Discover Cedar Lakes Estate: A Hudson Valley Retreat

Cedar Lakes Estate is a place that understands a thing or two about perseverance and reinvention. After all, it’s been an easily accessible getaway from New York City for nearly 100 years.

About Cedar Lakes Estate

The 500-acre private retreat located in the heart of the Hudson Valley traces its roots back to 1929 when the NYC Mission Society, in collaboration with several Harlem churches, opened a sleep-away camp serving children from the inner city. This camp lived on for five decades before being abandoned. However, in 1985, the Karvellas family purchased the property, returning it to its former camping glory. Then, in 2011, the destination got a new life once again when sisters Lisa and Stephanie Karvellas decided to purchase the property to foster their passions for hospitality.

Charming Accommodations

After they purchased the land, the duo built charming cottages, a modern barn, and stunning venues for weddings and retreats. Of course, the universe had one more challenge to throw in the property’s path: the pandemic.

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, weddings and events scheduled at Cedar Lakes were canceled or postponed. Rather than let the time slip by, the sisters seized the opportunity to transform their luxury cottages once again so travelers looking to escape from the city and head to the outdoors for socially distant getaways could find exactly what they needed.

Luxury and Comfort

In each cottage, guests will now find country-chic furnishings including four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, leather furnishings, and plenty of plush blankets to curl up in. Each cottage also comes with massive windows so guests can take in the beautiful natural surroundings.

Extended Seasons and Activities

The transformation proved to be a rather popular concept, so much so that the sisters extended the life of their all-inclusive summer hotel, keeping it open for the 2021-2022 winter season.

Guests can enjoy a range of activities during their stay, including ice skating, sledding, s’more parties by the fire pit, hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and more.

Event and Package Information

Rates begin at $225 per night, and the stay includes all meals along with a variety of complimentary and supplementary experiences to enhance your visit.

Experience the allure of Cedar Lakes Estate, where nature, luxury, and thoughtful hospitality come together for an unforgettable retreat.

Discover more about this enchanting retreat and find out how to plan your visit to Cedar Lakes Estate, the quintessential escape within the captivating Hudson Valley.