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Ride, Taste & Sip: Tavern Life of the Revolution

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Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 05, 2024
Fri, Jul 5th, 2024 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jul 5, 2024 4:00 PM
Jul 5, 2024 8:00 PM
8:00 pm

Join us for a special Independence Day celebration! Experience horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides, a tasting of Tavern Foods of the Revolution, and special tonics from 1776.

A Revolutionary Experience!

Step back in time with horse-drawn ride and an 1800s Adirondack Lodge.

  • Journey through our nature trails and to the shores of Lake Clear in an 1800s Henderson Stagecoach or Independence Day Wagon with Percheron Draft Horses
  • Explore one of the last of the original Adirondack Great Camps and meander to one of the Adirondack's best Mountain-lake Sunsets (weather permitting)
  • Test your knowledge with American Independence Trivia
  • Savor tavern foods from the revolutionary era with a historical tasting dinner
  • Add-on a History of Revolutionary Drinks Tastings or a Periodic Liberty Cooking Demo

Being Your Journey with a Horse-drawn Ride from Lucky Clover Farm

The Lodge's 1850s Stagecoach is drawn through the nature trails by Percheron Draft Horses Jasper & Fly.
The Lodge's 1850s Stagecoach is drawn through the nature trails by Percheron Draft Horses Jasper & Fly.

Ride with majestic Percheron draft horses through the nature trails down to the beach on picturesque Lake Clear, but beware: you may be "robbed"!

Two Ride Options

  • Covered Wagon Ride
  • 1800s Henderson Stagecoach Ride

Explore Tonics & Spirits from 1776

After your ride, be sure you know the password to get into the hidden tavern. Once inside, you can savor special Revolutionary Spirits from 1776, such as the Paul Revere Toddy, American Whiskey Wine, Ciders, Beers, and so much more (we'll have special 1776 Mocktails too!).

Taste the Flavors of the Revolution

Savor a historical tasting of foods from the revolutionary era in the 1886 Dining Room, featuring popular dishes such as Beef Stew, Chicken Fritters, Potato Soup, Molasses Graham Bread, Jefferson Biscuits, Martha Washington Pie, Giggle Water Whiskey Cake, Trifles, and more!

Enhance Your Experience

  • History of Revolutionary Drinks Tasting: Learn about the fascinating history of early American Spirits, from Paul Revere's ride, stopping at a Tavern for a "Toddy," to ingenious tonics from molasses to ginger, you will taste and explore in a 30-minute, fun, and "spirited" workshop.
  • Liberty Cooking Demonstration: Join Chef Cathy for a 30-minute demonstration on how to make George Washington's favorite breakfast item, including a tasting of this revolutionary recipe.

Schedule

4:30 PM: Liberty Cooking Demonstration1

5:00 PM: History of Revolution Drinks Tasting1

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Horse-drawn Covered Wagon Rides

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Tavern Foods of the Revolution Dinner

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Horse-drawn 1800s Henderson Stagecoach Rides

Percheron Draft Horses Jasper an Fly with the Independence Day Wagon in front of the 1886 Main Lodge.
Percheron Draft Horses Jasper an Fly with the Independence Day Wagon in front of the 1886 Main Lodge.

1. Available as an add-on for the Tavern Foods of the Revolution Dinner.

Dates

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Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 05, 2024
Fri, Jul 5th 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jul 5, 2024 4:00 PM
Jul 5, 2024 8:00 PM
8:00 pm

Location

Lake Clear Lodge & Resort

6319 State Route 30, Lake Clear, NY 12945

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Stagecoach Ride + Flavors of the Revolution Experience

Enjoy an authentic horse-drawn Stagecoach ride and the Flavors of the Revolution Tasting Dinner! Complete your experience by adding on the History of the Revolutionary Drinks Tasting & Workshop or the Liberty Food Cooking Demonstration.

What's included

  • Ride through the woods and to the shores of Lake Clear in an original 1850s Henderson Stagecoach with Percheron Draft Horses.1
  • Beware–this is the 1800s: you may be robbed while on your Stagecoach ride!
  • Opportunity to meet the horses and take photos with them.
  • The Secret Password to the hidden Tavern with seasonal Best "Cellar" list.
  • Ability to browse our Hidden Beer & Wine Cellar; over 250 wines and the Adirondack's largest selection of craft-import beers.
  • Savor Flavors of the Revolution with a Historical Tasting in the 1886 Hand-hewn Dining Room
  • Add-on the History of Revolutionary Drinks Tasting or the Liberty Cooking Demo (available during checkout)

Online purchase price

Call to Purchase

$84 /Person

Free

1. Ride length is approximate and provided for reference only. Actual length may vary due to live animals, conditions, etc.

Reservations Required.

Flavors of the Revolution Tasting Dinner Only

Savor the flavors of the Revolution with a tasting dinner! Complete your experience by adding on the History of the Revolutionary Drinks Tasting & Workshop or the Liberty Food Cooking Demonstration.

What's included

  • The Secret Password to the hidden Tavern with seasonal Best "Cellar" list.
  • Ability to browse our Hidden Beer & Wine Cellar; over 250 wines and the Adirondack's largest selection of craft-import beers.
  • Savor Flavors of the Revolution with a Historical Tasting in the 1886 Hand-hewn Dining Room
  • Add-on the History of Revolutionary Drinks Tasting or the Liberty Cooking Demo (available during checkout)

Online purchase price

Call to Purchase

$44 /Person

Free

1. Ride length is approximate and provided for reference only. Actual length may vary due to live animals, conditions, etc.

Reservations Required.

Horse-drawn Stagecoach Ride Only

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!

Online purchase price

Call to Purchase

$39 /Person

Free

1. Ride length is approximate and provided for reference only. Actual length may vary due to live animals, conditions, etc.

Reservations Required.

Horse-drawn Wagon Ride Only

Ride in a beautiful horse-drawn, covered wagon through the woods and to the lake with Lucky Clover Farm.

What's included

  • Ride through the woods and to the shores of Lake Clear in a beautifully decorated wagon.1
  • Opportunity to meet the horses and take photos with them.

Online purchase price

Call to Purchase

$25 /Person

Free

1. Ride length is approximate and provided for reference only. Actual length may vary due to live animals, conditions, etc.

Reservations Required.

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