Located on the northern shore of Lower Saranac Lake, the Guggenheim Center is a jewel of the Diocese. The Adirondack Mountains surround Guggenheim, which is just west of the Village of Saranac Lake in Franklin County. In 1963, Edmund Guggenheim donated his Adirondack Great Camp and the surrounding 130 acres of land to the Diocese of Ogdensburg.
The Guggenheim Center is divided into two sections known as the Dorm and the Lodge.
The Dorm area is comprised of the dorm building, kitchen, Inn and garage. It can accommodate 80 overnight campers. In July and August, it hosts Camp Guggenheim, the weekly summer camp for young people from age 12 to 18 organized by the Diocesan Youth Department. The Family Life Department sponsors Family Guggenheim weekends in August and Columbus Day. The Dorm also hosts single and multi-day diocesan, parish and school events such as retreats, celebrations, meetings, campus ministry and Newman groups.
The Dorm
The Lounge
It's a long hallway
In 2020, new windows and crash doors!
The Lodge area includes the Adirondack Great Camp and associated boathouse. It can accommodate thirteen overnight guests. It is used for retreats and other events, like the Dorm. It often hosts priests, nuns, their families, and other church-related groups.
The Lodge
One of many views
The great room
The porch
Downstairs lakeside bedroom
Downstairs back bedroom
Upstairs lakeside bedroom
Upstairs back bedroom
From the very young to senior citizens, from individuals to parish groups and diocesan programs, the Guggenheim Center provides a place where the people of this diocese can praise God in this beautiful setting.
The Boathouse
Lounging on the water
The Apartment
Welcome to Guggenheim!
Our home on the water .....
... that is missing YOU!
The Guggenheim Center is in operation from the Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day and is available for individuals, groups or non-profit organizations. If you are interested in using the Dorm or Lodge, please use the following steps:
1. Review the 2021 Reservation Guidelines, Policies and Visitors Mandatory Safety Plan which describes:
a. What is available
b. Usage costs and cancellation policies
c. Usage policies including COVID-19 safety procedures
d. Contact information
2. Check the Availability Calendar
3. Request to use the Guggenheim Center by filing the Request to Use Form
Please use the Cost Estimator (right click and save link as in some browsers) spreadsheet to estimate your costs to use the Guggenheim Center.
For questions regarding the facility and reservations, contact:
Deacon James Crowley, Chancellor
Diocese of Ogdensburg
622 Washington Street
PO Box 369
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
315-393-2920, Ext. 1310
jcrowley@rcdony.org
Guggenheim Center for Religious Programs
1468 County Rt. 18, Forest Home Road
P.O. Box 664
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Lodge phone: 518-891-0809
Dorm phone: 518-891-3323