The
Adirondack Great Camps. Built along rugged
shorelines between ancient forests and
shining mountain lakes, in the late 1800s
and the early part of this century, they
were sumptuous retreats for the very
wealthy and their friends. On Upper
Saranac...None was more lavish or
expressed more fully the collage of
mountain charm and luxury sought by their
owners than The Point. Painstakingly
constructed on ten acres of peninsula
stretching into Upper Saranac Lake, The
Point was originally Camp Wonundra, the
home of William Avery Rockefeller. There,
in the heart of the vast Adirondack
wilderness, he lived quietly and
entertained in the gracious style of The
Great Camp era. The Point combines that
tradition of honoring guests with its
unique combination of warm hospitality,
grace and rustic elegance. ..the only
hotel in the world to have been recognized
as "Best Country House Hotel"
four times. "...the most enchanting
lakefront sanctuary of its kind in
America." THE HIDEAWAY REPORT. Eleven
distinctive guest quarters are spread
among four buildings. Each room manages to
be both splendid and unpretentious. We are
proud to offer our guests the finest in
cuisine prepared under the guidance of one
of the world's pre-eminent chefs.
Typifying the post-World War I phase of
Great Camp architecture, The Point was
built in 1933 for William Avery
Rockefeller.
Included
in Price:
Our
nightly room rates are all inclusive for two
people, with carte blanche use of sports
equipment and facilities, as well as all
meals. Jackets and ties are customary for
all evenings, and black tie is suggested,
but not required, on Wednesday and Saturday
Evenings. Bring casual sports clothes,
sturdy boots for walking, sneakers for the
boats and warm gloves, hats and ski jackets
for the winter. Whatever the season, bring
sweaters as the night air can be crisp.
Robes, slippers, hair dryers and irons are
available in every room.
Average
cost per person per day:
Over
$1000
Average
cost per couple per day:
Over
$1000
Some
Exact Costs:
One
night in july costs: $1650.00 United States
Dollars Room Description: DELUXE ROOM WITH
KING BED UNIQUELY DECORATED ROOM WITH LAKE
AND MOUNTAIN VIEW PRIVATE BATHROOM IN ROOM
Rate Description: REGULAR RATE RATE INCLUDES
ALL MEALS
Payment
Types:
Visa,
MC, AmEx, Discover
#
of Units & Type:
Eleven
distinctive guest quarters are spread among
four buildings. Each room has a broad lake
view, custom-made beds, and spacious private
bath. All contain an eclectic mixture of
antiques and Adirondack furniture, and all
have huge fireplaces of chiseled stone. Each
room manages to be both splendid and
unpretentious, a place for quiet mornings or
reflective evenings. The Main Lodge has two
wings with two guest rooms each. Situated in
the center of the Main Lodge is the Great
Hall, where guests gather to dine. The
Eagle's Nest houses three guest rooms and
our Pub. Sentinel and Lookout are upstairs,
with Trappers and the Pub below. The Guest
House is adjacent to the Main Lodge and
contains three unique guest rooms. The
Boathouse Built over the water, The
Boathouse offers unique accommodation,
giving guests the impression of living on a
magnificent houseboat.
Activities:
Explore
the shimmering lakes, cascading streams, and
vast timberlands of the Adirondacks. The
pristine, snow-covered landscape provides a
backdrop for many invigorating outdoor
activities. Meals: All of our meals are
planned at least a week in advance, taking
into account dietary restrictions and food
allergies of each guest. Every meal you have
at The Point will have been specially
prepared, made from ingredients flown in
from as far away as Scotland; so we ask that
you notify us well in advance of your
personal requirements. The Point offers
world-class cuisine served 'en famille':
there is no menu and guests sit down
together, family-style, for lunch at 1 p.m.
and dinner at 8 p.m. If you prefer, you may
dine in front of the fireplace in your room,
or have a picnic lunch packed for you to
take on a hike or canoe trip. In the
morning, we will deliver a continental
breakfast to your room, or a cooked-to-order
breakfast to your table in the Great Hall.
Minimum
Stay:
No
Environment:
Forest
& Lake/River
Max
Capacity:
22
Open/Close
Dates:
Always
Open
Airport:
Saranac
Lake
Pets
Allowed:
No
Bring
Your Horse:
No
Meeting
Facilities:
Yes
Wheelchair
Accessible:
No
Location/Directions:
The
Point can be reached in six hours from
Manhattan; three hours from Montreal;
two-and-a-half hours from Burlington,
Vermont; and three hours from Albany, New
York. We will send you detailed driving
instructions upon receipt of your full
prepayment.
