The Point...Constructed on ten acres of peninsula stretching into Upper Saranac Lake, The Point was originally Camp Wonundra, the home of William Avery Rockefeller.

The Point

The Adirondack Great Camps. Built along rugged shorelines between forests and mountain lakes, in the late 1800's and the early part of this century, they were sumptuous retreats for the very wealthy and their friends. Constructed on ten acres of peninsula stretching into Upper Saranac Lake, The Point was originally Camp Wonundra, the home of William Avery Rockefeller.

The Boathouse has one guest room, which is directly above the boats and water. Originally the playroom, the Boathouse has a king-size, white-canopied bed in the center of the room, accompanied by two twin beds in an alcove to the side, as well as two swinging beds suspended from the ceiling on the wrap-around deck outside. The Boathouse has a panoramic view and two separate sitting areas. One looks out at the lake; the other faces the immense stone fire-place. Another alcove serves as a dressing room, and farther along, one will find a table, small refrigerator, and fully stocked bar, perfect for private, candlelit dinners. The Boathouse's large bathroom features a double-soaking tub and oversized shower.

The Rockefellers' bedroom in their later years, Evensong is warm and inviting, and filled with light. It has a king- or twin-size beds (your preference), a fieldstone fireplace in a windowed alcove, and overstuffed chairs. This wonderfully comfortable, spacious room has soft and mellow pine tones, views to the north and south, and a mirrored dressing table. The bath has all original tile and chrome, and a fully glassed-in tub and shower.

The most spectacular sunrises light the pine-paneled walls of Morningside, the end room in the south wing. A cathedral ceiling arches over a king- or twin-size beds (your preference), and a comfortable sitting area in front of a large fireplace. Enjoy breakfast beside the window looking east over the lake toward the mountains. This is a very spacious room, full of light. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower with original fixtures.

Iroquois was originally built for William Rockefeller's daughter. This room is furnished with a queen-size bed which faces a large fieldstone fireplace. A private door leads directly to a hammock overlooking the water. There is also a walk-in closet with a full-length mirror. Wing chairs flank the fireplace, and bookcases are filled with period novels. With an original bathroom, Iroquois has its own special ambiance.

The executive chef and his entire kitchen staff have been trained under the culinary guidance of Albert Roux, a world-renowned, three-star Michelin chef based in London.

Lunch is both casual and special, a freewheeling affair that takes place wherever guests and hosts may fancy. You may find yourself on the Great Hall terrace enjoying a BBQ of homemade sausage, grilled shrimp and lamb, fresh corn-on-the-cob, and fruit tarts for dessert. Or sharing a picnic hamper on an island of birches with warm baked bread and French cheeses, and a delectable salad of lobster and sole.

Glide around on the lake, join in an impromptu hockey game, or head to the Olympic speed skating oval or indoor rink in Lake Placid. The Point has its own ice fishing shanty, and the chef will be happy to prepare your catch. The resort will provide cross-country skis, poles and boots; snowshoes; ice fishing equipment; ice skates, hockey sticks and pucks. They do suggest that if you have your own skis and ice skates, you bring them along.

Built over the water, The Boathouse offers a unique accommodation, giving guests the impression of living on a magnificent houseboat.

HCR # 1 Box 65
Saranac Lake, New York
Toll Free U.S. Reservations: 866-388-0036

Outside U.S. 904-288-0036

Your time at The Point can be as solitary or social, as active or relaxed as you like. The possibilities are as broad and grand as the thirty-by-fifty-foot Great Hall in The Main Lodge. 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.

Sumptuous and vast, Weatherwatch has a king-size bed, large sitting area, cathedral ceiling, huge picture window, and not only a walk-in closet, but a walk-in fireplace. It has a wonderful bathroom which retains its original, black slate double sinks. A private exit leads to a large stone deck below and a nearby hammock.

Saranac is a luxurious fir-paneled room with a king bed, a gigantic stone fireplace facing the bed, and glass doors leading to a private patio overlooking the lake. Saranac has a cathedral ceiling, rich warm colors, armoires, and a great view. A large bathroom, with a soaking tub and double shower, overlooks the grass and croquet field.

The original master bedroom, Mohawk is a favorite of many guests. Perhaps the most secluded of all rooms, it has a cathedral ceiling, a king-size bed, a large stone fireplace, and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There is a private door leading directly outside to its own sitting area, as well as one that opens to the Main Lodge. The bathroom retains its original fixtures, including a large bathtub; there is also a walk-in closet with a full-length mirror. A writing desk and a couch by the window complete the atmosphere of rustic elegance.

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, a continental breakfast is delivered to your room, or a cooked-to-order breakfast to your table in the Great Hall. Jackets and ties are customary for all evenings, and black tie is suggested, but not required, on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, to continue the tradition of elegant Great Camp dining.

The Point's fleet of boats includes Adirondack guide boats, canoes, small outboards, sailboard, sunfish, and a Master-craft ski boat, as well as a classic mahogany Hackercraft and a 32-foot ELCO electric launch.

Head off across snow-covered Upper Saranac Lake, or on nearby groomed or wilderness trails. To capture the Olympic spirit, try the trails at Mt. Van Hoevenberg outside Lake Placid. Downhill skiers head for the Olympic slopes at Whiteface Mountain (50 minutes), or Big Tupper Mountain (25 minutes), which are among the best in the East. Whiteface's 3,216-foot vertical drop - the highest in the East - draws world-class athletes.

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 four guest rooms in the Main Lodge are: Mohawk, Iroquois, Morningside, and Algonquin. The Eagle's Nest houses three guest rooms, and the 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. Weatherwatch, Evensong, and Saranac.

Getting There: The Point can be reached via car in six hours from Manhattan; three hours from Montreal; two-and-a-half hours from Burlington, Vermont; and three hours from Albany, New York. USAir flies into Saranac Lake several times a day from LaGuardia, Newark, Albany, and Burlington, Vermont.

2007 Daily Rates... are all-inclusive for two people, with carte blanche use of sports equipment and facilities, as well as three meals, afternoon tea, unlimited wine, liquor, and liqueurs from help-yourself bars open 24 hours a day. The Main Lodge: Mohawk $1,750. Iroquois $1,250. Morningside $1,750. Algonquin $1,250. Eagle's Nest: Sentinel $1,950. Lookout $1,750. Trappers $1,750. The Guest House: Weatherwatch $2,100. Evensong $1,750. Saranac $1,750. The Boathouse: $2,600 . Entire Property Bookings: $19,650. Add 18% service charge and 8% NY State sales tax. Reservations are required, as we do not accept drop-ins. To make a reservation, please telephone. We will hold the space requested for 24hrs, by which time we must receive a deposit of $500 per day per room, or the reservation will have to be voided to make room for others. Deposit ...Upon receipt of your deposit, we will confirm your reservation by mailing you a confirmation letter and bill for the balance, which is due 60 days prior to your arrival. The Balance due will be automatically applied to the credit card we have on file. Should you wish to change that credit card please contact our office prior to the balance due date. If the balance has not been received by that date, the reservation will be cancelled, and the deposit will be non-refundable. In the event that your reservation is made within the 60 days, the reservation must be paid in full and is then non-refundable Please note: We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Cards. This makes the booking procedure much easier, as we can do it all by telephone. Book Early...We are quite busy at The Point, and strongly encourage booking well in advance. We can confirm reservations for you one calendar year ahead of time. Whilst we will gladly make a tentative reservation for you more than one year ahead of time, please be aware that the reservation will be on a priority hold basis that will be confirmed within one calendar year.call for that spur-of-the-moment need to escape. Cancellations... Because of our small size, cancellations affect us significantly. A last-minute cancellation leaves us little chance of filling the reserved space due to our remote location. For these reasons, we uphold a strict cancellation policy. Your funds, less $200 per room booked, will be happily refunded if cancellation is made at least 60 days prior to arrival. After that, no refund is possible regardless of the reason for non-arrival or early departure, unless we are able to re-book the space. However, you are welcome to send someone else in your place.

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