Lake Placid Lodge

timeless beauty

Mountains, carved by ancient glaciers and softened by centuries of wind and water, overlook the lakes, their peaks keeping silent watch over the evergreen canopy. It was the peace and majesty of this landscape that called to the magnates of Boston and New York. Everyone from the Carnegies and the Rothschilds to the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers sought the seclusion of the Adirondacks, bringing with them the opulence and style of the Gilded Age. They created mansions of rough-hewn timbers and feldstone, the grandest of which became known as the Great Camps.

L ake Placid Lodge is an ode to those Great Camps. The arts and crafts–style lodge blends seamlessly into the forest while the sun-warmed stone porches overlook Lake Placid. From the Main Lodge’s 13 rooms, guests can look out over the water or into the depths of the ageless forest. Each of the 17 secluded cabins features a private porch that reaches out to the shores of the lake.

MAIN LODGE

the main lodge

The lodge was built with grand proportions: towering stone freplaces, windows that graze the foor and nearly kiss the ceiling, and long beams hewn by hand. In the tradition of the Great Camps, the building came together as a collaborative labor of many artisans. Local woodworkers designed and carved each bed frame, bureau, and chair while masons placed stones by hand to construct each guest room freplace. The artistry of the lodge is accentuated by the carefully curated art and antiques, chosen by hand and collected from around the area, creating an atmosphere of timelessness.

The silent white world of the lodge in winter is the essence of peace and comfort. Like a well-made afghan, the lodge wraps visitors in its warmth. Fireplaces beckon guests to curl up under blankets and sip hot cocoa or settle into a deep armchair to crack open one of the lodge’s many old books in the company of antique reading lamps and one of the largest collections of Hudson River School paintings.

ACCOMMODATIONS

whiteface

On the top foor of the lodge, Whiteface is the most spacious of the Main Lodge’s guest quarters. The handcrafted bed frame is draped with vines and faces the giant stone hearth and a comfortable sitting area. Twin chandeliers hang from the high beamed ceiling, illuminating the handcrafted decor. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, double soaking tub, marble sink, and separate dressing room. The private terrace, complete with a hanging bed, offers superb views of the lake and the woodlands.

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ith lofty, vaulted ceilings and wood paneling, Treetop feels like an elegant tree house hideaway at the top of the lodge. The feldstone freplace sheds warmth and light on the twig-thatched king bed. The hexagonal bathroom features beadboard paneling, a rustic chandelier, and a double soaking tub with views of the majestic Adirondacks.

lodge kings

The Tamarac, St. Regis, and Hearthside rooms are located on the third foor of the Main Lodge.

Quiet, private, and very, very comfortable, each room is individually decorated, yet all feature a handmade, king-sized feather bed, wood-burning stone freplace, and a private balcony that overlooks the lake and mountains. The king rooms have wonderful bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. As with all of our Lake Placid accommodations, Tamarac, St. Regis, and Hearthside refect the rustic elegance of the Adirondacks with rich fabrics, handcrafted furnishings and dramatic views.

LAKE PLACID LODGE // GUEST ROOMS

lakeside suites

Just a few steps from the Main Lodge are the six spacious suites of Lakeside. The double-sided freplace in each suite warms both the living area and the bedroom. The muted woods that adorn the walls perfectly frame the view of the lake just beyond the private porch where a dining set and Adirondack chairs entice guests to relax with the family in the morning or with cocktails and friends in the evening.

cabins

No two of these rustic cottages are the same. Each cabin was furnished by a different Adirondack artisan, creating different moods from one to the next. Stacks of logs fank sturdy, hand-built stone freplaces, which warm deep armchairs and kingsize featherbeds. The lap of the lake just outside and the call of the loons invite guests to rest, as though far from the outside world.

owl’s head

This cabin, the largest and most secluded, is the most romantic of the resort’s accommodations. The one-room suite is situated directly on the edge of the lake at the farthest end of the covered walkway. The handcrafted king-size featherbed is illuminated by the light of the feldstone hearth and the picture windows offer a spectacular view of the water. The bathroom comes complete with a dry sauna, steam shower, and a jetted tub with room for two.

DINING

artisans restaurant

The fre-lit dining room of this farm-to-table restaurant extends out onto one of the lodge’s many balconies in warm weather. The ingredients –seasonally appropriate and sourced from local farms and fsherman – keep the spirit and identity of each dish entirely rooted in the Adirondacks.The executive chef ’s broad culinary knowledge is showcased in the inventive favors and beautiful presentation of each dish.

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he wood-paneled walls and wood-topped bar make Maggie’s a rustic, hospitable refuge. Guests enjoy robust, informal fare and expertly crafted drinks to suit any palate. Billiards tables invite camaraderie and friendly competition, while the patio freplace entices guests to raise a glass and talk long into the night even when the weather turns cold.

LAKE PLACID LODGE // DINING

the wine cellar

Vaulted brick and grapevines overlook alcoves of rare vintages in the lodge’s luxurious Wine Cellar. To share an intimate moment with friends and family while gourmet courses and fne wines appear on the tables, as if by magic, is a rare pleasure in life. The cellar offers such opportunities with private dinners, special events, and tours.

THINGS TO DO

winter

The Adirondacks can seem the most alive after the snow falls. Six million acres of snowy wilderness lend themselves to hiking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing through the area’s 2,000 miles of trails. The lodge has everything from snowshoes to skis to toboggans to make the most of winter. Between Whiteface and the facilities left behind after the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, the Adirondacks are home to some of the best skiing in the East, not to mention the hockey, bobsledding, ski jumping, and dogsledding that also take place around Lake Placid in the colder months. Families can fnish off a long day on the trails with a special family movie night in the Main Lodge.

spring, summer, fall

Adirondack Park has 46 peaks over 4,000 feet, thousands of lakes and ponds, and more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams. Trails lead through the shade of the forest in summer and mountain paths allow hikers to take in fall foliage from above. Families will enjoy everything from falconry demonstrations to kayaking to cookie decorating, while mom and dad take a tour around the lake in the lodge’s 35-foot Hacker-Craft. Or borrow one of the small electric boats to explore some of the lake’s uninhabited islands. For a chance to unplug and reconnect, families can partake in family fshing instruction or games on the lawn, like cornhole and ping-pong.

SPECIAL EVENTS

weddings

The peace of the North Woods and the romantic atmosphere of the lodge make weddings truly magical. Rooms are full of music and laughter and frelight. Whether the reception is inside on a chill February evening or outside in the July midday sun, the sweeping views of the mountains refected on the lake create the perfect fairy-tale setting for weddings both grand and intimate.

meetings and retreats

Gatherings of all kinds at the lodge are designed to be an escape from the ordinary. All meeting spaces are equipped with the latest technological enhancements, from the grand Adirondack Room with its tree trunk columns to the intimate and elegant Wine Cellar. Each space has access to the extraordinary food and service of the lodge, which makes meetings in the North Woods unmatched in terms of quality and experience.

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