St. Mary's on the Lake is the summer retreat and vacation home of the Paulist Fathers, a Catholic religious order dedicated to Evangelization, Reconciliation, Ecumenism and Interfaith dialogue. We welcome guests for personal and group retreats. Our facility is rustic but comfortable, surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Adirondacks.
Faith
Christian:
Catholic, Christian (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The Paulists have been a presence on Lake George for 150 years. St. Mary's provides a quiet setting for individuals and groups. In keeping with our mission, all are welcome. For more information on the Paulists and our mission, please see www.paulist.org.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
We ask for $85 per night per person. This includes three meals daily, snacks, coffee/tea, access to television, library, dock & boathouse, free wi-fi. We can negotiate lower rates for large groups.
Special Needs: Allergies
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We would be happy to accept work exchange guests, for whom arrangements would be negotiated individually.
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
35
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
35
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Conference Room | 1200 | 35 | Second floor meeting space (no elevator) with Audio-visual support and air conditioning. |
| Dining Room | 2000 | 50 | Dining room with large tables and air conditioning if needed. |
| Chapel | 3000 | 150 | For prayer, meditation, and liturgical use, we have a full-equipped Catholic chapel, with reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. Open 24/7 with mass daily at 10am. Can be scheduled by guest groups at other times. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Church / Faith / Religious, Educational, Health / Healing, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Golf, On-line / Internet Access, Swimming Pool / Lake, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: Golf is available nearby at the Top of the World resort. The Adirondack mountains provide many, many hiking trails. Guests have access to our dock and boathouse for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Technology and AV: HDTV with cable is available for guests in the library.
The conference room has a digital video projector and screen.
Free wi-fi is available throughout our buildings.
Room Types: Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
35
Housing: Most of our rooms are singles, a few are doubles. All are shared (hallway) bathrooms and showers. Rooms are a bit rustic, but comfortable. None are air conditioned, but fans are provided.
For retreatants seeking something more isolated, we have a small hermitage a short walk into the woods. This cabin has no electricity nor plumbing, but dining and bath facilities are nearby.
Food: Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
3535 Route 9L
Lake George, NY 1001912845
United States