Welcoming Our New Caretaker & Innkeeper
We welcome Todd Westhuis and Mary Harding, from south of Albany area. In their interview they said they are looking forward to the challenge of innkeeper and caretaker for such a prestigious and historic property as St. William’s at Long Point. It will be both professionally and personally rewarding in this chapter of their lives.
Todd recently retired from New York State service after a long career as an operations leader and civil engineer. Mary is still working in the field of transportation and will be joining Todd on some weeknights and weekends in this role.
They pride themselves as personable, energetic, highly organized, and passionate about the Adirondacks. They grew up camping (Todd going to Camp Fowler in Speculator every summer and Mary camping with her family in Indian Lake on the islands and the greater Lake George area) and have since carried their affection for the outdoors and the Adirondacks throughout adulthood by continuing a love of skiing, camping, fishing, hiking, and boating in the North Country. They are looking look forward to experiencing everything the greater Raquette Lake area has to offer, and they are open to any suggestions of things to do and see.
Looking for Volunteers!
There will be two VOLUNTEER DAYS this year. We hope you can join us for the work and fun.
- Saturday, May 18th (rain date is Sunday)
- Saturday, June 1st (rain date is Sunday)
We will work from 9:00 until 2:00, with time for lunch around noon. All help is welcome! Boat leaves from town dock at 8:45. Please let us know if you need a ride. If you would like to join us, please contact Sue at sknorris@frontiernet.net or call 315-354-4265. Thank you!
Cocktail Party & Auction at Bluff Point
On Friday August 2nd, 2024, from 5-7 pm Mary Tyler Doub and Allie Tyler will host our benefit Cocktail Party and Auction at their beautiful home on Bluff Point.
This event includes cocktails, appetizers, a bit of History, and a variety of live and silent auction items.
Stay tuned for more details.
Ecumenical Service Saturday, September 7th, 2024
We will be holding an Ecumenical Service at St. William’s on Long Point on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. Boat transportation from Raquette Lake Village dock will be provided. The service will be led by clergy from Raquette Lake, Inlet, and Old Forge.
2024 Concert Series and Events
- All Thursday evening programs will be in the church
- Concerts will last one hour, starting at 6:30pm.
- Performers will be inside the church, but we with our new sound system you can also listen from the lawn or a boat
- In case of rain, location will be Raquette Lake School
- Thursday evening Water Taxi courtesy of Raquette Lake Camps
Here is a list of the events that are planned for Summer 2024. See you there!
- Thursday, July 11th – Midweek Friday
Acoustic trio of classic rock & intricate harmonies - Thursday, July 18th – Annie and the Hedonists
Vintage blues and jazz. - Thursday, July 25th- The Kennedys
Folk-Rock /Americana duo. - Thursday, August 1st – Jamcrackers
Peggy Lynne, Dan Duggan, Dan Berggren
Pure Adirondack music magic - Friday, August 2nd – Auction & Cocktail Fundraiser
at Bluff Point - Saturday, August 3rd – Wide Variety
A cappella group, performing in town on the Village Green for Durant Days @ 2pm. Bring a chair - Thursday, August 8th – Glen Martin
From Raquette Lake to Around the World. A global citizen shares adventures and photos - Thursday, August 15th – Classical Trio
Mozart, Schuman, & beyond – strings & piano - Saturday, September. 7th. – Ecumenical Service
Service “on the Point, ” time TBD - Watch for this program (Date/Time TBD). The Raquette Lake Railroad: From Origins to End of Service with Charlie Herr
These programs are made possible with funds from the State Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.
Support St. Williams and its Summer Programs
- Support our concert series financially please visit our summer sponsor page.
- See who supported our concert series last year, visit our page highlighting our summer sponsors.