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The roof of the new boathouse appears to be supported by cedar trees, which are actually hiding steel support structures. The building also features cedar railings.
Camp Topridge, one of the original Adirondack camps that at one time was owned by cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, was restored and enhanced to its original splendor between 1995-2000. Led by the late Richard Giegengack, a team of architects and artisans worked with builder Tissot Construction to rebuild or renovate some of the original buildings and added several new ones. All were built on existing foundations.
Nestled in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, the 105-acre compound — comprising 11 sleeping cabins, a main lodge, and numerous ancillary buildings — serves as a summer retreat for its owners.
Maple Island Log Homes of Twin Lake, Michigan provided the log shells. The buildings, which are constructed with red pine logs, feature typical Adirondack elements by incorporating natural, earthy materials such as stone, twigs and branches, and even living trees.
The New Boathouse
Combining stone and cedar, this hybrid, custom wood structure is a striking feature along the Upper St. Regis Lake. A nautical theme is maintained inside the home with portholes and rope trim, among other features.
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- Cedar railings on the footbridge and accents over the doorway frame the new boathouse's main entrance.
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- Window seats along the front of the guest bedroom in the boathouse offer a stunning view of Upper St. Regis Lake. Rope knots are carved into the log ends over the doorway and are small elements that add to the nautical feel.
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- The upper-level living space of the new boathouse features nautical touches such as rope trim on doors and windows, captain's wheel chandeliers and high portholes. The contrast of light and dark stains creates a striking effect.
South Guest Cabin
The south guest cabin brings new meaning to the concept of using elements of nature to construct and decorate a home. This home literally has three trees growing through its roof and the cabin is built on the side of an embankment.
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- The south guest cabin is built into the side of an embankment, and it's no accident that three trees are growing through the roof. The building was built on an existing foundation with three beautiful trees growing nearby, explains Camp Topridge manager Sue Jackman. The roof overhangs were altered to accommodate the trees, with a little room to grow.
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- A stone tower rises through the middle of the south guest cabin, with an arched stone entranceway that offers a view of the lower level bedroom. This cabin was inspired by Bavarian architecture style.
The Honeymoon Cabin
Of all the cabins in Camp Topridge, the Honeymoon Cabin is perhaps the most similar to the typical Adirondack style. Still, this home has unique touches. The entrance to the home is actually on the second level and has a beautiful yellow birch twig stairway that leads to the rest of the cabin.
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- The Honeymoon Cabin features classic elements of true Adirondack style with natural stone and birch twig accents.
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- A yellow birch staircase leads to this bedroom on the lower level of the Honeymoon Cabin.
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- The Honeymoon Cabin's entrance is on the upper level, with a yellow birch twig stairway leading to the second bedroom on the lower level.
The Lothrop Cabin
Inspired by Norwegian architecture, the Lothrop Cabin has a steep, sloping roof and cupola. Although there is only one bedroom and one bathroom, this intimate cabin is anything but modest. Directly along the water, this cabin is one of the camp’s most eye-catching structures.
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- The Lothrop Cabin design was inspired by the Norwegian Stave Church, with a steep, sloping roof and a cupola.
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- The Lothroom Cabin, a one-bedroom and one-bathroom structure inspired by Norwegian architecture, features beautifully carved posts and expansive picture windows surrounding the sitting area.
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- A window seat in Lothrop Cabin provides the perfect setting for reading a book or watching the sunrise.
The Russian Cabin
European architecture makes a debut in the Adirondacks with the Russian Cabin, a 24-sided structure with an onion-domed roof and Russian carvings. This cabin is a true marriage of Adirondack and Russian building styles, with both hand-flattened and full-round logs adorned with carvings and careful detail.
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- The Russian Cabin, perhaps the most impressive building on the compound, has 24 sides. The sitting area is beautifully framed by the staircase with a hand-carved railing, and the log ends feature intricate Russian carvings.
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- The 24-sided Russian Cabin features an onion-domed roof. The interior logs of the building were hand-flattened, while exterior logs were left in their full-round state. The architectural design blends Russian styles with Adirondack touches to create an unusual and distinctive look.
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- Another view of the unique Russian Cabin.
Really nice Log Home!!!