Mountain Lake PBS presents Rustic Living, a television series that demonstrates how to live simple or elegant using what nature has provided when put in the hands of great craftspeople.
Throughout the Adirondack Park, you will find historical remnants from the very beginnings of the “Adirondack Style. This region is where the wealthy city dwellers spent their summer vacations living harmoniously with nature in their Adirondack Great Camps.
The Adirondack Style can be traced back to as early as 1870 when its architecture and furniture was simple, designed to withstand the elements and provide comfort to its inhabitants by utilizing local natural materials. Later in the early 1900's the style began including eclectic pieces from the orient when travelers brought back deep colored and textured furnishings to spice up their wooded collections.
Even today in the 21st century, the “Rustic Style” as we lovingly call it is still very much alive locally, nationally and abroad. Thanks to skilled architects, local artisans, interior decorators and regional historians, the Adirondacks continue to be at theforefront of the ever-popular rustic movement.
Join award-winning Producers Derek Muirden and Aubrey Bresett as they search for style, elegance and originality and introduce you to some of the most talented architects, unique artisans, fearless interior designers and fascinating homeowners that work and play in the Adirondack Style BUT chose to live by their own rustic rules!
Mountain Lake PBS presents Rustic Living on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m, with repeat airings Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
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Check back soon to watch these episodes online. In the mean time, you can see some episodes on the PBS Video Player.
Episode #101 
Lake George Boathouse B&B
Architectural Salvage Warehouse
Episode #102
Country Dreams Farm
1812 Homestead
Episode #103
Great Camp Hemlock Ledge
George Jaques Rustic Furniture
Episode #104
Camp Little Pine
Woodstoves and Wood Boilers
Episode #105
Rustic Farmhouse Redux
Wayne Ignatuk Furniture
Episode #106
Kamika Lodge
White Pine Cabins
Episode #107
Cordwood Homes
Rustic Frames
Episode #108
History of the Adirondack Chair
Blending of Adirondack Styles
Episode #109
Architect George Baker Special
Episode #110
Rustic Yurt
Rustic Gardens
Episode #111
Quintessential Adirondack Style
Rustic Lighting
Episode #112
Great Camp Sagamore
Twig Railings & Furnishings
Episode #113
Lean-To's
Adirondack Weaver