Lazy Bear Lodge

Now Available: Lazy Bear Lodge

A Newly Introduced Handcrafted Residence at Driftwood Ranch

Driftwood Ranch has long been known for its exclusivity and authenticity—an enclave where Western/Adirondack architecture, sweeping horizons, and the quiet luxury of ranch life come together in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Private ownership opportunities have been nearly nonexistent. Today, that changes.

Introducing Lazy Bear Lodge, a newly unveiled handcrafted residence set on more than five beautiful, secluded acres. Newly refined with a sophisticated exterior palette, sculpted native landscaping, and a life‑size hand‑carved mother bear with her cubs—created by world‑renowned artist Paul Stark—welcoming guests at the entry, this home represents a new standard of Western Ranch luxury.

Inside the primary suite, mornings begin with a moment found nowhere else on the ranch: a panoramic sunrise rising over the eastern ridge, illuminating the horses and longhorn cattle as they graze and move through the pastures below. It is a view that feels both cinematic and deeply grounding—an experience that defines the quiet grandeur of Lazy Bear Lodge.

Framed by rolling horse and cattle pastures, shimmering ponds, and the full expanse of Driftwood’s 200+ acres, the lodge blends timber, stone, and artisan craftsmanship into a residence that feels both architectural and deeply rooted in place. Every detail—from the curated approach to the land to the bespoke artistry at the front entrance—reflects the elevated character of this new chapter at Driftwood Ranch.

In the months ahead, we will be opening a very limited number of opportunities for those who share our respect for the land and Western lifestyle to make Driftwood Ranch their home. These offerings will remain rare, intentional, and tied to the heritage that defines Driftwood Ranch.

Call Anne at 845‑798‑6649 to learn more or to schedule a private tour.

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

5000+ Square Feet

5+ Acres

Driftwood Timber Lodge

  • 3‑story 5,000+ square feet lodge with attached 2‑car garage
  • Private 800 sq. ft. Caretaker/Guest Apartment
  • Two private gated entrances
  • Direct adjacency to Driftwood Ranch with access to horse boarding, riding trails, and fishing ponds
  • 180° views of horse pastures, ponds, and reclaimed natural landscape
  • Grounds suitable for horse pasture
  • Hundreds of feet of rebuilt stone walls
  • Low‑maintenance, natural landscaping
  • Log, timber, and stone construction
  • Custom handcrafted antique timber chandeliers 
  • Three massive 8' x 19' native fieldstone fireplaces
  • Two 14' x 24' window wall with northern ranch views
  • Hand‑peeled cedar trees and exposed 4' x 12' beams
  • Custom 8‑ft‑wide steel spiral staircase connecting all three levels
  • Entertainment Theater on the Lower Level

Primary Suite with Study

  • Custom handcrafted bed
  • 8' x 19' native fieldstone fireplace
  • Private library/office 
    with matching fireplace
  • Walk‑in dressing room
  • Custom‑tiled walk‑in shower
  • Private outdoor stone patio

Gourmet Kitchen

Designed for both culinary excellence and warm hospitality:

  • Wolf & Sub‑Zero appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Large walk‑in pantry
  • Eat‑at island for 4
  • Dining area for 10–12 

Main Level Suite 2

  • Private bath with oversized
    custom‑tiled Jacuzzi tub

Upper Level Suite

  • Private bath

Chapin Estate Amenities

As part of the exclusive Chapin Estate, owners enjoy:

  • Onsite security
  • Private Lake Club access
  • Tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts
  • Swimming pool
  • Private marina on a 1,000‑acre lake
  • Playground