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The Sherwood Inn is a historic venue located of out Skaneateles, New York. It has been a popular wedding venue for centuries that boasts beautiful view of the Skaneateles Lakes, and a vintage colonial atmosphere that is nothing short of impressive. Take this opportunity to choose an ideal venue that will leave you and you’re guests in awe.

Facilities and Capacity

The restored colonial inn offers accommodations to comfortable serve between 50-170 guests. The venue has 5 event spaces, in the midst of the historic Village of Skaneatele, with the adaptable options of indoor, outdoor and covered outdoor settings. Popular amenities throughout the Inn include: the spacious lawn, a versatile stage, in-house bar, access to a breathtaking bridal suite, and picture-perfect accommodations. The variety of options gives you in inclusive top-to-bottom experience.

Services Offered

To go along with the beautiful venue, the Sherwood Inn provides an onsite bakery, transportation services, a personal florist, several entertainment options and more! Every vendor they work with is highly experienced and love providing for the clients and their guests who come to visit the Skaneatele area during their celebration. The Inn makes sure they have plenty of staff members with a 12 guests to 1 employee ratio to ensure a smooth operation from start to finish. The event is also guided by a dedicated manager who has the entire timeline and specifications under their watchful eye.

Cuisine

The Sherwood Inn offers full catering and bar service options to all their wedding events. Catering/bar services provide fresh and delicious options for both small and large parties. All tastes are prepared as buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and/or plated for your guests. Menu design is negotiated with your personal catering director to ensure that all your dietary wants and needs are met with several dietary restricted options are available upon request. Drink packages vary in order to assure that you are not paying for anything you do not need. Consumption and open bar options are available so you can purchase what makes the most sense for you and your guests. Guests attending under 21 years old will be charged at a discounted rate!

Location

The Sherwood Inn is located in the Village of Skaneateles, amongst a beautiful lake setting in Onondaga County, New York. This lovely area is stationed in the eastern Finger Lakes region of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Sherwood Inn

sharon
Sharon Sent on 09/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Picture the quintessential, historic country inn on a beautiful lake with a staff that is ready to make your day amazing! Our daughter's reception was absolutely picture perfect, a moment in time, a memory to cherish. Meredith, Meghan, and Lucinda went above and beyond with their staff to ensure that every detail was handled. We had the most relaxing time, the most delicious fare, the best cake ever (thank you, Michael!) and the most restful nights in their beautiful inn. FIVE STARS for the SHERWOOD INN. Every couple should be so lucky!
Mary
Mary Sent on 08/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at the Sherwood Inn August 2015 for about 125 people. The staff (Meghan and Meredith) were so helpful from day one...always offering helpful suggestions and being very, very flexible. The day of went perfectly...I was able to have so much fun at our wedding knowing that they had everything under control...even with a surprise appearance from some Irish step-dancers! The food was delicious and the venue is so beautiful with the view of the summer sunset over Skaneateles Lake.
K
Krissy Sent on 08/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot say enough about the Sherwood Inn! We had a small wedding of 30 people and reserved the Hannum House and a few rooms at the Sherwood Inn. Everything about our stay was wonderful...the staff were easy to work with and very responsive to all our needs prior to the wedding and during the ceremony and reception. They were attentive, professional and kind to all of us. The food was delicious, the rooms and reception area were beautiful. Our wedding celebration was exactly what I had hoped it would be! We also had our cake from The Patisserie which is a small bakery behind the Sherwood Inn, known for delicious pastries, treats and wedding cakes and I LOVED our cake as well! You cannot go wrong having your wedding at the Sherwood Inn..it is simply amazing.
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Pamela Beth Weddings Consulting Pamela Beth Weddings Consulting Wedding Planners

The Sherwood is one of those places where they truly come through on all levels. The waterfront location is amazing, the architecture of the venue stands on its own, shining the original era in all its glory. But, they don't fall short on service and food. The menu is current and delivered as they promise. As a wedding planner, I appreciate their goal of putting the client first, committed to professionalism and a positive attitude. Its always a joy to work with them.

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