ELDERHOSTEL is a not-for-profit organization
offering continuing education programs for
adults 55 or older. Sagamore offers many
Elderhostel programs each year.
IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR AN ELDERHOSTEL
PROGRAM AT SAGAMORE, you must contact
Elderhostel at (877) 426-8056 or visit their
website at www.elderhostel.org and enter the
keyword: Sagamore or enter the corresponding
Elderhostel program number.
Please scroll down for the complete list of
Elderhostel programs Sagamore offers in 2007.
Current Programs being presented:
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEMYSTIFIED AND
CELEBRATED Sold Out!
Jun 03 - Jun 06
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14873
Learn how to get the best pictures in - and out - of
your new digital camera. In scenic Sagamore, a
professional photographer teaches you how to harness
technology to capture photos of unimaginable quality.
Hands-on classes review the functions of digital
cameras, basic photography skills and the new
realities of digital processing. Master your digital
camera's settings and combine basic skills such as
composition and point of view to improve your photos.
Discover how to easily transfer digital files onto
your computer and optimize, print or e-mail them.
Acres upon acres of Adirondack wilderness inspire
creative expression, while guided tours of Sagamore's
National Historic Landmark buildings offer unique
architectural and structural shots.
BOREAL BIRDS OF THE ADIRONDACKS Sold Out!
Jun 03 - Jun 06
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14872
Grow your birding life list in the wild Adirondacks.
Ideally situated between Ferd's Bog and the Moose
River Plains, Sagamore is home to more than 200 bird
species, including wood warblers, gray jays, Lincoln
sparrows and more. Study nesting habits, migration
patterns and Adirondack habitat with a former park
ranger. Listen as he discusses research findings on
loons and shares birding-identification skills using
both sight and sound. Slide shows and bird-call
lessons teach you how to distinguish between native
and migrating birds in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Each day, identify boreal species on walks in this
important bird area. Glean insights into local
folklore during a performance by a famous Adirondack
storyteller and singer.
THE ILLUSION OF ROUGHING IT: ADIRONDACK
GREAT CAMPS OF THE VANDERBILTS Sold Out!
Jun 15 - Jun 18
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14875
Experience the illusion of roughing it in the
Adirondack wilderness at the Vanderbilts' Camp
Sagamore - a "working" National Historic Landmark.
Recall the era of robber barons as a local historian
orients you to the Gilded Age. Guided tours reveal the
social and architectural heritage of Sagamore and J.P.
Morgan's Camp Uncas. Examine the rustic materials used
in vernacular architecture and the most recent
historic preservation projects and techniques.
Consider camp life in the harsh Adirondack winters in
the workers' complexes. In the guest houses, imagine
servants catering to you during summer hunting and
fishing trips with the Vanderbilts. On your final
night, a famous Adirondack storyteller and singer
gives insights into local folklore.
KAYAKING THE ADIRONDACKS Sold Out!
Jun 18 - Jun 21
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14654
There is nothing like kayaking on a clear morning on a
pristine lake. This course will introduce you to new
joys. The first morning is devoted to instruction on
Sagamore Lake, including safety, basic paddling
techniques with close instruction, and practice in the
quiet dock area. After lunch, the group will
circumnavigate the lake, stop at the beach, and paddle
back to the boathouse. The 2nd day will involve an
out-trip to a neighboring lake. The evenings are
devoted to the Vanderbilt's Great Camp Sagamore
history. There will be a guided tour of our 27-
authentic buildings, all designated National Historic
Landmarks.
ADIRONDACK FLORA: DIVERSE, ABUNDANT,
AND ENDANGERED Sold Out!
Jun 18 - Jun 21
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 16452
Sagamore is near several preserves that contain both
herbaceous and woody species; land and aquatic. Our
instructor will point out plants, plant families,
habitats and the environmental pressures on these
habitats, plant uses, and also any fauna that we see
that depend on these plants. Species are abundant.
Youll also learn about endangered species, and how it
affects the Adirondacks.
GUIDES AND GREAT CAMPS, AN ADIRONDACK
EXPERIENCE Sold Out!
Jun 18 - Jun 21
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 4295
In the 19th century, Adirondack guides were frequently
employed to lead wealthy sportsmen into unknown wild
areas. A guide had to be a competent woodsman, a multi-
talented craftsman, a quick wit, and an excellent
storyteller. Join us for this special program where we
will examine Gilded Age recreation from a variety of
social perspectives. Along with craft demonstrations,
storytelling and nature walks, you'll also learn about
the history of Gilded Age life while staying at Great
Camp Sagamore, once owned by the Alfred Vanderbilt
family and now a National Historic Landmark. Come and
celebrate Sagamore's important role in our nation's
history amid the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains,
one of America's most beautiful natural treasures.
BOREAL BIRDS OF THE ADIRONDACKS Sold Out!
Jun 22 - Jun 25
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14872
Grow your birding life list in the wild Adirondacks.
Ideally situated between Ferd's Bog and the Moose
River Plains, Sagamore is home to more than 200 bird
species, including wood warblers, gray jays, Lincoln
sparrows and more. Study nesting habits, migration
patterns and Adirondack habitat with a former park
ranger. Listen as he discusses research findings on
loons and shares birding-identification skills using
both sight and sound. Slide shows and bird-call
lessons teach you how to distinguish between native
and migrating birds in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Each day, identify boreal species on walks in this
important bird area. Glean insights into local
folklore during a performance by a famous Adirondack
storyteller and singer.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEMYSTIFIED AND
CELEBRATED Sold Out!
Jun 22 - Jun 25
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14873
Learn how to get the best pictures in - and out - of
your new digital camera. In scenic Sagamore, a
professional photographer teaches you how to harness
technology to capture photos of unimaginable quality.
Hands-on classes review the functions of digital
cameras, basic photography skills and the new
realities of digital processing. Master your digital
camera's settings and combine basic skills such as
composition and point of view to improve your photos.
Discover how to easily transfer digital files onto
your computer and optimize, print or e-mail them.
Acres upon acres of Adirondack wilderness inspire
creative expression, while guided tours of Sagamore's
National Historic Landmark buildings offer unique
architectural and structural shots.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents with
Grandchildren ages 6-9) Sold Out!
Jun 29 - Jul 04
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: John Kirk & Trish Miller; Nancy Sue
Foltz; Pat Burdick
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 6-9, this program will feature music,
storytelling, and nature crafts specifically geared
toward younger children. Mornings and early
afternoons will focus on hands-on activities for
adults and children to learn together. Separate
activities occur during late afternoons when children
participate in non-competitive games and "kid
specific" outings. Evening activities include night
hikes, campfires, and a square dance.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents
with Grandchildren Ages 8-11) Sold Out!
Jul 06 - Jul 11
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: Susan Trump; Nancy Sue Foltz; Pat Burdick
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 8-11, this program will focus on outdoor skills,
along with music and crafts. Morning and early
afternoon activities will include short nature hikes
and learning outdoor skills. Separate activities
occur only during late afternoons when children
participate in educational games. Evening brings
night hikes, campfires, and an old-fashioned square
dance.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents with
Grandchildren ages 6-9) Sold Out!
Jul 13 - Jul 18
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: Dan Duggan; Nancy Sue Foltz; Pat Burdick;
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 6-9, this program will feature music,
storytelling, and nature crafts specifically geared
toward younger children. Mornings and early
afternoons will focus on hands-on activities for
adults and children to learn together. Separate
activities occur during late afternoons when children
participate in non-competitive games and "kid
specific" outings. Evening activities include night
hikes, campfires, and a square dance.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents
with Grandchildren Ages 11-14) Sold Out!
Jul 27 - Aug 01
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4978
Instructors: Pat Smith; Nancy Sue Foltz; Pat Burdick &
Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 12-14, this program features experienced boating
instructors who will provide hands-on training in
building and maintaining a classic wooden canoe,
learning paddling techniques, and water safety. For
an additional fee, you'll also have an opportunity to
hand-carve a canoe paddle to take home! Evenings are
filled with presentations on boating & guiding history
in the Adirondacks, along with night hikes and
campfires.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandmothers with
Granddaughters Ages 6-14) Sold Out!
Jul 27 - Aug 01
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 9543
Instructors: Peggy Lynn; Nancy Sue Foltz; Pat Burdick
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
This special course will focus on the relationship
between grandmothers and their granddaughters, with
activities designed to foster the special bond between
these two generations. Through music, a variety of
traditional women's hand-crafts and special outdoor
activities, participants will have the opportunity to
learn how Adirondack traditions have passed from
generation to generation.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents with
Grandchildren ages 8-11) Sold Out!
Aug 03 - Aug 08
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: Greag & Amy McCrea; Nancy Sue Foltz;
Penny James
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 8-11, this program will focus on outdoor skills,
along with music and crafts. Morning and early
afternoon activities will include short nature hikes
and learning outdoor skills. Separate activities
occur only during late afternoons when children
participate in educational games. Evening brings
night hikes, campfires, and an old-fashioned square
dance.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents
with
Grandchildren ages 8-11) Sold Out!
Aug 10 - Aug 15
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: Susan Trump; Nancy Sue Foltz; Penny James
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 8-11, this program will focus on outdoor skills,
along with music and crafts. Morning and early
afternoon activities will include short nature hikes
and learning outdoor skills. Separate activities
occur only during late afternoons when children
participate in educational games. Evening brings
night hikes, campfires, and an old-fashioned square
dance.
INTERGENERATIONAL (for Grandparents
with Grandchildren ages 6-9) Sold Out!
Aug 17 - Aug 22
To Register: Contact Elderhostel at
www.elderhostel.org or (877)426-8056.
Elderhostel program number: 4977
Instructors: Dan Duggan; Nancy Sue Foltz; Pat Burdick
& Sagamore Staff
Schedule: Check-in 4pm Sunday; Check-out 10am Friday
What's Included: Double occupancy room(s) for five
nights; family-orientated outings & crafts with staff;
Historic Walking Tour of Great Camp Sagamore; all
Meals from Sun. dinner - Fri. breakfast
Designed for Elderhostelers and their grandchildren
aged 6-9, this program will feature music,
storytelling, and nature crafts specifically geared
toward younger children. Mornings and early
afternoons will focus on hands-on activities for
adults and children to learn together. Separate
activities occur during late afternoons when children
participate in non-competitive games and "kid
specific" outings. Evening activities include night
hikes, campfires, and a square dance.
THE ILLUSION OF ROUGHING IT: ADIRONDACK
GREAT CAMPS OF THE VANDERBILTS
Sep 02 - Sep 05
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14875
Experience the illusion of roughing it in the
Adirondack wilderness at the Vanderbilts' Camp
Sagamore - a "working" National Historic Landmark.
Recall the era of robber barons as a local historian
orients you to the Gilded Age. Guided tours reveal the
social and architectural heritage of Sagamore and J.P.
Morgan's Camp Uncas. Examine the rustic materials used
in vernacular architecture and the most recent
historic preservation projects and techniques.
Consider camp life in the harsh Adirondack winters in
the workers' complexes. In the guest houses, imagine
servants catering to you during summer hunting and
fishing trips with the Vanderbilts. On your final
night, a famous Adirondack storyteller and singer
gives insights into local folklore.
ASSEMBLE CEDAR CANVAS CANOE: GIFT A
CHILDRENS NON-PROFIT
Sep 02 - Sep 09
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14355
Remember those lazy summer days on your canoe,
discovering the natural world with every paddle? Share
that experience as you build a classic cedar and
canvas canoe for a children's group. Connect with old-
world artisans as you employ their 18th-century tools
in the canoe's construction. Under the guidance of one
of only 10 North Americans knowledgeable in these
techniques, steam-bend cedar ribs and then shape and
tack on thin planking. With the finished form, install
the decks and cover the shell with cotton canvas.
Then, affix seats, thwarts and stem bands. Finally,
cane the seats and paddles for a finished cedar and
canvas canoe. Tours of Sagamore's historic buildings
and surroundings further your appreciation of
Adirondack heritage.
KAYAKING THE ADIRONDACKS
Sep 07 - Sep 10
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14654
There is nothing like kayaking on a clear morning on a
pristine lake. This course will introduce you to new
joys. The first morning is devoted to instruction on
Sagamore Lake, including safety, basic paddling
techniques with close instruction, and practice in the
quiet dock area. After lunch, the group will
circumnavigate the lake, stop at the beach, and paddle
back to the boathouse. The 2nd day will involve an
out-trip to a neighboring lake. The evenings are
devoted to the Vanderbilt's Great Camp Sagamore
history. There will be a guided tour of our 27-
authentic buildings, all designated National Historic
Landmarks.
GREAT CAMP SAGAMORE AND THE GILDED AGE
Sep 07 - Sep 10
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 11669
This short program is designed to introduce
elderhostelers to recreational life during America's
Gilded Age, when lavish wilderness retreats became
synonymous with the Adirondack region. Learn about
life at an Adirondack Great Camp from a variety of
social perspectives, while staying at Sagamore.
Sagamore, once owned by the Alfred Vanderbilt family,
is now a National Historic Landmark. Through tours,
slideshows, lectures, demonstrations, and out-trips,
you'll leave with an appreciation of how much
wilderness recreation changed during the late 19th
century, and how similar it is to our own experiences.
Focus - Music & Storytelling and their impact on
mountain culture.
Instructor, SUSAN TRUMP, has been winning fans with
her singing, her songwriting prowess and her
outstanding instrumental skill on mountain dulcimer,
guitar, and banjo. Susan's magic stems from her
ability to link the pastoral, tranquil images of
traditional rural America to our contemporary life.
Her songs touch the heart, recall the past, and
inspire the times ahead. Her sense of humor always
adds a fresh touch to her performances.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEMYSTIFIED AND
CELEBRATED
Sep 11 - Sep 14
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14873
Learn how to get the best pictures in - and out - of
your new digital camera. In scenic Sagamore, a
professional photographer teaches you how to harness
technology to capture photos of unimaginable quality.
Hands-on classes review the functions of digital
cameras, basic photography skills and the new
realities of digital processing. Master your digital
camera's settings and combine basic skills such as
composition and point of view to improve your photos.
Discover how to easily transfer digital files onto
your computer and optimize, print or e-mail them.
Acres upon acres of Adirondack wilderness inspire
creative expression, while guided tours of Sagamore's
National Historic Landmark buildings offer unique
architectural and structural shots.
ADIRONDACK FLORA: DIVERSE, ABUNDANT,
AND ENDANGERED
Sep 11 - Sep 14
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 16452
Sagamore is near several preserves that contain both
herbaceous and woody species; land and aquatic. Our
instructor will point out plants, plant families,
habitats and the environmental pressures on these
habitats, plant uses, and also any fauna that we see
that depend on these plants. Species are abundant.
Youll also learn about endangered species, and how it
affects the Adirondacks.
ADIRONDACK WATERFALLS, GUIDES, AND
GREAT CAMPS
Sep 14 - Sep 19
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number:
You will see the Adirondacks the way the sports of
the Gilded Age saw it. You will stay at Sagamore, the
Vanderbilt great camp, and learn how
upstairs/downstairs was transferred to the woods. The
sports experienced a mere illusion of roughing it
while servants and Adirondack guides kept them
comfortable while far away from their city mansions.
Guides were a special breed of servant trusted to take
the wealthy into the woods and bring them back with
trophy game and fish. Meanwhile, guides had to set
comfortable camps, cook over open fires, and entertain
the sports. Part of the entertainment was showing
the sporting gentlemen beautiful vistas. The
Adirondacks are home to many splendid waterfalls, some
of them like the one near Sagamore with a history of
its own. Waterfalls were sacred places for native
Americans, inspiration for artists, and power sources
for the industrialization of America in the Gilded Age.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: CONQUERING CAMERAS
AND COMPUTERS WITHOUT CURSES
Sep 14 - Sep 19
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14873
Learn how to get the best pictures in - and out - of
your new digital camera. In scenic Sagamore, a
professional photographer teaches you how to harness
technology to capture photos of unimaginable quality.
Hands-on classes review the functions of digital
cameras, basic photography skills and the new
realities of digital processing. Master your digital
camera's settings and combine basic skills such as
composition and point of view to improve your photos.
Discover how to easily transfer digital files onto
your computer and optimize, print or e-mail them.
Acres upon acres of Adirondack wilderness inspire
creative expression, while guided tours of Sagamore's
National Historic Landmark buildings offer unique
architectural and structural shots.
THE ILLUSION OF ROUGHING IT: ADIRONDACK
GREAT CAMPS OF THE VANDERBILTS
Sep 26 - Sep 29
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14875
Experience the illusion of roughing it in the
Adirondack wilderness at the Vanderbilts' Camp
Sagamore - a "working" National Historic Landmark.
Recall the era of robber barons as a local historian
orients you to the Gilded Age. Guided tours reveal the
social and architectural heritage of Sagamore and J.P.
Morgan's Camp Uncas. Examine the rustic materials used
in vernacular architecture and the most recent
historic preservation projects and techniques.
Consider camp life in the harsh Adirondack winters in
the workers' complexes. In the guest houses, imagine
servants catering to you during summer hunting and
fishing trips with the Vanderbilts. On your final
night, a famous Adirondack storyteller and singer
gives insights into local folklore.
THE ADIRONDACK EXPLORER: FIVE MUSEUMS
IN FIVE DAYS
Sep 28 - Oct 03
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14982
On the Fourth of July 2006, a new natural history
museum called the Wild Center opened in the
Adirondacks. With its opening we were inspired to
create this course for you. In it you will explore
all aspects of the Adirondacks its history, nature,
and culture. You will have the rare privilege of
staying in National Histoci Landmark buildings at
Sagmaore, a museum in its own righ, but also still an
active and accommodating great camp.
You will have breakfast at Sagamore every morning,
pack you lunch from our buffet, and then board a bus
to begin exploring. We will plan to do our oldest
history first with a trip to the Revolutionary War
Fort Ticonderoga. We will return in time for dinner
from Fort Ti. Next we will visit the Olympic venues
and museum of Lake Placid, home to the 1932 and 1980
winter Olympics. After spending the day we will have
dinner back at Sagamore. The third day will be a busy
one exploring first the natural history of the
Adirondacks at the Wild Center and then the cultural
history of the Adirondacks at the Adirondack Museum.
Dinner again will be at Sagamore. The fourth day will
be the guided tour of Sagamores 27 historic buildings
in the morning and free time in the afternoon. That
evening we will continue our study of Adirondack
culture with the highly entertaining stories and songs
of one of the most famous raconteurs of the
Adirondacks. The final day will give us an hour for
wrap-up before we bid good-bye at 10am, now having
explored all aspects of the unique Adirondack Park.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DEMYSTIFIED AND
CELEBRATED
Sep 30 - Oct 03
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14873
Learn how to get the best pictures in - and out - of
your new digital camera. In scenic Sagamore, a
professional photographer teaches you how to harness
technology to capture photos of unimaginable quality.
Hands-on classes review the functions of digital
cameras, basic photography skills and the new
realities of digital processing. Master your digital
camera's settings and combine basic skills such as
composition and point of view to improve your photos.
Discover how to easily transfer digital files onto
your computer and optimize, print or e-mail them.
Acres upon acres of Adirondack wilderness inspire
creative expression, while guided tours of Sagamore's
National Historic Landmark buildings offer unique
architectural and structural shots.
GUIDES AND GREAT CAMPS, AN ADIRONDACK
EXPERIENCE
Sep 30 - Oct 03
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 4295
In the 19th century, Adirondack guides were frequently
employed to lead wealthy sportsmen into unknown wild
areas. A guide had to be a competent woodsman, a multi-
talented craftsman, a quick wit, and an excellent
storyteller. Join us for this special program where we
will examine Gilded Age recreation from a variety of
social perspectives. Along with craft demonstrations,
storytelling and nature walks, you'll also learn about
the history of Gilded Age life while staying at Great
Camp Sagamore, once owned by the Alfred Vanderbilt
family and now a National Historic Landmark. Come and
celebrate Sagamore's important role in our nation's
history amid the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains,
one of America's most beautiful natural treasures.
THE ILLUSION OF ROUGHING IT: ADIRONDACK
GREAT CAMPS OF THE VANDERBILTS
Oct 05 - Oct 08
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 14875
Experience the illusion of roughing it in the
Adirondack wilderness at the Vanderbilts' Camp
Sagamore - a "working" National Historic Landmark.
Recall the era of robber barons as a local historian
orients you to the Gilded Age. Guided tours reveal the
social and architectural heritage of Sagamore and J.P.
Morgan's Camp Uncas. Examine the rustic materials used
in vernacular architecture and the most recent
historic preservation projects and techniques.
Consider camp life in the harsh Adirondack winters in
the workers' complexes. In the guest houses, imagine
servants catering to you during summer hunting and
fishing trips with the Vanderbilts. On your final
night, a famous Adirondack storyteller and singer
gives insights into local folklore.
GUIDES AND GREAT CAMPS: AN ADIRONDACK
EXPERIENCE
Oct 14 - Oct 17
Contact Elderhostel at www.elderhostel.org or (877)
426-8056 in order to register. Elderhostel program
number: 4295
In the 19th century, Adirondack guides were frequently
employed to lead wealthy sportsmen into unknown wild
areas. A guide had to be a competent woodsman, a multi-
talented craftsman, a quick wit, and an excellent
storyteller. Join us for this special program where we
will examine Gilded Age recreation from a variety of
social perspectives. Along with craft demonstrations,
storytelling and nature walks, you'll also learn about
the history of Gilded Age life while staying at Great
Camp Sagamore, once owned by the Alfred Vanderbilt
family and now a National Historic Landmark. Come and
celebrate Sagamore's important role in our nation's
history amid the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains,
one of America's most beautiful natural treasures.
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