Just 3 miles from Whiteface Mountain, we are the ideal base camp for those craving the great outdoors and like-minded souls.
The Lodge originally opened as the Winkelman Resort in 1957. It offered people the chance to escape the summer heat of the city and enjoy the rest and relaxation in the Adirondacks. It soon transitioned into a year round destination, catering to the large number of skiers bound for nearby Whiteface Mountain, which opened in 1958.
In the early 2000s, the property, now operating as Birch Tree Lodge, lost some of its original architectural features, though the 1970s décor lived on – wood paneling and all.
We purchased the property in January 2015 with the goal to restore the Lodge’s mid-Century vibe. Reclaimed and upcycled materials will be used and original architectural elements returned to embrace the Lodge’s “retro rustic” feel. And this spring, we’re changing its name again – to Cadence Lodge. The new name embraces everything that made us fall in love with the Lodge in the first place…it’s smack dab in the center of Wilmington, NY – home to incredible mountain biking, road cycling and, of course, skiing.
With renovations planned inside and out, the Lodge will transform into what it was originally designed to be – base camp for those craving the great outdoors.
Visit us today to experience the transformation of this classic Adirondack lodge.
