Welcome to Fern Lodge… Exquisite Adirondack Lodging
In the midst of the majestic Adirondack Mountains, overlooking pristine Friends Lake, there stands a wondrous guesthouse where luxurious Adirondack lodging, sumptuous beds, indulgent baths and unforgettable breakfasts join in an atmosphere of rustic elegance and lakeside living.
During your visit to our luxury Adirondack resort lodging, simply relax in the elegant Adirondack Great room with its vaulted log ceilings and expansive stone fireplace. Other common areas at the resort include an outdoor fireplace in a screened in porch, a wine cellar, game table, a state-of-the-art movie theatre, a sauna and fitness equipment. If you are interested in getting out and touring the area surrounding our lodge, read some of our wonderful sample itineraries for daily activities to suit any fancy.
Our luxury Adirondack Hotel lodging includes a choice of three intimate guest rooms that are uncommonly comfortable ~ both rustic and elegant, even magnificent. Other hotels in the Adirondacks cannot live up to our resort standards. All guest accommodations have king-size beds, large stone fireplaces and wonderful lake and / or mountain views. All rooms have private luxury baths with deep-soaking Jacuzzi tubs, and all rooms have refrigerators. The nightly rate for Adirondack lodging at our Southern Adiriondack Mountain resort includes an unforgettable breakfast, nightly turndown service, Wi-Fi and a wide variety of on-site activities.
Within the lodge, enjoy relaxing in the mission-influenced classically elegant Adirondack Great room with vaulted log ceilings and magnificent stone fireplace. In the evening, gather round the out door fireplace on the screened in porch. The ground floor of our hotel on Friends Lake walks out to the lake features many relaxing sitting areas, a pool table, wine cellar, a game table, a nine-person theatre, a sauna and exercise equipment (Bowflex, free-weights, an elliptical, medicine ball, swiss ball).
Our 70- acre wooded property borders on pristine Friends Lake. Use our kayaks or lounge in the sun before a dip in the lake. The lake is well known for small mouth bass fishing. There is very nice hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing right here on the property.
Our beautiful 24’ ELCO electric launch is used for a late afternoon boat tour of beautiful Friends Lake complete with beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Fern Lodge is unmatched among romantic Upstate NY hotels.
Phone Numbers: (518) 494-7238
Address:
The Fern Lodge
46 Fiddlehead Bay Road
Chestertown, NY 12817 (US)
Email Address: sharon@thefernlodge.com
Website: http://www.thefernlodge.com
Local Attractions:
Downhill ski at Gore Mountain - A short 20 minute drive from The Lodge. Gore Mountain www.goremountain.com boasts 2100’ vertical, 11 lifts, 75 trails and 95% snowmaking, Gore is a premier ski area of the northeast and is opening a new face of the mountain “Burnt Ridge” with a new quad chair and 4 new trails. The North Creek Ski Bowl offers night skiing and tubing. Whiteface Mountain is 1 hour away and West Mountain is 45 minutes south.
Cross-country ski and snowshoe at Garnet Hill, Cunninghams Ski Barn, and others including unlimited acres access on state land.
Snowmobiling - If you have your own machines join the North Warren Trailblazers at www.northernwarrentrailblazers.snowclubs.com for miles and miles of groomed trails… If you would like to rent “sleds” there are options for guided 1 and 2 hour trips for single or double riders. Explore both beautiful pine woods and/or open frozen lake terrain…
Horseback riding - Winter horseback riding at the Circle B Ranch! Sleigh ride sand hay rides too!
Explore the Lake Placid area - home to both the 1980 and 1962?? olympics. www.lakeplacid.com It’s a beautiful one-hours drive north. Window shop down Main Street, stop for lunch at any number of great luncheon spots, go to the top of the ski jumps and watch the ski jumpers or ariel freestyle skiers practice or compete. Check out the luge or bobsledding going. For the adventurer, take a bobsled ride yourself…. www.mountvanhovenburg.com. Save room for a piece of pie at The Noonmark diner in Keene Valley on the way home.
Heritage and History-The history of the Adirondacks is as diverse as its geography. A battleground through three wars, the turf of loggers and miners, the vacation destination of Gilded Age magnates and home to two Winter Olympic Games, the depth and breadth of the region’s heritage is only matched by its glorious scenery. You’ll find forts, museums, historic homes and “Great Camps,” excursion railroads and even sunken wrecks in the Adirondacks. Events ranging from Woodsmen’s Field Days to the No-Octane Regatta to a French and Indian War Encampment bring history to life.
Hiking- There is great hiking everywhere in the Adirondacks. We would love to suggest options for you that range from a lovely scenic walk right out the back door to an all-out full days hike up to a peak. Some favorites of ours: Crane Mountain, Blue Ledges, Pharoah Mountain Wilderness Region, Buck Mountain, Tongue Mountain and the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Region.
Golfing - There are at least 9 beautiful courses within 15 minutes of The Lodge that range from very “local” 9 hole courses to the famed Donald Ross course at The Sagamore.
Canoeing and Kayaking- the area is known for its waterways. Enjoy a tour of Lake George with Lake George Kayak Co www.lakegeorgekayak.com - or perhaps take a clinic from Wild Waters Outdoor center www.wildwaters.net. Bring your own kayaks or canoe to explore the multitude of lakes and rivers in the area or use our kayaks here on beautiful Friends Lake.
River Tubing- Enjoy a unique experience of tubing down the Sacandaga through the whitewater. Tube tours and guided rafting adventures. www.4soc.com
Rodeos- It might be hard to believe, but Warren County has a number of dude ranches and rodeos available www.1000acres.com, www.paintedponyrodeo.com, www.ridinhy.com.
Horseback Riding- There are numerous options for horseback riding throughout a variety of scenic trails. Very close by is the Circle B Ranch 518-494-4888 and Loon Lake Riding Stables 518-494-5168.
Birding- too many options to mention here. For a free Adirondack birding map go to www.adkbirds.com.
Balloon Flights- many options available. Fly over the Glens Falls, Lake George area Call for telephone numbers.
Lake George Village-from miniature golf, to amusement parks, go-karts, lake cruises on beautiful 32-mile long Lake George , visit Lake George Village.
Saratoga - of course the famous horse racing flat track is open through all of August, but the magnificent city of Saratoga is fun to visit year round.
Bicycling in the area is fantastic with miles and miles of low traffic scenic riding. Contact us for maps and good ideas for great biking routes.
Exhibits, Museums and Galleries - The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is on the “not to be missed” list but numerous options abound.
Nearby Cities:
Lake George
Saratoga
Lake Placid
North Creek
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