 CLICK & GO! (On this page.) Stone House History, a landmark manor home. Photo overview: A quick look around the farm. Old Barn, a warm and fun vacation place. New Barn, comfort and convenience. 1829 Stone House. Take the tour. Birdseye views: From the top of Wainwright Mountain. Adirondack Photo Gallery and Guest Book Pages:A Photo Sampling. Daughters of Utopia (A new novel about Fourpeaks.) Fourpeaks offers more than just lodgings: 10 Activity Pages. Guest Barn or Backcountry Camp? Which is Fourpeaks place right for you? Have you got time for this? More about Stone House Farm on the next page: Background History: The Devlin Place, old photos. A Word About Adirondack Vacation Value. A landmark Federalist style manor home, the 1829 Stone House was built by Commodore John W. Southmayd after his service on Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. A reminder also of earlier Northcountry industrial times--Southmayd owned the Arnold Hill Ore beds nearby--the farm was established at a bend in the East Branch of the AuSable River, a select site with extensive open flats, uninterrupted views of the river valley, adjacent meadows, a tree lined ridge, the Jay Wilderness and many of the lesser High Peaks. Everything has been done to maintain a pleasant rural setting for the visiting vacationer. The old farm structures, including the "Old Barn" itself, a chicken coop and a woodshed, have been preserved, at least in their external appearance, and the "New Barn," a modern addition, is a close copy of the old barn on the neighboring property, another old stone house, built by Southmayd for his son in 1830. 
Old Barn: A warm and fun vacation place.
Built a hundred years ago, with stalls for six cows, a hayloft with bale hooks on a trolley and a milk shed with cooler. As a Guest Barn for visitors it makes a cozy accommodation with rustic charm--odd size windows, part rough barn boards, some original interior doors. Pine and concrete floors with oriental and rag rugs.
New Barn: Comfort & Convenience.
On somewhat higher ground in back of the lot, looking as much like a barn as possible, New Barn commands a good view of the river, fields, the old Stone Houses and the Jay Mountain Wilderness in the distance. A large friendly kitchen adjoins the living room with granite hearth fireplace. Lots of rugs, quilts and Indian blankets. Bedrooms in back where it's quiet. 1829 Stone House: A LandmarkAdirondack Home
A Federalist building with classic balanced exterior statements, it was built as a manor house for its prominent owner. There are ten well-lit rooms with original door and window trim plus full attic and basement. The interior is in original condition except that only two fireplaces remain. (Take the 10-page Tour and leave some time to visit with us on your Fourpeaks vacation/getaway.).The 42-acre farm (CLICK HERE for Birdseye View) is borderd by the East Branch of the AuSable River for over 1/4-mile. The old path down through the river bank made years ago for watering cattle on the farm now leads to a rustic river beach, a picnic table, and a swimming hole only a short walk across the meadow in front of the house. There are pebbled shoals and "islands" to explore, swimming/wading and floats from Upper Jay to the Covered Bridge in season. And the drama of the spring thaw. 
The Stone House Flats are a prominent feature of the nearby landscape. Good for walks and picking meadow flowers. CLICK HERE for Elm and Cottonwood and open space by the AuSable River. CLICK HERE for the AuSable River Spring Thaw.
Beavers live and work nearby building in thickets of pine, popple and red alder. CLICK HERE for photos of Beaver Swamp.
The farm field in the Fall is an immense patch of milkweed. The dry stalks and flowerets last well into Winter. CLICK HERE for photos of Stone House Farm field.
In the pine groves behind the farm, the old woods road leads to "Corner Ledge," the large granite
promontory that marks the corner of the lot--a 1/4 mile climb--with pretty views, a picnic place. CLICK HERE for trail notes to Corner Ledge plus map.
Daughters of Utopia: A new novel that takes place right here at Fourpeaks.
Author Moss Krupnick's fast-moving adventure story is about strong women, black belt karate, a Utopian nature retreat drawn from our Adirondack backcountry camps and an insular Northcountry community very much like Jay NY. A fun way to learn about Fourpeaks from the perspective of a big-city visitor. CLICK HERE for excerpts, synopsis, book review, author note, and ordering information. 
Fourpeaks offers lots more than just lodgings. Browse our 10 activity pages for walks with views on our 20 miles of private trails. River swimming, floating, fishing at our 1/4-mile on the AuSable River. And just R&R in our accessible wilderness. [More about this at Frequently Asked Questions.].  Are you in this picture? Fourpeaks hosts now welcome paying guests to a 700-acre rest and playground for vacations in the Adirondack Great Camp tradition. Couples appreciate Fourpeaks secluded settings. Outdoor loving families have fun exploring our accessible wilderness. Folks with dogs enjoy the open spaces to run their pets. A private nature rereat. For a vacation away from it all. Are you in this picture? CLICK HERE to find out! [More about this at Frequently Asked Questions.]  Inquire about a Fourpeaks Adirondack Vacation/Getaway. (Easy Inquiry Form.)
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