NewVida Preserve
A New Life for a One-of-a-Kind Place
Welcome to NewVida Preserve
A 2000-acre Mountainous Preserve close to Whiteface
With a Heartfelt History as Paleface Ski Mountain
Restored beautifully with a Lodge, Restaurant, Craft Bar, Billiards Lounge, Bistro, Gym, Wellness Center with Yoga, Massage, Ayurveda, Reiki and 35+ miles of trails
Whether you’re visiting the area or from the local community, our goal is to provide you with a extraordinary place to gather, celebrate, rejuvenate and explore. We’re the largest experiential resort in the Adirondack High Peaks and the closest full-service resort to Whiteface. We’re experience-driven and have an incredible combination of impressive architecture and rich history all set in a vast mountain preserve. See more below or in press features about NewVida.
Our Services
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Enjoy a beautiful dinner
at the Main Lodge Restaurant
Incredible Views
Reservations & walk-ins welcome
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Dine at the Craft Bar
with Specialty Cocktails & Live Music fireside
Includes a Billiards Lounge & Game Room
No reservations needed
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Reserve a Room
Modern Adirondack Furnishings
A Soothing Sleep with Mountain Views
2000 acres to explore at your doorstep
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Become a Member
Incredible New Gym
Ski, Hike, Bike & Climb on 35+ miles of private trails
Discounts at our Restaurant & Bar
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Book Yoga or Massage
Daily Yoga classes
Massage, Ayurveda & Reiki appointments
Packages & subscriptions available
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Savor Sunday Brunch
Delicious brunch
Specialty tea & espresso drinks
Creative Brunch Cocktails
Location & Open Hours
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Lodge: All day
Craft Bar & Billiards Lounge: 4-8pm
Dinner at the Restaurant or Bar: 5-8pm
Massage Appointments: 10am-6pm
Yoga Class: 9-10am, 11-12pm
Trails: All day
Gym: 6am-10pm
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Lodge: All day
Live Music: 6:30-9:30pm
Craft Bar & Billiards Lounge: 4-10pm+
Dinner at the Restaurant or Bar: 5-9pm
Massage Appointments: 10am-6pm
Yoga Class: 9-10am
Trails: All day
Gym: 6am-10pm
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Lodge: All day
Live Music: 6:30-9:30pm
Craft Bar & Billiards Lounge: 3-10pm+
Dinner at the Restaurant or Bar: 5-9pm
Massage Appointments: 10am-6pm
Yoga Class: 9-10am
Trails: All day
Gym: 6am-10pm
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Lodge: All day
Craft Bar & Billiards Lounge: 4-8pm
Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm
Yoga Class: 9-10am
Trails: All day
Gym: 6am-10pm
What Makes Us Unique
Experience-driven
NewVida operates both as a destination property for tourists AND a gathering place for the local community. Our goal is to make the Preserve a destination in itself, full of experiences that are immersive, interactive and celebrate what is native to the Preserve and Community. The experiences span from Adventure, which includes mountain biking, alpine touring and hiking, to Wellness, which includes yoga, massage therapy & ayurveda, to the Arts, which includes music, painting and dance- all provided by a talented team in an incredible setting.
Central Location
We are centrally located to familiar townships in the Lake Placid Area and provide an experience that is more private and unique. Spanning the towns of Jay and Wilmington, the Preserve is conveniently centrally located with only 7 minutes to Olympic grade skiing at Whiteface, 10-25 minutes to the towns of Keene, Lake Placid & Saranac Lake, and 40 min to Plattsburgh, the main access point for private charters and commercial flights.
Rich History & Architecture
With its soaring 50ft-high traditional A-frame architecture, exposed original beams, and striking brick and copper fireplaces, the NewVida Lodge is a memorable central gathering place and gateway to the Preserve. The history is palpable in its architecture and design. NewVida Preserve operated for 3 decades as Paleface, a charming ski mountain with great snow, 5 lifts and 44 runs. Not only do the majority of the ski runs remain today, but so do the former bull wheels, ski warming huts, lean to’s and cabins that you can still explore. We’re grateful to give it new life.
Vast Mountain Preserve
With 35+ miles of well-established trails for hiking, climbing, biking and alpine touring, the Preserve is a unique destination in itself. Right on the property, you can explore several summits, climbing cliffs, seasonal cascades, year-round creeks, towering mature forests and vast open fields with a thriving ecosystem and wildlife. Right from the property, you can enjoy 11 miles of mountain biking on the adjacent Hardy Trails or embark on multi-day backpacking excursions into the 6.5 million acres that constitute the Adirondack Park.
Stay connected!
This is the best way to keep up with the latest news at NewVida, including special food & music events, new service offerings for you to enjoy and discounts to take advantage of. Check out the beautiful press features about NewVida. Thank you for supporting our growing local business!
