About
the Inn
A Brief History
The Inn was built in 1890 as the
summer home of wealthy bachelor and lumber man, Howard Conkling. No
expense was spared for his home. 12' beamed ceilings, chestnut
wainscoting and fabulous keyhole staircase enhance the spacious
great room, now used as the guest
sitting
area. TV, chess, Scrabble, games and books are available. Sit by
the fire, or in summer months, take a walk in the
perennial
garden or rock on the
wrap
around porch.
Purchased in 1984 and restored by Gene and Linda
Merlino, the 1890 Victorian building
now boasts a spacious sun porch
dining room, a
grand guest sitting area and 8 bedrooms, 2 of which are
Jacuzzi - Fireplace Suites and 5 have fireplaces. A
restored Brookside Guest
House with 2 Fireplace bedrooms and the Carriage
House , built in 1996 with 5 fireplace bedrooms, 4 of which have
double Jacuzzi, the 5th room is wheel chair accessible.
All buildings share the Inns' wooded and trailed 10
acres surrounded by towering white pines.
Relax on the porches,
or by the fire, or take advantage of the many activities the
southern Adirondack, Lake George,
Saratoga Springs area has to offer.
1992
"Inn of the Year"
