Bark Eater Inn in Keene, New York
A Storied property is now a lovely inn with private cabins in the Adirondack High Peaks.
Photos courtesy of Bark Eater Inn.
If you’ve been doing any research on the ADK, you’ve no doubt encountered the term “bark eater.” What is a “bark eater”? The term is an English translation of the Mohican word “Adirondack,” a word the Mohawk once used for Algonquian-speaking tribes who were said to eat the inside of the bark of the white pine when food was scarce. The white man gave the mountains we know as the Adirondacks that name in 1838.
Farm-to-table breakfast.
So now that we’ve got that out of the way...the Bark Eater Inn is a bed and breakfast inn with two secluded cabins surrounded by 200 acres of authentic Adirondack wildlife. The Inn’s website tells the history of the property which dates back to the 1700s, including its use as a stagecoach stop in the 1800s.
Guests today are treated to outstanding views, gorgeous gardens (in warm-weather months), and miles of trails for hiking, nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. Not to mention a spectacular breakfast that will not include the inside of the bark of any tree.
Visitors couldn’t be better situated to enjoy all the delights of the ADK. Keene is close to Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, and many trailheads and waterways. The Inn offers newly renovated rooms, with amenities like:
Queen beds with plush down comforters and pillows
Matouk 100% cotton percale bedding
Plush towels
Free WiFi
Beekman 1802 bath products
Several rooms can be configured into multi-room suites, perfect for families or a group traveling together.
All guests have access to the Hearth Room featuring an enormous stone fireplace, comfortable seating and game tables. Enjoy the screened-in porch in warmer weather. A common self-serve kitchen is available for guest use. It’s equipped with a microwave, fridge, toaster and dishware.
Bark Eater Inn’s Hearth Room provides a spacious place for relaxation.
Every morning, guests enjoy a sumptuous farm-to-table breakfast. Typical menu items include french toast, breakfast sandwiches, eggs and bacon, seasonal frittatas, blueberry pancakes, and so much more. A coffee and tea bar is available all day long.
For guests looking for total solitude and peace, the Inn has two private cabins for rent.
The Sentinel log cabin offers:
The Sentinel Cabin.
Three bedrooms and three baths
A large back deck
Modern and well-equipped kitchen
Washer/Dryer
Breakfast at the Inn is NOT included for guests at Sentinel cabin unless it is booked for a wedding or other group rental that includes the Inn.
The private Trillium cabin is ideally suited for a romantic getaway. It features:
The Trillium Cabin.
King-size bedroom
Jacuzzi tub and stand up shower
Kitchenette with microwave, mini-fridge, toaster oven, coffee maker, hot plate, and essential cookware
The Trillium Cabin is the only pet-friendly accommodation at The Bark Eater
Unless a private group books the Inn, breakfast at the Inn is available to the guests at Trillium Cabin
Join the legions of fanatics of the Bark Eater and book your stay now.
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