Winter has been here for a few days (since the Winter Solstice on Dec. 22) but there is not a lot of winter like conditions to talk about.  This has been a very warm Autumn with little snow and cold – the key ingredients for winter fun!  However, the local ski areas are indeed open with machine made snow and impressive trail counts considering the weather.  Gore Mt. has about 40% of their terrain open – 8 of 13 lifts and 23 of 95 trails.  Pretty good considering there has been only a few inches natural snow.  Nearby West Mt. opened yesterday, December 26th.  Until there is additional snow, snowmobiling is on hold.  Cross country skiers can venture out to a few trails open in the Lake Placid area, but local trails are still waiting for additional snowfall.  So, the best sure bet for winter fun is probably the local alpine areas – Gore and West Mt.  We have great packages for alpine skiing vacations and getaways for Gore – check them out. 

New Years Eve is fast approaching!  We are almost full for room packages!  There are still a few rooms left – give us a call soon if you are interested 518-668-5401 or 800-LAKE-GEORGE.  Check out the New Year’s Eve page. Radio Commercial GEORGIAN-NEW YEARS EVE 12-21-11.

And if winter already seems too long – get ready for our Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend – an absolutely great time!  Save the date January 20-22.  Music by Groove Therapy.  Vendors for ♦ Clothing, Jewelry, Purse and Shoe Boutiques ♦ Hair, Beauty and Nail Salons ♦ Make-up artists ♦ Tarot and Astrology Readers ♦ Henna ♦ Body Art ♦ Massage Therapists  ♦ Facials ♦ Food  ♦ Cooking  ♦ Yoga ♦ Gardening ♦ Crafts ♦ Dating Services ♦ Sex Toys ♦ Sports and Fitness ♦ Bootcamp ♦ Women’s Services ♦ Diet Programs ♦ Estheticians

Looking further ahead – we are hosting a Spring Bridal Show and Expo on March 11, 2012.  We are working on a great vendor list with a bridal fashion show, great giveaways and a grand prize drawing for a Georgian Vacation Package.

More Winter news – The 51st edition of the Lake George Winter Carnival is on the horizon!  Mark your calendar for great winter fun – weekends in February.  Check out the activities and events on our Winter Carnival page.

Come Up To The Mountains!

Enjoy a quick get-a-way or an extended stay at The Georgian.  We have great Fall Packages for every interest and budget.  This really is the best time of year to enjoy Lake George.  Autumn foliage is beginning to color the mountains, cool crisp mornings greet every day, and there is still a wide assortment of activities and attractions open to enjoy the Fall season.  Here is a run down of Fall Activities and Attractions:

The Gondola at Gore Mt. (35 minute drive), in North Creek is operating both Saturdays and Sundays through October 9th 10am-4pm.  Also in North Creek is the newly christened Saratoga – North Creek Railroad – with new dome cars and food service.
Lake Cruises with Lake George Steamboat Company - Operate Daily through October 23rd.  Lake Cruises with Shoreline Cruises also operate through October 16th.

There is still a wide assortment of events taking place this Fall including The World’s Largest Garage Sale in nearby Warrensburg.  Plenty of Octoberfest Celebrations, Craft Fairs and Harvest Celebrations.  Visit the Lake George Chamber website and click on Events.

At The Georgian we have lots of Fall Events and Activities.   Beginning this week is Lake George Restaurant Week – enjoy a three course dinner – appetizer, entree and dessert for a price of $20.11.  See our Restaurant Week Menu and information. Next up is The Ben Osborn Memorial Gala on Sunday October 23rd.  This is a great area fundraiser.  Visit the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund website.  Our Halloween Bash is taking over for the 4th Saturday Dinner Dance – Join us for a Special Halloween Menu, Music by Spellbound, prizes for best costume and doorprizes.  Also this Fall we are reprising our Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with a new production starring Laura Roth in Death at The Disco – a good time is guaranteed for all!  For Brides to Be our 2011 Wedding Show is being held in conjunction with The Adirondack Wedding Center on November 13th.  See all your wedding vendors in one place and sample the Georgian’s wedding food service and tour our newly decorated Terrace Ballroom.

So, there is plenty to do this Fall in Lake George – enjoy Package Savings with a Lake Cruise Package, a Romantic Getaway, Apple Picking and more.  Visit our Fall Packages page for more information or just give us a call,

Reservations 518-668-5401 or 1-800-LAKE-GEORGE

Watch Chef Michael Cirelli on WNYT Ch 13 (Albany, NY) Let’s Eat Segment.  The show aired July 2nd, 2011

 

Summer in Lake George!  The real start of Summer is July 4th weekend and it is looking like a great weather weekend shaping up with Sunny skies and high temperatures  in the 80′s.  The Georgian Resort still has availability for selected dates in early July.  Call us for Reservation Information 518-668-5401 or 800-LAKE-GEORGE or email us at info@georgianresort.com

Some important attractions, activities and events to make plans for include of course Boat Cruises On Lake George – Lake George Steamboat Company and Shoreline Cruises have many cruises including lunch and dinner cruises.  This coming weekend has two fireworks nights – Saturday, July 2nd and Monday July 4th.  These are great fireworks shows and it just so happens our Patio is the perfect spot to take it all in.  We have live music all weekend – see our entertainment schedule for times and artists.

Summer fun in Lake George includes fun in and on the water!  Swimming in Lake George – the water temperature is now around +70F – hop in right off The Georgian Beach, or stroll to Shepard Park Beach – a 10 minute walk on Canada Street, or visit The Million Dollar Beach on Beach Road (need it a little warmer – the Georgian Pool is +76F!).  For recreation on the water – The Georgian rents kayaks and pedal boats for use off our beach.  Additional kayak rentals and new SUP (stand up paddle boards) are available at Lake George Kayak Co.  in Bolton Landing.  Motor boat rentals are available at many of the local marinas – try Lake George Boat Rentals right in the village a short walk from the Georgian.  Have your own boat – launch and parking available at Dunam’s Bay Marina

Summer is also high season for the Six Flags Great Escape Amusement Park.  Discount tickets are available for Georgian guests at the front desk.  ($31/person).  Fireworks show on Friday evening at the Park.

Need more fun?  Check out our Hiking page and our Adventure and Whitewater Rafting Page for more outdoor thrills!  FYI – the water levels are still quite high for Summer Rafting on The Upper Hudson River – it should be great this weekend!  If you want to stay dry but still get your adrenalin fix – try The Adirondack Extreme Ropes Course in Bolton Landing – just 10 miles from the Georgian.

Speaking of thrills – our very own chef Michael Cirelli will be featured on WNYT Channel 13 on the Let’s Eat segment of the News on Saturday, July 2nd at 9AM.  You can watch a clip of the show when available at the WNYT website.

Check out the New Georgian Video Showcase – now showing on our local LOOK TV (Ch.8)

We have plenty of snow now – thank you very much.  Gore Mt. has recorded over three feet in the last 4 days!  The local ski areas will be skiing for awhile and snowmobiling is the best we’ve seen in years!  We still have great winter packages for you to enjoy right through March.  Come on up and enjoy all the new snow!  Check out our Winter and Skiing page for links to packages, ski and trail conditions.

But Winter can’t last for ever – so, let’s think Summer!  Or at least Spring!  Don’t forget all the great Spring Events – Easter Sunday, April 24th, Mother’s Day, May 8th, and Americade June 7-11.

And in between Winter and Summer is Spring Whitewater Rafting Season (April 1 – May 30) on the Upper Hudson River!  This year thanks to this huge snow pack – the Hudson will offer Colorado Big Whitewater!  See some links on our Adventure Page and new packages will be added shortly.

We just put together our Summer Packages for great savings this Summer.  Check out our Summer Package Page. More packages are in the works including an Adventure Package, Golf Packages and Ballooning, Scuba and more!

After a seemingly slow start with little natural snow – things are improving with a modest snow storm today across the Southern Adirondacks.  The North Creek area, home to Gore Mountain has received about six inches of snow and the Lake George/Glens Falls area maybe 4-6 inches with a brief period of sleet on top.  So, skiing and riding at Gore Mt, West Mt, and nearby Hickory Ski Center will be in top form with midwinter, packed powder snow surfaces.  The Georgian has teamed up with Gore Mt. to offer some great ski packages – check them out here.

Snowmobiling is finally coming around, and this snow will certainly help.  Look for snowmobile trail conditions for South Warren County and trail conditions for Northern Warren County here. The Georgian is offering Snowmobile Packages – for Stay and Ride with your own sled and Stay and Rent a Sled packages with Lake George Snowmobile Rentals.

Cross-Country Skiing and snowshoeing has gotten a great boost from the new snow – look for links and information here.

Coming up is the heart The Lake George Winter Carnival with lots of exciting events in February.  Score any of our winter packages and enjoy the Winter Carnival Events.  Look for more Winter Carnival Info here.

And don’t forget Romance in The Mountains!  Valentine’s Day weekend at the Georgian is a great time with a dinner dance on Saturday Night featuring the music of Ronnie Leigh.  And, sleep in on Sunday enjoy Brunch 10AM – 2PM.  Valentine’s Weekend at The Georgian.

Speaking of Romance – check out our new Wedding Commercial airing in the Albany Capital District area.

Well I do follow the weather enough to know that we are heading toward an old fashioned snowy and cold winter here in Lake George and the Adirondacks.  This spells excellent skiing, riding and snowmobiling.  You can follow Henry at Accuweather – always a leg up on other forecasters.

The Georgian has assembled some exciting packages to take full advantage of all the winter fun – from skiing and snowmobile packages to shopping and celebrating the Holidays – all bundled with our great accommodations, food and service.

On the ski scene, Gore Mt. is in great shape with some natural snow and cold temperatures to make snow – you can expect the trail counts to only go up and a great Christmas/New Years week is in the offing.  Check out the latest Gore Mt. Ski Conditions here.  Check out our great Ski & Stay Packages.  We are also just down the road from both West Mt. in Glens Falls and Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg.  Hickory is one of the greatest “little” ski centers – but oh what a hill – almost a 1000 ft. of vertical rise.  Check out their skiing at HickorySkiCenter.com

Guests can combine a ski or snowmobile package and enjoy a great New Year’s Eve Celebration – the area’s grandest – with a phenomenal buffet dinner and music by The Electric City Horns.  Hear their music – it’s going to be a rockin’ good time!   See our New Year’s menu and all the other information you’ll need right on our New Year’s Eve page.
Call us today for reservations 518-668-5401 or send us an email info@georgianresort.com

Also – Join us this weekend for our First Annual Holiday Dinner Celebration!  Treat yourself to a Holiday Party!  Couples, friends, employee groups – come celebrate the Holidays.  Enjoy our fantastic food service, entertainment by Mobile Sound and the Terrace Room decorated for the Holidays!  Just $25/person – additional information on Holiday Parties.

Don’t Forget – The Georgian makes the perfect gift!  Accommodations, dining or a vacation packages or a set dollar amount are all available as gift certificates – call or email the front desk 518-668-5401 or info@georgianresort.com