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Patrick and Hugh Discover Three Seasons at Fourpeaks. Spring at New Camp in '98. A wintry New Years at Wolf's Nest in '99. An Adirondack Autumn at Sugar Camp in '02. They come up from the city to hike, hang out, read and do watercolor painting, enjoying the changes in the days and seasons. CLICK & GO!  (On this page.)   Guest Book Entry.  What they had to say about it.   Panoramic view from Camp Rock (Full size image).    "This webpage finally got done."  (An Email Exchange.)

Patrick and Hugh at Ridge.	Patrick painting at New Camp.	Hugh at New Camp table on rock.	Billy's spruce at New Camp Field.	Hugh's watercolor of Billy's spruce.

[Click on thumbnail for full view. Scroll Down for more photos.] Guest Book Entry:
A total escape. Lots of hiking, reading, painting and relaxing. It was such a beautiful spot. We were content to just sit on the porch and observe all the beauty with the changing of the day. The starts were amazing as well. We look forward to seeing Fourpeaks in the Autumn and Winter.
Patrick M*****
*** West 77th Street #**
New York NY
patrickm***@***mag.com

[Scroll Down for more photos.] More Spring at New Camp.

Camp wine bottle (watercolor).

Spring flowers (watercolor).

Hugh at New Camp apple.

Patrick's note (May 1998).

Wintry New Years at Wolf's Nest.

Hugh at Wolf's Nest.	View from Wolf--The Lookout.	Patrick at Wolf Nest.	Wolf Nest--Whiteface Moutain.	Patrick at Wainwright summit.
View of Stone Houses and AuSable River from Wainwright.	Hugh--View of High Peaks.	High Peaks (watercolor).	Patrick at New Camp--Jay Wilderness.	Hugh.
Birch bark art No. 1.	Subject for Birch bark art.	Birch bark art No. 2.

Adirondack Autumn at Sugar Camp.

Sugar Camp in September.	Hugh painting at Sugar.	Spruce at Sugar Camp.	Spruce cones at Sugar.	On the trail.
Jitney on Stonehouse Road.	View from Rattlesnake Knob--Ebenezer slope and High Peaks..	Patrick's note (Sept 2002).

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"This webpage finally got done." (An Email Exchange.)

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[Responding to inquiry about New Years at Wolf Dec 29, 1999.]
Subject: Re: Availability
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 11:33:49 -0400
From: Martin Schwalbaum/Louise Merriam
Organization: Fourpeaks--Adirondack Camps & Guest Hams [SIC] http://4peaks.com
To: "Hugh M. H***"
Dear Hugh, [Thanks for your email inquiry.]
Hugh--I don't have your name down in my file, but I think
you were at New Camp with Patrick in May '98. If so, I owe
you both an apology for never having posted the fine water-
colors and photos. But I had no text to go with them. If
the watercolors are yours email me a phone contact. I'd like
some copy to go with--it would be nice to add to our pages.

NOTE: This webpage finally got done Oct '02. How's that for a lazy webmaster!

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Jan '00
Martin And Louise,
Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know what a wonderful time we
had over New Year's. We spent a great deal of time reading and relaxing. In
addition, you will see from the enclosed pix for your guest book, we did a lot of
hiking. We didn't realize how high up we were until we got to the top of
Wainwright Mountain and looked down at your house! We also spent a day
climbing to the top of Ebenezzer.

Even without all the plants in bloom we found a couple of things to paint.
(I've enclosed copies of those as well) I even painted on some birch bark and
was really pleased with the results, not that either of us are painters.
We both wanted to thank you and Louise for the get together on New
Year's Eve. (You have to send me the name of that Italian wine, It really was
delicious.) It was a wonderful way to end the year. You were both such gracious
hosts and we enjoyed chatting with Fred and Willow. In fact we are planning to
have dinner with them here in New York soon. Thanks again for everything.
Fourpeaks is truly a magical place.
(Signed)
Patrick and Hugh

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Postmarked New York Oct 15 '02
Martin-
Hope this finds you well. Some
pics for your website from our recent
trip. Despite Hugh's accident we had a
great time. The people at the Plattsburgh
Hospital were great and Hugh is on the
mend.
Patrick

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