Sunset view over a scenic mountain range with trees in the foreground.

NewVida Preserve

A New Life for a One-of-a-Kind Place

Welcome to NewVida Preserve
Where History Meets Adventure in the Adirondack High Peaks!

Discover a world of extraordinary experiences at NewVida Preserve, a 2,000-acre mountainous sanctuary in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks, just moments from Whiteface Mountain and a scenic 20-minute drive from the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic town of Lake Placid. Reborn from the storied legacy of the beloved Paleface Ski Mountain, NewVida Preserve has been beautifully restored to offer an unparalleled four-season escape.

More than just a resort, NewVida Preserve is the largest experiential resort in the Adirondacks, a place to gather, celebrate, rejuvenate, and explore. Our impressive architecture blends seamlessly with the rich history of the land, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere.

Our Services

  • Restaurant

    Enjoy a beautiful dinner

    Vibrant globally-inspired menu

    Incredible Views & Feel-Good Vibe

    Reservations & walk-ins welcome

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  • Interior of a wooden A-frame building with a bar made from colorful skis and wooden stools.

    Lounge at the Craft Bar

    with Specialty Cocktails & Live Music fireside

    Includes a Billiards Lounge & Game Room

    No reservations needed

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  • Cozy rustic bedroom with wooden walls, a wooden bed with striped pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed mountain artwork.

    Reserve a Room

    Modern Adirondack Furnishings

    A Soothing Sleep with Mountain Views

    2000 acres to explore at your doorstep

    reservations
  • Home gym with wooden walls, equipped with weightlifting benches, a cable machine, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

    Become a Member

    New Modern Gym

    Ski, Hike, Bike & Climb on 35+ miles of private trails

    Discounts at our Restaurant & Bar

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  • Woman practicing yoga outdoors on a mat surrounded by leaves, performing a squat pose in a park setting.

    Book Yoga or Massage

    Yoga & Pilates classes

    Massage & Reiki appointments

    Drop-in or Packages

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What Makes Us Unique

Unique Experiences
Wooden chair on rock overlooking scenic mountain view with tall pine trees and clear blue sky.

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, Pilates, massage therapy & Reiki, to the Arts, which includes music, painting and dance- all provided by a talented team in an incredible setting.

A-frame cabin interior with large floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden walls, a quilted sofa, and an orange throw blanket.
A-frame wooden interior with a brick fireplace, large windows, leather armchairs, and a ceiling fan.

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.

Rustic mechanical wheel inside wooden structure with beams
abandoned ski lift in snowy forest

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.

Mountain landscape with trees and snow
Aerial view of a forested mountain landscape with a house nestled among the trees and distant mountain ranges.

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.

 Location & Open Hours

 

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