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FOURPEAKS CAMPS are individual cabins or cabin complexes on 700
acres
FOURPEAKS CAMPS are individual cabins or cabin complexes on 700
acres of
private forest land with four 2,000-foot peaks. Each is located in
its own
secluded mountain/valley setting in the High Peaks of New York's
6-million
acre Adirondack Park--the largest controlled use recreation area in
the
East. On hiking/walking trails in meadows and woods with distant
views. For
an Adirondack vacation/getaway in the style of the 19th century
wilderness
or Great Camp. Authentic handmade and antique furnishings. Full
kitchens,
complete with all utensils and dishes. Fireplaces. One or two
bedrooms.
Pure luxury for campers or backcountry hikers. A satisfying
adventure
for those who have never lived "off the grid."
In the spirit of making a close relationship with the natural
surroundings,
Fourpeaks six backcountry camps preserve the style of living of the
nineteenth century homes and farm buildings that at one time
occupied the
valley site. Old fashioned gas lighting and romantic candlelight.
Gas
refrigerators, cooking ranges and backup heaters. Privies
(outhouses).
Water from stand pumps, pitcher pumps or cisterns (holding tanks).
Fireplaces, woodstoves. Open covered porches, screened porches, or
both.
Outdoor cooking grills and picnic tables. Blankets and pillows
supplied.
No maid service. Non-smoking. Hosts provide a full orientation to
backcountry living.
Enjoy full use of the Fourpeaks property, but stay with us just
7/10 mile
down the hill at one of the two GUEST BARNS on our landmark 1829
Stone
House farm. 42-acres on the AuSable River with High Peaks valley
views.
Quiet and comfort with a rustic touch.
Former working parts of an old farm, the Barns now provide the
visiting
vacationer (almost) all the comforts of home. Fully electric.
Central
heating. Each with two bedrooms, two baths with flush toilets and
hot
showers. Full kitchens, complete with all utensils, dishes.
Fireplaces.
No dishwashers or TV. Outdoor cooking grill and picnic tables.
Blankets
and pillows supplied. No maid service. Phones for outgoing calls.
Non-smoking.
Fourpeaks is at the center of a scenic triangle with Whiteface
Mountain
(Wilmington, 6 miles), the Jay Wilderness (Jay Mountain, 4 miles)
and the
tallest 4,000-foot plus High Peaks (Keene, 10 miles
away)--Spectacular
Views! Surrounded by 3,000 acres in other large land holdings and
bordered
by mountains close by, Fourpeaks is far from development of any
kind,
offering natural beauty in abundance, a break from the everyday
world. By
the hamlet of Jay on the East Branch of the AuSable River. 6 miles
from
Whiteface Ski Area. 17 miles from Lake Placid Olympic Center.
Vacation Activities. The most rewarding activities at Fourpeaks are
hiking
and just R&R. A private 4-season enjoyment of our accessible
wilderness.
River swimming, floating, fishing, too. There are many other
activities
nearby. Winter: Hike/ski/snowshoe the private trails at Fourpeaks.
Downhill
ski Whiteface Mountain. Crosscountry ski Mt. Hoevenberg or Cascade.
Spring
to Fall: Hike Fourpeaks trails, climb 4 mountains or read/relax at
camp.
Fish/swim/float our AuSable River. Loan sports equipment, books and
games
for kids and adults. Canoe/rowboat for rent. Bike the 20-mile
AuSable River
Scenic Corridor. Rainy days make a fire and watch it. Cabin fever
setting
in? Canoe Taylor Pond, a wilderness lake, shop nearby
antique/craft shops
or take in Montreal, the Paris of North America (1-1/2 hrs.).
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