If you enjoy high-class service in rustic solitude, this is the place for you. Deep in the Adirondack Forest, this former Rockefeller family compound is located on the secluded peninsula of Upper Saranac Lake. It is one of the few lodges continuing the tradition of the great camps of the Adirondacks.
Much about the Point evidences its opulent history. The huge timbers used to construct the living room roof were brought in from Canada. Gigantic boulders form the large fireplaces in the Great Hall. The property includes two acres of lake frontage and seven acres of wooded land. The guest quarters are eleven rooms in several different buildings, lodges, cabins, and boathouses scattered around the property for privacy. Each room has a lake view, custom-made bed, bath with chrome and brass fixtures, and a fireplace. The accommodations are furnished in the Adirondack style with lots of exposed wood and a rustic simplicity.
"We try to make our guests feel that they have come to a house party in the woods," says owner Christie Garrett. This feeling is reinforced by service with attention to details. Your day at the Point begins with a soft knock on the door and morning coffee, served in a thermos so you can take your time enjoying it. Later, a slightly bolder knock announces the arrival of breakfast. You can have the meal in bed, at your breakfast table overlooking the lake, or before the fire on a chilly morning.
Outdoor activities abound. You can go canoeing, rowing, sailing, or water-skiing on the lake. Swimming is also popular, in the crystal clear fresh water. Take a hike on the Point's nature trails, or if you're looking for bigger mountains to climb, venture out into the vast Adirondacks. For those who have other sporting tastes, golf and tennis are available at the nearby country club. The Point is a great place to stay for a winter ski vacation, with many downhill mountains and excellent cross-country trails within easy reach.
Lunch is served on the terrace outdoors or packed into baskets for picnics at the lakeside or on one of the many islands dotting the lake. The dining room, supervised by Chef Albert Roux, of Gavroche in London, is only open to paying guests. Jacket and tie are required for dinner, where the guests sit together at a great table, just like a formal dinner party. Candlelight and fresh flowers decorate the table, and classical music plays in the background. Wednesday and Saturday dinner are black tie optional affairs. After dinner, enjoy an aperitif in the Great Hall or take one of the Point's regular sunset cocktail cruises on the lake.
Children under eighteen are not allowed, which lets the adults enjoy a little peace and privacy.
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