Long Lake - A Real Adirondack Experience http://mylonglake.com Small Town Adirondacks Lakes and Outdoor Recreation Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Long Lake Adirondack Ice Fest http://mylonglake.com/2012/02/03/long-lake-adirondack-ice-fest/ http://mylonglake.com/2012/02/03/long-lake-adirondack-ice-fest/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:41:19 +0000 mylonglake http://mylonglake.com/?p=5456 The Ice Farm has arrived. At noon on Friday, February 3 Stan Kolonko and his sculpting partner Chris Uyehara installed the Raquette Lake Loon at the Raquette Lake Free Union School after a great lunch at the Raquette Lake Tap Room where they were regaled by local lore and jokes from the crowd.

Stan uses a lift, a handtruck and protects his ice in cardboard sheets. It took an entire week to produce the 18 blocks of ice that will be used in the Long Lake/Raquette Lake Ice Fest Event this weekend.

Stan's cart of tools used for the sculpture

Each block of ice weighs 300 pounds and Stan makes it himself at his farm. He uses a special Clinebell machine to freeze the ice. He has three of these units with two tanks. Each tank holds one block of ice and it takes three days to freeze.

Stan and Chris used three blocks of ice weighing over 300 pounds each for the Raquette Lake Logo. Care was given to the location for the sculpture to avoid a location too close to the road so the salt doesn’t kick up and melt it too quickly.

Lou Burke, Stan Kolonko, Bob Brewster, Claudia Brewster, Erik Arsenault, Danielle Gagnier and Chris Uyehara. Photo by Alexandra Roalsvig

The largest ice sculpture Stan has ever made was 30 feet tall.

This summer he will be showcasing at the Syracuse State Fair with over 500 blocks of ice on display.

Buttercup is being carved this afternoon, February 3rd at the Long Lake Town Offices at 1130 Deerland Road.

On Saturday the schedule is

8am The Long Lake Diner – Eat Breakfast!
10am Hoss’s Country Corner – T-Shirt Sale
12:00pm Long Lake Library – Kids Reading Hour
2:00pm The Shamrock Motel and Cottages – Delicious Warm Beverage served
3:30pm Mt. Sabattis – This sculpture will be the largest with five blocks of ice – you don’t want to miss this! Free Hot chocolate & popcorn too!

Come on out and watch world class artisans at work with their chainsaws, grinders, chisels, torches and newspaper.

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The Loft:

THE LOFT IN RAQUETTE LAKE – GENERAL INFORMATION $100 per midweek night (Sun-Thurs) per couple. $10 per person per night additional, up to 6 people total. (Except holidays; then weekend rate kicks in) $150 per weekend night per couple (Fri & Sat night; Sun night too on 3 day weekends). $10 per person per night additional, up to 6 people total. $650 weekly (7 nights, Sat-Sat) for 2 people. $950 weekly (7 nights, Sat-Sat) for 3-6 people; LATEST SPECIALS- What a HOT DEAL! Snowmobile midweek (Sun-Thurs except holidays) and enjoy better trail conditions, less traffic and cheaper rates! $175 for Tues & Wed nights. Get Thurs night FREE for 1-2 people. Add $10 pp, per night for additiional people, up to 6. Rent for the season $4000 OR BEST OFFER! Dec 1, 2010 through mid-April, 2011. Includes heat, satelite TV, heated garage for snowmachine storage & repair. 315.354.5532

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Quiet Time:

A four-season vacation home on Raquette Lake. Was originally part of the well known Antlers Resort, in the early days of Raquette Lake. It is located on Antler’s Point, Four Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, 2 Family Rooms, Dining Room, Kitchen Fully Furnished with appliances, cookware, dishes, etc., Television/DVD, Private Patio, Private Beach, Telephone, All Linens, Firewood, Gas Grill/Outdoor Furniture Rented by the month or week in the summer. During the fall, spring or winter season, by the season, month, week or weekend. No smoking and no pets. 315.697.5607 Visit us on the web at: www.quiettimeadirondacks.com 518.624.3077

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Raquette Lake Hotel & Tap Room:

Step back in time and book a romantic getaway on the shores of Raquette Lake in the exclusive renovated “Honeymoon Suite” at the Raquette Lake Hotel & Tap Room, complete with restaurant downstairs serving fantastic homemade food at a bargain price. Open 365 days a year. Enjoy the view of Raquette Lake and take advantage of our quiet location. 315.354.4581

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St. Williams on Long Point:

Reasonable housekeeping rental. A premiere spot at St. Williams on Long Point in Raquette Lake, N.Y. This not- for- profit historical Adirondack complex and retreat center, is accessible only by boat . You will will experience a lakeside setting rich in natural beauty and history. In the Adirondack camp tradition, semi private and dormitory lodging is available in the wood frame house with a covered deck for outdoor social events. The rustic accommodations include indoor plumbing, shared baths and 19 single beds. Our facility also has a separate recreation room with flat screen tv. ping pong, air hockey, board games and a reading area for your enjoyment. You will find our outdoor campfire a relaxing way to spend the evening and enjoy Raquette Lakes’ spectacular sunsets…This historical site also accomodates an 1890 church building which we periodically rent out for weddings, musical, enviromental, and cultural programs along with historical tours. 315.354.4265

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Great Camp Sagamore:

Great Camp Sagamore is located in Raquette Lake, NY. Our 27 authentic National Historic Landmark designated buildings were the wilderness estate of the Vanderbilt family from 1901-1954. We are open to the public for accommodations and tours (video) from Memorial Day until mid-October. Check for availability for a relaxing weekend, retreat, family event or an Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel) course. Our Grands Camp sessions in summer are nationally acclaimed. Dedicated to the enjoyment of education, interpretation & historic preservation, Great Camp Sagamore is not a hotel, it is a bit of history. Register today to win a free weekend ‘Simply Sagamore Stay’. 315.354.5311 | Visit Our Website: greatcampsagamore.org ]]> http://mylonglake.com/2012/02/02/great-camp-sagamore-2/feed/ 0 Journey’s End http://mylonglake.com/2012/02/02/journeys-end/ http://mylonglake.com/2012/02/02/journeys-end/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:06 +0000 admin http://mylonglake.com/?p=5433

Journey’s End:

Journey’s End Cottages | 941 Deerland Rd Rts. 30/28N | Long Lake NY 12847-0096 A small lakefront cottage colony 1-3 Bedrooms Modern cottages in peaceful lakeside setting Amenities include Microwaves Color CATV/DVD wi-fi Beach Dock Kayaks and Canoe Picnic Tables & Grilles Open early May-early November July and August Weekly Rentals Only Pre & Post Season Rates Available Owner Jerry Sullivan 50+ yr in Lodging Business 888.624.5381 For Availability and more information| Visit Our Website: journeysendlodging.com | E-mail: Journeys End e-mail

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Lake Side Cottage:

Charming Lakefront Cottage on South end of the lake. 4-Season Rental located on Old Steamboat Road in Long Lake, adjacent to the C8B snowmobile trail. New Construction! This house was just built in the Spring of 2010. The house includes a master bedroom with a queen size bed, a bunk room with a set of beds (1 twin, 1 full). Other amenities include: microwave, stereo, TV/DVD player, outdoor gas grill, and fire pit with wood. Linens and towels are included. June 13 – September 5: $850 per week September 5 – October 25: please contact owner October 25 – June 13: please contact owner Please contact owner for other options. Longer/Shorter lengths of stay available upon request based on availability.

E-mail: longlakerentalcabin@gmail.com/a>
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Seaman’s Cabins:

Seaman’s Lakeshore Cabins are a family owned and operated vacation getaway. We offer a family oriented vacation at a reasonable rate. Most of our guests have been coming to our cabins for years and have grown to be friends of the family. We don’t have televisions or telephones in out cabins. We do have a beautiful sand beach nestled in a small cove with a nice western exposure. Kitchen utensils and pillows are supplied, but please bring your own bedding and towels. 518.624.4625 For Availability and more information | Visit Their Website: seamanscabins.com

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Bait Shop Cottage:

Bait Shop Cottage on the No. E. shore of beautiful Long Lake; just a 10 minute leisure walk to the village for restaurants, shopping, ect. The deck and large windows overlook the lake, mountains, private beach and dock. The cozy cottage accomodates up to 4 has gas fireplace, a/c, cable tv, internet service. doneta@frontiernet.net For Availability and more information

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