Its an inspirational journey down Benders Ferry to Cedar Creek and a sure contradiction to the senses. There is so much to see, take in, savor along the way that it becomes a labor in self control to keep your eyes on the road-a seeming eon and instant from Hwy 70 to the entrance of Cedar Creek Yacht Club. The anticipation of this little piece of heaven makes the drive unbearably long, yet the sights and sounds along the way ease the time in traveling this little highway by the lake.
Benders Ferry is a habitat for man and beast alike. You find a comical variety of homes ranging from rundown trailer, to quaint farmhouse, to landscaped mansion, all mirrored by corresponding transportation: work truck, jalopy, "Beamers", Mercedes and SUV. You see them all on this obscure country road, and in some odd way, they all belong.
The animal life is just as varied. Great hulking shadows contrasted against the lake's morning mist are merely cows grazing silently on a hillside. A hawk on a telephone wire is carefully scouting his next meal. A white tailed deer scampers across the road in search of greener pastures. Possums, skunks, raccoons and squirrels all stake their claim on forgotten roadside treats. An army of roosters keep watch atop an array of overturned blue barrels, and a graceful blue heron flies ahead to his secret fishing hole, reminding us of our secret destination.
At the first sight of water, a lone fisherman in a small boat casts for the day's trophy; a duck crosses the creek, a perfect V-shaped ripple in the water behind him. Little marsh coves along the way, brim with little mysterious treasures. Overhead, the crows raucously caw, taunting you, "you're not there yet!" The sounds of soaring geese overhead beckon you on to the finish line.
And then there you are. A black steel gate is your last obstacle! Rows of sturdy cedars salute you as you pass by. The gates close behind you and Benders Ferry fades away. That curious country road has brought you home ... once again.
Coming to Cedar Creek Yacht Club is like taking a vacation every weekend! Our goal is to cultivate an environment where members can relax with family and friends, a place where each member can count on quality service, enticing food, entertaining events and the type of beauty that only "Mother Nature" can supply. If you enjoy breathtaking sunsets, playing with your kids at the pool, taking time for a round of tennis, and meeting new friends with common water interests, then you need to join us. A retreat to Cedar Creek Yacht Club is like a vacation without ever having to leave home.
Come experience it all soon ... and keep your eyes on the road if you can!
