"If there is magic on this planet, it is water." -- Loren Eiseley From rivers and lakes to waterfalls and swimming holes, the Adirondacks are a water lover's dream! Nothing says summer quite like sticking your toes in a cool mountain stream, cruising a pristine lake,...
As I typed that headline, the old Busch beer commercial from my childhood echoed in my ears. I smiled remembering how my brother and I belted out, "Time to head for the mountains ... the mountains of ..." At this point, our voices would trail off as we were most...
A few years ago, one of our guests announced at the breakfast table that his trip to the Adirondacks was the last thing on his life bucket list! The way he said it sounded like he was all done living now. After a moment of concerned silence, we all began stammering...
Keene Valley is known as the “Home of the High Peaks” with world-famous hiking trails around every twist and turn of scenic Route 73. We've hosted thousands of hikers over the years who are happy to devote their entire day to summits and vistas. But occasionally, a...
As Amy tells it, “It all began on a hungry Monday!” Or as Plato would put it, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Either way, we have a delightful new member of our business family – the Monday Tuesday Grill. For several years now, most of the area restaurants...
You don’t know what you don’t know! And nowhere is this more apparent than when you pack your bags and head to a brand-new location. You could be one of those people who meticulously researches the area you’re visiting. Or you may be one of the “We’ll figure it out as...
As “Home of the High Peaks,” Keene Valley attracts a lot of serious hikers. Many of our guests rise well before dawn to grab prime parking spots and challenge their bodies on the 46 New York State high peaks that have gained so much fame. You can find area trail...
Over the past 13 years of inn-keeping, we've been privileged to have a front-row seat to many special moments in our guests' lives. We've helped plan surprise anniversary trips, birthday parties, elopements and our personal favorite – engagements! If you're ready to...
Have you ever dreamed of being able to work from anywhere? Most of us have wished for that privilege while rolling out of bed and heading toward our workplace. Now, according to Upwork's “Future of Workforce Pulse Report,” 1 in 4 Americans will be working remotely in...
