The larger story centers on Overlook Mountain, which rises above the small Hamlet of Woodstock in upstate New York. Its majestic vistas and scenic splendor has always suggested the perfect spot for a perfect hotel. The first Overlook Mountain House was completed by 1871 only to burn down in 1878. A new and larger hotel was built on the same site. This one went through several owners and various degrees of success, but was nearly defunct…