Summer has arrived, and boy are we here for it! The Finger Lakes offer an amazing list of things to do and see, but moreover, a delightful place to relax and simply BE. Nothing beats taking a break from the day-to-day, and letting intuition guide each moment. Maybe you sleep in or take an early morning walk before the sun is high in the sky. Fancy a swim, a museum visit, or a boat ride? The world is your oyster! However you choose to spend your days with us, we’ll be here with great coffee, cold drinks, beautiful gardens, a delightful patio, hammocks, Adirondack chairs, and plenty of recommendations for where to eat, drink, and hike. Can’t wait to see you!
July 2nd – 6th: Enjoy a free night over the holiday weekend!
We want to spend our first long weekend of the summer with you, and we have just a few rooms available for 4th of July weekend! Book any room July 2nd – July 6th for 3 nights & your 3rd night is free. If you’ve been thinking of taking advantage of the long weekend this is your sign to book!
Friday, July 4th: Gallery Night Opening w/ Keith Millman
Please join us in the Lounge for an opening reception of ‘Departing and Arriving: Pictures from the bottom of the sky’, new work by Keith Millman.
Hey, Neighbor! Stop by and say hi
Our lounge, patio, and gardens are open to the community during office hours. Feel free to stop by, walk our gardens, sit on the patio with a book, and enjoy a drink from our reception desk / bar!
July has endless opportunities, and loads of special events!
Here are a few highlights:
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Tuesday July 1st, visit Moosewood Restaurant for ‘Celebrated Summer: a Five Course Plant Based Dinner from Chef Scott Winegard’.
Starting July 1st, Love Your Lake Community Paddle Summer Series! Free, weekly guided paddles offer a unique way to celebrate Ithaca’s waterways at Stewart Park.
July 4th weekend happenings and fireworks!
July 17-20th, Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival
July 19th, head to Watkins Glen International for a day packed with wine tastings, craft workshops, games, food, and artisan markets: F.L.X. Summer Fest (Wine Festival)
July 25th – 27th, The annual 50-mile Route 90 Garage Sale!
July 26th, visit Personal Best for a Fitnell BBQ pop-up. Plus beer + shuffleboard, of course!
July 27th, Watermusic along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, culminating in a closing party at the Ithaca Farmers Market.
July 17-27, Ithaca Shakespeare Company Presents The Tempest at Robert H. Treman State Park
SWIMMING!
Taughannock Falls State Park – life guarded swimming area on the west side Cayuga Lake. Buttermilk Falls State Park – life guarded swimming in a natural pool at the bottom of Buttermilk Falls. Robert H. Treman State Park – life guarded swimming in a natural pool at the base of a waterfall. Myers Park – life guarded swimming on the east side of Cayuga Lake. Cass Park Pool or Alex Haley Pool – large municipal swimming pools in the city of Ithaca.
NEAR + DEAR:
Looking to go out, but don’t want to travel far from Grayhaven? South Hill Cider boasts live music Monday, Thursday + Fridays. State Eatery offers favorite Bakery + BBQ options, Dennis’ Ice Cream is a delightful treat after hiking Treman or Lickbrook, Ithaca Beer Co., and Finger Lake Distilling are all within a mile or two of Grayhaven.
The Finger Lakes are calling, and our team is here to ensure your visit is excellent. Book your getaway today and prepare for an unforgettable summer adventure. Explore the hand-picked recommendations on our website, or simply reach out. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We look forward to sharing the beauty of Grayhaven with you.
Love,
Alexis, Mark + The Team at Grayhaven Motel
