Lansing · East Shore Drive
Beacon Hill
Our own event space on the east shore of Cayuga Lake, five minutes from downtown Ithaca. Up to 300 guests with tents, plus a patio and fire pit.
Our venues
Three venues of our own
Beacon Hill is ours, we're the exclusive caterer at the Ithaca Yacht Club, and Revelry Yards is our sister venue downtown.
Cayuga Lake, Ithaca
Ithaca Yacht Club
A private lakeside club on Cayuga Lake, catered exclusively by Beacon.
Downtown Ithaca
Revelry Yards
Our sister venue downtown: upscale casual, elevated eats and the beer garden for private events.
Preferred venue partners
Venues we know well
Barns, estates, wineries, parks and downtown spaces where our team knows the kitchen, the load-in and the layout. Choose one and we'll plan around it.
Barns & farms
Lansing
Dutch Harvest Farm
A post-and-beam barn on farmland near Cayuga Lake.
Willseyville
The Barn
Two-level party barn with a bar, dance floor and outdoor deck.
Ithaca area
Osmica at Spring Trail Farm
Historic farm and barn just outside Ithaca with a prep kitchen on site.
South New Berlin
Gilbertsville Farmhouse
Farmhouse wedding venue with overnight lodging for guests.
Ithaca
Gratitude & Grace
Rustic wedding property in the hills outside Ithaca.
Trumansburg
Silver Queen Farm
Working farm with a barn for weddings and celebrations.
Dryden
Maryhill Farm
Organic farm with a restored barn, gardens and farmhouse lodging.
Estates & inns
Skaneateles
Aster Estates
A wooded estate with a marquee tent and an intimate ceremony site.
Ithaca
New Park Event Venue & Suites
Event venue with overnight suites near Taughannock Falls.
Groton
The John Joseph Inn
Country estate inn with orchards, gardens and guest rooms.
Ithaca
La Tourelle Inn & Spa
Hotel and spa just outside downtown Ithaca, built for wedding weekends.
Ithaca
Firelight Camps
Glamping retreat with canvas tents beside La Tourelle.
Newfield
The Treman Center
Country property near Ithaca for smaller private events.
Newfield
Stratton Creek Inn
Historic inn and event barn in the countryside near Ithaca.
Trumansburg
The Trees
Mansion estate with a ceremony lawn, stone patio and pergola.
Burdett
1800 House
Historic building for rehearsal dinners and intimate gatherings.
Skaneateles
The Frog Pond B&B
Country bed and breakfast for small celebrations.
Wineries & cideries
Hector
Chateau Lafayette Reneau
Seneca Lake winery with vineyard views.
Burdett
Damiani Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake winery that hosts dinners and private parties.
Ithaca
Six Mile Creek Vineyard
Vineyard and tasting room just outside Ithaca.
Ithaca
South Hill Cider
Cidery and orchard near Buttermilk Falls.
Watkins Glen
Castel Grisch
Seneca Lake winery overlooking the water.
In town
Ithaca waterfront
Ithaca Farmers Market Pavilion
Open-air pavilion at Steamboat Landing on Cayuga Lake.
Ithaca West End
The Cherry Arts Space
Arts center with gallery and performance space for events.
Downtown Ithaca
Argos Inn & Warehouse
Boutique inn with cocktail bars and a warehouse event space.
Downtown Ithaca
CSMA Ballroom
Community School of Music & Arts ballroom, steps from the Commons.
Museums & campus
Ithaca
Museum of the Earth
Rent the whole museum or its gorge garden for a memorable reception.
Cornell campus
A.D. White House
Historic Cornell house with dining rooms and outdoor spaces.
Cornell campus
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Cornell's art museum with a sculpture court and gorge garden.
Cornell campus
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Gardens and natural areas on Cornell's campus.
Parks & outdoors
Trumansburg
Taughannock Falls State Park
Reservable pavilions near the falls on Cayuga Lake.
Ithaca
Robert H. Treman State Park
Gorge park with reservable shelters, trails and swimming.
Ithaca
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Waterfall park with a pavilion for smaller gatherings.
Ithaca
Stewart Park
Lakefront city park with rentable pavilions.
Moravia
Fillmore Glen State Park
Gorge park with reservable pavilions and cabins.
Lansing
Myers Park
Town park on Cayuga Lake with pavilions.
Ithaca
Cayuga Nature Center
Nature center on wooded land above Cayuga Lake.
Private homes & your place
Or bring us to yours
Backyards, lake houses, family farms, offices and campus spaces. Our team brings the kitchen, staff and licensed bar, and coordinates tents and rentals for open-air events.
Do you cater at private homes?
Yes. Backyards, lake houses and family farms are some of our favorite events. We bring the kitchen, staff and bar, and coordinate tents and rentals.
Can you cater at a venue that isn't listed here?
Yes. We cater at hundreds of venues across the Finger Lakes. Tell us where you're planning and we'll check the space and its rules.
Do you help with tents and rentals?
Yes. We coordinate tents, tables, chairs, linens and china with the area's rental companies, all in your planning portal.
Where is Beacon Hill?
1638 East Shore Drive on the east shore of Cayuga Lake, about five minutes from downtown Ithaca and about ten minutes from Cornell's campus.
How many guests can Beacon Hill hold?
Up to 300 guests, using tents for larger events.
Can we tour Beacon Hill?
Yes. Tours and tastings are by appointment; call (607) 882-3692 or request a quote and mention a tour.