Adirondacks

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…

Peak Colors For the Next Few Days!   Great weather predicted through the weekend.  Ride with us on one of these scheduled scenic excursions: Thurs 9/25  3:15-4:45 Fri 9/26 3:30-5:00 Sun 9/28 4:00-5:30   Or you can ride on the open upper deck on our luncheon cruises (which are all sold out): Thurs 9/25 11:30-1:30 Fri 9/26  11:00-1:00

http://www.newsday.com/travel/camp-santanoni-in-the-adirondacks-reclaiming-its-gilded-age-glory-1.5883421   Good to promote our history and hesitage!  And in a national paper.  Good work!Then the article was picked up by the Hudson Valley Connisseur, “The region’s authority on refined living.”  A friend of mine from Saugerties gave me a copy of the article.

Thanks Mitch Edelstein for bringing this to our attention. http://www.newsday.com/travel/new-york-s-adirondacks-offer-plenty-of-fall-foliage-1.6010193

On Friday, August 30, 2013, our Mystery Wine Pairing Dinner Cruise will feature Wine Expert Greg Taylor of Frederick Wildman Wine Distributors collaborating with Chef Jim and Beverage Manager Rachel Pohl on the wine & food pairing. You’ll just have to trust Chef Jim, Rachel and Greg on this one. Five courses, five different wines. $75.00 per person. Reservations required. Limited to 66 people. Some of you may remember Greg and his wife Sharon ran Friends Lake Inn for years and now own and operate The Fern Lodge in Chestertown, NY. So you know the bar is set high if it meets Greg’s standards. Greg “found” wine during his work with the U.S. Ski Team as a Service Rep with a large 80’s entertainment budget, enjoying pricey Bordeaux and Burgundies. After funding with the Ski Team dried up, Greg became…

It’s interesting to note that the word “vacation” comes from the fact that the wealthy during the Gilded Age period in American history left or vacated the dirt and heat of the city and headed north to the coolness of the mountains and wilderness….hence vacation!  Read all about the birthplace of the American vacation on the link below.  Nice press for our own beloved Great Camp Sagamore. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/Where-Was-the-Birthplace-of-the-American-Vacation-199170351.html?c=y&page=3