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New owners at Garnet Hill Lodge, Jim and Frances Rucker,
are revitalizing this storied Adirondack resort. Jim Rucker says,
“My family and I are very familiar with Garnet Hill having owned
a house there for more than 15 years. We are very excited to open
the next chapter with this historic property and my family and I
are looking forward to being thoughtful stewards of the Lodge for
many years to come.”
The main Loghouse building at Garnet
Hill Lodge was built in 1937 by Frank
Hooper, a local garnet mine owner, for
Hooper’s son-in-law, as a guest house
and restaurant. The Loghouse is a log
structure built in the classic Adirondack
Camp style. It has kept that charm to
this day and walking into the Loghouse
takes you back to more tranquil times.
The large fireplace in the guest lounge
made of local stone, sparkles with nuggets
of garnet and invites visitors to sit
back and relax. The new owners have
already started to upgrade the facilities at the Lodge but according
to Jim and Frances are keen to retain the historic charm of this
unique property.
Guests staying at Garnet Hill Lodge are able to enjoy the many
opportunities for outdoor activities that the Adirondack Mountains
offer. Jim Rucker, an outdoor enthusiast says that “one of
the things that makes Garnet Hill Lodge such a special place is
the opportunity for four season outdoor activities, right from the
front door.” Without leaving the Lodge campus visitors can hike,
swim, paddle, fish, ride mountain
bikes, play tennis or just sit back in an
Adirondack chair to relax and read a
book. For those who wish to venture
further, the Siamese Ponds Wilderness
area is accessible from the Lodge
campus and offers endless opportunities
for more strenuous excursions.
Over the years, Garnet Hill has
become nationally known for the excellence
of its cross country skiing,
both trails and programs. It is widely
acknowledged to be one of the very
best nordic ski centers in the country.
Winter opens up 50 km of beautifully groomed cross-country ski
trails, countless miles of backcountry and snowshoe trails and it’s
only 15 minutes to downhill skiing at Gore Mountain.
The Loghouse is perfectly located on a gentle hill overlooking Whatever the season, Garnet Hill Lodge envelopes you in a
a beautiful pristine lake, with miles of private ski and hiking trails relaxed and free mountain lifestyle. It is a refuge from the pace
and surrounded by forever wild protected state land. The Loghouse
and pressure of everyday life where guests can relax and unwind,
is the focal point of a special place that offers guests and enjoying life lived on simpler terms.
visitors options for activity as well as rest and relaxation.
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