Upstate New York Romantic Getaway Packages at The Fern Lodge

Romance Package

A curated romantic escape on the shores of Friends Lake — 2 nights of lakeside luxury in an intimate room with king-size bed, private porch, fireplace, Jacuzzi, and steam shower. Wake up to a handcrafted multi-course breakfast, delight in wine and hors d’oeuvres by the lake, and end your evening with s’mores by the fire.

• Two nights of ultra-luxurious Adirondack-style lodging featuring a king-size bed, in-room fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, and private porch overlooking Friends Lake

• A full, multi-course breakfast each morning

• A welcome cheese and seasonal fruit plate upon arrival

• Your choice of red, white, or sparkling wine waiting in your room

• Evening turndown service with chocolate truffles

• An early evening cruise on Friends Lake with hors d’oeuvres and drinks aboard our 24′ electric launch (or a fireside experience, depending on the season)

• S’mores by the evening fire—lakeside or fireside, depending on the season

Price for 2 Nights!

Oak or Pine Room – $1050
Cedar Room – $1160
Birch or Forest Room – $1250

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Elopement Package

Looking for an intimate way to say I do? Let us take care of the details. Simply reserve your room, share your ceremony date and time, and arrive with your New York State marriage license (obtained at least 24 hours prior). Designed for just the two of you—with space for up to two additional guests—this experience is private, intentional, and beautifully uncomplicated.

Elopement package includes (up to 4 guests total):

• One or two nights in a luxurious room of your choice

• Officiant and witness for your ceremony

• A rose bridal bouquet (or seasonal wildflowers or sunflowers) and a coordinating groom’s boutonnière

• A custom boutique wedding cake

• A bottle of Prosecco for your celebration toast

• Full multi-course country breakfast each morning

• Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine, plus a scenic boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting; fireside experience offered otherwise)

• Evening turndown service with chocolate truffles

Optional enhancements:

• Private dinner prepared by a personal chef (additional fee)

• Photography package (available for $850)

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Package Rates

1 Night Stay

• Oak or Pine — $1,190

• Cedar — $1,245

• Birch or Forest — $1,290

2 Night Stay (required for most weekends)

• Oak or Pine — $1,685

• Cedar — $1,795

• Birch or Forest — $1,885

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Honeymoon (Mini Moon) Package

Celebrate the beginning of your new life together in the quiet elegance of the Adirondacks. Our beautifully appointed guest rooms feature king-size beds, fireplaces, steam showers, Jacuzzi tubs, and private porches overlooking Friends Lake—designed for comfort, privacy, and time well spent together.

Your honeymoon experience includes:

• Your choice of red, white, or sparkling wine with a cheese and fruit plate upon arrival

• A four-night stay in the luxurious room of your choice (three- or two-night options available)

• Full three-course country breakfast each morning

• A special bath preparation arranged for your arrival (or scheduled for the day and time you prefer)

• Two one-hour massages, scheduled based on therapist availability or two microfiber, terry-lined robes

• Nightly hors d’oeuvres and drinks,  with a scenic boat tour of Friends Lake (or a  fireside experience depending on the season)

• Evening turndown service with chocolate truffles

• Full access to on-property amenities, including kayaks, swimming, an evening wine cruise, sauna, pool table, fitness room, and private theatre

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Honeymoon & Minimoon Rates

4-Night Honeymoon (Minimoon)

• Oak or Pine — $2,360

• Cedar — $2,580

• Birch or Forest — $2,760

3-Night Honeymoon (Minimoon)

• Oak or Pine — $1,865

• Cedar — $2030

• Birch or Forest — $2,165

2-Night Honeymoon (Minimoon)

• Oak or Pine — $1,370

• Cedar — $1,480

• Birch or Forest — $1,570

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Engagement Package

Planning the perfect proposal? Let us help you create an unforgettable moment—effortless, intimate, and filled with romance. Simply reserve your room for the nights you wish, and we’ll take care of the thoughtful details that make this milestone truly memorable.

Recognized as one of the most romantic couples’ retreats near Lake George, this engagement experience includes everything you need to take the next step—beautifully planned and quietly exceptional.

Engagement package includes:

• One or two nights in a luxurious room of your choice

• A dozen arranged roses with a personalized card, delivered at the moment you choose

• Rose petals arranged for the bed or Jacuzzi tub

• A bottle of Prosecco for a celebratory toast

• Full multi-course country breakfast each morning

• Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine, plus a scenic boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting; fireside experience offered otherwise)

• A box of locally made Barkeater chocolate truffles

Optional proposal assistance:

• Delivery of a glass of bubbly with the ring presented inside

• A bottle of Prosecco waiting for you in the lakeside lean-to or boathouse deck

• Photographer coordination to capture the moment

• Creative ring placement—yes, even hidden in the truffle box

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Engagement Package Rates

1 Night Stay

• Oak or Pine — $698

• Cedar — $753

• Birch or Forest — $798

2 Night Stay (required on weekends and holidays)

• Oak or Pine — $1,193

• Cedar — $1,303

• Birch or Forest — $1,393

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Birthday or Anniversary Celebration Package

Looking for a meaningful gift for someone special? Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply time together, this experience is designed to feel personal, indulgent, and effortless.

Your celebration package includes:

• One or two nights in an ultra-luxurious Adirondack-style guest room featuring a king-size bed, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, and private porch overlooking Friends Lake

• A full multi-course breakfast each morning

• Your choice of red, white, or sparkling wine waiting in your room upon arrival

• Late-afternoon hors d’oeuvres and wine with a scenic boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting; fireside experience offered otherwise)

• Evening turndown service with chocolate truffles

• S’mores by the evening fire

• A boutique birthday or anniversary cake, customized with your choice of cake flavor, frosting, and a personalized message

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Package Rates

1 Night Stay

• Oak or Pine — $574

• Cedar — $629

• Birch or Forest — $674

2 Night Stay (two-night minimum required on most weekends)

• Oak or Pine — $1,069

• Cedar — $1,179

• Birch or Forest — $1,269

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Vow Renewal

Looking to revisit the promises you made on your wedding day? Create a meaningful, intimate vow renewal surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Adirondacks. Simply reserve your room for the nights you wish, and we’ll help you plan a ceremony that feels personal, unhurried, and deeply special.

This experience allows you to celebrate your relationship with intention and ease.

Vow renewal package includes:

• One or two nights in a luxurious room of your choice

• A personalized vow renewal ceremony with our in-house officiant

• A fresh floral bouquet, designed for your ceremony and arranged to enjoy in your room throughout your stay

• A six-piece box of locally crafted Barkeater chocolate truffles

• A bottle of Prosecco for a celebratory toast

• Full multi-course country breakfast each morning

• Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine, plus a scenic boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting; fireside experience offered otherwise)

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Package Rates

1 Night Stay

• Oak or Pine — $845

• Cedar — $900

• Birch or Forest — $945

2 Night Stay (required on weekends, holidays, and select high-season dates)

• Oak or Pine — $1,340

• Cedar — $1,450

• Birch or Forest — $1,540

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Spa Package

Indulge in extended relaxation with our Spa & Wellness Escape — including 2 or 3 nights of premium lodging, handcrafted breakfasts, special bath presentations, bath basket, two one hour massages (or substitute luxury microfiber robes) , turndown chocolates, and fireside and lakeside ambiance.

Any Sunday through Thursday evenings, non-holiday October 18-May 21

• 2 nights (or 3 nights midweek during late October – Late May) ultra-luxurious Adirondack style lodging with king-size bed, fireplace in your room, Jacuzzi, steam shower and private porch
• Full multi-course breakfast each morning
• Receive a Bath Basket and special bath preparation
• Two 60 minute massages OR Two Fern Lodge Microfiber terry-lined robes
• Turn down with chocolate truffles
• Early evening tour of Friends Lake with hors d’oeuvres and wine (or fireside depending on season)
• S’mores in front of the evening fire

Relax, reconnect, renew — reserve your spa escape.

Price for 2 Nights (anytime) 

Oak or Pine – $1310
Cedar – $1420
Birch or Forest –  $1510

Price for 3 Nights midweek Sunday-Thursday October 18-May 21 Non-Holiday!

(Only offered from October 18-May 21, non-holidays. Not available Christmas Week,  February Vacation Week)

Oak or Pine – $1485 (get a 3rd night for only $175)
Cedar – $1650  (get a 3rd night for only an additional $230)
Birch or Forest –  $1785 (get a 3rd night for only $275)

 

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Baby Moon (Mini Moon)

Before life changes in the most beautiful way, take time to slow down and be cared for. Our Babymoon experience is designed for rest, comfort, and quiet moments of connection—where peaceful surroundings, thoughtful details, and gentle indulgences support both body and mind. Nestled on the shores of Friends Lake, this retreat offers a serene Adirondack escape to unwind, reflect, and savor the calm before welcoming your little one.

• 2 nights ultra-luxurious Adirondack style lodging with king-size bed, fireplace in your room, Jacuzzi, steam shower, porch with view of Friends Lake
• Full multi-course breakfast each morning
• Welcome cheese and fruit plate with sparkling cider
• A special bath presentation and Bath Basket
• A pregnancy massage (a 2nd massage available for an additional $130) or a microfiber terry-lined robe

Price for 2 Nights!

Oak or Pine – $1230
Cedar – $1340
Birch or Forest – $1430

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Cabin Fever Relief

Book two nights and enjoy your choice of a complimentary third night or a special experience to enhance your stay. Available on select winter and early spring dates, this offer is designed for unhurried time away—cozy, flexible, and indulgent.

Valid for stays in 2026:
January 9, 2026 – May 21, 2026, November 1, 2026-December 22, 2026
Excludes Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, Presidents’ Day , Thanksgiving Weekend

Settle into luxury Adirondack lodging and the romance of a roaring fireplace. Reserve any two nights in a beautifully appointed guest room featuring a king-size bed, in-room fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, and private porch with views of Friends Lake.

Your stay includes:

• Full multi-course breakfast each morning, with your choice of several private dining tables

• Evening hors d’oeuvres with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options—by the fire or wherever you prefer

• Evening turndown service with chocolate truffles

• S’mores by the evening fire

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Package Pricing (2 or 3 Nights)

• Oak or Pine Room — $990

• Cedar Room — $1,100

• Birch or Forest Room — $1,190

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Choose One Complimentary Extra

When you book two nights, select ONE of the following:

• A third night on the house—extend your stay with our compliments

• One 60-minute in-room massage (second massage available for $130)

• One microfiber terry-lined robe

• A $75 gift certificate to a local restaurant of your choice*

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Rafting on the Hudson River

Weekend getaways in NY just got more adventurous! The rafting trip includes your New York State Licensed Guide, self bailing raft, all gear needed, trip to and from “put-in” and “take-out”, packed lunch on the river. The first day of rafting is generally the first Saturday in April, when its very exciting and the water is very cold. Most people raft for pleasure in the summer through fall months.

Early Season Rafting 4/4-5/25

Packages include 1 night luxury lodging, with full breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres fireside, s’mores in the late evening and a guided full day of white water rafting with lunch on the river:

Oak or Pine $695/night (add a 2nd night for $495)

Cedar $750/night (add a 2nd night for $550)

Birch or Forest $795 (add a 2nd night for $595)

In Season Rafting 5/26-10/12

Packages include 2 nights of luxury lodging, with full breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres fireside, s’mores in the late evening and a guided full day of white water rafting with lunch on the river:

Oak or Pine $1190

Cedar $1300

Birch or Forest $1390

Note: You can “hire the boat” rates for 2-6 persons arranged from approximately $630/boat. Give us a call to point you in the right direction!

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