Who We Are and Why We Do This

Ever wonder what you would do if you had a mid-life crisis? Buy a fast car, or a boat, or maybe take a world tour? Bet you never would have thought of buying an aging Adirondack resort! But to each their own. Tom is a retired school teacher of 23 years and his late wife, Mary Lou, had been a school principal for 20 years. Both knew little when they embarked on their adventure of resort ownership. They brought with them two sons, T.D. and Scott, and a desire to succeed in the face of adversity. Together they set out to rebuild and resurrect a struggling entity. 

Twin Pines on Trout Lake has been in constant operation as a resort since 1918. Originally, as a "informal adult resort", Twin Pines boasted a full meal plan provided by European chefs, a 75 person staff and  numerous guest rooms. In the early 1970's, informal adult resorts fell from popularity and the original owners decided to redirect the business to hotel type accommodations. Most of the single units were reorganized into multi bedroom dwellings with kitchens. In 1986, the McGurl family purchased Twin Pines since. Constant renovation and building has gone on in the last 20 years.

Tom currently lives on the property as well as T.D. (a principal at a nearby high school) Karen, his wife, and children Liam and Meghan. Although Scott visits, he and his wife Maggie and their children Andrew and Sarah live in Minnesota.  Living and working in the same location has afforded the McGurls the opportunity to accommodate their guests' needs. 

We at Twin Pines thank you for allowing us to be a part of your fond memories. Whether it is children at the beach, s'mores at the campfire, or sailing, we are grateful for your loyalty over the years. 

If you have not stayed with us before, try a summer at  Twin Pines on Trout Lake.   Step into quiet summers gone by and allow family memories which will last a lifetime to flourish.

The McGurl Family