Schroon Lake Says Goodbye to Summer

Trail Break at Schroon Lake’s new patio dining. Designed by  Eric Welch.

Trail Break at Schroon Lake’s new patio dining. Designed by Eric Welch.

It’s been a tough for many on Main Street, but the town’s brave entrepreneurs did a fab job opening their doors, practicing social distancing and welcoming back their customers. It was great to see downtown Schroon buzzing this year: From folks often lined up for a seat at Pitkin’s new outdoor dining area, community gardeners tending to their plots, and the crowds at Stewart’s for ice-cream.

And outdoor dining is now available at Trail Break at Schroon Lake.  The large, inviting space was designed and built by ADK Garden’s Eric Welch, who provides terrific landscaping services. He and his family also sell plants, herbs and fresh fruits and vegetables at their Route 9 greenhouse and store.

But we were saddened to learn of the closing of True North Yoga’s studio. Founder  Deb Philp was a pioneer businesswoman who took a chance, and at the same time changed people’s lives through yoga and reiki. Her legacy will continue on-line. From Deb:

“Virtual classes are offered through the Zoom video conferencing platform. To get the link and password, you must register for the class at least 15 minutes before the start time. You can register for any class or purchase a discounted 4-pack of virtual classes here.”

This weekend marks the unofficial end of the Summer season and for some businesses closing up for the year.

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Vine and Barley, atop the Town Store, is inviting Schroon Lakers to an end of season party on Sunday, from 12. – 6pm. There’s drink specials all weekend, including two for one bottled beers and discounts on wine and their famous slushies. At the Town Store there are bargains in every department.

And photographer Tom Patrick is hoping to capture some unique images of camp fires along the shores of the lake on Saturday night with his drone.



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Spring Wakes Up Schroon Lake

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With the arrival of spring in the Adirondacks, come the season’s blooms, returning wild life and the opening of camps and seasonal businesses.

And so it is in Schroon, with this weekend’s re-opening of the Patti Mehm’s Towne Store on Main Street.  Spring hours Fri & Sat 10am - 4pm  and Sun 11am - 4pm.

We are also hearing that Drake’s Restaurant is getting ready to re-open, -- but without Chef Lorenzo Cecunjanin and his wife Jasmina. (We will have full report soon!).

DeCesare’s recently hosted a fundraiser for the SLCS Class of 2016.

DeCesare’s recently hosted a fundraiser for the SLCS Class of 2016.

DeCesare fans rejoice: There are new hours are Wednesday 4pm – 8 pm, Thursday 4pm – 8pm, Friday 4pm – 9pm Saturday 4pm - 9pm and Sunday 11:30 am – 8pm.

And it’s just a short month away until Sticks and Stones goes 7 days a week for lunch and dinner!

Spring hours for the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club Bar are Friday nights from 5 – 9pm and Saturday from 12pm – 7pm. The club is closed on Sundays.

And Save The Date: Witherbee's Carriage House will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Party, Saturday May 7th at 4:00pm!  There will be Mint Juleps (and other Kentucky Bourbon Specials). There’s a contest for the best "Derby Hat."