963 Friends Lake Rd
Chestertown, NY 12817

Set amid the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, Friends Lake Inn is an intimate luxury boutique inn offering the character of a historic Adirondack retreat together with upscale accommodations, destination dining and an exceptional four-season guest experience.

Originally built in the 1860s, the Inn was transformed into an upscale hospitality destination and today offers 17 distinctive guest rooms and suites divided among Lake Rooms, Tree Rooms and Bird Rooms. Accommodations are individually decorated in a warm Adirondack style, with select rooms featuring king beds, wood-burning or gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi, slipper or whirlpool tubs, steam showers, private balconies, porches and separate entrances.

Dining has long been an important part of the Friends Lake Inn experience. The property features a historic Main Dining Room with an original 1800s tin ceiling and wood-burning fireplace, together with the more casual Birch Bistro. Its established restaurant operation, wine cellar and award-winning wine program provide an important complement to the lodging business and create additional opportunities for destination dining, special events and curated guest experiences.

The property’s grounds are among its most distinctive attributes. Landscaped gardens and a wedding lawn surround a flowing stream, waterfall, spring-fed pond, footbridge and signature willow tree. Outdoor fireplaces, lake access, Adirondack forest trails, kayaks and snowshoes further enhance the year-round resort experience.

Friends Lake Inn is also an established destination for weddings and private events, accommodating celebrations ranging from intimate elopements to weddings of approximately 50 guests. Ceremony and reception options include the wedding lawn, garden arbor, streamside bridge, Breeze Dining Room, Birch Bistro and patio, Adirondack Dining Room and historic Main Dining Room, with on-site lodging allowing guests to enjoy a complete destination wedding experience.

Located at 963 Friends Lake Road in Chestertown, New York, the property offers convenient access to many of the Adirondacks’ most popular attractions. Gore Mountain is approximately 20 minutes away, the Lake George region is nearby, and Albany is approximately 90 minutes south via Interstate 87. This combination of natural beauty, accessibility and year-round recreation makes Friends Lake Inn a truly distinctive Adirondack hospitality offering.