Sitting majestically in Essex County is the 1850 Adirondack country home, that is The Alpine Homestead. The Bed & Breakfast is tucked neatly between the mountains, brooks and pines in the small Irish community of Olmstedville, settled in 1810, in the town of Minerva. The Alpine Homestead is minutes from world class skiing at Gore and Whiteface Mountains. Accessibility to many, many trailheads for winter activities of snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, or snowmobiling is very easy from the B&B. Hiking the trails in the Spring, Summer and Fall is very popular, too. With 3,000 lakes and streams in the Adirondack Park unlimited opportunities for water sports are available year round. Come and enjoy the ideal location of our Bed & Breakfast.