Thursday, August 27, 2026 Raquette Lake’s Long Point boasts marvelous rustic architecture thanks, in part, to the designs of architect William West Durant. On this outing, we will explore these sites by boat and on foot. Originally operated as a hotel and cottage resort, the Antlers — our first stop — was designed in 1886…
Saturday, February 21, 2026 Join AARCH for a winter exploration of Raquette Lake’s Long Point, which boasts a marvelous collection of rustic architecture, including the first Adirondack Great Camp, designed by William West Durant. We will meet at the Antlers, a cottage resort designed in 1886 by Durant’s friend, Saratoga Springs architect R. Newton Brezee….
Friday, October 10, 2025 *Miss this workshop? Check out this short video from the day! Thoughtfully laid stonework has an irresistible harmony. The organic form and arrangement of stones in masonry projects is both functional and artistic. Skilled masons have much to teach us about shared knowledge, solid planning, a practiced hand, and patience. At…
Friday, June 21, 2024 Join AARCH on the 121-acre campus of the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake for an engaging workshop exploring the basics of plumbing. Using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning, participants will gain the basic skills to tackle common plumbing issues. Discussion will focus on fundamentals of…
Friday, August 2, 2024 In the early 20th century, Lake Pleasant and the nearby village of Speculator grew as a year-round tourist destination and welcomed a flurry of activity and transformation. Residents and newcomers added their own flair to rustic architecture that celebrated the vibrant scenery of the Central Adirondacks. Lake Pleasant maintains a strong…
Last Offered 2022. Not currently being offered. In the mid-2000s, Austrian sculptor Caroline Ramersdorfer joined Adirondack sculptor John Van Alstine at the site of the Old Adirondack Lumber Company and established her art studio in the “old sawmill.” Together, Caroline and John continue their thoughtful reuse and redevelopment of the 19th century property on the…
Last Offered 2020. Not currently being offered. Looking beyond the scenic beauty of Blue Mountain Lake itself, there’s a deep architectural legacy here. The three buildings which comprise the former Walter and Kathrin Hochschild camp, Eagle Nest – the main house, guest house, and boathouse – were designed by William Distin of Saranac Lake and…
Last offered 2019. Not currently being offered. This year, AARCH is working with I Love NY and the Path Through History program to bring you the history of Raquette Lake through rustic architecture pioneer, William West Durant. Tour William West Durant’s first camp, Pine Knot, which was started in the 1870s and established features now…
Last Offered 2015. Not currently being offered. This extraordinary, multi-day Adirondack outing will give us an inside look at several notable private camps in the Blue Mountain and Raquette lakes region. The home base for our group will be at the historic Eagle Nest property on Eagle Lake, where we will sleep, dine, and relax…
Last Offered 2015. Not currently being offered. This afternoon outing provides an extremely rare opportunity to see one of the most historically private and now one of the most exclusive camps in the Adirondacks – Lake Kora, historically known as Kamp Kill Kare. Situated along the northernmost shoreline of Lake Kora and at the terminus…