THE family OF NORTH STAR LODGE

Chip Strowe & Kim Valentine

Chip & Kim married in 1988 and raised their two beautiful daughters in Rochester. Family vacations were happiest spent near oceans and lakes. After years of travel, Chip & Kim feel they have now been guided to the beauty and rich history of the Finger Lakes Region.

Greg & Spencer Irwin

Greg & Spencer both grew up in Rochester and got married in May 2020. They love to travel all over the world and meet new people. They are excited to now share this next adventure of North Star Lodge with Friends and Family.

The Rest of OUR team

James

Head Groundskeeper

Felicity

Construction Manager

Abel

Reservation Manager

our story

Spencer and Greg got married in May 2020. While it was very different than originally planned, it ended up being their perfect wedding! It was at the 'reception' that day, that their families first started chanting 'Lake House'

Since their honeymoon had to be postponed, Greg surprised Spencer with a 'Mini' Honeymoon on Cayuga Lake. They immediately fell in love with this beautiful lake!

​Over the following weeks, they began to explore what may be available in the area. One night, they stumbled upon a house with a putting green. They knew that Spencer's dad, Chip, as an avid golfer would love to see it!

Chip and Kim have talked for years about creating a vacation home at which to gather their growing family. They could never seem to find the 'right one'.

When a text came in from Spencer and Greg showing a house with amazing outdoor activities, they all knew they had to see it. It took about 5 minutes of being there to realize that this was the family home they had all been looking for.

North Star Lodge is a family affair, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We hope you enjoy this exceptional lakefront getaway as much as we do!