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The Whiteface Lodge Resort, Spa & Residences

May 27, 2009 by Fractional & Shared Ownership Property News & Reviews · Leave a Comment

The Adirondack Lifestyle
Generations of American families once enjoyed a celebrated tradition, bidding farewell to the city for a seasonal retreat among the Adirondack Mountains. These enchanted valleys tell a century-long story of the Great camp ritual, where reunion and reflection played out among the grandeur of the Adirondack lodges and the wilderness that inspired them.

With six million acres of forest, 46 rugged mountain peaks, 2800 lakes and ponds and 2000 miles of hiking trails, the Adirondack Park served as the most amazing backyard to the great camp experience. Now it does once again at the Whiteface Lodge.

The Village
A quintessential alpine village, Lake Placid is watched over by the Adirondack’s highest peaks and situated on two tranquil lakes- with Mirror lake at town’s centre and Lake Placid adjacent to it.

Lake Placid is best known as the host for 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics. As a result the village features remarkable downhill and cross-country skiing as well as an array of one-of-a-kind activities- from bobsledding to a toboggan shoot on the lake.

A four season destination, the warmer months offer golfing, horse riding, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and much more. Shoppers find a variety of upscale boutiques and there are many fine restaurants in the area.

The real lure of lake Placid is the quietude and the complete sense of escape offered by one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

The Lodge is in a woodland setting in the High Peaks region of the spectacular Adirondack Mountain Range, it is adjacent to the alpine village of Lake Placid and is within close proximity to an abundance of four-season recreational activities. The Whiteface Lodge is a 5-1/2-hour drive by car from metropolitan New York City and Boston and just two hours from Albany, Burlington and Montreal. Lake Placid is also accessible via Amtrak service; commercial aircraft and private charter aircraft fly into the Saranac Lake Airport and Lake Placid Airport.

The Resort
The Whiteface Lodge is an exquisitely handcrafted resort, created from the majestic timbers of the region by the last of a breed of artisans whose talents are manifest in natural materials, such as wood, fibre and stone. The elegantly rustic lodge offers guests the opportunity to experience – with all of their senses – the familial comforts and amenities of the classic “Great Camp” of the Adirondacks. In times past, the region was
dotted with privately owned enclaves geared to relaxing reunions with family and friends. The Whiteface Lodge updates this tradition for a new generation. Opened in 2005, it is the most significant development to launch in Lake Placid since the village hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council honoured The Whiteface Lodge with the Annual Private Sector Tourism Partnership Award for the largest Adirondack tourism infrastructure investment in the last century.

The Lodge offers 94 beautifully appointed residential suites, a three-story Great Room and beautifully manicured grounds, as well as year-round, indoor/outdoor guest amenities. Everything has been designed to emulate the look and feel of a bygone era when multitudes traveled to the north woods seeking rest, solitude and rejuvenation. Geared to couples, families and groups of friends, The Whiteface Lodge provides an environment where people can disconnect from the pace of everyday life and reconnect on a genuine and
personal level.

Accommodation
The Whiteface Lodge is the only all-suite luxury resort in the Adirondacks offering guests a superb array of services and amenities while in residence. Accommodations include one, two and three bedroom residential suites from 550- to 3,100-square feet of living space and they have recently announced the opening of eight new Clubhouse Suites, including a 3,600-square-foot Presidential Suite. The new suites bring to 94 the total number of residences featured at this authentic Adirondack property.

“We are very excited to offer our guests additional luxurious accommodations that provide state-of-the-art amenities as well as set a new standard for mountain retreats in the Adirondacks,” said Mike Straube, East Coast Regional Director of Operations of Gemstone Hotels and Resorts, the management company for The Whiteface Lodge.

For discriminating travelers seeking the finest and largest resort accommodations within the Adirondacks, the resort’s new “Presidential Suite” is a four-bedroom, four and a half bathroom duplex outfitted in an eclectic array of fine furnishings. In addition to the amenities listed below, the Presidential Suite features panoramic views of the mountains from its Great Room, a beautifully handcrafted stone fireplace and a professional kitchen perfect for entertaining in a “home away from home” environment.

Each oversized suite features these signature standards, exclusive to The Whiteface Lodge:

Luxuriously appointed accommodations, each with handcrafted Adirondack-style furnishings, a cast iron gas fireplace, slate floor, wood paneling, custom alder wood cabinetry with granite countertops and fully equipped kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment and In-room washer/dryer.

Private cedar and mahogany balcony with majestic views of surrounding mountains.

Spacious bathroom lined with Douglas fir beams, featuring jetted tub, individual shower, double sink vanity, and radiant heated floors.

Custom pillow-topped king-size bed with selection of pillow types and fine quality bed linens.

LCD, high definition television in living room and each bedroom.

Complimentary high-speed Internet connectivity, telephones in living rooms and individual bedrooms.

Twice-daily housekeeping service.

Warm, homemade cookies at turndown.

Overnight Rates
Presidential Suite
The largest and most luxurious suite featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
$2094-$5304/night

Grand Lodge Suites
Three-bedroom suites sleep up to eight people comfortably.
$1168-$2318/night

Three-Bedroom Suites
Large three-bedroom suites for up to eight people.
$1078-$1758/night

Two-Bedroom Suites
Spacious two-bedroom suites for up to six people.
$864-$1252/night

Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites
Spacious suites for up to four people.
$451-$616/night

Superior One-Bedroom
Spacious suites for up to four people.
$426-$576/night

Junior One-Bedroom
Elegant room replete with all of the comfortable furnishings of a one-bedroom suite reconfigured into a one-room setting.
$401-$531/night

Amenities & on site facilities
The resort features a concierge and valet services, artisan gift shop, heated underground parking, high-speed Internet access, and a wide range of indoor/outdoor recreational activities.
Other world-class amenities include:
Extensive health and fitness center
Year-round, swim-in/swim-out, indoor-outdoor heated pool
Indoor and outdoor hot pools
Full Service Spa and in-room treatments
56-seat “Surround Sound” movie theatre
Family Games Room with billiards, shuffleboard, foosball, air hockey
Bowling lanes
Platform tennis and tennis court
Snowshoe/cross-country ski trails nearby
Hiking/mountain bike trails nearby
Kayaking, Canoeing and motor boating on Lake Placid

The Canoe Club
The Adirondack tradition centers around the thousands of pristine lakes scattered around these spectacular mountains. The Whiteface Lodge embraces the summertime customs of the region with the Canoe Club at a private beach on the shores of Lake Placid. Each summer the Canoe Club thrives with boating and sailing, Canoeing and kayaking, swimming and sand castles and volleyball and croquet. Lounging by the water’s edge is delightful and lunches with mountain views are delectable. Private Residence Club members
are afforded complete use of the exclusive lake front club.

The Spa
Since opening in August 2007, the resort’s stunning 5,800-square-foot spa has become a favorite retreat for families, couples, groups of friends and anyone seeking an authentic, luxurious Adirondack pampering experience. The Spa offers a distinctive array of massages, signature body treatments and facials that draw on the area’s rich natural history and culture. Products for the Spa at Whiteface Lodge showcase local botanicals with healing qualities, from the restorative effects of bio-maple compounds to the handpicked organic ingredients of the Red Flower signature line.

Dining
The culinary centerpiece of The Whiteface Lodge is its signature restaurant Kanu, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is set in the midst of a mountain lodge atmosphere with soaring 28-foot roof lines, six majestic granite fireplaces, and hand-hewn log beams that create a restaurant setting unmatched in the region.

Cigar & Cognac – Outdoor Lounges
For an après dinner treat, the resort offers two elegant outdoor “lean-to’s” or lounges (with electricity), comfortable seating, warm blankets and a full menu of cigars, cognacs, sherries and ports from around the world.

Private Events
When it comes to conferences, meetings and social gatherings from 10 to 125 people, The Whiteface Lodge creates memorable experiences. Distinctive environments throughout the resort, skilled service, and a warm atmosphere are designed to exceed guest expectations.

The Private Residence Club
More than a vacation home, The Whiteface Lodge is a collection of exceptional memories. Sharing a glass of champagne on the veranda on a wedding anniversary. Teaching shuffleboard to children in the games room. Staying up late into the night catching up with friends.

The Whiteface Lodge’s fractional ownership allows residence owners to purchase units in 1/12th deeds, equating to 4 weeks use per year personal use of the residence. Ownership is deeded real estate of a specific residence and allows access to the resorts amenities and services, such as house-keeping and maintenance.

The Benefits of residence Ownership Maintenance
The Whiteface Lodge offers a unique, shared cost maintenance structure. All residences are continuously maintained, and because the Lodge also operates as a successful resort, the resort manages the property and shares many of the expenses associated with this maintenance, including services, amenities and the buildings and grounds.

Rental program
Residence owners have the opportunity to enter their unit into the Whiteface Lodge’s optional rental program. Should owners choose not to visit during their designated weeks, residences may be occupied by resort guests during this time.

Reduced rates
Residence owners who choose to participate in the rental program are invited to visit The Whiteface Lodge for 3 day vacations at an exclusive rate within 72 hours notice in advance of the desired arrival date.

The Registry Collection
Furthering the flexibility of ownership, residences can be exchanged for vacations in other luxury resorts around the world through automatic membership to the Registry Collection upon purchase.

Conde Nast
Whiteface Lodge has been selected for the second consecutive year as one of North America’s top ski hotels according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Reader’s Poll, “2008 Best Places to Ski &
Stay in North America.” Unveiled in the December 2008 issue, the annual readers choice poll evaluated responses from over 30,000 readers who voted on the top ski resorts / hotels in North America, ranking
The Whiteface Lodge number 41 in the “Top 50 Ski Hotels” poll with an overall rating of 79.4.

“We’re delighted to receive such a prestigious accolade from Conde Nast Traveler and we’re especially pleased since our resort has received this award for two consecutive years,” said Mike Straube, East Coast
Regional Director of Operations of Gemstone Hotels and Resorts, the management company for The Whiteface Lodge. “The Whiteface Lodge was one of three Lake Placid resorts named on this year’s list
proving that this area is recognized by many Conde Nast readers as one of the east coast’s premier ski resort destinations.

The 13th Annual “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” Readers’ Poll for 2008 tabulated the responses of 32,633 Conde Nast Traveler readers. Ski hotels were rated on the following criteria: location, rooms,
services, dining/food and design.

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