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Est. 1850
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Book Your Stay & Book Your Play

Two steps, one trip — book your stay with us, then book your play with our local partners.

Gore Mountain Getaway

Gore Mountain Getaway

New York's biggest ski mountain is a 10-minute drive — ski all day, warm up by the wood stove all night.

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Whitewater Rafting on the Hudson

Whitewater Rafting

Spring melt turns the Hudson River Gorge into world-class whitewater — and June is the sweet spot.

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Mornings at Minerva Lake

Minerva Lake

A quiet, swimmable Adirondack lake with a sandy beach — the kind of morning guests come back for.

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Private Chef Experiences

Chef Services

Skip the cooking. Chef Eric Hudson brings a locally sourced, restaurant-quality meal to the Homestead table.

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Get Bent Yoga

Get Bent Yoga

Private and group yoga in the yard, by the lake, or at the lake pavilion, with indoor sessions in the den, library, or dining room. Furniture can be rearranged to accommodate your group.

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Jamie's Guided Adventures

Jamie's Guided Adventures

Skip the guesswork — go with a local who knows the trails, the water, and the stories behind them.

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Family Adventure Basecamp

Family Adventure

Foosball, board games, a playhouse and swing set, plus a fire pit — the house IS the activity.

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Adirondack Motorcycle Road Trip

Motorcycle Road Trip

Twisty mountain roads, lake views, and a house with room to park the whole pack.

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Adirondack Romantic Getaway

Romantic Getaway

A wood stove, a star-filled sky, and a historic home with all the quiet you've been missing.

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Wedding & Celebration Weekends

Wedding Weekend

A 1.6-acre property that sleeps 12 — the perfect home base for a micro-wedding or celebration.

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Adirondack Getaways for NYC Couples

Getaways for NYC Couples

Trade the subway for the gondola — a long-weekend reset that's an easy drive from the city.

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Where to Eat Near the Homestead

Restaurants

From cozy pubs to lakeside tables — our shortlist of local spots worth the drive.

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Ski & Snowboard Rentals

Ski & Snowboard Rentals

Skip the airline ski-bag fees — pick up dialed-in gear minutes from the Homestead and the mountain.

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Snowmobiling the Adirondacks

Snowmobiling

Hundreds of miles of groomed trails wind through the park — and there's room at the house to park the sleds.

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Guided trail rides through Adirondack woods and meadows — an easy, memorable outing for all ages.

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Rail Biking the Hudson Line

Rail Biking

Pedal-powered rail bikes glide along historic tracks beside the Hudson — one of the area's most unique outings.

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Mountain Coaster

Mountain Coaster

Twist and glide down the hillside on a gravity coaster — a thrill that runs in summer and winter alike.

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ADK Boat Tours — Lake George

ADK Boat Tours

Private Lake George boat tours with a local captain — cruise, swim stops, and sunset runs for your whole crew.

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Zipline & Aerial Adventures

Ziplines & Aerial Adventures

Soar through the treetops on ziplines and aerial ropes courses — the area's best dose of adrenaline.

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