special events - Friends Lake Inn

&
SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome
In the midst of the Adirondacks, overlooking a small pristine lake,
stands the Friends Lake Inn. An elegant country inn offering
luxury accommodations and a relaxing atmosphere. This charming
and intimate inn captures the ambiance of the 19th century while
specializing in sophisticated 21st century cuisine and service. Each
event is custom designed, featuring 4-diamond culinary expertise,
staff, and atmosphere to create a very exclusive Adirondack event.
Event Spaces
& CAPACITIES
MAIN DINING ROOM The simple yet elegant setting of our dining
room at the Inn will not disappoint for parties up to 85 persons. With
it’s original tin ceiling, wood burning fireplace and burnished woodwork glowing with rustic elegance, the Main Dining Room is sure to
enhance your experience.
LAKE VIEW DINING ROOM Full of windows with a beautiful lake
view providing a bright, sunny space for parties up to 24 persons. Perfect for Bridal or Baby Showers.
THE PARLOR With a gas burning fireplace, this private dining room
provides an intimate space perfect for groups of up to 28 persons.
WINE CELLAR DINING ROOM Hosts a maximum of 14 people.
Guests enter past a glass-enclosed portion of the cellar housing our
21,000 bottle wine collection. Unique menus are designed to pair a
multi-course dinner with exceptional wines. A Wine Cellar soiree
combines the best elements to create a truly memorable evening.
GARDEN TENT The beauty of the Adirondacks surrounds you as our
Gazebo, perennial gardens and brook fed pond provide a fabulous backdrop for parties of up to 150 guests.
Planning
The cost of a reception is based on many factors and we have made it
easier for you to customize your wedding package by selecting your
preference in each of the following sections:
I. Bar Packages
II. Menu Packages
III. Rental Requirements
Bar Packages
BEFORE DINING, welcome your guests with cocktails
and/or hors d‟oeuvres….
OPEN BEER, WINE & SOFT DRINKS
5 Hours of domestic & imported beers, house wines & soft drinks
*$30/ person. Overtime fees of $5 per person per hour.
OPEN BAR
Includes “Premium Pour” liquors, limited cordials & bottled beer,
draft beer, house wines and soft drinks.
*$15/ person for 1st hour; $8/ person every hour there-after
DELUXE OPEN BAR
Includes 5 hours of “Premium Pour” service, house wines throughout dinner & cordials during dessert.
*$40/ person. Overtime fees of $7 per person per hour
DELUXE TOP SHELF OPEN BAR
Includes 5 hours of “Top Shelf” liquor & beer service, premium
wines throughout dinner & cordials during dessert.
*$55/ person. Overtime fees of $10 per person per hour
TAB BAR
Alternatively you could choose to host a “bar tab” for your reception where we would simply keep a running tab of what is served to
your guests. This amount would be added to your final bill.
CASH BAR ($100 cashier fee applies)
Wine , Beer& Spirits
WINE
Here at the Friends Lake Inn, we are passionate about wine.
Our Wine Spectator Grand Award Winning list has over 2000
selections for you to choose from starting at $28/ bottle.
BEER
Premium Beer includes Domestic & Imported Bottles as well as a nonalcoholic option. Top shelf Open Bar adds 2 micro brews of your
choice including Saranac, Long Trail and Davidson Brothers.
Kegged beer is also available. We serve Saranac, Adirondack Brewery
or Lake Placid Brews for $300/keg, Magic Hat for $350/keg and
Davidson Brothers for $400/ keg.
Note: These prices are charged regardless of the amount consumed
from the keg. We are more than happy to accommodate special orders!
CHAMPAGNE TOAST starting at $24 per Bottle
PREMIUM LIQUOR includes Absolute Vodka, Tanqueray Gin,
Bacardi Rum, Jose Quervo Tequila, Dewars Scotch, Jack Daniels Bourbon & Seagrams 7 Whiskey.
TOP SHELF LIQUOR includes Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire
Gin, Bacardi 8 Rum, Patron Tequila, Dewars 12 Scotch, Makers Mark
Bourbon & Crown Royal Whiskey.
**ALL bar prices are subject to 7% tax and 18% gratuity **
PLEASE BE ADVISED that alcoholic beverage service is regulated by the
New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and as a licensee, we are
responsible for the administration of these regulations. Therefore, we adhere
to a strict policy that no liquor or wine be brought onto the promises from
outside sources due to our liability.
Menu Packages
Enclosed you will find a selection of menus and dining styles
designed specifically for events held at the Friends Lake Inn.
We look forward to helping you customize your menu to fit
your own unique tastes.
ELEGANT 3 COURSE MENU $60/ person
This formal style of dining will pamper you with all of the luxuries
of dining Friends Lake Inn style with exquisitely composed NewAmerican cuisine, professionally served by our seasoned staff.
OUR SIGNITURE SAMPLER RECEPTION $70/ person
A creative menu for a sophisticated yet casual party. An elaborate
assortment of our favorite dishes in appetizer size portions. Served
with Adirondack simplicity, these beautifully displayed hors
d‟oeuvres are “butlered” by our wait staff and are a meal in
themselves.
UNIQUE GARDEN WEDDING “Station Style” $65/ person
The Friends Lake Inn “Sampler Station Menu” selections accommodate large groups of up to 150 guests. This array of menu items
are displayed at various locations where guests can serve themselves at their leisure.
**ALL prices are subject to 7% tax and 18% gratuity **
Rental Requirements
RENTAL FEES
Site rental fees for weddings and receptions at the Friends Lake Inn
for groups over 30 are as follows:
Friday or Sunday Afternoon……………………. $1000.00
Saturday Afternoon ……………………………. $1500.00
Friday or Sunday Evening …………………….. $2,000.00
Saturday Evening ……………………………… $2,500.00
Outdoor Garden & Evening Main Dining Room Events require the purchase of all guest rooms for the
wedding party, family, etc... as well as a 2 night minimum if booking a Saturday evening wedding. Food
service on Saturday evenings must be complete by 7pm.
* Outdoor Garden events must be planned as if it were going rain. Adequate tenting, tables and
chairs, etc. need to be rented. We will make the arrangements and a rental fee of $30/ person (min $1500)
will be added to the final cost of the reception. This fee includes the tent, tables, white padded chairs, linens
of your choice and perimeter lighting. Decorations are optional and would need to be provided by the bride
& groom.
* Additional Rental Upgrades such as chair covers, dance floors, special order linen, heaters, etc.
are available. We would be happy to include the cost of such items in your proposal.
DATES AVAILABLE
Unfortunately, it is not possible to offer an evening event in the Main Dining Room on Saturday evenings.
We can offer Saturday morning into the afternoon, or an alternate evening. For events offered in the Main
Dining room during the day, completion must be by 4pm. For groups of 30 and under, evening events may
be possible in the various private rooms.
General Information
MENU & TABLE ARRANGEMENTS
Menu, table diagrams and other information pertinent to the success of your event
will be needed no later than three ( 3 ) weeks prior to your special day. The
contents of our menus are merely suggestions. Our team of chefs will be happy to
design a special menu for you.
GUARANTEES
We require that you provide us with the final number of guests attending as well as
entrée counts, three ( 3 ) weeks prior to your event. We will consider this your
minimum guaranteed number of guests for which you will be charged, even if
fewer guests actually attend.
LODGING
We would be happy to assist you in arranging accommodations for your guests.
The Inn has 17 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, all with private baths. For the
convenience of your guests who would like to make their own arrangements, a
block of rooms may be held depending upon availability.
ENTERTAINMENT
To insure the comfort of all our guests, it is sometimes necessary for us to restrict
the type of entertainment allowed for indoor events. We do ask that all arrangements with regard to entertainment be approved by the Innkeepers to insure
adequate space and easy access.
WEDDING CAKES
Wedding cakes must be delivered at least one hour prior to the reception. You are
responsible for any equipment that must be returned. All items will be washed,
packed and placed at the gift table. We would be happy to offer a list of recommended bakers.
SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
All food & beverage is subject to an 18% service charge and 7% New York State
Sales Tax.
FINANCING
An initial deposit of 10% of the estimated cost (with a minimum of $500) is required to confirm your date. An additional deposit of 50% of your estimated total
bill is required three months prior to your function. Final payment of the bill is
expected two weeks prior. Should your actual bill be higher than estimated, the
balance will be due before departure on the day of your function. Credit cards
cannot be accepted as payment. Should you cancel your function, the deposit is
refunded only if we are able to re-book the date.
Accommodations
& AMENITIES
The Friends Lake Inn has been completely restored to its original beauty and quiet elegance providing a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. The Inn
offers lodging, fine dining, a superior wine collection, retail wine &
gifts and 25km of hiking, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The seventeen guest rooms of our New York country inn are individually decorated and
luxuriously appointed with your comfort in mind, perfect for a romantic getaway. The
style of each room ranges from a warm country inn decor to the more rustic, but sumptuous "Adirondack" rooms, each with its own distinct personality, yet all offering romantic getaway accommodations in the heart of New York's Adirondack Mountains.
Which of our luxury filled rooms you choose depends on availability and the level of
amenities desired. Complimentary WiFi available
ROOM RATES
Our room rates range from $349-$499 per couple, and include a three course candlelit
dinner and full country breakfast for two. Bed and breakfast rates are also available
upon request. Please inquire about the many packages we offer for you to enjoy a
most memorable stay.
SPA TREATMENTS
Enjoy a relaxing massage, pedicure or manicure in the quiet comfort of your own room.
Hot Stone, Swedish or a Couples Massages available.
*Must be reserved prior to your stay*
WINE BAR
A full-service bar and menu is offered in a comfortable atmosphere of oak woodwork,
and leather couches-ideal for socializing with old and new friends.
NORDIC CENTER
We offer 25km of wooded, groomed hiking, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
Rentals and lessons are available.
CONFERENCES
Our Adirondack Conference Room, and sun-filled “Murphy Room”, are the perfect
places to host intimate corporate meetings and executive retreats. Special lodging rates
available.
OTHER FACILITIES
The Inn maintains an in-ground heated swimming pool as well as beach rights on
Friends Lake for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, available to Inn guests. Guests can
relax by a fire in the "library” with a good book, or enjoy a cool drink under the gazebo. The outdoor sauna is a wonderful place to relax after a day of exercise.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
Downhill skiing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and golf are all within 20
minutes.
DAY TRIPS
Saratoga Race Track, the Adirondack Museum and Lake Placid all make a
wonderful day trip. Many antique shops are in the area as well as outlet shopping.
Luxurious A
CCOMMODATIONS
Room
Number
Style
1
2
9
10
12 (3rd floor)
15 (3rd floor)
16 (3rd floor)
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
Traditional Room
1 queen bed, lake view balcony, tiled shower
1 queen bed, lake view balcony, tiled shower
1 queen bed, lake view balcony, tiled shower
1 queen bed, lake view balcony, tiled shower
1 queen bed, lake view window seat, tiled shower
1 queen bed, lake view window seat, shower/tub
1 queen bed, 1 day bed, lake view window seat, shower/tub
7
8
Enhanced Traditional Room
Enhanced Traditional Room
1 king bed, lake view balcony, steam shower
1 king bed, lake view balcony, steam shower and soaking tub
Enhanced Traditional Room
2 room suite with 1 queen bed, lake view balcony, tiled shower,
3
17 (3rd floor)
11 (3rd floor)
14 (3rd floor)
with Jacuzzi
Description
in room Jacuzzi, sitting room with queen sleeper sofa and private deck
Enhanced Traditional Room
1 queen bed, lake view Jacuzzi, shower with bath tub,
with Jacuzzi
Enhanced Traditional Room
sitting area with queen sleeper sofa
with Jacuzzi and Steam Shower
Enhanced Traditional Room
with Jacuzzi and Steam Shower
1 king bed, lake view balcony and window seat, steam shower, Jacuzzi
1 queen bed, lake view Jacuzzi,
5-headed steam shower, sitting area with sofa
Field Stone
Adirondack Room
1 queen bed, private entrance/porch with view of backyard pond/
gardens, tiled shower, Jacuzzi, wood-burning stone fireplace
River Rock
Adirondack Room
1 queen bed, private entrance/porch with view of backyard pond/
gardens, tiled shower, Jacuzzi, wood-burning stone fireplace
Ledge Stone
Great Room
Adirondack Room
with Television
Adirondack Room
with Wet Bar
1 king bed, private deck with view of backyard pond/gardens
tiled shower, Jacuzzi, sitting area with sofa,
wood-burning stone fireplace, small flat screen TV with DVD player
Our most luxurious guest room with 1 king bed,
private entrance/porch with view of backyard pond/gardens,
steam shower, Jacuzzi, , wood-burning stone fireplace, wet bar
Menu
PACKAGES
Hors d’oeuvres Selection
Displays
Fresh Fruit & Cheese with Crackers and Warm Baguette
Small (serves 25) $60; Medium (serves 50) $110; Large (serves 100) $170
Garden Fresh Vegetable Crudité
with House made Dips
Small (serves 25) $48; Large (serves 50) $90
Thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon with Traditional Accompaniments
Mini-toasts, chopped capers and red onion
(serves 50) $140
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Lemon Wedges & Two Sauces: Remoulade & Classic Cocktail
(50 pieces) $160
Smoked Seafood Platter
With Pickled Red Onions & Sesame Seaweed Salad
Small (serves 25) $60; Medium (serves 50) $110; Large (serves 100) $170
Butlered Hors d' Oeuvres
Prices are for 50 pieces unless otherwise noted
Cold
Beef Carpaccio and Artichoke Heart Crostini $75
Smoked Salmon on Potato Gaufrette with Crème Frậiche and Chives $85
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon and Asparagus Spears $60
Spicy Shrimp Salad with Rosemary Crostini $80
Eggplant and Olive Tapenades with Local Goat Cheese Crostini $60
Fresh Fruit and Chevre or Cheddar Canapés $65
Smoked Trout with Horseradish Cream on Grilled Baguette $80
Grilled Scallop and Bell Pepper Brochettes $70
Certified Angus Steak Tar Tar with Sea Salt, Red Onion and Truffle Oil $60
Chef‟s Selection of Mixed Cold Hors d‟ Oeuvres (50pc) $75 or (100pc) $140
Warm
Wild Mushroom and Local Goat Cheese Strudel $80
Mini Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli $100
Phyllo Wrapped Spinach and Feta (Spanikopita) $80
Duck Spring Rolls with Sweet „n‟ Sour Chile Glaze $95
Baked Stuffed Mushroom Caps (Seafood or Sausage or Spinach & Gorgonzola) $90/$70
Mini Vegetable Eggrolls with Gingered Soy Dipping Sauce $65
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Bourbon Honey Drizzle $105
Pork Pot Stickers with Oriental Dipping Sauce $75
Chef‟s Selection of Mixed Hot Hors d‟oeuvres (50pc) $85 or (100pc) $150
Breakfast in the Adirondacks
with Friends ...
Choice of Juice
Orange, Pink Grapefruit or Cranberry
Freshly Ground Columbian Coffee
(Regular or Decaffeinated)
Espresso or Café au Lait $3.50
Cappuccino or Latte $4.00
Lipton Tea
(Regular or Decaffeinated)
Herbal Tea Selection by Divinitea
Black Teas~ Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Oolong
Green Teas~ Makaibari Estate or Mango
Herbal Teas~ Ginger Lemon Mint or
“Peace on Earth”
(a house blend of orange peel, cinnamon, clove, licorice and blackberry leaf)
Entrées
Frittata du Jour
open faced Italian style omelet
Eggs “Any Style”
Belgian Waffles
with fruit compote du jour
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs on an English muffin
with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce
Old Fashioned Oats
with streusel topping
Cinnamon Apple Filled Sweet Potato French Toast
with Adirondack maple cream cheese crème anglaise
Sides
Oscar’s Bacon
Maple Smoked Sausage
Duck Hash
Home Fries
Sourdough Toast
From the Breakfast Table
House Made Granola
Yogurt
Fresh Fruit
Muffins or Pastries
Raisin Bran
Smoked Salmon
Assorted Juices
Elegant 3 Course Dinner Menu
FINE DINING
$60.00 per person
(prices exclude tax and 18% gratuity)
Fresh Sourdough Bread & Herb Infused Olive Oil
1st Course
RISOTTO GNOCCHI
Sautéed wild mushrooms & porcini cream
2nd Course
MIXED GREENS
sun-dried cranberries, pecan & pistachio praline,
crumbled bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
Entrée (please choose)
CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF FILET
chipotle demi glace, twice baked truffle potato and caramelized cipollinis
HERB & MIRE POIX ROASTED ALL NATURAL STATLER CHICKEN BREAST
garlic and oven dried tomato demi glace with black lentils
PAN SEARED ARCTIC CHAR
topped with smoked trout mousseline, lemon thyme beurre rouge,
served with toasted almond infused farro and butternut squash
Dessert
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE
served with your wedding cake
Our Signature Sampler Reception
$70.00 per person
PLEASE CHOOSE 4 ITEMS FROM EACH OF THE 3 CATEGORIES
Herb infused Olive Oil and Sour Dough Bread
Meats
BBQ Braised Beef Shortribs
Whole Grain Mustard Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Statler Chicken Breast with Thyme Orange au jus
Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak
Sweet & Spicy Duckling
Roulade of Beef with Spinach, Mushrooms & Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grilled Venison with Chipotle Demi Glace
Seafood
PEI Mussels with Sweet Chili Lemongrass Broth & Scallions
Seared Sea Scallops with Vanilla Bean Polenta
Ahi Tuna with Raspberry Ginger Compote
Smoked Trout with Horseradish Crème Friâche
Scallop & mango Ceviche
Smoked Salmon with Saffron Aiôli
Tiger Shrimp Brochettes
Vegetarian
Smoked Aged Gouda & Caramelized Onion Quiche
Chevre & Cherry Tomato Towers with Pesto
Roasted Tomato & Basil Tapanade with Kalamata Olive Bread
Roasted Potato & Bell Pepper Confit
Spinach & Pepper Frittatta
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Red Wine Marinara
Dessert
A selection of freshly Ground Coffee and Divini Teas
served with your wedding cake
Unique Garden Weddings
“STATION STYLE”
$65 per person
Cocktail Hour
ONE HOUR BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRES
Choose 4 from the Hors d‟oeuvres Selection Sheet
INTERNATIONAL CHEESE & FRUIT SELECTIONS
An eye-catching display of cheeses from around the world with fresh fruit
VEGETABLE TABLE
A wide spread of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
served with a variety of Dips; Hot Spinach, Artichoke, and Tomato Herb
Main Course
GRILL STATION
Garlic Rubbed Sirloin Strip with Roasted Potatoes & Red Wine Demi Glace
Salmon Fillet served with Rice and Soft Herb Coulis
**Grilled & Served by our Chef dressed in his Crisp Whites **
PASTA STATION
Choice of Penne or Tri-Colored Tortellini sautéed per order with
either Roasted Garlic Cream or Classic Pomodoro Sauce
SALAD STATION
Antipasti and Chef’s Selection of four cold salads
OUR HOME MADE BREADS
Served with Herb Infused Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar & Sweet Creamery Butter
Dessert Station
A selection of freshly Ground Goffee and Divini Teas
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jim McGlaughlin
792-5175
MUSIC (Guitar, Piano, Harp, Jazz, Violin,
Etc.)
Dick Durling
798-6020
Sten Isachsen, Classical Guitar
494-3611
Craig Murphy
745-8812
Giselle Case, Pianist/Vocalist
745-5035
Paul Saunders
802-287-9425
Ray Alexander, Pianist/Trio
668-2668
Phil Foote, Pianist/Orchestra
489-7082
VIDEOGRAPHERS
New Image Video, Frank Imbimbo
761-2526
Carol-Ann Sussdorff, Pianist/Harpist
668-4981
Glens Falls Television Production
798-6185
Elizabeth Huntley, Harpist
893-7495
Saratoga Video Productions
584-8020
Martha Gallagher, Harpist
463-7509
Theresa Broadwell Quartet, Jazz 686-4532
ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES
DDE Music – Kathy Teeter
782-0577
Live on Stage
587-4730
All Star Entertainment
452-8067
Entertainment Market – Roy
279-9247
DJ’S
Andy Pratt
644-9762
Paul Terpening
644-5230
C & A Entertainment
584-0276
Deacon Dan
623-9160
Music Machine Party
792-2151
Jeff Pepper
793-7733
Mike & Michelle, Jazz/Pop/Gospel
677-2477
Vito Mamane, Keyboard/Accordion
273-2274
Gene Usher, Strolling Violinist
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Judge McDermott
494-3133
Judge Murphy
494-7958
Judges French and Dubay
251-3011
Hon. Steven Hemstreet
369-4581
CAKES
Betty Meade
494-2534
Cindy Murphy’s Cake Shop
793-5006
FLORISTS
BANDS
Evelyn’s, Susan Brady
792-6506
Finishing Touches, Susan Cady
644-3411
Four Seasons Floral
251-3119
Adiradical Blue
251-2911
Big Smoothies (40’s to Top 40)
914-338-5865
Direct Drive (40’s to Top 40)
372-8095
Dick Arden Band
346-6878
LIMOUSINE SERVICES
High Society
371-6304
Hollywood Limousine
623-4524
Marlowe & Co.
272-0652
Blackwood Limousine
792-8758
Avalon – Charlie Godfrey
793-8394
Star Limousine
664-6904
Don Scoville’s Entertainment
747-0496
LODGING OPTIONS NEARBY
Fire & Ice
587-2945
Chester Inn, Chestertown
494-4148
The Upstarts
793-3914
Landon Hill Inn, Chestertown
494-2599
Tropical Beat – John Hilton
885-0876
Green Mansion Condos, Chestertown
494-3721
The Mobile Sound Show
1-800-767-5464
Conways Lake Manor
494-2211
Morrison’s Fairways Motel
494-3514
CALLIGRAPHY
Calligraphy Studio
747-9460
Goose Pond Inn, North Creek
251-3434
Cindy Freebern
747-5890
Summit at Gore, North Creek
251-3844
The Sign Studio
654-7528
Dillon Hill Cabins, Wevertown
251-2912
House on the Hill, Warrensburg
623-9390
Travel &T
RANSPORTATION
AIR TRAVEL
The Friends Lake Inn is at least a 4 hour drive from major airports in the New York City area. Albany International Airport (Information Desk: 518-242-2299) is approximately 60 miles south of the Inn.
Car rentals are available at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz and National (please see below for telephone numbers).
TRAIN TRAVEL
AMTRAK (800-872-7245) serves New York City to Montreal with a daily stop in Fort Edward, about 45
minutes from Chestertown. Limited car rentals, taxis (Lake George Taxi Co.: 518-668-9600), and Glens
Falls Transit system buses are available at the station. Unless you have arranged in advance for transportation from this more remote location, however, we recommend that you get off at Rensselaer/Albany (800872-7245) and pick up a limousine service or a rental car (shuttle service to car rental locations in Albany is
available throughout the day).
BUS TRAVEL
Greyhound (518-793-5052) maintains a regular schedule to the Lake George area. Adirondack Trailways
(518-793-5525) make stops in neighboring Warrensburg, Lake George, and Chestertown once daily for both
north and south-bound trips. You may arrange for transportation to and from Chestertown with one of our
reservationists.
LIMOUSINE SERVICES
The following firms offer limousine service to Friends Lake Inn from the Albany area and bus drop off
points in the Adirondacks:
Adirondack Airport Service, (518) 668-5466
Super Shuttle (open 24 hours), (518) 793-7800
Hollywood Limousine, (518) 623-4525
RENTAL CARS
If you are flying into the Albany Airport, rentals are available on premise from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National. If you are traveling by train to Rensselaer, shuttle service is available throughout the day to major
rental carrier locations in Albany. Companies and their national numbers:
Avis, (800) 831-2847
Enterprise, (800) 325-8007
Hertz, (800) 654-3131
National, (800) 227-7368
Thrifty, (800) 367-2277
Directions
TO THE
FRIENDS LAKE INN
From Albany and Points South (4½ hours from NYC) Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 24 in Albany and
take Exit 1N (after the toll) to I-87 North.
Drive approx. 1½ hours, take Exit 25 (Chestertown/Brant Lake). Turn LEFT onto Route 8 West.
Drive 3½ miles, take a LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From Rutland, Vermont and Points East (1¾ hours) Travel 25 miles on 4 West to Whitehall, NY. Turn
LEFT onto 4 South, drive approx. 10 miles.
Turn RIGHTonto Route 149. Follow to the end of Route 149 (about 20 miles).
Turn LEFT onto Route 9. Follow signs to I-87 North
Take Exit 25 (Chestertown/Brant Lake). Turn LEFT onto Route 8 West.
Drive 3½ miles, take a LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From Buffalo and Points West (5 hours) Drive East on NYS Thruway to Exit 33 (Rome/Route 365.)
Turn RIGHTonto Route 365 and follow until you reach Route 8. Turn LEFT onto Route 8 (about 2 hrs.).
After you pass the Loon Lake Dam (on your left),
Turn RIGHTonto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From Montreal and Points North (3 hours) Take I-87 South to Exit 25 (Chestertown/Brant Lake).
Turn RIGHT onto Route 8 WEST.
Drive 3½ miles, take a LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From Boston and Points East (4 ½ hours) Take the Mass. Turnpike to the NYS Thruway (I-90).
Get off at Exit B-1 to I-87 North. Turn LEFT onto Route 8 West.
Drive 3½ miles, take a LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing (25 minutes) Turn RIGHT onto Route 9N.
Drive North approx. 1½ miles, then turn LEFTonto County Route 11.
Follow this to I-87 North to Exit 25 (Chestertown/Brant Lake). Turn LEFT onto Route 8 West
Drive 3½ miles, take a LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Bear right at the fork, drive 1mile.
Turn RIGHTonto the continuation of Friends Lake Road. Continue ¾ of a mile, the Inn will be on your RIGHT.
From Gore Mountain (20 minutes) Take Route 28 South toward Warrensburg.
After crossing the railroad tracks and the bridge at "The Glen", take a sharp LEFT onto Friends Lake Road. Drive
for about 4 miles, the Inn will be on your LEFT.
963 Friends Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817
518-494-4751
www.friendslake.com
friends@friendslake.com