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Step back in Time with 21st C Flair Imagine...

It is the 1800's in the Adirondack wilderness and you find yourself in a fireside chat in an Adirondack historical lodge espousing on the future of man and nature with the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson who participated in a "Philosophers Camp" not far from our door. In the crystal clear morning as the sun rises over New York State's only wilderness canoe region your meandering eye catches Albert Einstein sailing on secluded Lake Clear.

Immerse...

You are winding down from an interactive day of thought provoking ideas and memories filled with the melodic rippling of sunlit canoes or crystal snow-capped skis. All are painted with idle chatter of conversations you have not had in years. The deep breathes of cool, clear mountain air relaxes and stimulates in a way that reawakens you for something new, that has both an intellectual and heart-felt savory spice. Aromas of wild game and fresh vegetables seasoned with Adirondack herbs are hand-picked by your Adirondack culinary guide.

Continue your conversations with an interactive Philosopher's Pub fireside chat. Your senses spurred by the delicacies prepared by two families that fuse Adirondack pioneering traditions with Old World flair. Adirondack grass-fed sautes, stews and Old World smoked biers whet the palate finished with savory linzer tortes and chocolate canoes.

Inspire...

It is within this unique environment that we offer interpretive vacation experiences, educational retreats and an authentic sense of place for special celebrations and inspirational meetings.

An "Adirondack Spirit"

Through our Retreat programs such as the Philosopher's Pub, culinary workshops, artisan programs and business wellness initiatives it is our goal to inspire the discussion that achieving individual wellness, a healthy human spirit and a healthy natural environment are symbiotic. Programs are a combination of interactive discussion, experiential learning opportunities and field trips.

A Sense of Place...

The Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat now stands as one of the last original Adirondack lodges. Four generations of family have taken great care to enhance our sense of place each adding their own essences and energy to our 25-acre mountain lake portal.

Today, the Lodge stands as a landmark of Great Camp resort and retreat traditions in a authentic Adirondack setting. A fusion of Adirondack artisan and Old World craftsmanship with 21st C eco-conscious amenities is inspired by our unchanged woods