Unique Experiences in the Adirondacks
Authentic Great Camp Experiences await for the adventurer, the romantic, and families seeking to reconnect. Whether you're staying with us, in the area, or live locally, you can enjoy unique ways to discover the Adirondacks with family or friends.
Taste. Explore. Reconnect.
For nearly 140 years and generations of family, we have catered to the public as one of the last original Adirondack Great Camps still open to the public with a 1920s Speakeasy. This enables us to provide you with authentic experiences, both new and timeless, in a stunning setting.
- Taste your way through Adirondack History with Culinary Experiences and a 1920s Speakeasy.
- Explore with an authentic Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride our 25-acres.
- Reconnect with your nature through wellness classes and workshops.
But that's not all: from History of Beer Tastings and Cooking Demonstrations, we're just getting started!
Destination Experiences
Where you can taste and laugh through Adirondack history with family and friends. From Horse-drawn Stagecoach Rides, Taste of Germany Dinners, History of Beer Tastings, to Lantern-lit Sleigh Rides, Traditional Foods Cooking Demos, and so much more.
- Join us where your experience is as expansive as you want to make it.
- Simply come for one of our Experience Dinners or stay in one of our hand-crafted lodgings.
- Either way, you can throw away the keys for a memory-filled moment and immerse in one of the last Adirondack Great Camps open to the public.
Schedule of Experiences
You can view our sample experience schedules for each season below to learn more about our offerings.
Reservations are required for all experiences and can be made online.
Early Knight's Dinner Fare
Savor our summer Lake View Lodge Bistro theme: a special Medieval/Old World-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Roll-in-the-Dough Cooking Demonstration
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
History of Ancient Brews & Tonics Workshop
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. Each month, there is a different theme in a fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Medieval Knight's Table Dining Experience
Experience our summer "Flavors Through Time" Dining theme: begin as a 1920s Speakeasy patron before you travel back in time for Medieval-inspired dining with sunset lake view.
Roll-in-the-Dough Cooking Demonstration
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
History of Ancient Brews & Tonics Workshop
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. Each month, there is a different theme in a fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Medieval Knight's Table Dining Experience
Experience our summer "Flavors Through Time" Dining theme: begin as a 1920s Speakeasy patron before you travel back in time for Medieval-inspired dining with sunset lake view.
Early Knight's Dinner Fare
Savor our summer Lake View Lodge Bistro theme: a special Medieval/Old World-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Roll-in-the-Dough Cooking Demonstration
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
History of Ancient Brews & Tonics Workshop
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. Each month, there is a different theme in a fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Early Knight's Dinner Fare
Savor our summer Lake View Lodge Bistro theme: a special Medieval/Old World-inspired menu directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Roll-in-the-Dough Cooking Demonstration
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make Old World Dumplings with Executive Chef Cathy Hohmeyer!
History of Ancient Brews & Tonics Workshop
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics. Each month, there is a different theme in a fun, interactive 30-minute workshop.
Old World Favorites Cooking Demonstration
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
History of Octoberfest Beer Workshop & Tasting
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Taste of Germany Dining Experience
Experience our fall "Flavors Through Time" dining theme: begin in the 1920s Speakeasy, explore the hidden Beer & Wine Cellar with a large variety of Old World Wines and Beers from around the world. Savor authentic German dishes from Ernest’s side of the family from Heritage Chicken Schnitzel to Old World Roulade.
Harvest Octoberfest Bistro
Savor our fall Lake View Lodge Bistro menu: a special Harvest Octoberfest menu with selections from Ernest's side of the family directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Old World Favorites Cooking Demonstration
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
History of Octoberfest Beer Workshop & Tasting
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Taste of Germany Dining Experience
Experience our fall "Flavors Through Time" dining theme: begin in the 1920s Speakeasy, explore the hidden Beer & Wine Cellar with a large variety of Old World Wines and Beers from around the world. Savor authentic German dishes from Ernest’s side of the family from Heritage Chicken Schnitzel to Old World Roulade.
Harvest Octoberfest Bistro
Savor our fall Lake View Lodge Bistro menu: a special Harvest Octoberfest menu with selections from Ernest's side of the family directly on the new Adirondack Rail Trail! Available at special times only; reservations encouraged.
Old World Favorites Cooking Demonstration
Several generations of Hohmeyer chefs are part of a centuries-long Old World culinary lineage dating back to medieval times. Explore seasonal themes from spaetzle to strudels via an interactive 30-minute cooking demo with recipes and how-tos.
History of Octoberfest Beer Workshop & Tasting
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the myths and history of Octoberfest beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world!
Our winter schedule is primarily Fridays and Saturdays, with additional dates on holidays through February.
Please click "Details & Reserve" for this season's dates and to reserve.
Sleigh Ride Only
Enjoy an Adirondack sleigh ride from a local farm through our Adirondack woods! Group experiences are approximately 30 minutes long and are shared with other guests.
Roll-in-the-Dough Dessert Cooking Demonstration
A family-fun 30-minute cooking demo, where everyone rolls in the dough to make their own strudel! Then you can have your dough and eat it too – as your own creation for dessert!
History of Ancient Brews & Tonics Tasting
Learn and taste the ancient roots of today’s elixirs. From the brews of antiquity and spirits of the medieval alchemists to critical historical moments that changed alcohol and whole civilizations, sip and discover up to six tasting tonics.
Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride + Speakeasy Dinner Experience
Our most popular winter experience! Experience a horse-drawn Sleigh Ride from a local farm, then explore one of the last original Adirondack Lodges with a Speakeasy Dinner. You'll need a password to get in, and we might even be raided by a 1920s Copper!
Our Full Selection of Adirondack Experiences
Learn more about the experiences we offer throughout the year!
Adirondack Alps Dinner
Reimagine yourself in Adirondack life and history; explore a 1920s Speakeasy (shh...you'll need the password to get in) and savor a farm-to-fork based, Adirondack Alps dinner.
History of Food Tasting Experience
Savor the five eras of Adirondack Food, featuring the Pioneer era celebrating the origins of the Lodge as an 1800's Stagecoach Inn and Post Office. Cooking demos and stunning sunsets over Lake Clear await you.
Specialty Stagecoach & Wagon Rides
Through the woods and to the sunset shores of picturesque Lake Clear; where Einstein relaxed. Experience, savor, and smile: your chance to discover Adirondack History in one evening.
Adirondack Alps Takeout
A fresh cooked, 100-mile focused Old World/Adirondack fusion cuisine available for takeout. Group catering and takeout available.
Cooking Classes & Demonstrations
From 30-minute cooking demonstrations before you enjoy our Classic Dining experience to weekend-long culinary immersions in Traditional Food preparations & Nutritional Energetics.
Taste of Germany Dinner Experience
Start off in the 1920s Speakeasy Rathskeller, explore the hidden Beer & Wine Cellar with a large variety of Old World Wines and Beers from around the world. Savor authentic German dishes from Ernest’s side of the family from Heritage Chicken Schnitzel to Old World Roulade.
History of Spirits Workshops
A 30-minute workshop about the history of spirits, when it started, and why! Were spirits always called cocktails? Highlighted by a tasting of unique variations of our "Giggle Water" spirits.
History of Beer Tastings
Join Ernest Hohmeyer for a 30-minute experience about the history of beer, replete with a tasting of 6 beers from around the world! The topic changes monthly, corresponding with seasonal beers and trends, but you can always count on interesting conversation and tasty beverages.
Lantern-lit Sleigh Rides
The only lantern-lit sleigh rides in the Adirondacks! Meander over nature trails and to the shores of serene Lake Clear, lit by real kerosene lanterns, and get dropped off at the 1920s Speakeasy.
1920s Speakeasy Dinner Experience
Explore one of the last original Adirondack Lodges with a 3-course Speakeasy Dinner. You'll need a password to get in, and we might even be raided by a 1920s Copper!
Block Therapy Classes
Join co-owner and executive chef Cathy Hohmeyer, a Certified Block Therapist, for this unique and simple exercise process that all ages and stages can learn and do almost anywhere, anytime!
Fireside Chats
The Lodge is now the oldest operating family lodge in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. Beginning in 1886 and spanning 4 generations, we have lived through the early pioneering days, the Cure Cottages period and the birth of the Grand Hotel era.