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Adirondack Autumn

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The most beautiful season of the year is here stimulating all of five our senses.


Colorful leaves adorn a golden tree backed against a blue sky.
This golden tree shines during one of Shae's walks.



The sight of beautifully colored trees, the smell of leaves and pumpkin candles, the feel of the chill in the air, the sounds of squirrels chirping making final preparations for the long winter, and of course the taste of apple cider.


Sun rises through the trees, shining down on the beautiful leaves on the ground.
Gene watches the sunrise, muzzle loader in hand.

(I have to admit, I didn't think there would be five when starting that sentence, but it truly hits all five senses!) 


The leaves will all have fallen soon, but the autumn activities last throughout November.



Lake George Events

Why visit The Adirondack Retreat chalet in November?


  • Wanna be a cowboy?

    Hit the Adirondack Stampede Rodeo by November 2nd.


  • Sports fanatic much?

    Adirondack Thunder Hockey season begins November 8th through April 12th.


    • Outdoor lover maybe?

      A must do is a railbike ride on our old rail tracks.

    • Get an eagle eye view of the Adirondacks with a flight by Adirondack Aviation Academy and Payne's Air Service both offer scenic flights for leaf peeping.

  • Ridin' the Rails

  • Hunting

    • This is the sport I lose my husband to every year, but this area has fantastic hunting grounds. If you are from out of state, make sure to get your non-resident hunting license.


  • And more!

    • Send us a message letting us know what you enjoy and we can share a list of great activities in the Adirondacks.



What's Up at the Itty Bitty Lil Homestead?

We are working hard to release the self-imposed stress of the world.


We are slowly...and I mean slowly...

building a teeny-tiny itty-bitty lil homestead next to The Adirondack Retreat.


Right now we have only ducks and micro-greens but are always looking for advice or help from those who know what they are doing. Our ducks enjoy one of their last swims in the small pond nearby The Adirondack Retreat.



While building the homestead I have learned my passion for wooden wick soy candles. They burn like a mini campfire and each have their own unique character. Each candle I have created connects to an Adirondack creature story of our past.


Rustic Soy Candles

Pumpkin colored wood wick soy candles shown in cast iron skillets, zinc pots, and mason jars, each with an engraved wooden tag.
Raccoon-Headed Pumpkin Collection

This is the month I introduced a pumpkin-scent to our line:

Raccoon-Headed Pumpkin

Gene is not a fan of these intelligently destructive critters, but I cannot help but think they are simply adorable.




Walking through the pumpkin patch at dusk we spotted the masked bandit peak his head out of the hollowed out pumpkin.

We would love to hear your Adirondack story to inspire our next rustic soy candle. Please click the button below to share your story.



Congratulations to Jennifer of Rochester! The winner of our most recent contest last month. Jennifer will be receiving one of our new Raccoon-Headed Pumpkin rustic soy candles!



Make it a great autumn!

Shae

(& Gene of course)






















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