Garden Estate With Carriage House, Ballroom Tent and On-Site Lodging

John Joseph Inn is a 110-acre garden estate near Ithaca with orchards, landscaped ceremony areas, an 1852 carriage house and a large English Garden ballroom tent. The ballroom tent accommodates celebrations of up to 300 guests, while the restored carriage house provides an indoor setting for groups of roughly 80. Separate garden areas can be used for ceremonies, first looks and cocktail hour, allowing each stage of the event to have its own setting. Mature plantings, stone details, open lawns and historic architecture create a refined country atmosphere with many portrait locations across the property.

The estate provides on-site catering, full bar service, tables, seating, restrooms, parking and coordinated event support. A dedicated preparation area and lodging rooms allow a wedding party and selected guests to remain on the property, making rehearsal dinners and multi-day celebrations easier to manage. The carriage house supplies an indoor weather option for smaller gatherings, while the ballroom tent offers a large covered reception space without losing the garden setting. Accessible areas and straightforward vendor circulation support a broad guest list. John Joseph Inn is designed for weddings and formal private events that want estate scenery, substantial capacity and food, beverage and lodging handled within one property. The carriage house, formal garden and tented ballroom give planners distinct zones for ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing without making the property feel fragmented. On-site lodging and preparation rooms are valuable for wedding weekends, while the landscaped estate offers varied portrait settings and a composed arrival experience for guests.