Photos of facilities, general pricing, travel directions, and contact information
Autumn pictures from the Bob Smalley Family (click on images for larger views)
Houghton College’s Star Lake Campus is located on 39.5 acres within the Adirondack Park. Access to 500,000 acres of wilderness is within one-half mile of the campus. Many DEC-maintained hiking trails are within a short drive. During the summer months, the pavilion, cabins, dorm rooms, classroom and dining room facilities are offered to the public for group or family use. Star Lake is situated in St. Lawrence County, about 4-5 hours from Houghton’s main campus in Western New York. During the summer months, Star Lake facilities can accommodate 80 people (60 in the winter). During the fall semester, Houghton College students can study surrounded by stunning wooded setting at Houghton’s campus located in Adirondack Park. A Mayterm course selection is also offered. Hover over an image with your mouse for a brief description; click on the image for a larger picture; use the "BACK" button on the toolbar to return to this page.
Facilities:
The Main Lodge is available for retreats, conferences, wedding receptions, family reunions, business meetings, or classes. Use fee $500.00/day. Conferences and retreat groups of 50 or more are not charged day use fees for the Lodge, Reutershan, or the Pavillion if staying for three nights or more.
Dining area for up to 125 people overlooking the lake.
v Home-made Meals:
o Breakfast $6.25
o Lunch $7.25
o Dinner $8.75
v Large fireplace with lounge area overlooking the lake;
v Men’s and women’s restrooms centrally located including showers;
v Sleeps 40
Pavilion
v 35’ x 35’ glass-enclosed, overlooking the lake (use fee $75.00 per day)
Cabins:
v Oak is a 2-person cabin and as a deck overlooking the lake ($260.00 per week/ $55.00 per day)
v Squirrel is a 2-person cabin and has a screened porch ($230.00 per week/ $45 per day)
v Chipmunk is a 2-person cabin and has a screened porch ($230.00 per week/ $45.00 per day)
v Whitetail is a 6-person cabin with 2 sleeping rooms, living area, and a shared bathroom ($425.00 per week/ $65.00 per day)
v Sparrow’s Nest is an 8 to 10 person cabin with three sleeping rooms and a large bath with tub ($575.00 per week/ $85.00 per day)
v Tribes is a 9-person cabin with three sleeping rooms, living area, large screened porch, and shared bath ($575.00/ $85.00 per day)
v Boathouse sleeps up to ten, has three sleeping rooms, three bathrooms, two living areas and kitchen; it has a screened porch and sits right on the lakefront ($650.00 per week/$105.00 per day)
All cabins have restrooms with showers; most cabins overlook the lake and have a deck or porch.
Reutershan Classroom Building (use fee $150.00/day)::
v 40’ x 40’ classroom;
v Can be divided into four smaller rooms, each with outside entrance
General pricing:
Lodging ($20.00 person/night) linens $10.00/person one-time charge
Ages 6-12 half-price, 5 and under free except for linen service;
Conferences and retreat groups of 50 or more are not charged day use fees for the Lodge, Reutershan, or the Pavilion if staying for three nights or more.
Star Lake is an alcohol and tobacco free facility.
All groups using Star Lake Facilities must submit a certificate of insurance showing $1,000,000.00 coverage.
Travel Directions:
Star Lake, NY, is located on Route 3 (see first Yahoo map-click on image to enlarge for viewing). To arrive at the campus in Star Lake approaching from the west (see second Yahoo map below), taking the first right turn onto Youngs Road at the Nice 'n Easy MiniMart; the next right turn will be just prior to the Star Lake Housing for the Elderly & Handicapped (see below). The final right turn will be onto the campus at the green sign (see below).
For more information or to make reservations contact Terry Borrowman, campus manager.
Houghton College’s Star Lake Campus
Conference and Retreat Center
60 Campus Drive
Star Lake, New York 13690
Phone (315) 848-3061
FAX (315) 848-3060
