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Bonacio renovating Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge

Shown (from left) are: Andrea Crisafulli, Alan Ayers, Julie and Sonny Bonacio.
Photo Credit: Donna Abbott-Vlahos/Albany Business Review

Schroon Lake, NY Bonacio Construction is renovating the Word of Life Inn & Family Lodge in Schroon Lake. Spring City Development Group is working with the project owners, Sonny and Julie Bonacio, Andrea Crisafulli, and Alan Ayers, to redevelop the property into a new Adirondack destination. Designed by KPB Architecture, the project will include over 100 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor amenities, and a 10,000 s/f restaurant. The LA Group is designing the site, and Hay Creek Hotels is the resort’s operator. This project was made possible with support from local and state governments, including a grant through Empire State Development.

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