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