Upstate New York Romantic Getaway Packages: Summer, Fall, Winter & More at the Fern Lodge

Discover the ultimate in luxury Adirondack lodging at a romantic Upstate NY hotel on Friends Lake. Plan an unforgettable Adirondack getaway where the stunning beauty of the rustic surroundings is in complete sync with the allure of our elegant guest rooms. Nestled on the shores of a pristine mountain lake, stone fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, a theatre, sauna, and wine cellar stocked with exquisite wines are among the amenities that make The Fern Lodge unique among luxury Adirondack resorts. This is the prime place to be for weekend getaways in NY state.

Special Specials for 2024 Reservations!

Cabin Fever Relief Package

Buy 2 nights get a 3rd night free OR your choice of a special “extra”!

2024 Valid Dates from 2/4/24-2/8/24, 2/19/24-5/19/24.

Enjoy the romance of a roaring fireplace and luxury Adirondack Lodging. Book any two nights of luxurious accommodations featuring fireside king-size bed, Jacuzzi, steam shower, and breathtaking views of Friends Lake from your own porch. Includes:

  • Full multi-course breakfast (your choice of several private tables)
  • Evening hors d’oeuvres and Wine, Beer and non-alcohol options in front of the fire or wherever you desire
  • Turn-down with chocolate truffles
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire

Price for 2 or 3 Nights!

Oak or Pine Room $990
Cedar Room $1100
Birch or Forest Room $1190

Book 2 nights and  choose 1 of the following madness extras:

  • Get One Night “on the House”; take the package and stay a 3rd night with our compliments! OR
  • One 60-minute Reiki Treatment (energy healing) OR
  • One  60-minute cello sound therapy with Demetria OR
  • One  Microfiber/Terry Robe OR
  • A $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant of your choice *

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024

Join us Monday, April 8, 2024 for a special celebration from 2:30-4:30pm. A Total Solar Eclipse will pass over the Northern Part of New York  with a brief two minutes and twenty four seconds on Friends Lake at 3:26pm. This once in a lifetime event with be celebrated with a cosmic -themed cocktail party on our boat house deck or the dock with our guests. Solar eclipse “glasses” to safely view the eclipse will be provided the guests staying at the lodge. The nightly rate includes a full country breakfast and evening “turndown’ with chocolate truffes and the normal amenities of the lodge itself.

The last solar eclipse at Friends Lake was May 10, 1994. The next solar eclipse will be May 1, 2079.

Oak and Pine $495

Cedar $550

Birch and Forest $595

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Summer/Fall Packages

Romantic Adirondack Getaway

For you and that special someone, a romantic getaway close to Lake George…

  • 2 night ultra-luxurious Adirondack style lodging with king-size bed, fireplace in your room, Jacuzzi, steam shower and porch with view of Friends Lake
  • Full multi-course breakfast each morning
  • Welcome cheese and fruit plate
  • Choice of red, white, or sparkling wine waiting for you in your room
  • Turn down with chocolate truffles
  • Early evening tour of Friends Lake with hors d’oeuvres and drinks in our 24′ Electric Launch (or fireside depending on season)
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire (or at the fire pit lakeside)

Price for 2 Nights!

Oak or Pine Room – $1037
Cedar Room – $1147
Birch or Forest Room – $1237

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Rafting the Mighty Hudson

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 4/2-5/25

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 5/26-10/9

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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OK Slip Falls Multi-Sport Adventure (Hiking AND Rafting!)- plans for 2024

For 2024, this fabulous trip is offered, but you must “buy” your private boat- its approximately $650 for 2-4 persons. See Square Eddy for available dates.

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Year Round Packages

Honeymoon (Minimoon) Packages

Celebrate your new life together in Adirondack Luxury. Our magnificent guest rooms featuring sumptuous king size beds, fireplaces, steam showers, Jacuzzis, private lake view porches and more. Included:

  • Your choice of red, white, or sparkling wine and a cheese and fruit plate upon arrival
  • 4-night stay in a luxurious room of your choice (or 3-nights, 2-nights)
  • Full 3-course country breakfast daily
  • A special bath preparation set up for you upon arrival (or choose the day and time you prefer)
  •  Massages for 2 at your time of choice based on the Therapists’ availability. OR Two microfiber terry-lined robes
  • Nightly hors d’oeuvres and drinks as well as a boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting, otherwise fireside inside)
  • Turn down with chocolate truffles nightly
  • Full choice of amenities on premise (kayaks, swimming, nightly wine cruise on the lake, sauna, pool table, fitness room, theatre)

4-Night Honeymoon (Minimoon)

Oak or Pine – $2270
Cedar – $2490
Birch or Forest $2670

3-Night Honeymoon(Minimoon)

Oak or Pine – $1775
Cedar $1950 – $1940
Birch or Forest – $2075

2-Night Honeymoon (Minimoon)

Oak or Pine – $1280
Cedar  – $1390
Birch or Forest – $1480

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Elopement Package

Want to elope with no “fuss?” Let us make the arrangements for you! Just book a room for the nights you wish, provide the date and time you wish to get married, and bring with you your New York State marriage license (procured at least 24 hours before the ceremony). Includes a total of 4 persons, wedding couple plus up to 2 additional outside guests maximum.

  • 1 or 2 night stay in a luxurious room of your choice
  • The Officiant and Witness
  • A rose bridal bouquet (or wildflowers or sunflowers) and a grooms boutonnière to match
  • A custom boutique wedding cake
  • A bottle of Prosecco to toast one another with
  • Full multi-course country breakfast daily
  • Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine as well as a boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting, otherwise fireside)
  • Turn Down with chocolate truffles nightly

1 Night

Oak or Pine – $1090
Cedar – $1145
Birch or Forest – $1190

2 Nights (required for most weekends)

Oak or Pine – $1585
Cedar – $1695
Birch or Forest – $1785

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Babymoon Package

  • 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 microfiber terry-lined robe

Price for 2 Nights!

Oak or Pine – $1185
Cedar – $1295
Birch or Forest – $1385

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Mid-week Spa Package

Any Sunday through Thursday evenings, non-holiday (Only offered from October 29-May 22, non-holidays. Not available Christmas Week, Veternas Day, Thanksgiving, MLK, Valentines Day, February Vacation Week, etc)

  • 3 nights 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 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

Price for 3 Nights!

Oak or Pine – $1485
Cedar – $1650
Birch or Forest –  $1785

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Birthday/Anniversary Package

Looking for the perfect gift for your special someone? Whether it is their birthday or your anniversary, we have a package that is sure to delight.

  • One or Two nights lodging in an ultra luxurious Adirondack style guest room with king size bed, fireplace, Jacuzzi, steam shower, porch with view of Friends Lake
  • Multi-course breakfast each morning
  • Choice of red, white or sparkling wine waiting for you in your room
  • Late afternoon hors d’oeuvres and wine with a boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonal or fireside)
  • Turn down with chocolate truffles
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire
  • Boutique birthday or anniversary cake to celebrate your occasion. (Customize by choosing the flavor cake, flavor frosting, and your personal greeting on the top)

1 Night

Oak or Pine – $569
Cedar – $624
Birch or Forest – $669

2 Nights (required 2 night minimum stay over most weekends)

Oak or Pine – $1064
Cedar – $1174
Birch or Forest – $1264

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Engagement Package

Want to propose with ultimate romance? Make the engagement overnight a fantastic memory to never forget. Just book a room for the nights you wish, and let us assist you in supplying all the “bells and whistles.”

We’re one of the best Lake George area resorts for couples, and you can upgrade to the next level of your relationship with everything included in this package:

  • 1 or 2 night stay in a luxurious room of your choice
  • A dozen arranged roses with a personalized card from you to your fiancé-to-be. Delivered when you request.
  • Rose petals for the bed or jacuzzi
  • A bottle of Prosecco to toast one another with
  • Full multi-course country breakfast daily
  • Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine as well as a boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting, otherwise fireside)
  • Box of Barkeater Chocolate Truffles
  • Assistance with the proposal, if desired: can we deliver a glass of bubbly with the ring in the glass,  a bottle of bubbly waiting for you in the lakeside lean-to, or boathouse deck? Can we arrange a photographer to capture the moment? Can we hide the ring in the truffle box?

1 Night

Oak or Pine – $690
Cedar – $745
Birch or Forest – $790

2 Nights (required on weekends and holidays)

Oak or Pine – $1185
Cedar – $1295
Birch or Forest – $1385

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Renew Your Vows during a romantic Adirondack Getaway

Want to re-live the promises you made with your spouse on your wedding day?  Just book a room for the nights you wish, and let us assist you in supplying the perfect vow renewal ceremony.

We’re one of the best Lake George area resorts for couples, and you can upgrade to the next level of your relationship with everything included in this package:

  • 1 or 2 night stay in a luxurious room of your choice
  • A personalized ceremony with our house Officiant to renew your vows.
  • A bouquet of fresh flowers designed to later put in a vase in your room to enjoy for the rest of the weekend.
  • A 6-piece box of chocolate truffles from local  Barkeater Chocolates
  • A bottle of Prosecco to toast one another with
  • Full multi-course country breakfast daily
  • Nightly hors d’oeuvres and wine as well as a boat tour of Friends Lake (seasonally permitting, otherwise fireside)

1 Night

Oak or Pine – $845
Cedar – $900
Birch or Forest – $945

2 Nights (required on weekends and holidays and some high seasons)

Oak or Pine – $1340
Cedar – $1450
Birch or Forest – $1540

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Winter Packages

Midweek Snow Day Package

Enjoy the romance of a roaring fireplace and luxury Adirondack Lodging.

Book any 3 mid-week (Sunday-Thursday, non-holiday) night of luxurious accommodations featuring fireside king-size bed, Jacuzzi, steam shower, and breathtaking views of Friends Lake from your own porch. Includes:

  • Full multi-course breakfast
  • Late afternoon hors d’oeuvres and wine
  • Turn-down with chocolate truffles
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire
  • Two Fern Lodge Microfiber terry-lined robes
  • Snowshoes provided

Price for 3 Nights!

Oak or Pine – $1485
Cedar – $1650
Birch or Forest – $1785

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Adirondack Winter Romance

Enjoy the Adirondack winter wonderland with a cozy stay for two in your luxurious fireside bedroom.

  • 2 nights ultra-luxurious Adirondack style lodging with king-size bed, fireplace in your room, Jacuzzi, steam shower, porch with view of Friends Lake in icy splendor
  • Full multi-course breakfast each morning
  • Choice of red, white or sparkling wine waiting for you in your room
  • Late afternoon hors d’oeuvres and wine fireside in the Great Room
  • Turn down with chocolate truffles
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire
  • Snowshoes provided
  • Optional: Check out Goremountain.com for e-tickets for the best price for downhill skiing https://goremountain.com/tickets-passes/winter-lift-tickets/

Price for 2 Nights!

Oak or Pine – $1037
Cedar – $1147
Birch or Forest – $1237

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Spring Escape & Relief Madness Package

Buy 2 nights get a 3rd night free or your choice of a special “extra”!

2024 Valid Dates from  2/25-5/19 and  10/24-12/21 Please note: Excluded are Veterans Day Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend.

Enjoy the romance of a roaring fireplace and luxury Adirondack Lodging. Book any two nights of luxurious accommodations featuring fireside king-size bed, Jacuzzi, steam shower, and breathtaking views of Friends Lake from your own porch. Includes:

  • Full multi-course breakfast
  • Evening hors d’oeuvres and Wine
  • Turn-down with chocolate truffles
  • S’mores in front of the evening fire

Price for 2 or 3 Nights!

Oak or Pine Room $990
Cedar Room $1100
Birch or Forest Room $1190

Book 2 nights and  choose 1 of the following madness extras:

  • Get One Night “on the House”; take the package and stay a 3rd night with our compliments! OR
  • One 60-minute Reiki Treatment (energy healing) OR
  • One  60-minute cello sound therapy with Demetria OR
  • One  Microfiber/Terry Robe OR
  • A $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant of your choice *

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