Hotel and Dining Happenings
Experience the perfect balance of relaxation and culinary delights in Ithaca, NY. Unwind with rejuvenating yoga sessions or indulge in the delectable dining scene, offering a specialty menu and nourishing experiences for mind and body.
Holidays at Taughannock
The Inn at Taughannock Falls is always delighted to welcome you and your family for holiday celebrations. Throughout the year this elegant and warm space hosts a variety of holiday celebrations including Easter and Mother's Day brunches and our most popular dining experience of all, our Thanksgiving Day Dinner Service. Each holiday features uniquely crafted menus with seasonal favorites and special touches. Many of these celebrations feature custom items for children. Our staff welcomes you with open arms, and invites you to book with us today.
Good Friday Dinner
The Good Friday dinner is a dream tasting menu - five courses with decadent delights designed for the seafood lover. All courses have a vegan option. Each course is designed to build in savory depth and culminate in a take on the traditional Good Friday fish dinner with a perfectly pleasing dessert to end the night. Wine Pairing options will be available on the night of the dinner. This themed dinner takes inspiration from Good Friday but is designed for anyone and everyone who loves a great meal out on the town! Join us April 18th from 5PM-9PM.
Eggscellent Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch, besides an excuse to be bright eyed and bushy tailed, is a perfect opportunity to set-out into the early spring season with family and friends. Our culinary team crafts a menu dedicated to shaking off the winter chill and celebrating the bits and bobs of nature that are starting to come alive. Fresh flavors, bright colors, and a setting that is warm and welcoming despite what the temperature may be! You're invited to join us for this special menu from 11AM-3PM on Sunday April 20th, 2025. Special booking instructions may apply and we encourage you to call for your reservation.
Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch offers the most picturesque setting for celebrating the special person in your life who has cared for you and helped you chart your course. Our menu is crafted with sweetness and charm, and features dishes selected for their hints of home and memory. The estate is alive in May, and you should plan to spend time together on the deck overlooking Cayuga Lake, or in the garden among the fire features and flower beds. Enjoy a mimosa, take a picture, or just enjoy time together. Brunch will be held from 11AM-3PM on May 11th, 2025. We encourage you to call for bookings and instructions.
Commencement Weekend
Commencement weekend is an especially important and vital event, with students stepping out into the world and on to their next adventures. The Inn at Taughannock Falls is pleased to offer specialty dining menus on the weekends of Ithaca College and Cornell University commencement ceremonies. Additionally, the Enchantment Garden hosts a large-scale celebration opportunity during Cornell Graduation weekend for large parties or groups looking to celebrate together.
Ithaca College Restaurant Experience
Ithaca College Restaurant Experience
Cornell University Restaurant Experience
Cornell University Restaurant Experience
Cornell University Garden Experience
The Enchantment Garden opens it's doors for Cornell Commencement Weekend like no other venue in the area. This beautiful acre garden will feature extravagant dinner and brunch buffets in it's majestic Sailcloth tented main patio, while other intimate spaces in the garden offer beautiful backdrops of Cayuga Lake and the surrounding valley for photos and gathering. Our multiple fire features, including our two-story outdoor fireplace, offer cozy seating areas for groups to relax before or after dining. We look forward to hosting your families and graduates!
Tuesdays @ Taughannock
We're delighted to announce our "Tuesdays @ Taughannock" series is live for 2024. Join us in the Enchantment Garden to grab a burger and beer (or Finger Lakes Wine) for $20.00 every Tuesday starting at 5PM. We are excited to add live music to each of our Tuesdays @ Taughannock events this year. Our acre garden is wired with cutting-edge lighting and sound systems and multiple outdoor fire features, making it the perfect summer hangout spot for casual dining and socializing with friends. This weekly event is open to the public and all are welcome.
Independence Day Party
The Inn at Taughannock Falls is delighted to be bringing back it's famous Independence Day celebration for 2025! The party will kick off at 5:30PM on July 4th. Live music will be rocking the party each step of the night. Fireworks at 9:30PM. The party will be hosted in the Enchantment Garden,. The Garden will be in full swing with all fire features lit, our multi-course barbecue buffet, and our Fireplace Patio bar will be open and operating not just our Mazzarita Margarita station but our burger bar.
Ithaca Yoga Session at the Inn
Indulge in a blissful yoga and wellness class with breathtaking lake views. Find serenity and elevate your well-being in the enchanting Enchantment Gardens at the Inn at Taughannock Falls. Our outdoor Yoga Sessions are complementary to hotel guests and are also open to the public. They return each year between June and September. Additionally, private yoga sessions can be booked upon request as well as special event yoga for retreats, weddings, and other group activities.