One hundred years ago, the great camps of the Adirondacks
offered weary city dwellers respite from the toils of daily life with the soothing
qualities of the wilderness and the pursuit of sport. This was precisely the vision that
inspired partners Chaffin, Light and Wilhelm when they created the Roaring Fork Club, a
private golf, fishing and log cabin community along the banks of the Roaring Fork River.
In an appreciative nod to the Porch Societies of the last century, the Roaring Fork Club
is designed for more simple modes of transportation and does not allow automobiles.
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The heart of the Club is
the intimate and rustic Member's Lodge, reminiscent of old fishing lodges with its chinked
timber facades and wide, inviting porches. The comfortable 2-story Great Room with a moss
rock fireplace and the veranda overlooking the 18th hole are places to gather and reflect
on the day's adventures. The lodge also houses a library with billiards, vintner room,
fitness and business facilities, as well as, the men's and women's locker rooms. |
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rustic hand-hewn log cabins are situated along the wooded riverbanks and throughout the
undulating meadows overlooking the valley. The cabins' casual interiors were designed with
the notion that several generations might put their feet up and enjoy themselves. Outdoor
stone fireplaces encourage time spent sharing family stories in cozy rocking chairs under
the cover of blankets and starry skies. Rounding out
and central to the richness of the experience, families and guests may take part in a
wonderful variety of sporting and cultural activities, from golf and fly fishing, nature
hikes and snow shoeing to vintners dinners, outdoor campfires, artists-in-residence and
children's programs. |
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