Dining
Rooms
The Living Room
The living room is perfect for gatherings of 30-45 people. This room features large French doors with antique glass details and ornate gas fireplace to give your event a cozy feel. The walls display vintage wine artwork and sprawling vineyard murals. The antique draperies lining the windows add the perfect old world feel to this charming room. Large white pocket doors line the room, and can open up into other the adjacent Porch dining room if additional space is needed. Perfect for private or semi-private dining.
The Tavern
The tavern offers a warm casual dining feel. The focal piece of the room is beautifully ornate antique wooden bar and floor-to-ceiling wine racks fill with to the brim with overflow from our stocked wine cellar. Diners can sit in this lively atmosphere by the large picture windows overlooking Cazenovia Lake in this cozy bar room. This room is typically not rented privately.
The Gazebo Bar
The gazebo bar was built in 2015 as a great way to maximize a short upstate New York summer! Sitting just steps away from the waterfront, the bar has 20 seats which can be procured on a first come, first served basis. The relaxed "come as you are" attitude attracts many looking for a more casual dining environment including boaters and kayakers coming right off the water. The full food menu, and a limited seasonal drink menu are always available. Open June through October.
The Rose Garden
Just to the side of the outdoor bar, smaller intimate outdoor setting that can hold 20 - 40 people comfortably. Pink roses grow around you, twinkle lights shimmer above your head, and a gas fire pit sits just in front of your perfect lake view. This area is available for private rental.
1890 Table
To create an intimate dining experience for you and your special someone, check out our 1890 Table. Situated just steps from the water and available to just one couple nightly, this chef-curated tasting menu is one of a kind. Perfect for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and other special milestones. For more details, click here.
The Porch
In the 1890's this dining room was an outdoor wrap-around porch where the Brewster family used to sit by the water. This elegant dining room with exposed brick walls and vintage photos of Cazenovia also boasts breath-taking lake views. From the high ceilings hang antique stained glass chandeliers that give the room an air of elegance and gilded sophistication. This room holds approximately 65 people. Large white pocket doors line the room, and can open up into other the adjacent Living Room if additional space is needed.
The Buffet Room
This private dining room is the smaller of the two private function rooms. It can comfortable seat up to 21 people at one single table or be used for a smaller group with plenty of space to mix and mingle. This room has a traditional 1890's decorative flair and features an ornate gas fireplace, cauffered ceiling with a large chandelier hanging overhead. A great option for small private gatherings.
The Covered Terrace
The outdoor terrace is open seasonally and covered from mid May through October by a beautiful canvas awning that keeps out both rain and excessive sun. Offering an elevated view directly to the water, this popular seating area is dotted by delicate string lights overhead. On cooler nights a warm ambiance is created by overhead heaters and beautiful gas fireplaces. This area is typically not rented privately.
The Patio
The newest edition to the property is our lakefront patio. This elegant dining space created in 2021 is one of our favorite places to be on a warm summer night. There is no overhead covering in this area, but tables are kept warm with a large selection of fire tables and gas heaters. This area is typically not rented privately.
