TAFTON, PA — After turning down a purchase twice, members of the Tanglwood North Community Association (TNCA) in early June voted overwhelmingly to have their community purchase the former Tanglwood Ski Area, which has fallen into disrepair.

The ski area is located at the top of a mountain in the middle of the private community, which features about 230 homes with lots for 500 more. The community is located in Palmyra (Pike) and Blooming Grove townships.

A press release from the TNCA Home Owners Association says of the ski area, “The 85 acres, a previous source of community and local pride, had fallen into derelict conditions. The main lodge, pump house, horse barn and surrounding area had suffered vandalism and garbage dumping. On July 5, 2015 a fire broke out at the top of the mountain destroying the former ski rental building.”

In previous years the area had been a meeting place, where people would gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display at Lake Wallenpaupack, but this year according to the HOA, “no individuals outside of community members and their guests will be permitted access.”