Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides & Fireside Oktoberfest Brunch
We're celebrating the Fall Harvest with Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides & Oktoberfest Brunch! Enjoy German-inspired dishes, desserts, Stagecoach Rides, beer tastings, cooking classes, and more.
Join us for a special brunch celebration of Oktoberfest and, the Harvest in our Fireside Lake View Great Camp amidst a majestic view of Lake Clear and the iconic St. Regis Mountain range.
Add to the experience by exploring the 25 acres of one of the last of the original Adirondack Great Camps by taking part in one of our special activities!
Drive or bike to our brunch celebration! We’re 15 minutes away from Saranac Lake by car, 25 minutes from Lake Placid, or just shy of 7 miles from Saranac Lake and 16 miles from Lake Placid on the new Adirondack Rail Trail that intersects our property!
Adirondack Alps Oktoberfest Brunch
Savor an Oktoberfest brunch menu fireside while you enjoy a view of Lake Clear and Saint Regis Mountain from inside our Lake View Great Camp or outside on the patio!
Plus, we’ll have Oktoberfest Beers, Old World Wines, Mimosas, Coffee, Hot Teas, & Specialty Mocktails available for you to add on!
Limited seating available; Reservations appreciated.
Special Experiences & Activities
Add to the fun with Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides, Cooking Demonstrations, and History of Beer Workshops!
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Specialty Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides
Ride in an authentic 1850s Stagecoach with Lucky Clover and their majestic Percheron Draft Horses through our nature trails to one of the Adirondack’s most picturesque mountain-lake beaches. Beware, though–this is the 1800s: you may be robbed while on your Stagecoach ride! $39 Per Person.
2:00 PM: Oktoberfest Cooking Class
Learn to make Old World traditional recipes like spaetzle, beef roulade, and potato dumplings. Each Sunday at 2 pm, learn a different specialty. $49 per lesson or call Chef Cathy for a three-lesson package for $122.00 or five lessons for $225.00. Recipes and video will be received as a follow-up. Limited number of participants per class. Questions? Call Chef Cathy (518) 891-1489 or join the discussion on the Lake Clear Lodge Facebook event.
2:00 PM: Myths & History of Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
Join Ernest Hohmeyer in the 1920s Speakeasy for a 30-minute workshop on the Myths and History of Octoberfest while you savor six different Old World Beers. How did Octoberfest start? Was it always about beer? You must be 21 or older and have a valid ID to participate—$27 Per Person.
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Adirondack Alps Lake View Brunch
Savor a special Adirondack Alps brunch with gorgeous lake views. A short drive from Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake, or bike the new Adirondack Rail Trail!
What's included
- Lake View Dining in our Adirondack Great Camp
- Overlook the new Adirondack Rail Trail, Lake Clear, and the St. Regis Mountain Range.
- An exclusive selection of beer, wine, and Best "Cellars" from our 1920s Speakeasy available to order at your table.
- Add-on Adirondack Alps Appetizers, from Game Wursts to Pretzels.
- A freshly-cooked Adirondack Alps brunch with breakfast and lunch options accompaniments crafted with Farm-to-Fork ingredients.
- Choose to indulge in a homemade seasonal dessert after your meal.
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Reservations Required. You can also give us a call!
Horse-drawn Carriage Ride
Enjoy an authentic horse-drawn Stagecoach ride through the woods and to the lake with Percheron draft horses.
What's included
- 25-minute journey through our nature trails and to the shores of Lake Clear.1
- Ride in an original 1850s Henderson Stagecoach with Percheron Draft Horses.
- Opportunity to meet the Percheron Draft Horses and take photos with them.
- Beware–this is the 1800s: you may be robbed while on your Stagecoach ride!
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1. Ride length is approximate and provided for reference only. Actual length may vary due to live animals, conditions, etc.
Reservations Required. You can also give us a call!