Concept Plans & Designs
The projected design for The Summit is based on multiple community surveys, a thorough market and operations analysis conducted by Ballard*King & Associates, and feedback from residents and visitors to Sullivan County. Using the collected information, Loyalsock Foundation volunteers worked with professional guidance from Kimmel Architecture to design the main facility for The Summit: Center for Wellness.
Months of brainstorming, discussions, and drafts culminated in these concept designs. We have taken into consideration the present demographics of Sullivan County, future population projections, estimated operating costs, community needs, and the ongoing sustainability of The Summit.
The Summit: Center for Wellness main facility will be built in two distinct phases. Phase 1 includes a welcome lounge, meeting room, 4-lane indoor pool with access to a warm water therapy pool, activity room for birthday parties and educational classes, indoor walking track with views of the surrounding nature outside, group fitness classroom, weight room, exercise and cardio equipment, locker rooms with saunas and child watch area.
Phase 2 of the main facility will add a full-size gymnasium and event space kitchen onto the building.
This is a concept design that will continue to evolve to achieve our mission of bringing health and wellness to everyone in our community.
Exterior Design
Celebrating the natural resources and beauty of Sullivan County is integral to the design of The Summit. The building is designed to resemble a circular saw, paying homage to the local lumber industry while also easily incorporating an essential aspect of the wellness center, an indoor track. A single floor creates accessibility for all. Click here to see the full exterior renderings.
Interior Design
The architecture of The Summit takes advantage of the beautiful, natural scenery offered by the Endless Mountains. Lush views and a plethora of light will travel through the interior spaces by utilizing glazing on many of the building surfaces. The swimming pool is the central feature of the interior. See the full interior renderings here.
Updated March 6, 2026.
What’s Next?
Loyalsock Foundation is currently securing funds for critical infrastructure components - the well, septic system, and electrical service. Former US Senator Casey has secured $457,000 in funding for The Landing, a single-room community and wellness space separate from the main facility. Concept designs have been created and construction is estimated to begin in late 2026.
Loyalsock Foundation has also secured funds to create an ADA pathway and ADA accessibility to The Landing through DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant funding. Interpretive signage will be placed along the pathway, thanks to funding through the Endless Mountains Heritage Region mini-grant program. These projects have been initiated. Project completion date will be the end of 2026 or the spring of 2027.
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