Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a black door with glass panes, and open shelves with dishes and glasses. A bouquet of flowers is on the counter, with a stove and coffee maker visible. Large windows and a ceiling fan provide natural light.

Enjoy the Finger Lakes
with Local Insight

The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast offers a more personalized stay, where you’ll receive genuine attention and curated recommendations from your host, Jen, while she whips up a delicious and seasonal breakfast made from scratch. There’s no front desk, no cookie-cutter room layout, and no generic continental spread. Just a beautifully restored 200-year-old farmhouse, local knowledge, and room to relax.

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Farmhouse Charm

This beautiful old house has a few little gems to enhance your stay. Our guests love to sip coffee in the garden, relax and read in the sunroom, and play games around the locally-made, communal table. In the evenings, we encourage guests to relax in a comfy chair and sip on the spoils from their favorite Finger Lakes’ winery. A lovely end to the perfect day.

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A Comfy Retreat

From the centuries-old wood plank floors and sloped ceilings, to the plush beds and updated technology capabilities, our guest rooms offer the modern travel comforts you expect wrapped in traditional farmhouse details. Snuggle in with a movie or a good book and unwind from the day’s activities in your cozy space.

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Wine Tours & Dinners

Explore the Finger Lakes with your very own certified wine expert. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply want a beautifully planned day, Jen will design an experience to remember! More info >

    • Pre-tour palate/taste consult

    • Curated itinerary with 3 wineries

    • Reservations + hosted experience

    • Transportation to/from lodging

    • Pre-tour palate/taste consult

    • Curated itinerary with 4-5 wineries

    • Lunch planning & local farm dining/pairing experience

    • Reservations + hosted experience

    • Transportation to/from lodging

  • Designed around a single varietal, a favorite winery, or a regional deep-dive, your dinner will include:

    • Welcome toast & local bites to begin

    • Multi-course dinner with curated pairings

    • Guided tastings with fun facts and local lore to enhance your experience

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TOUR.

The Finger Lakes has emerged as one of the most notable US wine regions, often likened to Germany for our Rieslings, and Bordeaux and the Loire Valley for Cabernet Franc and other red varietals. And nestled among the decorated vineyards is a blossoming world of local breweries, cideries, and distilleries.

EXPLORE.

Spend a peaceful morning hiking through nearby gorge parks and basking in the beauty of breathtaking waterfalls. Swim, paddleboard, kayak, or boat on the nearby lakes. Beyond the natural beauty surrounding the Inn, there are fantastic museums, local shops, and artist studios awaiting your discovery!

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ENJOY.

Abundance is truly everywhere in the Finger Lakes: Enjoy a relaxing lunch with a lake view. Linger over dinner at a nearby farm-to-table restaurant. Visit one of the local farms to pick summer flowers, try goat yoga, or ride horseback through the FLX National Forrest. So many unique experiences at your fingertips.

 
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Kind Words from our Guests

  • The Black Walnut is an absolute gem if you are looking for an intimate, homey, historic B&B in a great location. Jen, the proprietor, will do anything to make you comfortable. You simply cannot buy a better breakfast anywhere! The rooms are clean and comfortable. Rufio, the cat greeter, adds another layer of charm. Lovely garden and sitting room!

    – Elaine T.

  • The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful experience in traveling. It is spotlessly clean and the house is old with lovely architectural features. The best part of the stay, though, is the hostess, Jen. She is easy to talk to and is ready to give recommendations for activities and sites to see in the area. I have stayed at Black Walnut many times. Staying there is a must for me when I am in Ithaca.

    – Elise H.

  • “This was our 4th visit to the Black Walnut, and once again, Jen was a superb hostess and chef! Jen's breakfasts are the best that we have had at any B & B – deliciously prepared, beautifully presented, and always considerate of our gluten-free dietary needs.”


    — Julie S.

  • Wonderful example of a bed and breakfast done right. Knowledgeable and friendly host, great breakfasts made with local food, very cozy, and in a really nice location. Right down the road from a cool little town, too. Great location if you're going to be hitting a wide variety of local spots. Only negative is Rufio, the cat, was too well behaved and since he is not allowed in the rooms he did not come into our room to hang out with us. Next time I will bribe him with treats.

    – Jim G.

  • My wife and I had an awesome stay! Jen has a wealth of knowledge about the local area, her recommendations about which wineries to visit and where to go for dinner was spot on. The breakfast in the morning was outstanding, everything simple and yet so tasty and fresh. You can tell Jen truly cares about her Inn and the people who stay there.

    –Robert T.

  • Really lovely bed and breakfast. Jen is a gracious and kind hostess and she is very much in the know if you are looking for winery recommendations. My wife and I stayed here and the location can't be beat – highly recommend if you're planning on staying on the Finger Lakes!

    – Ben H.

  • The Black Walnut B&B was lovely and charming. Jen is an amazing host and extremely knowledgeable. Any questions we had about the area she answered and gave numerous suggestions and helped plan out our days. And how can we forget our innkeeper Rufio the cat! We are already planning our trip back.

    – Evan H.

  • Our first trip to the Finger Lakes could not have been better, Jen was the most wonderful host! We came with only dinner reservations and Jen helped us plan the rest with her wonderful knowledge of the area – wineries, breweries, hiking, and seeing the falls. The accommodations are lovely, luxurious, comfortable, and updated, but keeping the old house charm. We could not have asked for a better get away!

    – Julianna G.

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