Stay Awhile in StyleBy JANE CARON Contributing Writer November 26, 2002: Adirondacks: The Guidebook. Winter 2002. Published by The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh, NY. 
CLICK & GO.(On this page.)
The Wawbeek deserves the praise and sterling reputation . . .
Fourpeaks is a place like no other!
Guest Notes:
"and you were the perfect host - friendly, available but not intrusive . . ."
Press-Republican Text & Photo Credits for this page.
the perfect conterpoint for a standard 'Hotel' vacation." (An Email Exchange.)
More pages in An Adirondack Miscellany: Newspaper reports, Magazine articles and Book notices.
[Click on Photo For Full Size Image.]
The Wawbeek on Upper Saranac
Lake deserves the praise and sterling reputation it has earned.
Owners Norm and Nancy Howard
took over the turn of the century
Great Camp in the winter of '94
and have buffed and polished the
gem back to its original brilliance.
As a guest at the Wawbeek you can choose from among several styles of accommodations: Mountain House - a turn of the century lodge with knotty pine paneling throughout, features a massive stone fireplace in the great room as well as six bedroom suites; Lake House Lodge - offering cozy rooms with fireplaces, decks and spectacular views; Carriage House - with its private entrances and handicap accessibility; or the family friendly Bungabeek cottage. The Wawbeek restaurant - an architectural treasure - sits on a rock promontory overlooking Upper Saranac Lake and the high peaks. Drawing on his experience with Cunard when his job included responsibility for the QE2, Howard has created an elegant, tasteful and welcoming restaurant worthy of several Michelin stars. Selections from Executive Chef Eric Rottner's winter menu include Babba Gunush, baked Brie and stuffed rainbow trout. "We've found that there are very few places in the Park that deliver this kind of experience," say the Howards. "Our objective is the restoration of the soul for our guests."
Down the road in Jay, you can find another
kind of winter wonderland. Martin
Schwalbaum's Fourpeaks Adirondack Camps
will take you back in time. On Schwalbaum's
700-acre wilderness retreat you can experience
the quiet and seclusion of a romantic get-away.Fourpeak's seven camps are nestled in the hills of Ebenezer, Rattlesnake Knob, Wainwright and Basset mountains. No phones, no electricity (exception: Thoreau House), no indoor plumbing and no bother from the outside world. Schwalbaum, a New York City native transplanted to the region in the 1960's, began renting camps in 1988. Although they have the look and feel of century-old dwellings, The Cabin - built in 1946 -is the oldest camp on the property. Thoreau House, a freehand copy of Henry David Thoreau's cabin on Walden Pond, will be completed this winter. A get-away at Fourpeaks, even for a few days, isn't inexpensive. There is no restaurant, each camp is equipped with a 'privy' , gas powered lights, a refrigerator and stove. You'll have to bring your own drinking water, and depending on your choice of camp may have to hike-in with your supplies, but the experience is one-of-a-kind. 
Families and groups of friends can -and do- stay at Four Peaks. The Cabin can accommodate 1-6 persons; Ridge Camp up to 8; Gypsy, Sugar Camp and Thoreau up to 4; New Camp and Wolf's Nest just 2. Dogs are welcomed guests. While the amenities may seem rustic, or even primitive, it's worth mentioning that camp décor is neither. Oriental carpets, antique dressers, Adirondack chairs, stunning stepbacks, and captivating fireplaces and woodstoves are the norm. Fourpeaks Camp is a place like no other! For more information: The Wawbeek http://www.wawbeek.com 800-953-2656 or 518-359-2656 Fourpeaks Adirondack Backcountry Camps http://4peaks.com Phone 518-524-6726 or CLICK HERE for Toll-free calling any time. 
Photos and Text on This Page are Reproduced With the Kind Permission of theP.O. Box 459 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 800-288-7313. Subscribe to our Home Town newspaper and keep up with Northcountry Events on your own.
"the perfect conterpoint for a standard 'Hotel' vacation." (An Email Exchange.) Subject: Interview for Winter Guidebook Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 10:19:51 -0500 From: "Jane Caron" caronco@together.net Organization: Caron and Company To: fourpeaks@whiteface.net Hello - My name is Jane Caron, I am a professional writer who provides featurer> pieces on many subjects for the Press Republican. I am writing their Winter Guidebook again this year and would like to feature Fourpeaks in the segment, 'Stay awhile in style'. Would it be possible to visit with you this week for a brief interview and photo shoot? It would take approximately 1 hour. Your place sounds fantastic - and the perfect contrepoint for a standard 'Hotel' vacation. I hope you'll allow us to come and visit. Looking forward to hearing from you - Jane Caron & Company Tel: 518-562-1809 Fax 518-562-2035 email: caronco@together.net Subject: Re: Interview for Winter Guidebook Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 10:53:33 -0500 From: Your Adirondack Guide Martin@4peaks.com Reply-To: VisitUs@4peaks.com Organization: Fourpeaks--Adirondack Backcountry Camps To: Jane Caron caronco@together.net Jane-- Let me tell you that your email was most welcome. I very much like the idea "the perfect conterpoint for a standard 'Hotel' vacation." When we spoke and you reminded me of the LPVB [Lake Placid Visitors Bureau] hospitality program encounter years ago I was even more pleased. I carried away with me a pleasant impression sharing views on tourism at our brief meeting. See you tomorrow. Martin  An Adirondack Miscellany Newspaper and Magazine articles, Books and lots more. January 1998 Ice storm of the Century Devastates Northcountry. May 1998 Town of Jay Happy 200th Birthday Party at the 1829 Southmayd Stone House June 1998 Natives and Outsiders at the Jay Old Covered Bridge. July 1777 Jane McCrae Murdered by Indians in Ft. Edward NY Adirondack Great Camps: Adventures in the Wilderness. Miss P, the famous www.Internet web purrcat, interviews Tramp, our Fourpeaks barking cocker. Ironman USA comes to Fourpeaks. Chickadees In Winter Flying Critters on your Adirondack Vacation. Adirondack Letters: "Hints of Balsam and Pine from our corner of the Adirondacks." AuSable River Swimming: Where the Pools Are Never Crowded, And Water Slides Are Nature's Own (New York Times) A new novel about Fourpeaks: Moss Krupnick's Daughters of Utopia, 196 pages, $9.98 For your Adirondack experience--"Stay Awhile In Style!" Plattsburgh-Republican November 2002. NATURE WITHIN REACH: Luxury Camping. (July 2004, Southwest Airlines SPIRIT (In-flight Magazine.) Annual Jay Yard Sale. (First Sale August 19, 2006.) Glamping. (Glamorous Camping.) (Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec 2008, Women's Adventure Magazine.) #1846 "and you were the perfect host - friendly, available but not intrusive . . ." Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 From: linda g*** lg****@cd101.emmis.com To: VisitUs@4peaks.com we just wanted to tell you that the three of us enjoyed ourselves enormously at fourpeaks - we did everything we wanted, we hiked, we slept, we played in the grass, we relaxed, we enjoyed new barn and you were the perfect host - friendly, available but not intrusive...we will definitely return...thank you for a great experience - you are blessed to live in a beautiful area...it was hard coming back to the city noises and pollution - oh well - see you soon .  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.)
 (Easy Email form.)
 Tollfree or  Cell phone contact any time.
 
Keep up with us through occasional newsletters. CLICK for sample."Hints of Balsam and Pine from our Corner of the Adirondacks" Join our mailing list! (Easy form.) 
Please Rate Our Fourpeaks Website.
Whether you're an experienced webmaster or just a novice surfer, you may have feedback or suggestions to help us improve. We well remember the visitor who complained about the unpleasant glare from the HTML default royal blue links. That lead us to entirely revamp our background and link colors, making them softer, more eye pleasing. And the Florida expert who warned us about frustrating visitors with blind links. We followed his advice and now carefully identify links so visitors know before they "click" exactly where they're clicking to. Your comments or suggestions will be equally appreciated. NOTE: If you got here via one of our many subsidiary information pages, CLICK HERE to get the best view-- from our concise "Home Page." Thanks. [CLICK HERE for easy email form to make your feedback/suggestions.] |
