The Inn at Erlowest The Inn at Erlowest

Can you say Adirondack ten times fast? Even if you could, that's not the most sophisticated of pursuits now, is it? What is though, is vacationing at The Inn at Erlowest, a mansion on Lake George.

Upstate New York has long been the the posh playground of the well-suited and well-spoken; the Adirondacks making glorious frames for the "Millionaires Row" mansions on the deep green shores of Lake George. One of these mansions, built by Edward Morse Shepard in 1898, is a prime example of the Queen Anne-inspired architecture that swept the nation. Nice that it has recently undergone a transformation from private dwelling to haughty public escape destination.

Choose from 10 suites, each uniquely decorated with plush period furnishings, minutely-detailed Persian rugs, double jacuzzi tubs, and canopy beds - some even sport their own fireplace.

Walking local trails can be appetite-fuelling work, and the Inn at Erlowest is ready to serve the most discerning of palettes. Twin opulent dining halls and a terrace overlooking the lake are ideal locales for Champagne followed by dishes like Maryland Crab Cakes, Quail Salad, Wild Boar Short Ribs, or Pan Roasted Duck Breast.