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Overlooking the shores of Hayden Lake, the F. Lewis Clark Mansion (Honeysuckle Lodge) majestically rests on a 12 acre estate, a reminder of a glorious past complete with princes, presidents, power, wealth, and mystery.
In 1914 Lewis mysteriously disappeared and he was never heard from again. Winifred struggled for years to preserve the fortune, however by 1922 she was broke and the bank took possession of all her holdings including the mansion, complete with fine furnishings from Europe, crystal chandeliers from Czechoslovakia, hand painted Zuber murals from France, Italian Marble, rugs from the Orient, slate roof from England, Mahogany yachts, even a private Zoo. The 1400 acre compound was destined for destruction. A series of occupants, including church groups, a boys home, the U.S. Navy, a resort, restaurant and finally vandals and thieves raped and pillaged the once opulent villa. In 1988 the house was scheduled to be used as a burn exercise for the County Fire Department. In November of 1989, the current owner Monty Danner purchased the home, and with his associate, Rod Palmer, has completed the renovation of the 15,000 sq. ft. mansion to its original glory. Today the home is being operated as a very elegant Country Inn. Rooms are available for overnight guests. There are facilities for corporate retreats, business meetings, special event parties, dinner by reservation and intimate wedding ceremonies. Treat yourself to the luxury of a bygone time. Visit beautiful North Idaho and the magnificent Clark House on Hayden Lake. |
The Clark House 1-800-765-4593 |
The
mansion was originally constructed as a summer home for the powerful and
very wealthy, F. Lewis Clark and his beautiful wife Winifred. The
mansion was completed in 1910 and was the most expensive home in Idaho.