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Five Reasons to Head for the Mountains of Keene Valley

Five Reasons to Head for the Mountains of Keene Valley

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...

Ten Summer/Fall Adirondack Bucket List Ideas

Ten Summer/Fall Adirondack Bucket List Ideas

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...

When You Want a Simple Walk in the Woods

When You Want a Simple Walk in the Woods

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...

A New Place to Eat on Monday and Tuesday Nights

A New Place to Eat on Monday and Tuesday Nights

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...

Three Things That Could Ruin Your Adirondack Adventure

Three Things That Could Ruin Your Adirondack Adventure

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...

3 Easy (ish) Adirondack Hikes with a View

3 Easy (ish) Adirondack Hikes with a View

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...

Consider an Adirondack Engagement

Consider an Adirondack Engagement

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...

Work Remotely in the Adirondacks

Work Remotely in the Adirondacks

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...

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