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The outdoor components, including an array of activities and spectacular sights, are a major attraction for visitors. “Outdoors, our guests enjoy seasonal access to our 18-hole golf course, practice range, putting green, and additional 3-hole short course. Our pro shop is fully stocked with apparel, equipment, and more,” Irving says. The course canteen, affectionately known as Hunter-Duvar House, was built in 1860 and was the original homestead of John Hunter-Duvar, a prominent Scottish settler whose family later donated a part of the estate to create the Mill River golf course. There are activities throughout the summer that run far beyond golf, and they include bonfires, nature trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, bike rentals, disc golf, and a beach volleyball court. When winter rolls around, the resort still has a huge assortment of things to do and is proud of its offerings. “When the snow falls, our winter program begins, and our groomed tubing hill opens. Our volleyball court is converted to an ice-skating rink, and our nature trails are groomed up daily for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. It really does become a winter wonderland here,” Irving says. “Our winter activity programs are really popular. Families and groups of friends love coming here to get outside and have some fun together on our groomed hill and trails, or lace up their skates and hit the outdoor rink.” But make no mistake, the golfing is of course the main attraction for guests. It’s a beautiful course sure to delight all those who play a few holes. “Thanks to the dedicated turf maintenance team and the golf team, the course at Mill River is in pristine condition and the membership has never been stronger. Throughout the season they have Islanders and vacationers coming to the resort for golf events and golf vacations.”
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