The wait is over! 

Schroon Lake Live!! presents “Goodnight Moonshine” featuring Molly Venter, songwriter and vocalist, paired with jazz-influenced guitarist Eben Pariser.
 

Planting Ahead: Winter Seed Prep

Saturday, February 8th, 11am-1pm

Join Master Gardener Volunteer of Essex County Lorraine Miga to pre-plant some summer veggies and flowers. Bring two milk jugs (with tops intact) and plenty of enthusiasm as we kick off an exciting seed-starting season together! Let us know you're coming by registering ahead—this helps us plan for everyone! To register use the link https://forms.gle/3KJCmxUbqCosk5aF9 or email shample@esf.edu

Chamber Music with Barbora Kolarova at the Boathouse Theater, Dock Street.

Continuing a tradition of live chamber music that began back in the 1970’s and featured such luminaries as the Emerson String Quartet, Lorin Hollander, and Andre Michel Schub, we are once again thrilled to present Barbora Kolarova and friends with chamber music in our intimate, acoustic jewel— the Boathouse Theatre

Free Hockey Clinic!

Learn the game! Fridays 3:30-4:30 starting 1/10/25 and continuing on Fridays through Winter if ice conditions allow. Skates, hockey sticks, helmet, and elbow pads are recommended. Sponsored by the Town of Newcomb Youth Commission. This is for grades 1st and up! 

The Bear Naked Bears will be performing at Paradox Brewery on March 16th from 5-8 pm. Come and enjoy live music and good times. 

Join us to experience a remarkable moment in history on April 8th, to view the total solar eclipse.

We're rolling out the celestial red carpet with a live DJ, games, and mouthwatering food and drink all themed around the eclipse. This isn't your ordinary night out—it's an astronomical extravaganza under the star-studded Adirondack sky! Grab your tickets for this out-of-this-world event and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cosmic wonder. Let's make memories that eclipse all others!

After Party Event is from 3:30 pm-7:30 pm in the High Peaks Ballroom
Early Bird Pricing:
Adults: $50+ tax
Kids: $20+ tax

Make the most of your stellar day with dinner at The Brown Swan. Reservations are highly encouraged.

Escape the Elements Summer Screening Series

Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sunday’s at 1pm and enjoy a one of our selected PBS Nature episodes! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)!

July 7th – H is For Hawk

Helen Macdonald’s best-selling book H Is for Hawk told the saga of a grieving daughter who found healing in training a goshawk. Now she digs deeper into the world of these raptors by following a family in the wild and raising a goshawk of her own.

July 14th – Woodpeckers The Hole Story

Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Explore their unique abilities and intimate stories from around the world. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.

July 21st – Leave it to Beavers

A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists now regard beavers as overlooked tools when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and worldwide water shortages. Using their skills as natural builders and brilliant hydro-engineers, beavers can transform and revive landscapes.

July 28th – Fox Tales

Discover the red fox, an intelligent and adaptable canid that is thriving in cities and pushing northward into the territory of its arctic cousins.

August 4th – Season of the Osprey

A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut saltmarsh. Over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements, and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of these consummate sea hawks.

August 11th – A Squirrel’s Guide to Success

The squirrel family – from tiny chipmunks to big prairie dogs – is one of the most widespread on Earth. There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Discover the secrets to their success.

August 18th – Charlie and the Curious Otters

Filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James follows the story of three, curious river otter orphans in Wisconsin and visits otters all over the globe. Join Charlie as he uncovers the secrets to the otter’s survival with innovative experiments, cameras and CGI.

Feel the Rhythm at The Lodge’s Irish Festival! 

Let the spirited sounds of live Irish bands and the mesmerizing moves of traditional Irish dancers take center stage at this celebration of all things Irish! While the music and dance set the tone, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family—kids’ activities like a bounce house and face painting, visits with adorable animals, and festive food and drink specials. Browse unique finds from Irish vendors and soak up the lively atmosphere!

Come for the music, stay for the memories!

Event Highlights 
- Enjoy the spirited sounds of live Irish bands- straight from IRELAND!
- Be captivated by traditional Irish tap dancers
- Explore family fun with a bounce house, face painting, and adorable animals
- Savor festive food and drink specials
- Shop unique treasures from Irish vendors
- Immerse yourself in the lively Irish atmosphere!

Cold Mountain

Music by Jennifer Higdon, Libretto by Gene Scheer, based on the novel by Charles Frazier
July 31, August 1, 3 at 7:30 pm, August 2 at 2:00 pm

Seagle Festival is proud to present the New York premiere of this opera, premiered at Santa Fe Opera in 2015. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows a Confederate deserter in his quest to reunite with his beloved in North Carolina. Despite unbelievable trials and tribulations, the couple reunites, only to meet a tragic end.

This production is a venture of the American Center for New Works Development at Seagle Festival

* Note that this outing is FULL. Folks are encouraged to add their names to the waitlist in the event of a cancellation. If there is enough interest, we will plan a second day for this outing.

** We have a 2nd day!!! Sign up for the August 24, 2024 date to enjoy this fantastic event! 

Camp Santanoni’s storied road has always been a popular mountain bike ride – and now you can pair that ride with a fully guided experience of all three of the site’s historic complexes!

Join Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator Jennifer Betsworth for this special, all access, “bring your own bike” experience that takes you to Santanoni’s Gate Lodge, Farm Complex, and scenic Main Camp overlooking Newcomb Lake.

Start your day learning some of the secrets of the Gate Lodge, West Cottage, and surrounding landscape before setting off on the road. We will stop at a few points of interest on the 4.8-mile road, including a full tour of Santanoni’s historic farm complex, formerly a sprawling, 200-acre expanse that was home to several families and a remarkable array of animals. The day will culminate with an extended tour of the Main Camp. After the camp tour, visitors can take a short, guided walk to the historic bath house for a stunning view of Newcomb Lake and the mountains beyond. This experience will offer something for new and seasoned visitors to Santanoni!

There is a suggested donation of $30. This event requires pre-registration and is first come, first served. To REGISTER, email AARCH or give us a call at 518-834-9328.

This all-access excursion is led by Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator, Jennifer Betsworth, and begins at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM.

Please note that this excursion requires attendees to bring their own bicycles and cycle 9.6 miles (round trip) on a dirt road into and out of camp. The road features a mix of flat, rolling, and uneven terrain.