The Inn at Erlowest

Located on beautiful and historic Lake George, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Erlowest recalls an era when people escaped from the cities to enjoy the mountain air and pristine beauty. Your experience at the Erlowest will be an unforgettable and wonderful time.

The Inn at Erlowest, a Queen Anne style Stone Castle, has been meticulously transformed from a private residence into a luxurious Inn and farm to table restaurant. Originally built in 1898 by Mr. Edward Morse Shepard, it was part of “Millionaires’ Row” in the Adirondack Park on Lake George.

The name “Erlowest” was inspired by the hometown of Mr. Shepards’ parents called Westerlo. Mr. Shepard, a prominent attorney and politician from Brooklyn. He was also an author, humanitarian, and vestryman.

The Grand Dining Room at Erlowest regularly entertained many influential people such as George Foster Peabody and Spencer & Katrina Trask. Never having married, hen Mr. Shepard passed on July 20, 1911, he left his beloved Erlowest to his sister, Agnes Hewitt.

During World War I, Agnes invited convalescing officers to enjoy much needed rest and relaxation at her Erlowest home. Mr Shepard’s niece, Lucy Hewitt, next owned the Erlowest alongside her husband, Russell C. Leffingwell, a corporate lawyer and international banker, who went on to become the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Board Chairman of J.P. Morgan & Company

The Leffingwells lived at Erlowest until the 1960’s, when Mr. Charles “Charlie” Wood bought the property. Mr. Wood, a local entrepreneur, founded such business ventures as Storytown and Ghosttown (now known as Six Flags Great Escape), as well as Double H Hole in the Woods Camp for critically ill children, alongside actor Paul Newman.

Mr. Wood sold the property to its current owners in 1999, who renovated Erlowest into the magnificent Inn. Today, the Erlowest offers elegant lodging and locally inspired cuisine in its warm, intimate setting located alongside the beautiful waters of Lake George.

LODGING & SUITES
Step back in time and experience the exquisitely warm room décor, comfort, and amenities in your private suite at the Inn at Erlowest.

Located on beautiful, historic Lake George and in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Erlowest recalls an era when people escaped from the cities to enjoy nature and its pristine beauty. Your experience at the Erlowest will be an unforgettable and wonderful time.

THE ST SACRAMENT SUITE WITH JACUZZI
The Saint Sacrament earned its name from Father Isaac Jogues, who described Lake George as Lac du Saint Sacrement, the Lake of the Blessed Sacrament. This suite contains an inviting alcove with a window seat, making this king suite perfect for lounging, afternoon tea, and reading.

A 2-person jacuzzi tub is located in the sitting area, a place for both relaxation and renewal, with the bathroom set off from the sitting area, including a tiled, walk-in shower. The Saint Sacrament Suite is a Deluxe King Suite, located on the 3rd floor of the Inn at Erlowest, conveniently located off the elevator to the right.

Guests enter the suite to find a sitting area of average size, featuring a 2-person jacuzzi tub (with small portable steps available upon request), a window alcove seat, a small closet (with an iron, ironing board, and safe), a smoke detector (with visual and audio aids), a CO2 detector (with audio aid), and a couple of armchairs.

To the right of the sitting area is an en suite also of average size, with a sink-vanity combination, a garbage can, a towel rack, a toilet (with portable grab bars available upon request), and a single-stall, walk-in shower (with portable shower seat available upon request).

The king bed is located in a separate area offset he main sitting area to the left and features a small chest of drawers, a flat-screen cable television and DVD player, a mini-fridge with handled ice bucket, and a small wardrobe.

Also provided for guests of the Saint Sacrament Suite are complimentary splits of Prosecco upon check-in, one reserved parking space, wifi connectivity, and a farm-fresh breakfast each morning of their stay.

THE SHEPARD SUITE WITH JACUZZI
The Shepard is named for Edward Morse Shepard, a lawyer and politician who originally built and lived in the Inn. This warm king suite’s window seat provides guests with a partial view, split between the Inn’s Courtyard Terrace and Lake George.

Located right at the foot of the bed, these views truly make you feel right at home. The bathroom is quite surprising, with an oval, 2-person jacuzzi tub at the end of its hallway.

The Shepard Suite is a Partial View King Suite, located on the 3rd floor of the Inn at Erlowest. Guests may access this suite by taking the stairs or elevator, but must navigate a narrow, windy hallway to enter through the suite’s only entrance.

Entryway spacing may be limited, as the Shepard Suite’s door is right beside the door to the Leffingwell Suite. The king bed is located right across from the entryway, with a mounted flat-screen cable television and DVD player immediately to the right.

Offset from the king bed to the right is a loveseat, a small closet (with an iron, ironing board, and safe), a smoke detector (with visual and audio aids), a CO2 detector (with audio aid), and an in-room telephone. Window alcove seating is located at the foot of the bed, with the mini-fridge and handled ice bucket located to its left.

Past the mini-fridge is en suite of average size (but runs slightly narrow width-wise), featuring a sink-vanity combination, a towel rack, an armchair, a single-stall, walk-in shower (portable shower seat available upon request), a garbage can, a toilet (portable grab bars available upon request), and a 1-person oval-shaped jacuzzi tub (small portable steps available upon request).

The quaint size of the suite and ensuite may make for narrow room navigation. Also provided for guests of the Shepard Suite are complimentary splits of Prosecco upon check-in, one reserved parking space, wifi connectivity, and a farm-fresh breakfast each morning of their stay.

THE ERLOWEST SUITE WITH FIREPLACE & JACUZZI
With its garden-themed design, the Erlowest feels like spring. Named for the town of Westerlo, where original owner Edward Morse Shepard’s parents lived, this king suite’s sitting area doubles as a study space—perfect for reading by the fire, alongside an alcove that can be used for writing.

The Erlowest also features a romantic four-poster bed. The bath is also exquisite, with its 2-person jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower, and chandelier. The Erlowest Suite is a Deluxe King Suite, located on the 2nd floor of the Inn at Erlowest.

Guests may enter the suite by taking the stairs or the elevator, but navigating a hallway is necessary to access the room. Entryway spacing may be limited, as the Erlowest’s door is right beside the door to the Jogues Suite.

A spacious ensuite is located off the left of the entryway’s narrow hallway, and features a single-stall, walk-in shower (with a portable shower seat available upon request), a 2-person jacuzzi (with small portable steps available upon request), an armchair, a sink-vanity combination, a toilet (with portable grab bars available upon request), and garbage can.

At the end of the short hallway is the Erlowest’s king bed and sitting area, featuring a loveseat, arm chair, a coffee table, a flat-screen cable television and DVD player, an in-room telephone, a fireplace, a smoke detector (with visual and audio aids), a CO2 detector (with audio aid), a small closet (with an iron, ironing board, and safe), a small desk space, and a mini-fridge with a handled ice bucket.

Also provided for guests of the Erlowest Suite are complimentary splits of Prosecco upon check-in, one reserved parking space, wifi connectivity, and a farm-fresh breakfast each morning of their stay.

DINING
The Inn at Erlowest houses a fine dining restaurant that has entertained many influential people during its history, including George Foster Peabody, Spencer & Katrina Trask, and Mr. Charles “Charlie” Wood.

Today, the Inn at Erlowest offers patrons inspired cuisine inside our intimate dining rooms and outside on our Fireplace Patio and Courtyard Terrace. Our Library Bar gives visitors a charming spot to unwind in, to relax with a glass of beer or wine, or to relish one of our cocktails named for our home’s history and the Lake George region.

Guests can enjoy the Erlowest’s locally sourced ingredients with views of the lake and surrounding Adirondack Mountains all year long with our heated igloos, available during the winter season. Travel down to our Queen Anne-style castle on Millionaire’s Row and experience first-rate fine dining in our exquisite Lake George restaurant!

Enjoy outdoor dining with the stunning views of Lake George in the middle of winter! Our heated Erlowest Igloos offer a cozy & fun dining experience under the evening’s snowfall or starry skies.

CELEBRATIONS
Whether you’re planning a private dinner or an unforgettable party, your next gathering will be a remarkable experience when hosted at the Erlowest. No request is too big or too small for our staff, as we offer luxury lodging accommodations, various event spaces, delectable dining options, and more.

WEDDINGS
The Inn at Erlowest, an elegant and renowned mansion, hosts both local and destination weddings in the Upstate NY area. Couples will find a romantic wedding venue in the former castle residence, which overlooks the historic Lake George. Located on the western bend of the lake, the Erlowest is approximately an hour north of Albany, NY

Couples can welcome up to 250 guests to join their celebration at The Inn at Erlowest. Ceremonies can be held at the scenic, lakeside North Pointe or Courtyard Terrace, which features original stonework.

Share an intimate celebration experience with your nearest and dearest in the comfort of our 1898 estate, with all the elegance, service, and refreshments of the Erlowest. For intimate gatherings of 50 guests or less, the Inn at Erlowest provides on-site ceremony locations and day-of coordination of ceremony arrangements, along with indoor and outdoor dining options.

Rooms: 10

Price: from 163 EUR per night

Source: www.theinnaterlowest.com