It's All About the Experience
ex·pe·ri·ence | /ˌikˈspirēəns/ | noun
Definition:
Meaningful, engaging, connecting, exploring. Those seeking spontaneous discovery, space to creatively imagine, the hilarious, curious and contemplative.
Stay, Discover, & Reset at an Original Adirondack Lodge
25-acres of meandering spaces: secluded artisan lodgings amid playful "Healing Woods" with serene beach and clear waters. Naturally luxurious with four-generations of authenticity. Where simmering stocks with nourishing foods from the heart continue in a family built 1886 Main Lodge with Stagecoach Dining Room and 1920s Speakeasy. A destination of magical experiences where traveling is equal parts rejuvenation and discovery for adventurers, romantics, and families.
Stay Experience
Summer Stay, Sunset Swim, & Experience
Experience the beauty and serenity of one of the last Adirondack Great Camps. Relax in your own artisan lodging, enjoy a five-course Adirondack Tasting Experience, ride in an authentic Stagecoach, or take a sunset swim in pristine Lake Clear.
Stay Experience
Fall Foliage & Old World Octoberfest
25-acres of foliage trails, lodgings spread apart in the iconic Great Camp Tradition, Stagecoach rides to a mesmerizing mountain-lake sunset, and Great Camp Dinners with an Old World flair await you.
Stay Experience
Winter Stay, Speakeasy, & Sleigh Ride
You’ll need a password to get in and we may be raided by a Prohibition Copper! Lantern-lit sleigh rides, warming fires in family built lodgings, and soul-warming foods.
Rejuvenate in
Adirondack Lodging
Cabins with Fireplaces | Lake View Suites | Lodge Rooms
Limited artisan lodgings dispersed over 25-acres in the Great Camp tradition. Hand-crafted by three-generations of our family. Perfect for couples, small groups, and families. Our family welcomes you.

Unique Adirondack Experiences
Let the "Healing Woods" surround you. You don't have to go anywhere; you can paddle, hike, fish, and experience unique activities right on our property, from History of Beer Workshops and Cooking Classes to Stagecoach Rides. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and a crackling fire in your artisan lodging.
Our strategic location between Saranac Lake/Lake Placid and Tupper Lake makes it effortless to explore some of the Adirondack's best activities. Within a short drive you can visit The Wild Center, a historic downtown, the Olympic Village, and so much more.
Let us be your Adirondack Guide.
Adirondack Alps Food Experiences
Great Camp Experience Dinners, Gourmet Takeout, and an Old World Food Hub highlight our Adirondack Alps Cuisine. Begin in the 1920s Speakeasy, then meander to our 1886 hand-hewn Stagecoach dining room. The last of the lore of Great Camp dining awaits you.
Upcoming Events

A Tasting of Food Through History
Ancient Foods: Myths, Legends, & Healing Mysteries. A five-course tasting dinner of foods from around the world.

Artist Discovery Weekend - Plein Air Style
Plein Air Painting and The Colors of Food - Learn to paint, and/or practice your painting skills. Learn the simple nourishment fundamentals of the colors of food - Try painting, energetics of Color or both!

Get Nourished! Learn About the Colors of Food
When it comes to Food - Did you know that EACH color of food is a different nutrient? AND did you know that each color is a frequency that can correspond to a frequency of the body? Join us for a fun, fascinating look at Food and Frequency.
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Top 10 Summer Experiences Right From Our Property
We are in the window of NYS only wilderness canoe region, an 18,000 acre 4-season destination. There is so much opportunity here but it is not all about the “Healing Woods,” there is so much you can do in terms of culinary activities, fun family experiences, romantic touches and wellness, or simply
From Our Guestbook
We had a wonderful New Years Eve dinner experience with a horse drawn sleigh ride, drinks in a speak easy, and a fantastic dinner.
My wife and I had a wonderful and very relaxing experience here during the week after Christmas. Fresh snow made everything picture-perfect. Cathy and Ernest were very personable and helpful from start to finish. The lodging was warm and comfortable, and the food delicious. The Speakeasy and Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride experiences were good fun and original. We did some easy snow-shoeing on-property and went cross-country skiing at the nearby Paul Smith VIC. A real gem.
Superb!
Delicious Delicious.
41st anniversary!! Always a pleasure!
Great experience!!!
70th birthday - great!
So cool!
Happy to be back!
Fantastic evening with great food & wonderful entertainment.