Lake Kora | A Private Summer Camp
Quietly located on 1,000 acres in Upstate New York's Adirondack Park, Lake Kora is a legendary Great Camp and is a tribute to a bygone era known as The Gilded Age. Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, this estate has had but five owners, and the current owner has only been given access to a select clientele in the past few years. With its own 500 private lakes, this compound consists of various log structures encompassing 16 bedrooms!
Lake Kora is only reserved on an exclusive reservation basis and is all-inclusive! A myriad of recreational activities ensures that such gatherings for family, friends, celebrations, and executive retreats.
With a seasonal opening of late June to early fall, you are assured that long summer days and dramatically beautiful autumn leaves are an ideal background for spending restful days in a wilderness environment far off the beaten path. With a tagline "Stay Where the World Can't Find You", guests have the entire compound at their disposal coupled with a dedicated staff who attend to all details and anticipate your needs. The rustic exteriors are made of lumber directly from the property, 26 woodburning fireplaces (no two alike) created from stones gathered on the shore, and ornate hardware and light fixtures remain in their original form, the authentic craftsmanship is quite impressive. Once inside, however, it is apparent that though these wealthy captains of industry enjoyed their escape from urban life, they were roughing it in grand style.
Lake Kora's culinary team is totally devoted to making each meal a healthy, enticing experience from a detailed pre-arrival discussion so the chefs can curate, and design daily menus based on your preferences. Breakfast is served buffet style while the luncheons generally are dockside for water sports or perhaps a picnic/barbecue. Most evenings end at the water's edge with s'mores and night caps.
In addition to the swimming and boating recreation, the tennis court, pickleball courts and baseball field get plenty of use and bring out competitive sportsmanship. Other sports can be fly fishing with a guide, nature hikes, forest bathing, etc.
Contributor — Helen Himebaugh
