Great Camp Santanoni

05/09/2026

Want to take a hike through history?

Join Volunteer Docent Laura Baker next Sunday, May 17 for a guided journey through a portion of the Santanoni Preserve. Learn how the Pruyns developed their Preserve with a goal of conservation and self-sufficiency, and how these ideals are reflected in the Adirondack Park -- just in time for the Park's 134th anniversary.

This free guided hike will begin at 10 a.m. at the Gate Lodge, and include a one-mile hike to the Farm. Wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for a two-mile roundtrip hike and bring plenty of water.

For more information and to register, visit greatcampsantanoni.com/special-events.

05/03/2026

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We have a great schedule of special events and volunteer days, along with a lot of new faces this season, and are excited to share all that we have planned.

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04/29/2026

Did you know there have been 98 species of birds recorded at the Santanoni Preserve?
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Get a glimpse of a few of these species during a guided bird walk next Friday, May 8, with Newcomb Guide Charlotte Demers.
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Participants will meet at the upper parking lot at 10 a.m. for a one mile walk to the Farm Complex. Bring insect repellant, water and appropriate footwear and clothing for a two-mile roundtrip hike.
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This free event is co-sponsored by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) and the Adirondack Interpretive Center. No pre-registration is required. Email [email protected] for more information.

04/15/2026

It's , and today we're highlighting one of the Santanoni Preserve's year-round residents: the red squirrel. Although the Pruyns weren't fans (red squirrels often raided the corn supply meant for the Farm's livestock) we think red squirrels make a great addition to the . You can hear them chattering in any season, and occasionally, as was the case here, see them exploring the Gate Lodge porch!

04/09/2026

On this , we're looking back at the . The Boathouse was a hub of activity during the period of private ownership, but was on the verge of collapse by the early 1990s. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Boathouse underwent a major restoration project led by Master Craftsman Michael Frenette. Today, the Boathouse is a great place to catch views of Newcomb Lake and Baldwin and Moose Mountains!

03/25/2026

Looking for a job with a view? Our neighbors, the Friends of Poke-O-Moonshine, are looking for a Summit Steward for 2026. Visit www.pokeomoonshine.org for more information about how to apply. The deadline is April 1!

03/17/2026

Thank you to the Saranac Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for supporting AARCH's Digital Preservation Internship to organize Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH)'s digital archives relating to Great Camp Santanoni. Our intern, Sam Lasher, a recent graduate of Bucknell University where he studied history and political science, is working with us through the spring.

AARCH will use a $5,000 grant from the Saranac Chapter of the DAR for an intern to assist with the digital preservation at Great Camp Santanoni.

03/13/2026

A snowy trail awaits you at ! There are few slick patches but more snow on the way, just in time for hot drinks at the Artist’s Studio and a tour at the Main Lodge. Visit us between 10 am and 3 pm Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. See you there!

03/07/2026

We may be biased, but we think the buildings of the look amazing in the snow.
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Come see for yourself at our final Winter Weekend, next Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. Snowshoe or ski to the Main Camp for hot beverages in the Artist's Studio and a tour from 10 a.m . to 3 p.m.
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These events are sponsored by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and Discover Newcomb, NY. The Adirondack Interpretive Center will lend snowshoes to anyone without their own beginning at 9 a.m. on event days at Newcomb Pines.
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Visit greatcampsantanoni.com for more information.

03/05/2026

Did you know?

Camp Santanoni wasn't the Pruyn family's only vacation getaway. In 1897, the Pruyns became members of the Jekyll Island Club Resort, located on Jekyll Island on the Georgia Coast. They often spent their winters there at the condominium known as Sans Souci (second photo), where their neighbors included William Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan.

The Pruyns were active club members, and became avid golfers during their time on Jekyll Island.

didn't sit idle while the Pruyns were down south, however. Friends of the Pruyns, like the artist Walter Launt Palmer, made use of the camp in the Pruyns' absence, and many staff, including caretakers and farm workers, lived with their families at the Santanoni Preserve year round.

02/27/2026

There's just one more week to apply for a summer internship at ! Visit greatcampsantanoni.com or aarch.org for all the details on how to apply!