The Winnisook Club is a private club located in Big Indian, New York

New York

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 and has been in operation since 1886. The club is named after Chief Winnisook, a Native American

Native Americans in the United States

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 from area folklore. The club is situated on man-made Winnisook Lake

Winnisook Lake

Winnisook Lake is an artificial lake located in Oliverea, New York, United States. It is the source of Esopus Creek and the highest lake in the Catskill Mountains at above sea level....

 with a number of private homes surrounding the lake. The club also consists of a lodge and dining facilities and employees a full-time caretaker

Property caretaker

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as well as staff for the dining facilities in the summer months. The club is situated on private property and membership is by invitation only.