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Welcome to the
Bark Eater Inn, an original stagecoach stopover for guests
traveling from the Lake Champlain Region to Lake Placid. |
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One definition of
the word Adirondack is translated as “they who eat trees,” or
“bark-eaters.” It was a derisive term applied by the Mohawk to
their northern neighbors, the Algonquin. It was proposed in
the 1830s as the name for these northern mountains in the
report of the states first official geological survey; typical
of the way white-man adopted Indian names, whether or not they
were indigenous. |
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Accommodations:
In our
150-year-old farmhouse, you will find three spacious common
rooms and one large fireplace in our living room for guests' enjoyment.
We have seven bedrooms in the main Inn, with shared baths. Our
décor and atmosphere is very inviting and comfortable. |
Our Carriage House, which is located next to the Main Inn, was
an actual storage house for the stagecoach and guest carriages.
It has been recently renovated and now has four spacious
bedrooms, all with private baths, including one with a private
deck. |
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Our
hand-hewn Log Cottage, located in a secluded, peaceful
area on the property, with two suites, which are ideal for
families or large
groups. We also have 3 bedrooms available with private baths. |
High Country, our "honeymoon suite", is our most popular
accommodation boasting a gorgeous hand-carved rustic bed, a gas
fireplace, kitchenette, whirlpool tub and a private deck. High
Country is located in a private, wooded setting. |
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Breakfast!
The Bark Eater
recipes make any meal a treat. A hearty breakfast is included in
the rate for any overnight stay. We offer a made-to-order
delicious meal complete with our very popular homemade granola!
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Conference Space
Our
common rooms are spacious and ideal for small groups. We are able to
accommodate groups from 15-25. Please call ahead to make
arrangements for a conference and overnight guests. |
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Inn Keeper
The Wilson family
purchased the Bark Eater in the late 1930s, when it was a
working dairy farm. Joe-Pete, the current owner and Inn Keeper,
took over the family business in 1970. |
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Joe-Pete is a former
Olympic and world competitor in Nordic skiing, biathlon and
bobsledding. Stay tuned for more information on Joe-Pete, a
personal page is being developed for the website. |
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The Bark Eater has
been featured in Gourmet Magazine, Snow Country, Men’s Journal
and the NY Times. |
We invite you to stop by and visit us. Many guests frequently
return to enjoy a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, to chat
with the humorous Joe-Pete Wilson and to explore yet another
part of the historic Bark Eater. We hope to see you soon! |
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