6/18/2023

John & Yvonne,
Thank you so much for giving us the privilege to celebrate our one- year anniversary at your home. The festivities couldn't have been more beautiful with your castle as the backdrop. Our families had the best time. We hope to be back in the future for anniversaries to come.
XO, Tana & Adam Guest

Tana & Adam Guest


5/21/2023

Thank you for welcoming us into your incredible home and helping make our friend's proposal magical. Ever since I was very little I've wanted to live in a giant 'purple' castle. (I even drew out blueprints that I still have.) This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. Thank you for making this dream come true for my friends (and us!). I will treasure our trip to Highlands Castle for the rest of my life.
Love as always,
Arianna & Chelsey
PS: Your dogs are adorable!

Arianna & Chelsey


4/24/2023

Thank you so very much for being such wonderful hosts. You have a beautiful home and we had a lovely few days here at Lake George. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Gina & Jesse

Gina & Jesse Mower


4/23/2023

Our 3-day stay was amazing! Your castle is spectacular and the views were out of this world. This was the best weekend we have had in a long time. We feel so blessed to have you share this beautiful place with us. We just booked our dates for next year to experience it all over again. Thank you!
Lisa, Rick, and Wyatt LaForce

The LaForce family


4/17/2023

There are no words that can adequately express our time here. It's amazing how the stars aligned in our favor for us to be able to experience this specific weekend here, where we are celebrating a huge promotion! You have not only graciously opened your home to us, but have provided us with great conversations, puppy time, and memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to our next visit and conversations with you both.
Love,
Dave & Angela

Dave Claise & Angela Garoflo


4/15/2023

John & Yvonne,
Thank you for taking the time and effort to build this castle that truly made me feel like a Queen. It's so heartwarming to know there are people in this world who can put their heart and soul into building out their vision and pouring their love into caring for the space. Your warm hearts make me believe that good and passionate people still exist in this world. The entire experience was very eye-opening. Hoping to come back soon!
Celebrated my 30th birthday with Akil, Bhavana, Kirtana & Saumya

Amrapali Kumar


4/15/2023

We are from Long Island and any chance we get we love exploring, especially manors, mansions, and arboretums. When we were looking for a one-of-a-kind place for our minimoon following our wedding in February, we found this gem online and were instantly smitten. Due to a bad snowstorm upstate our trip was postponed to April and what a blessing that was! A temperature of 86 in April, what?! Either way, your home is absolutely magnificent. The beautiful stained glass Romeo & Juliet doors, your custom ceilings and stonework, and the amazing view of Lake George! Best of all, John & Yvonne are so warm, welcoming, and open to meeting new people and sharing their homes and lives with guests. I will remember our sunset dinner you set up and many conversations under the stars (and you were very patient with my very talkative husband, haha). Thank you so much for making this a beautiful and enchanting trip! We will be praising this castle to everyone! Love, Melissa & Joshua Duffy

Joshua & Melissa Duffy


4/12/2023

Thank you both so much for your hospitality during our stay at your magnificent castle home. This is exactly the stay we had hoped for, and these will be memories that our family will cherish for years to come. We hope to return again sometime! We wish you both and your family the best.
Sincerely,
George, Sandra, Lucille, and Brooke Collins

The Collins family


2/22/2023

Thank you very much for making my fairytale come true. Ralph & I were lucky to come upon Highlands Castle to spend our "mini-moon" here at Lake George. Absolutely beautiful! We had an amazing time - just what we needed - relaxation. Enjoy the rest of the winter!
See you again,
Denise & Ralph

Denise & Ralph Petagna


2/18/2023

Dear John & Yvonne,
Thank you so much for your hospitality! Your home is truly amazing. Our son Frankie said it was just like being in 'Beauty & The Beast'!! The views are spectacular and the craftsmanship superb, truly a labor of Love!
Lara, John & Frankie

Laura, John & Frankie Vaccaro


12/30/2022

This place has been such an amazing and unique experience! The Gatehouse & Highlands Castle are some of the coolest homes I've ever seen! The attention to detail in both homes is magnificent. Thank you for your kindness & generosity to our family, and for giving us a vacation to always remember! We will certainly be back! Best view of Lake George I've ever seen!

P.S. Thank you for sharing the story of the stained glass doors! What an amazing story! We'll keep in touch!

Best,
PJ, Donna, Richie, Ken, Barbara, Hannah, and Amelia Johnson

Johnson Family


11/20/2022

John & Yvonne,
"Living" in a castle - for just a couple of days - was an incredible experience. But even that can't compare to spending time with the people who have built and maintained this dream world overlooking Lake George. This was meant to be a magical weekend for our twin sons on their 21st birthday. It turned out to be better than we ever hoped or expected... All because of you two. Thank you for your hospitality and all the effort you put forth to make this time so special.
All our best,
Mark & Leslie Phelps

Dear John & Yvonne,
Thank you for making our 21st so remarkable. This will be a memory we will never forget. We appreciate the hospitality of your castle, too, and couldn't ask for anything more amazing than this! You both are extremely kind, nice, and thoughtful. Thank you again!
Elijah & Marcus Phelps

Mark & Leslie Phelps


10/30/2022

Thank you for a special weekend that meant more than you'll ever know. From the warm welcome, this is a blessed home and couple. My birthday was beyond amazing and refreshing. We welcome staying in touch and staying with you all again! Love, Alexandria & Alexander

Alexandria & Alexander


10/15/2022

Thank you for sharing your magnificent Castle Gatehouse with us. The property is stunning and set the stage for a wonderful weekend getaway. This is truly a special place and we'll be back. See you soon!
Tony & Steph from NJ

Tony & Steph Perrone


10/8/2022

Thanks for being such awesome hosts and helping to create a wonderful experience and some incredible memories! We love the story behind Highlands Castle, seeing the attention to detail, finding all the magic of your home, and meeting people who pursue their dreams. Nicole & Nirvana from Dayton, OH

Nicole & Nirvana


10/3/2022

This castle is GORGEOUS! We're so fortunate to have found this place and even more fortunate to have you as our host! We wish you the best! Yuhan & Zihao from California

Yuhan & Zihao


9/17/2022

I've always been fascinated with medieval culture and John captured it so well. The term "attention to detail" does not do the Highlands Castle justice. John and his family built a place to make dreams come true and that is exactly what it did for us.

The castle is well maintained and John and his wife Yvonne even went through the trouble to set the table so my husband and I could have a "royal dinner".

The town of Bolton Landing has great food (every place we ate was delicious) and Lake George has to be the top 3 most beautiful lakes in the country (likely #1). Fantastic accommodations, wonderful hosts, and a fun location! We highly recommend :)

Thank you for sharing your home with us. Our time here was truly a fairy tale come true!

Felicia & Greg Yoakum


9/4/2022

We had a great time staying at the Castle Gatehouse. The castle itself is amazing, not to mention the interesting & cool furniture. We especially enjoyed visiting all the nearby shops in town. Hope to come back soon! Thank you again, Thomas Paine & Family

The Paine Family


8/21/2022

What a spectacular and inviting place you have. It is something I will always remember. - Bernadette Neff

Thank you for a wonderful stay and a beautiful view. I'll be sure to attribute part of my success on my 10k swim to getting a good night's sleep here! - Best, Spencer Neff

Thank you so much for welcoming us to your castle. We had an amazing time here enjoying the views and meeting you both and Bella & Major. Thanks again! - Amy Neff

Bernadette, Spencer & Amy Neff


8/20/2022

Dear John & Yvonne,
Thank you for sharing your spectacular home/castle with us. This vacation ranks as one of our favorites. The way you built your castle high on the mountaintop amazes us. The view of the mountains and Lake George is breathtaking. The castle and your intricate details in the decorating are also amazing. We feel so lucky to have met the two of you (and Bella & Major, too). From the moment we met, you made us feel so comfortable. Thank you for introducing us to "Martha's Ice Cream!". My dream has always been to stay in a castle and now the dream has come true. I've experienced my wish, my fairytale. Kenny had a wonderful time, too. We sincerely hope to be back soon.
Love,
Tami & Kenny

Tami & Kenny Schramm


8/19/2022

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! I can't think of a more beautiful place to celebrate my birthday. Enjoy the 'St' Johnsbury Distillery' gift that our son makes! Mary & Dan

Love the place - your hard work shows - can't wait to come back!
Kathy & Jerry

Mary & Dan Hughes; Kathy & Jerry


8/17/2022

We can't thank you enough for this amazing experience you provided us at your castle. Our three daughters, and us, had the most magical time! Thank you, Noah, Jill, Juliette, Olivia, and Ruby

Noah & Jill Goldfarb


8/11/2022

Our stay at Highland Castle Cottage was absolutely amazing! The hosts, John and Yvonne are the most accommodating, kind, and warm people we have ever met! Communication was great and anything we needed was right there. The details put into the property is astonishing! The views and the beauty of the entire property are hard to put into words and like no other we have ever seen. It truly is a magical place and we can’t wait to visit again!!

Beth


8/7/2022

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home. An amazing stay, lovely views, memories, and happiness made at this magical place. Great friendship, too.

6-yr old Dawson says: "It was a perfect day when we came to the castle. I was amazed when I saw the Castle Cottage. I liked the dogs and the nice people. Look all around, you might see two things (owl & deer) and many other things. It's a beautiful view inside & out. I hope you like your stay. This place is amazing and I can't wait to come back again. Love, Dawson"

Shawn, Beth, CJ, Ava, Addison, Dawson

The Murphy Family


7/10/2022

Dear John & Yvonne, Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We can't wait to come back!
Best Wishes, Jeff & Yanfei

Jeff Li & Yanfei Chen


7/3/2022

Thank you so much for your hospitality and to experience the magic of Highlands Castle. We had an amazing time! You created something special here. This place is made out of love and allows others to create loving memories of their own!
Salwa & Safwan

Salwa & Safwan Saif


6/26/2022

Thank you so much for opening your home to us and for making us feel so welcome! You made this a very special anniversary that we will never forget. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be back!
Erica & Charles

Charles & Erica Seruya


6/11/2022

Dear Yvonne & John - What an amazing place to have a getaway. The views were & are incredible. The peace and quiet were much appreciated right now. We hope to bring our growing family back to visit "the castle" someday soon.
Marie & Scott Manner

Marie & Scott Manner


6/8/2022

Thank you so much for your hospitality! You have such a beautiful home and the view is perfect! Hugs to you and the pups!

Dustin & Alayna


5/30/2022

We had a wonderful time here in Lake George! Thank you for providing such a beautiful, serene oasis.
Caren, Jaclyn, and Kelsey

The Sattler Girls


5/29/2022

Dear John & Yvonne - You're a reminder that there's still good in this world... From the warm welcome to the rich conversations. I will always cherish my time here and the fabulous views!

Matt Busbice


5/22/2022

Thank you for hosting us at your beautiful castle. It is truly a fairy tale. Thank you for your kindness & hospitality. We also loved your beautiful Shepherds. We hope to be back soon.
Nicole & Dom P.

Nicole & Dom Prokopwicz


1/30/2022

What a beautiful and truly magical place! We will always remember our time here. The hospitality was unmatched and the castle with the views was absolutely breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home and life's dream with us!
The Wilkinson's - Justin, Liz, Sadie & Nico

The Wilkinson's


1/1/2022

An absolute must that I highly recommend! John & Yvonne Lavender, owners of Highlands Castle in Bolton Landing, NY are remarkable! Fantastic hosts. Their residence is the most breathtaking home we have ever laid eyes on. Thank you for allowing us to embark on our own fairytale. An experience of a lifetime. This location is truly where dreams become a reality.

Chad Arel & Jenn


12/29/2021

This property is just amazing! The views, the comfiness, the way it makes you feel, the ambiance, everything about it made our trip special. Even though it didn't snow much when I was there, the snow it has was enough to transform it into a winter wonderland. Bolton landing is a beautiful town, and the people are very friendly too. Thank you for the beautiful memories. Definitely recommend staying here and we really can't wait to be back again!
Adriana & Harsh

Adriana & Harsh


12/24/2021

The most beautiful castle and the kindest hosts we could have ever hoped for! (Heidi). Thank you for an amazing experience in your castle! Truly something we will never forget! (Andrea). I love this castle! I really want to come back! (Phoenix). We are grateful for your hospitality and warm hearts. (Steve).

Heidi, Andrea, Phoenix, Steve


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