My family spent a few summers here. In 1995, we took a ride up to see the place. It was totally abandoned. Real sad to see. I got turned on to pineapple juice there when I was a kid. I loved the stuff. And I also remember that the pancakes where out of this world. Dinner time was a big event. We had one guy who was a real character and always came to dinner with a costume on. Boy, those were the days! Wish I knew how to ride a bike when the rental truck came along.
I worked there in the summers of 1961,62 and 63. It was a fantastic experience.for a just graduated Florida high school student. My first year I handled the switchboard, took reservations and carried bags. The next year I worked as a dish washer as by NY law they got a day off each week.
Does anyone remember the name of the bar that was just down the road. That's where most of the employees spent their money!. My sister also came up and worked as a waitress.
I worked there in the summers of 1961,62 and 63. It was a fantastic experience.for a just graduated Florida high school student. My first year I handled the switchboard, took reservations and carried bags. The next year I worked as a dish washer as by NY law they got a day off each week.
Does anyone remember the name of the bar that was just down the road. That's where most of the employees spent their money! It was sure a great experience.
Really great. Thanks for posting, Doug. It brought back a flood of memories--the dance ball, rumpus room, shuffleboard, Yellow Birds at the dining room (great pancakes). Even the "Sitting Bull" playground with the teepee. I would constantly hit my dad up for a couple of quarters for pinball outside of the area where there was always a card game. There was a wall of hand prints in concrete before you got to the pool from families that kept coming back year after year. Those were great summers.
@KapiosKanenas I just got this idea of maybe going back to Sugar Maples only to find it has closed. I feel like I lost my best friend. I used to vacation there with my parents from the 50's through the early 60's and I used to go up for long weekends when they first opened for the season.I remember Tommy Meehan Sr., and Dick Veith. Tommy and my father got to be friends. I sure could use a week of Sugar Maples right about now to have a rest and good food., I will always have fond memories.
Thanks for the wonderful video. Went there with my Mom & Sister in the late '70s. Some of my absolute fondest childhood memories. I too remember the Archery, pool, schuffleboard, hike to the mountaintop, doing crafts in the main lodge...I may still have a plastic-bead necklace lying around somewhere :) Great times.
Thomas Patrick Meehan, Jr., has died. His parents Tom and Sheila, were co-owners of the Sugar Maples from 1961-1977. Pat was 61. He leaves a wife, two daughters, two sisters and their families.
The fact that a magnificent resort in the middle of God's country is no longer around is a sad testament to where we are in this country and ,more importantly, to where we are headed. Thank you for the video. God help us all.
Thank you for posting this! This brought back great memories for me as well. I spent most of my childhood visiting Sugar Maples with my entire extended family. I remember Yellowbird and so many other great memories.
Thank you for this.....such memories. I remember the crazy hat contest because I actually won one year because my Dad got hurt playing baseball and my Mom went to the hospital with him and I wore the hat for her. I was always too little for the rumus room, but finally made it the last few years there, I think I was 12 yrs
What great memories!! thanks for posting this video...I went with my family in 1978 & 1979 and have been searching online for sites, pics whatever...what a treat!
Doug, I am in tears. What a wonderful thing to do! I so fondly remember my days at Sugar Maples in the 70s. It was a great time. I cannot thank you enough for posting this video. I also remember square dancing, marshmellow roasts and some mean shuffleboard tournaments!
Doug, Thanks for posting this video. Great memories. I was also there with my family in the late sixtires and early seventies. I also remember the guest vs staff softball games and Mr. Vieths horse with the silver saddle not to mention the old fire engine.
I was up in Windham sking this week. I went by the place. Sad to see it now. The catskill mountain foundation has put up some new buildings since taking over the property. Rumpus room is rebuilt. Nice to see new life there.Ron
Thank you thank youi thank you! I just saw this great video. It brought back such wonderful memories of Sugar malpes when my family and i went there in the late 60's., ands later in the 70's. Remember Dave Freeman, the Rumpus Room teen director? Elsie in the lounge? Men dressing up in women's bathing suits? Crazy hat contest? Yellowbirds? It was great. Hope to hear from you. Judy Tolan
My family spent a few summers here. In 1995, we took a ride up to see the place. It was totally abandoned. Real sad to see. I got turned on to pineapple juice there when I was a kid. I loved the stuff. And I also remember that the pancakes where out of this world. Dinner time was a big event. We had one guy who was a real character and always came to dinner with a costume on. Boy, those were the days! Wish I knew how to ride a bike when the rental truck came along.
Coodeville 4 months ago
I worked there in the summers of 1961,62 and 63. It was a fantastic experience.for a just graduated Florida high school student. My first year I handled the switchboard, took reservations and carried bags. The next year I worked as a dish washer as by NY law they got a day off each week.
Does anyone remember the name of the bar that was just down the road. That's where most of the employees spent their money!. My sister also came up and worked as a waitress.
bmitch544 4 months ago
I worked there in the summers of 1961,62 and 63. It was a fantastic experience.for a just graduated Florida high school student. My first year I handled the switchboard, took reservations and carried bags. The next year I worked as a dish washer as by NY law they got a day off each week.
Does anyone remember the name of the bar that was just down the road. That's where most of the employees spent their money! It was sure a great experience.
bmitch544 4 months ago
Anyone remember Sal Richards? I was lucky my dad took us there several years n late 60's to early 70's
EdzPl 7 months ago
Really great. Thanks for posting, Doug. It brought back a flood of memories--the dance ball, rumpus room, shuffleboard, Yellow Birds at the dining room (great pancakes). Even the "Sitting Bull" playground with the teepee. I would constantly hit my dad up for a couple of quarters for pinball outside of the area where there was always a card game. There was a wall of hand prints in concrete before you got to the pool from families that kept coming back year after year. Those were great summers.
KapiosKanenas 1 year ago
@KapiosKanenas I just got this idea of maybe going back to Sugar Maples only to find it has closed. I feel like I lost my best friend. I used to vacation there with my parents from the 50's through the early 60's and I used to go up for long weekends when they first opened for the season.I remember Tommy Meehan Sr., and Dick Veith. Tommy and my father got to be friends. I sure could use a week of Sugar Maples right about now to have a rest and good food., I will always have fond memories.
8889matilda 5 months ago
Spent summer of '68 there; as one of the help.
ogrecat 1 year ago
Thanks for the wonderful video. Went there with my Mom & Sister in the late '70s. Some of my absolute fondest childhood memories. I too remember the Archery, pool, schuffleboard, hike to the mountaintop, doing crafts in the main lodge...I may still have a plastic-bead necklace lying around somewhere :) Great times.
waltondrummer 1 year ago
Thomas Patrick Meehan, Jr., has died. His parents Tom and Sheila, were co-owners of the Sugar Maples from 1961-1977. Pat was 61. He leaves a wife, two daughters, two sisters and their families.
elwoodsgirl 2 years ago
The fact that a magnificent resort in the middle of God's country is no longer around is a sad testament to where we are in this country and ,more importantly, to where we are headed. Thank you for the video. God help us all.
ronaldlichtman 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this! This brought back great memories for me as well. I spent most of my childhood visiting Sugar Maples with my entire extended family. I remember Yellowbird and so many other great memories.
momto3gr8boys 2 years ago
Thank you for this.....such memories. I remember the crazy hat contest because I actually won one year because my Dad got hurt playing baseball and my Mom went to the hospital with him and I wore the hat for her. I was always too little for the rumus room, but finally made it the last few years there, I think I was 12 yrs
0hyeahss 2 years ago
my friends and I used to skate in one of these abandonded buildings back when we were in high school. The building had a stage and dance floor.
tvcBudman 2 years ago
What great memories!! thanks for posting this video...I went with my family in 1978 & 1979 and have been searching online for sites, pics whatever...what a treat!
DemyGod 2 years ago
Doug, I am in tears. What a wonderful thing to do! I so fondly remember my days at Sugar Maples in the 70s. It was a great time. I cannot thank you enough for posting this video. I also remember square dancing, marshmellow roasts and some mean shuffleboard tournaments!
annpepe 2 years ago
Doug, Thanks for posting this video. Great memories. I was also there with my family in the late sixtires and early seventies. I also remember the guest vs staff softball games and Mr. Vieths horse with the silver saddle not to mention the old fire engine.
I was up in Windham sking this week. I went by the place. Sad to see it now. The catskill mountain foundation has put up some new buildings since taking over the property. Rumpus room is rebuilt. Nice to see new life there.Ron
rfarnworth 3 years ago
@rfarnworth - Co-owner Tom Meehan owned the horse, not Dick Veith.
elwoodsgirl 2 years ago
Hi, I stand corrected. Great memories though. I am sad to hear of Tom Jr's passing. Thank you for letting us know.
rfarnworth 2 years ago
Thank you thank youi thank you! I just saw this great video. It brought back such wonderful memories of Sugar malpes when my family and i went there in the late 60's., ands later in the 70's. Remember Dave Freeman, the Rumpus Room teen director? Elsie in the lounge? Men dressing up in women's bathing suits? Crazy hat contest? Yellowbirds? It was great. Hope to hear from you. Judy Tolan
WaffleTeam 3 years ago