Fern Lodge on Friends Lake in Chestertown
Luxury boutique inn near Gore Mountain is the perfect get-away.
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Photos courtesy of Fern Lodge.
Guests at Fern Lodge can expect a luxury standard of lodging to make their vacation experience extraordinary.
Visitors will find Fern Lodge, on the shores of Friends Lake, a tranquil spot in the southern Adirondacks, not far from Lake George and within easy driving distance of Lake Placid and the High Peaks. With only five rooms, the inn provides guests the highest level of service.
Each of the beautifully appointed guest rooms is designed for indulgence and maximum comfort. Features like fireplaces, jacuzzi tubs, steam showers, lakeside patios and balconies are some of the hallmarks each room offers.
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Guests at Fern Lodge can expect:
Delicious breakfasts served daily
Hors d’oeuvres and wine every evening fireside or, season permitting, on a boat tour of Friends Lake
Nightly turndown with chocolate truffles
S’mores nightly at the firepit
Wifi throughout the lodge
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Adirondack Great Camp style.
Dining options are varied. Nearby Chestertown, Bolton Landing, North Creek and Warrensburg offer many dining possibilities. The Fern Lodge staff is happy to help guests find the best spot for dining.
How guests spend their day is up to them. Fern Lodge is an excellent jumping-off point for all the delights of the area. Nearby are rafting adventures on the Hudson River, plenty of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, alpine and x-country skiing, shopping and antiquing, to name just a few of the available pursuits.
Explore places to eat, shop, and things to do near Friends Lake.
Upcoming events in the Gore Mountain area.
Widlund Gallery and North Creek Railway Depot Museum present an exhibit of artifacts from skiing’s early days in the Adirondacks.
Experience a weekend of unforgettable winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Experience a Valentine’s weekend of winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Snocade, Indian Lake’s week-long winter carnival has something for everyone.
Experience the thrill of an Adirondack Winter Carnival on Brant Lake.
Indie folk singer-songwriter Caity Gallagher and pianist Dan DeKalb perform at Tannery Pond Center.
Wild and wacky winter family fun at Chestertown’s annual Krazy Downhill Cardboard Sled Derby.