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100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 2

Please enjoy Part 2 of this 4-Part series showcasing the nature and beauty of Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey Remember to click each photo to see a larger, detailed view. (Keep an eye out for an “endangered species” in this set…) …Read More »


100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 1

Trailkeeper Mike Mazur leads our weekly trail walking group, and his photograph collections take you through the ins and outs of our natural surroundings. Our friend Mike Mazur is not only an experienced and knowledgable trailkeeper, but also an outstanding photographer. His keen eye for spotting nature’s nuances is evident in this incredible collection of photographs he’s so graciously donated to the Crane’s Mill Courier. We’re pleased to present them here, in Part 1 of a 4-Part series featuring 100 stunning images. Enjoy, and remember to click each photo below to see a larger, detailed view. …Read More »


Crane’s Mill on the Move—Taste of Essex

Annual New Jersey Food Event Underscores Fabulous Location of Crane’s Mill We are so excited to be a sponsor of this year’s Taste of Essex. Presented by the North Essex Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Essex provides samples from an array of the area’s finest restaurants. The event is a truly tasty experience…we can’t wait to attend! You can visit the chamber’s web page for ticket information. Perhaps the best part of the event is knowing that many of the restaurants featured are only minutes from Crane’s Mill. While the Crane’s Mill campus gives the wonderful feeling of natural …Read More »


The Best Retirement Location in New Jersey?

If you’re searching for the best retirement location in New Jersey, you won’t need to look any further than Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell. Earlier this year, our friends at Inside Jersey magazine wrote an exciting cover story on “Jersey’s Best Places to Retire.” Here’s an excerpt of how the magazine selected towns for the list: “Using a specific methodology to narrow our search, Inside Jersey looked at cost of living and crime rates, culture and camaraderie. We tallied available health care services, including licensed internists, hospitals and long-term care agencies that provide preventive, rehabilitative and therapeutic services to patients in …Read More »


Location is Everything

When choosing a retirement community, be sure to carefully consider its location. Proximity to your family and friends is of course important. But what about top area hospitals, doctors, shopping and restaurants? Can you be close to everything and still enjoy a resort-like retirement? That’s the beauty of Crane’s Mill—the community is close to everything, but when you’re on campus, you feel like you’re a world away. There’s an array of wildlife and plant life, plenty of fun activities every day and the benefit of relaxing peace and quiet whenever you like. Yet the community is located in the heart of …Read More »