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We thank you and our staff over the years for enabling us to reach and complete a 28th season cruising and dining on Raquette Lake. “…around half of all businesses no longer exist after five years. Only one-third make it past their 10th anniversary. These statistics have been remarkably consistent through the years. Interestingly, major…

We have a bus lunch on Tues June 19.  The bus group is taking about 35 seats so we do have 20 seats available if anyone is looking for something to do this week. You’ll probably see a loon or 2! And it’s supposed to be gorgeous weather!  Boarding 11.  Sailing 11:30-1:30.  Give us a…

This is our calendar of availability.  If you see any openings that correspond with your needs give us a call.  Birch Cottage is a special place.  Actually, we call it sacred ground.  Having your morning coffee or tea on the bluff overlooking Raquette Lake ……doesn’t get any better.

Every time the power goes out, we lose the web cam.  And the power has been going out a lot!  Just ask the people who have put their baby to bed in a snowsuit!  We’re working on it.

It’s been said that “imitation” is the sincerest form of flattery.  If that’s true, then Comedian and Voice Actor Steve Van Zandt sure knows how to give a compliment! Best known for his amazingly accurate vocal and physical impersonations of the famous,  Steve’s live Stand-Up Comedy Shows are an eclectic mix of hilarious Celebrity Voices, completely original characters,…

It’s been said that “imitation” is the sincerest form of flattery.  If that’s true, then Comedian and Voice Actor Steve Van Zandt sure knows how to give a compliment! Best known for his amazingly accurate vocal and physical impersonations of the famous,  Steve’s live Stand-Up Comedy Shows are an eclectic mix of hilarious Celebrity Voices, completely original characters,…

A 5 course Pairing Dinner Cruise on Friday, Aug 21 Course 1: Wild Mushroom Dashi (very earthy clear broth soup) Paired with Wine: Maggio Ranch Pinot Noir Beer: Adirondack Octoberfest Course 2: Duck with blackberry sauce and wilted greens Wine: Into Merlot Beer: Rodenbach Course 3: Summer salad with Arugula, goat cheese, peaches, almonds, dried cranberries dressed with apricot vinaigrette Wine: Leonard Kreusch Piesporter Michelsberg Beer: Saranac Clouded Dream Course 4: Pork spare ribs with root beer based BBQ sauce and gruyere mac and cheese Wine: Old Soul Old Vine Zinfandel Beer: Good Nature Brown Ale Course 5: Bacon crust cheesecake with reduced maple syrup drizzle Wine: Heron Hill Late Harvest Vidal Blanc Beer: Founders Porter Reservations required. $80 pp inclusive. Board 5:00-6:00. Sail 6:00-9:00 pm

Joe B Big Bad John Joe Bolton and John Christy will be entertaining. $7 pp.  Board 9:30.  Sail 10-11:30.  Everyone gets a raffle ticket.  Yours    could be the winning ticket to receive a voucher for 2 for Sunday Brunch. Reservations not required.

Thanks Kurt Gardner and Adirondack Mountain Productions for this video.  What do you think?  https://vimeo.com/127735886

The Avery Mae, an Elco Electric Luxury Launch Green, serene…like riding a magic carpet Accommodates  8 Available for private charter Sunset cocktail cruise Call for a quote