1000 Acres Ranch

Yeeeee hawww! South East Consortium got a little taste of the country in upstate New York last weekend.

The posse hit the road up to 1000 Acres Ranch resort in the Adirondack State park, a massive six million acre plot of public and private land.

Participants spent two nights and three days at the sprawling facility nestled along the Hudson River. During their time there they roasted marshmallows by the campfire, danced the night away at the Red Dog Saloon, went for a rowboat trip and of course jumped in the saddle and rode some horses.

“The rowing was great,” said a beaming Jason Levato shortly after jumping to shore.

“These trips are more than just a vacation. It’s a chance for our participants to build self- confidence and a gain deeper insight of the world around them” said Program Supevisor Gina Jones.

The gang also stopped by the village of Lake George, a popular tourist destination, home of Fort William Henry where a decisive battle was fought and lost by the British during the French and Indian War.

While there South East took a frightening stroll through House of Frankenstein’s Wax Museum. Not for the faint of heart, this macabre display of terror raised the hairs on more than one participant and staff member!

The Adirondack mountain region holds host to some of the state’s most gorgeous natural wonders. The gang took a short day trip up to Pottersville to delve into caves, walk across a stone bridge and sift for gems!

Fresh air, beautiful scenery and a relaxing country atmosphere was the perfect way to start off the fall season at South East Consortium. It was a wonderful trip with memories that will last a lifetime.