Great Garden Homes, Great Camps, & Grand Hotels in the Mountains & Lakes of the Great Northeast

HenFeathers team visited some wonderful Great Homes and Gardens, Great Camps, and Grand Hotels in the Mountains & Lakes of the Great Northeast; Hildene (Robert Lincoln Family Home), Great Camp Sagamore, Mirror Lake Inn, and the Equinox Hotel. Learn more about these wonderful Garden Homes & Hotels below.

Hildene, Robert Lincoln Family Mountain Home

Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont, epitomizes a harmonious blend of architecture and landscape. Built by Robert Todd Lincoln in 1905, the house showcases a Georgian Revival style with its symmetrical facade and elegant proportions. Its expansive gardens are a testament to early 20th-century landscape design, featuring formal beds, a rose garden, and manicured lawns. The meticulously restored grounds include the historic Dene Farm, where heirloom vegetables and flowers reflect a commitment to preservation. The estate's panoramic views of the Green Mountains further enhance its charm, illustrating how architectural sophistication and natural beauty complement each other seamlessly. Hildene integrates historical integrity, the natural landscape, and architectural artistry delightfully.

The Garden & Overlook (from Garden)

The Garden & Overlook (from Garden)

The Garden & Overlook (from Garden)

Main House Porch

Garden Bench & Arbor

Garden Looking Back Towards the Main House

Sundial (side view)

Arbor (Crescent Shaped)

Sundial (looking back towards the house)

Formal Garden Diamond Shaped Hedges with Sundial

Formal Garden Hedge Maze

Main House with Side Mountain View

Formal Garden Hedge Maze from Above

Formal Garden Maze Side View

Garden Overview from Rock Outcropping

Formal Garden Overview Looking Toward Sundial

Formal Garden Hedge Maze Looking Towards the Overlook

Windswept Tree & Overlook

Formal Garden Hedge Alley with Sundial

Formal Garden Hedge Maze Overview

Side Porch Terracotta Planters

Side Porch

Main House Entrance from Driveway

Carriage Underpass

Carriage Underpass with Planters & Front Door

Carriage Underpass (side view)

Main House (side view)

Main House from Driveway

Observatory

Mountain Overlook

Great Camp Sagamore the Vanderbilts Adirondack Great Camp

Great Camp Sagamore, located in the Adirondacks of New York, is a premier example of rustic Adirondack architecture integrated with the natural landscape. Built in 1897, the camp reflects the grandeur of the Great Camps era with its impressive log cabins, steeply pitched roofs, and stone fireplaces. The architecture is designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness, incorporating local materials and a low profile that respects the natural environment and enhance the natural landscape, with native species and strategic placement that highlight the area's inherent beauty. Great Camp Sagamore stands as a testament to early conservationist principles and the elegance of understated, nature-integrated design.

Great Camp Sagamore Main Lodge

Main Lodge (Porch)

Sagamore Main Lodge (Window Box Left)

Sagamore Main Lodge (Window Box Right)

Side Stairway (Window Box)

Main Entrance Stairway

Beautiful Lodge Side Table

Main Lodge Fireplace

George's Cabin

Alfred's Cabin

Play House & Window Boxes

Play House & Tennis Court

Red Window Box with Ferns

Lodge Covered Walkway

Wigwam Chimney

Wigwam Window Boxes

Wigwam Window Box (Close Up)

Wigwam Patio

Wigwam Patio Forest Overlook

Chalet Window Box

Raquette Lake Overlook (with Dining Hall)

Raquette Lake Overlook

Bowling Alley

Barn with Window Boxes

Historic Grand Hotels

-Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid, NY, Adirondacks

The historic grand hotels of the Adirondacks, such as the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, New York, showcase the region's blended rustic and opulent hospitality and architectural splendor. Established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these hotels feature a distinctive blend of Victorian, Arts and Crafts and natural rustic styles, characterized by their expansive porches, gabled roofs, and elaborate woodwork. The Mirror Lake Inn, with its charming lakefront setting, combines classic elegance with modern comforts. Gardens surrounding these grand hotels are meticulously maintained, often including lush flower beds and manicured lawns that offer guests a serene retreat. These historic properties remain iconic symbols of Adirondack luxury and architectural tradition, providing a glimpse into a bygone era of grandeur.

The Cottage with Mirror Lake in the Background

Lodge Window Boxes

Mirror Lake Inn from Across the Lake

Mirror Lake from the Inn

Mirror Lake Inn with Beautiful Tree Planters

View of Lodge from the Dock & Lake

Mirror Lake Inn Dock House

Mirror Lake Inn Main Lodge

View of Mirror Lake from the Lodge

View of Mirror Lake from the Lodge

Window Box & Screened Porch

Window Boxes & Vines Mirror Lake Inn

View of Mirror Lake from Screened Porch

-Equinox Hotel

The Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont, is a stunning example of elegant Vermont (VT?) architecture and serene landscape design. The hotel's design seamlessly integrates traditional New England charm with the rugged beauty of the surrounding landscape. Its architectural features blend classic Georgian elements, highlighted by a grand facade with expansive windows that invite natural light and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding Green Mountains. The gardens surrounding the hotel are a testament to meticulous landscaping, with lush, manicured lawns, and vibrant flower beds. This harmonious combination of architectural grace and natural beauty provides guests with a luxurious retreat that celebrates both historical craftsmanship and the splendor of Vermont's landscape.

Historic Front Porch

Mountain View

Beautiful Courtyard Windows

Courtyard with a Dramatic Mountain View

Looking at the Beautiful Town Church from the Front Porch

Marble Front Porch

The beautiful gardens, homes, and hotels amongst the lakes and mountains of the northeast inspire our design senses! They define the classic lodge and cabin and rustic New England style that we all know and love.

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