So... finally take that Wagon ride into the Great Camp Santanoni. It's FREE September 11-12, 2021 during TR Weekend only. If you have visited the Santanoni Gatehouse, and were impressed, you will hardly imagine the finest piece of the whole Santanoni experience.
Newcombe Farm takes visitors into Santanoni for free during TR Weekend. But you must reserve here. Reserve early, seats go quickly. Sign up here.
The Creamery, Farm Manager, Gardeners, and Herdsman Cottages remain and are one mile into the 5 mile ride.
The Santanoni Farm
R.C. Pruyn planned a Scientific Farm that provided milk, eggs, vegetables, produce, chicken, and wool products for the Pruyns, their guests, and staff.
Gardeners Cottage
The Herdsman Cottage
Who wouldn't be tempted to sit here for a spell?
Pristine Newcomb Lake... clean and beautiful.
And just when you're feeling so very satisfied, you arrive at the Great Camp Santanoni... 5 miles into the wilderness.
The building sprawls in perfect symmetry under the canopy of deep woods with vast porches, breezeways, and vistas at every turn.
The Pruyn's staff numbered two servants for each guest tending to their laundry and meals. As many as 20 guests stayed for long as two weeks, entertained by the Pruyn's, the pristine wilderness, lakes, streams, ponds, hikes, fishing, paddling, and hunting... not to mention evening music, games, poetry, and good company. Theodore Roosevelt was among the several famous guests of the Pruyn's.
Every corner winds and weaves like the Japanese Temple it was fashioned after, the entirety resembling the Phoenix rising to meet the fiery sunset on Newcomb Lake.
Designed to be a peaceful escape to the wilderness with rustic style and perfection.
Connect with the visionary who created this space so long ago. Look thru the windows and into its soul. It reflects the luxurious lifestyle deep in the Adirondack forest and gives you a sense of reverence for the serene wilderness the Pruyn's loved and freely shared with their friends. They called it a preserve then and it yet remains one for us to enjoy.
Pack a lunch or purchase one from the Newcomb Cafe and Campground for $12. Call: 518-582-8999. Water is provided on the wagons. Wear comfortable shoes for the tour around the grounds. Small children must sit on adults lap. Arrive at the Santanoni Preserve parking lot at 8:15 for 8:30 am departure. Expect to return around 3pm. In the event of rain, wagons are equipped with sheltering canopies and sides.
Always an Adirondacker by heritage and heart, Laurinda Minke
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