Yon fwa, sa a te Lodge #1 nan Elko Lake Camp — kè frap yon retrè Episkopal renmen anpil kote kanmè yo te rasanble pou manje, dans, ak souvni pou tout lavi. Jodi a, li reimajine kòm yon kay 4 chanm, 2 twalèt ki somehow toujou gen sa a menm majik intangible — yon sans de jwa ak limyè ke ou pa ka ekri, sèlman santi.

Sitiye sou yon rand wout jis deyò Catskill Park, Lodge la ofri tout an pye bwa, lavi sèl-planch ki antoure pa lanati ki ap desann nan tout direksyon. Nan sid: pratè ki kenbe limyè lò. Nan lwès: vi mòn ki twonpe solèy kouche yo nan evènman chak jou. Epi nan jaden dèyè a, yon rezo tras vaste kòmanse — menm tras yo ki te dekouvri pa kanmè yo dekad pase, kounye a itilize pou randone, monte chwal, fè snowmobiling, monte bisiklèt nan mòn, oswa jis errer. Avantur la vrèman kòmanse nan pòt dèyè ou.

Anndan, ansyen "gwo sal" la toujou se nanm kay la — kounye a transfòme nan yon espas rasanbleman laj, ki gen anpil limyè ki ka adapte yon tab manje pou 28 moun, yon zòn vivan masiv pou nwit bò dife, ak yon kwen liv ak anvi ki fèt pou rete. Kwizin nan jenere ak sosyal, fasil adapte twa kwizin an mouvman, konplè ak yon ranje Viking, yon ti koule pou chodyè, ak anpil espas pou prepare. De pi piti chanm yo ofri vi pratè ak vi mòn, pandan ke suite prensipal la gen yon klozèt ale-vivan ki vale envy. Yon gwo twalèt ki sanble ak yon spa ki soti nan prensipal la ofri yon douch vapè ak yon doub vanni. Yon pi gwo, kache chanm dèyè a ofri retrè trankil lè jou a ap fini.

Deyò, garaj de etaj ki separe ak elektrik la se kòm fonksyonèl jan li se plen potansyèl — twa bay devan, youn dèyè, prèske 1,200 pye kare sou tè a, ak yon lòt 680 pye kare anwo pou estidyo, depo, oswa ekspansyon nan lavni. Asosyasyon Pwopriyetè Pwopriyete Elko Lake la bay aksè prive nan Elko Lake (san bato motè), ansanm ak yon dok pataje, yon pak, yon pavilon, ak yon teren pou tenis, pickleball, ak basketball — plis antretyen wout tout ane, tout sa pou yon frè anyèl ki ba.

Epi pandan Lodge la santi yo absoliman izole, Livingston Manor se sèlman dis minit lwen — yon melanj pafè ant forè ak cham ti vil. Pase maten an ap eksplwate Willowemoc Wild Forest la oswa peche nan rivyè renome yo, apre sa ale nan vil la pou kafe nan The Walk-In, pwovizyon nan Main Street Farm, yon pint nan Catskill Brewery, oswa dine nan The DeBruce oswa The Kaatskeller.

Lodge la se yon kote ra kote nostalgia rankontre kounye a — kote chak van santi tankou yon souvni, ak jwa ak ri ete pase yo trankil entwine nan miray yo.

Once upon a time, this was Lodge #1 at Elko Lake Camp — the beating heart of a beloved Episcopalian retreat where campers gathered for meals, dances, and lifelong memories. Today, it’s been reimagined as a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that somehow still hums with that same intangible magic — a sense of joy and light that you can’t quite describe, only feel.

Set on a ridge just outside of Catskill Park, The Lodge offers all cedar, single-floor living surrounded by sweeping nature in every direction. To the south: meadows catching golden light. To the west: mountain views that turn sunsets into daily events. And from the backyard, an extensive trail network begins — the same trails carved out by campers decades ago, now used for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, mountain biking, or simply wandering. The adventure truly starts at your back door.

Inside, the former “great hall” is still the soul of the home — now transformed into a sprawling, light-filled gathering space that fits a 28-person dining table, a massive living area for fireside nights, and a built-in reading and record nook designed for lingering. The kitchen is generous and social, easily fitting three cooks in motion, complete with a Viking range, pot filler, and plenty of prep space. Two smaller bedrooms offer meadow and mountain views, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet worthy of envy. A large, spa-like bathroom off the primary provides a steam room shower and double vanity. A larger, tucked-away bedroom in back offers quiet retreat when the day winds down.

Outside, the two-story detached garage with electric is as functional as it is full of potential — three bays in front, one in back, nearly 1,200 sq ft on the ground floor, and an additional 680 sq ft above for studio, storage, or future expansion. The Elko Lake Property Owners Association provides private access to Elko Lake (non-motorboat), along with a shared dock, park, pavilion, and a court for tennis, pickleball, and basketball — plus year-round road maintenance, all for a low annual fee.

And while The Lodge feels utterly removed, Livingston Manor is only ten minutes away — a perfect blend of wilderness and small-town charm. Spend the morning exploring the Willowemoc Wild Forest or fishing the famed rivers, then head into town for coffee at The Walk-In, provisions from Main Street Farm, a pint at Catskill Brewery, or dinner at The DeBruce or The Kaatskeller.

The Lodge is that rare place where nostalgia meets now — where every breeze feels like a memory, and the joy and laughter of summers past are quietly woven into the walls. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC