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.

The Adirondack Great Lodge Experience

As one of the last of its kind, we honor the lore of the Adirondack Great Camps which were all about immersive experiences. Our family provides not just Adirondack lodging, but a themed seasonal experience for you to discover our nature and reconnect with yours.

A wide view of the 1886 Stagecoach Dining Room decorated with original Adirondack decor, hand-painted glasses, and Speakeasy accents.
A fiery sky illuminates Lake Clear as seen from the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat beach with a mountain view.
Adirondack Chairs hand-built by the Hohmeyer Family face the 3-acre lake lawn and beach on Lake Clear at the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat.
The path to the Lake Clear Lodge Lakefront with a pink hazy sunset over St. Regis Mountain.
Percheron Draft Horses Jasper and Fly pull the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat's 1800s Henderson Stagecoach through the nature trails at sunset.

An Iconic Adirondack Setting

The Lodge is one of the last of the original iconic Adirondack Great Camps. Set in the idyllic woods and water of New York State's only Wilderness Canoe Region, we honor the tradition of an experiential destination. Arrive and throw away the keys and let your senses soar.

From Great Camp Experience Dinners in our 1886 Stagecoach Dining Room to our 1920s Speakeasy, experience our nearly 140 years of family operation.

Your Space Is More Than A Room

But 25 acres of nature trails with each Artisan Lodging intentionally set apart in the Great Camp tradition. Swim in our beautiful beach with one of the world's most spectacular mountain-lake sunsets, paddle on Lake Clear where Einstein relaxed, or meander our nature trails.

From Sunset Lake View Suites to secluded Adirondack Cabin with Fireplaces, you can choose your Adirondack Lodging.

An aerial view of the Great Camp Lawn at the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat, showing picnic areas, the Lakehouse, lake gazebos, and swimming area.
An interior view of the Guide's Cabin at the Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat showing the one-room style cabin with Jacuzzi, fireplace, and distant Lake View.

Property Amenities

The Lodge is situated on 25-acres of woods and water. The following are just a few amenities included with your stay.

Canoes & Kayaks

Enjoy a quiet paddle on Lake Clear from our beach.

Mountain Bikes

Great for a short trail or road ride from our property.

Private Swimming Beach

Take a sunset swim in pristine Lake Clear.

Nature Trails

Interpretive nature trails for a short walk in the wilderness.

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Hand-crafted Beer & Wine Cellar and a 1920s Speakeasy. Select days only.

Picnic Areas

Shared areas for s'mores, grilling or relaxing.

Immersive Experiences

In the Great Camp Tradition, the following experiences are added to your stay.

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Your Experience Is Only Limited By Your Imagination

Using your Experience Credit, you can relive the Lodge's beginnings as an 1800s Adirondack Stagecoach Inn by riding an authentic Stagecoach with Lucky Clover Farm with magnificent draft horses through the woods to the beach at sunset. Or, savor a culinary tasting of Adirondack history with our History of Adirondack Food Tasting Dinner. Immerse in a Traditional Foods Cooking Demo, fun and interactive History of Beer Tasting, Wellness Workshops, and so much more.

All of this is in the snapshot where, for more than 100 years, our area has been known as the “Healing Woods.” Resetting your own compass and spending time with family is guided by our natural and human nature.

From families to couples, create your own “Healing Woods” experience. Reset with three-generations of Adirondack Wellness Guides to facilitate your own wellness path.

For ideas on how to use your Experience Credit, view our current schedule here. Experiences subject to change; schedule changes often. If interested in our offerings for specific dates please inquire.

Using your Experience Credit, you can relive the Lodge's beginnings as an 1800s Adirondack Stagecoach Inn by riding an authentic Stagecoach with Lucky Clover Farm with magnificent draft horses through the woods to the beach at sunset. Or, savor a culinary tasting of Adirondack history with our History of Adirondack Food Tasting Dinner. Immerse in a Traditional Foods Cooking Demo, fun and interactive History of Beer Tasting, Wellness Workshops, and so much more.

All of this is in the snapshot where, for more than 100 years, our area has been known as the “Healing Woods.” Resetting your own compass and spending time with family is guided by our natural and human nature.

From families to couples, create your own “Healing Woods” experience. Reset with three-generations of Adirondack Wellness Guides to facilitate your own wellness path.

For ideas on how to use your Experience Credit, view our current schedule here. Experiences subject to change; schedule changes often. If interested in our offerings for specific dates please inquire.

Your Stay Experience Includes

This is our experience for stays between Jun 22, 2023 and Sep 05, 2023. All stays have a 2-3 night minimum.

Immersive Experiences

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Amenities

Canoes & Kayaks
Enjoy a quiet paddle on Lake Clear from our beach.
Mountain Bikes
Great for a short trail or road ride from our property.
Private Swimming Beach
Take a sunset swim in pristine Lake Clear.
Nature Trails
Interpretive nature trails for a short walk in the wilderness.
Great Camp Lodge
Hand-crafted Beer & Wine Cellar and a 1920s Speakeasy. Select days only.
Picnic Areas
Shared areas for s'mores, grilling or relaxing.

*January - March the Lodge operates on a weekend basis; stays available Thursday - Monday only.

*For the Fall the Adirondack Alps Restaurant is only open on weekends; stays of any length are required to span a Friday or Saturday.

Your Experience Is Only Limited By Your Imagination

Your choice of two unique Adirondack Summer Stay Experiences.

The Discovery Stay

Our Discovery Rate includes a dinner experience one evening of your stay, where you can choose from the following.

Included Experience

Choose from one of the following:

  • Wednesday & Friday: Taste of Germany Dinner
  • Thursday: History of Food Tasting Experience (Additional Fee)
  • Saturday: Lake View Old World Bistro Dinner

The Inclusive Experience

Our Inclusive Rate includes a unique Dinner Experience every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday night of your stay.

Included Experiences

Indulge in the following experiences, depending on the days you stay with us:

  • Wednesday & Friday: Taste of Germany Dinner
  • Thursday: History of Food Tasting Experience
  • Saturday: Lake View Old World Bistro Dinner

Great Camp Amenities

Both of our rates include the following amenities.

  • Password to the 1920s Speakeasy with Hidden Beer & Wine Cellar (Evenings Wednesday - Saturday)
  • Swimming Beach on Lake Clear
  • Two-acre Lake Front with Mountain Sunset View
  • Canoes, Kayaks, & Stand Up Paddle Board + Life Jackets & Equipment
  • Bicycles and Helmets
  • Interpretive Nature Trails
  • Outdoor Picnic Areas (Fire Pit with Wood Provided + Barbecue Grill)

Plus, You get Access to...

  • Priority Booking for onsite activities, such as Sunset Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides, Cooking Classes, Nutritional Energetic Workshops, Tastings, Wellness Programs, and more.
  • Onsite Community-supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Stand with Fresh Vegetables & Meats
  • The New Adirondack Rail Trail Directly from our Property
  • New York State's Only Wilderness Canoe Region with 18,000 acres of Hiking, Biking, and Paddling
  • And so much more!

Expand Your summer Experience

Create your own experience with activities, classes, workshops, event tickets, culinary events, and so much more!

Traditional Foods Cooking Demonstration

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Taste of Germany Experience Dinner

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Romance Additions

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Onsite & Online Cooking Classes

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History of Speakeasy Spirits

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History of Beer Workshop & Tasting

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Outdoor Adventure Picnic Lunch

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Introduction to Nutritional Energetics

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