogers is the Co-Chair and there is a 15 member executive committee overseeing the design, execution and funding of SOAR. There are numerous working
groups within this program, from Broadband issues to Business Incubation, Infrastructure, Leadership Development, Regional Collaboration to Tourism and numerous others. Nancy attended the workgroup on Tourism
and spoke a couple times regarding tourism opportunities in the Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge area. SOAR
will be instrumental in assisting with business opportunities, networking and possibly some grant money for
tourism and Nancy wants to promote Slade and Red River Gorge for those opportunities as other advocates are
working for other areas in the State.
Area Activities:
May 24th- Kentucky State Points Series Mud Racing; 2:00 Pm start. Stock car, ATV's and Dune Buggy races
held at the Lee County Industrial Park. There will be 7 truck classes, 6
ATV classes plus Dune Buggies and Dirt Bike racing. Tickets are $5:00.
Contact Lee County Tourism for information or to register if you'd like to
race 606-464-5038. Last year’s event drew a huge crowd. Get your tickets
and come early.
Cabins to Rent for 1 to 15 Persons,
Become one of us and buy or build
your own little place in Paradise,
Contact Nancy: 606.668.6487 ScenicCabin.com
J & L Beer Store
Domestic & Imported
Bud ~ Coors ~ Pabst
Snacks ~ Ice ~ Cigarettes
Camping Supplies
606606-668668-9055
KY Hwy 11
606-464-2554
Red River
Adventure
Large Selection of
ICE COLD BEER
Camping & Climbing Supplies
Fishing Gear & Live Bait
Gas & Groceries
Storage Units
Hop On In!
For A great Meal!
Full Menu Restaurant
Mon - Tue -Thu 8am - 7pm Closed Wed
Fri & Sat 8am - 8pm Sun 8am - 5pm
1213 KY 1036 Zachariah, KY 41301
1341 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade Exit 33
South of 11 & 715 Intersection
606-663-3710
Canoes, Kayaks & Campground
Canoes - $50 Kayaks - $35 Day
Riverside Campground $5 Person
606606-66363-5258
Or 606606-663663-1012
RedRiverAdventure.net
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Just send us your completed
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lucky winners. Originals only.
The passes have no cash value
and are only good Monday
through Thursday.
You need to log onto
RedRiverGorgeZipline.com
and make a reservation or
do so by calling 606.668.6222.
By completed entries we mean
those with all 28 words from the
provided list indicated by circling the letters. Entries must be
postmarked by May 30th. Entries must include name, address,
email and phone number.
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Mail entries to:
Jay Eye Communications
P.O. Box 271
Talbott, TN 37877
Phone, email and copied entries
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Faxes accepted: 815.550.2888
The Bible by the Numbers
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The Bible has 66 books, divided into 1,189 chapters consisting of
31,173 verses.
The Bible was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton about 1228.
The Old Testament was divided into verses by R. Nathan in 1448.
and the New Testament by Robert Stephanus in 1551.
In its complete form or portions of it, The Bible is now
available in 2,233 languages.
A Great Place To Eat Right
Inside Cliffview Resort
Full Menu & Catering
Come In And See What’s Smokin’!
606-464-0806
Red River Gorge
Log Homes
Let Us Build the
Log Home of Your Dreams!
FUDGE! FUDGE! FUDGE!
A t Least 12 Kinds of Fudge
T-Shirts ~ Swim & Beachwear
Just off Slade Exit 33 South
918 Natural Bridge Road (KY Hwy 11)
606-663-4834
We always have cabins & lots for sale.
We offer Project Management
from the ground up
513-284-2332
www.redrivergorgeloghomes.com
Rain? - No Problem!
We Have Dry Climbs
And Campsites
Kayaks For Rent
brian@ashcave1.com
ashcave1.com
Cookin’ with Jenny
A Pair of
Rhubarb Goodies
Rhubarb Cake Dessert
Ingredients:
1 yellow cake mix
1 Stick butter
1 ½ Cups sugar
1 Cup whipping cream
4 Cups finely chopped rhubarb
Preparation:
Lightly grease a 9x13 cake pan. Mix cake mix as on
the package; add one stick of melted butter.
Pour cake mix into the prepared pan.
Pour rhubarb over the cake mix;
pour sugar over the rhubarb.
Slowly pour the cream over the sugar.
Important: do not stir!
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until rhubarb is
tender and dessert is bubbling.
Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Do we have space for another one? Yes! We do
Rhubarb Cake
Ingredients:
5 cups rhubarb, diced
1pkg. strawberry gelatin mix
cup sugar
1pkg. white cake mix
3 cups mini-marshmallows
Preparation:
Put the rhubarb in the bottom of 9" x 11" glass cake/
baking pan.
Mix the gelatin and the sugar, pour over the rhubarb,
cover with the marshmallows, then pour the cake
mix on top of everything.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 min
Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate till
ready to serve.
Garnish as desired.
Please let me know how you like these!
email: jenny@jerryison.com
Did You Know That….
* Swiss steak isn't Swiss, Russian dressing isn't Russian, English muffins aren't English, and chop suey is not Chinese; they're all American.
* The Jerusalem artichoke is not an artichoke, nor does it come from
Jerusalem: It's from America and is part of the sunflower family.
* Sauerkraut is not German, it's Chinese. It was eaten in China at least
200 years before Christ.
Have Your Portrait Session
In The Red River Gorge!
859859-620620-4487
Family ~ Children ~ Weddings
Serving
Cliffview, RRG, Lexington, Cinncinnati
StephAndDavePhotography.com
C & S Carryout
„The Beer Trailer‰
Wide Selection of
Domestic & Imported Beers
Snacks ~ Cigarettes
Camping Supplies
Rentals Available for 1 to 15
Scenic Lots And
Vacation Homes for Sale
606.668.6487
www.sceniccabin.com
1163 N. KY 11, Torrents
606.668.7566
Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat: 8 am - Midnight
Closed Sunday
“Every thing You Need In One Place!”
Camping, Hunting & Fishing Supplies
Lottery ~ Ice Cold Beer ~ Cigarettes
Lunch Specials Mon - Fri
Cooked From Scratch!
Just off Exit 40 on 15, Pine Ridge, KY
606606-668668-3541
Bluegrass Bits
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Many opportunities for pond fishing, pay lake, river fishing, lake fishing. Some ponds do not require
fishing license.
Daniel Boone Coffee Shoppe & Deli. Gourmet coffees and groceries 606-663-2549
KY Rt 11 near Slade Exit 33 15 minute drive.
Natural Bridge State Park, Lodge & Sky Lift: www.parks.ky.gov/resortparks/nb/index.htm
Red River Gorge hiking, rock climbing: www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/
Cave Run Lake boat rentals, swimming beach: (606) 784-9666. 1 hour to Cave Run Lake.
Horseback riding trails, horseback riding at Hatchers Creek Ranch-Beautiful 400 acre horse farm
Guided trail riding available 606-359-1317- www.hatcherscreek.com
Lunch & Dinners Available onsite at BBQ and Brews. Daily specials.
Wild Things of Kentucky Reptile Zoo & Gem Mining KY Rt. 11, Slade 859-577-0277 15 minute drive.
Gift Shops: Daniel Boone Trading Post 606-663-2549; Boone Forest Gift Shop 606-663-4834; Ye Ole
Country Peddler 606-663-2683. All on KY Rt 11, 15 minute drive.
Kayaking and Canoeing: www.redriveradventure.net 606-663-1012
Rock climbing, rappelling, kayak rentals and camping: Ash Cave Rappelling 606-369-0511 10 minutes.
In-house Massage & Manicure available with orders of 2 or more massages. Christie, 859-595-6388
Kentucky Tourism & Vacation Guide: http://kytourism.com/ www.tourseky.com
Via Ferrata Rock Climbing Park: Great for beginners, must be 10 yrs old. 606-668-6441 torrentfalls.com
Hiking Trail Guide and Descriptions. Great for beginners. www.redrivergorge.org.
Drive In Theater Stanton, KY. Open April-September. 606-663-9988, 30 minute drive. .
ATV Park - Clay City, KY Mountain Parkway Offroad Park 606-663-1028.
Must be 16 to drive, 12 to ride. 35 min drive.
Peddler's Mall Open Year Round. Stanton and Winchester. Gifts, Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Flea Market.
To Stanton is a 25 minute drive; Winchester is an hour’s drive.
Blue Grass Music - Meadow Green Park in Clay City - 25 min drive. Open Weekends.
Call 606-663-4787 for show times.
Beech Fork Golf Club in Clay City - 606-663-9479 30 minute drive.
Sag Hollow Golf Course in Booneville 606-593-4653 40 minutes.
Beattyville Public Golf Course. Off Rt. 52 in Beattyville, KY about 30 minute drive.
**** Drive times are from Cliffview Resort to the listed activity/attraction/event.
Grocery & Restaurant
Mon - Sat - Closed Sun
Breakfast Till 11am
GHENGIS KHAN NEVER
HAD IT SO GOOD!
Rent one of our Luxury Yurts
and you too can...
LIVE LIKE AN EMPEROR!
(At Least for a couple of days!)
KY Rt. 715 Rogers, KY
Across from Rogers Elementary
Turn Right onto KY Rt. 715
Only 3.5 Miles From Cliff View
Red River Gorge
Cabin Rentals
513-284-2332
www.redrivergorgecabinrentals.com
1255 Natural Bridge Rd. (KY Rt. 11)
606-663-2683
We make our own
Cream & Butter FUDGE!
Freshly Made in
Our Own Fudge Factory
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