Live The Lake NJ

03/20/2026

Hello Spring 🌸

The sounds are changing, the lake is waking up, and even our feathered friends know a new season is around the corner 🦆🌿

01/23/2026

We heard there’s a whole LOTTA snow headed our way… but we’re already counting down the days until it looks like this ☀️⚓️🚢

📍Lake Hopatcong Cruises, NJ

12/26/2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our LivetheLakeNJ Holiday Giveaway to the The Windlass and Alice's, we loved seeing so many of you participate! And of course, congratulations to all of our winners below! 🥳

12/26/2025

Weather Update ❄️☃️

Due to the pending inclement weather and for the safety of our staff and customers on Nolans Point, Alice's and The Windlass will be closed today, December 26th.

Stay safe and warm. Both restaurants will reopen tomorrow, December 27th, for their normal dining hours. We look forward to seeing you then!

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the LivetheLakeNJ Family! ✨🎄

As we wrap up another incredible year by the lake, we want to send a big thank you to our amazing crew at LivetheLakeNJ and to every guest, local, and visitor who supported us throughout the year.

From busy summer days on the water to cozy winter nights by the lake, none of it would be possible without the incredible people behind the scenes and the community that continues to show up for us.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season, a safe and happy New Year, and plenty of reasons to Live the Lake in 2026. 🥂❄️

Happy Holidays from all of us the LivetheLakeNJ, the Windlass, Alice’s and the Big Fish Lounge, Main Lake Market, LH Adventure Co., LH Cruises, LH Golf Club, and Hawk Ridge Farm.

12/19/2025

Still searching for a meaningful gift or a unique way to treat yourself this winter? Hawk Ridge Farm is welcoming the new year with a series of hands-on workshops designed to inspire creativity, wellness, and connection to the farm.

Still looking for a thoughtful gift or stocking stuffer? 🎁✨
Give an experience they’ll love this winter at Hawk Ridge Farm.

Join Hawk Ridge Farm in January & February for hands-on workshops featuring:
Fire Cider Workshop, Starting at 11AM 🍯
Beeswax Candle Making Workshop, Starting at 12:30PM🕯️

Workshop Dates:
🗓️ January 24
🗓️ January 31
🗓️ February 7

Perfect for wellness lovers, creative spirits, and anyone who enjoys farm-made goodness. Tickets are limited and these classes always fill quickly!

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hawk-ridge-farm-60174603163

12/12/2025

We’re thrilled to launch something special just in time for the holidays... LivetheLakeNJ Text Alerts! Stay connected like never before with quick updates on lake happenings, events, special offers, and exclusive perks with the entire LivetheLakeNJ family, sent right to your phone.

And to celebrate this new service, we’re rolling out our 12 Days of Christmas Promo!

How to Enter:
Text the keyword LivetheLakeNJ to 973-988-7968 and follow the prompts. Once submitted, you’ll be automatically entered into the promotions!

Holiday cheer starts here at Nolans Point! 🎁🎄

12/02/2025

First snowfall on Nolans Point ☃️🌨️

❄️ Alice’s Restuarant
❄️ The Windlass
📍Lake Hopatcong, NJ

12/01/2025

There’s no place like Ho-Ho-Hopatcong for the holidays! ✨🎅

The lights are glowing, the lake is sparkling, and our LivetheLakeNJ family is ready for all the festive fun around Nolan’s Point! From holiday events at The Windlass and Alice’s, to hands-on workshops at Hawk Ridge Farm, here’s what’s happening this season!

🎄 The Windlass Winter Wonderland
• Dinner with Santa: Dec 7 | 3–7 PM
• Ugly Sweater Party: Dec 19 | 7–9 PM
• Cookie Decorating and Lunch Buffet: Dec 21 | 12–3 PM
• Holiday Line Dancing: Dec 21 | 5–8 PM

🍽️ Happening Weekly:
• Steakhouse Mondays starting at 4 PM
• Italian Pasta Sundays starting at 3pm
• The Windlass Weekly Lunch, Monday - Friday 11:30am - 4pm

✨ Festive Fun at Alice's
• Toy Drive: Give a Toy, Get a Treat — Dec 5–7
• Ugly Sweater Party — Dec 19 (Contest at 7 PM)
• Tipsy Reindeer Christmas Bar — All December at Big Fish Lounge at Alice's

🍽️ Happening Weekly:
• Alice's Lunch Combo, Wednesday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm

🎄Hawk Ridge Farm Wreath Making Workshops
• Dec 6 at 2 PM | 7 spots left
• Dec 13 at 11 AM | 5 spots left
🎟️ Purchase Tickets and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hawk-ridge-farm-60174603163

Let’s make the season merry, bright, and full of local cheer around Lake Hopatcong! 🎁