Nestled in the lush hills of Chautauqua County, NY, the Blue Heron Inn extends a warm welcome to all who travel the scenic southern corridor into Western New York. Located on Findley Lake’s picturesque north shore, antique-appointed accommodations with a spectacular lake view are the specialty of the house at the Blue Heron Inn. The Inn pays homage to its scenic location with a relaxed, nature-inspired decor. Each non-smoking guest room features a private bath, air conditioning and free wireless internet. Start the day with the pleasure of Chef Bruce’s full breakfast each morning, lounge over a bottomless cup of coffee and ponder the day’s possibilities.

The Blue Heron Inn offers more than just fine overnight accommodations.On premise dining& spirits are available to guests as well as to the public. And the big red barn behind the Inn is home to Nostalgia at the Blue Heron Inn, "the coolest store in town". Nostalgia is famous for an eclectic assortment of artisan-crafted jewelry and blown glass, crystals, gemstones, incense, hand-batik clothing from all over the world, Findley Lake apparel, retro toys and games for kids of all ages and an old-fashioned candy counter sure to trigger a fun trip down memory lane.

Stroll the local shops or enjoy the five miles around the lake by boat, bike or on foot. If you're looking to venture further afield, a multitude of sights and sounds are yours to discover. Chautauqua County is home to a wealth of antique shops, farm markets, galleries & historic sites. For the more adventurous there are biking & hiking trails, horseback riding and even hot air balloon rides!

 

Close to Home But Far From Everyday Life

Centrally-located between the following Chautauqua County, NY and Erie, PA attractions:

• play at nearby Peek ‘n Peak Resort & Spa
• savor regional wines along the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail
• laugh at the Lucy - Desi Museum
• explore the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Audubon Nature Center,

    Presque Isle and Tom Ridge Environmental Center

• expand your world at Chautauqua Institution
• awaken your spirit at Lily Dale Assembly
• enjoy entertainment at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, the Rockefeller Arts Center,
  the Reg Lenna Civic Center, Lucille Ball Little Theatre and the Warner Theatre
• try your luck at nearby Presque Isle Downs or Lake Erie Speedway

 

“The world's favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May ”          ~  Edwin Way Teale

"Irish Sundays" First Sunday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 pm We're calling the first Sunday of the month"Irish Sunday". That's when a group of Irish players (from all corners of the region) sit in for a lively jam session. Come listen to these fantastic musicians play! Join us for breakfast or lunch & stay to "tip a pint & tap your toes" as you enjoy the music.

Sun, May 13th Mother's Day 9:00 am - 3:00 pm We're serving our breakfast menu all day long so Mom doesn't have to wake early & rush! The menu will feature:      • Crabmeat Benedict      • Cajun Eggs      • Multi-grain french toast with real maple syrup YUM!!!! And all Moms will receive a special gift. Join us! Reservations, please. P: 716.769.7852  or E: stay@theblueheroninn.com

Fri, Sat & Sun, May 18, 19 & 20, 1012 WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND Make a get-away weekend out of the upcoming Wine Trail event. The weekend will include:   • 2-night stay at Blue Heron Inn • full breakfast for 2 each morning • Sat night dinner for two in the Blue Heron dining room • Nostalgia Shoppe Gift Certificate  • 6-hour chauffeured limousine service to the Wine Trail event ** • Wine Trail event tickets which include:      -- food & wine pairing at each winery      -- the gift of a cheese cutting board & spreader      -- recipe booklet      -- Lake Erie Wine Country wine glass      -- $5 voucher to redeem at any participating winery or  restaurants Cost: $475/couple plus sales tax & gratuity           ** Limo service requires that all rooms participate in the package

Fri & Sat Jun 1 & 2, 2012 "Chautauqua in June - What do You Want to Learn?" Stained Glass Class In honor of "Chautauqua in June" we are offering a stained glass class with North East, PA glass artist Sara Frye. The weekend will include:      --  2-night stay at Blue Heron Inn      -- full breakfast each morning      --  Sat night dinner in the BHI dining room      --  Stained Glass class with Sara Frye      --  Nostalgia Shoppe Gift Certificate A member of the North East Arts Council and Erie Art Museum, Sara has created beautiful glass art for the past 15 years. Participants will learn how to design stained glass and sea glass into a one-of-a-kind glass trivet. The studio is close to several Lake Erie wineries, making it convenient to engage in a little wine tasting before returning to the Inn on Sat night.   Cost: $199/person plus sales tax & gratuity

May 25 - June 17, 2012 CHAUTAUQUA IN JUNE Get away to Chautauqua during the month of June and take a class during the second annual Chautauqua in June, a celebration of vacation and lifelong learning, May 25 - June 17, 2012. The three-week schedule is packed with more than 50 workshops held in indoor and outdoor settings throughout Chautauqua County, New York ~ The World's Learning Center. Individual classes range from a few hours to a few days and cost varies by workshop. For more information and a full schedule of workshops, tours and dinners visit the Chautauqua in June CALENDAR. * Stay tuned for Learning Weekends at the Blue Heron Inn!

"Charming Findley Lake" Capture the magic of Findley Lake with a personalized charm bracelet. Spend a few days and collect charms as you shop, dine and relax. Create a memory as unique as your Findley Lake experience! Check out the new 2012 charms on the Findley Lake Charm Map

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A Full Four Seasons of Fun

                   Autumn     

And the pleasure doesn't stop at summer's end!

As the days grow shorter Chautauqua County's Fall festivals come alive as we celebrate the flavors of the local harvest. The festivities take place amidst hillsides ablaze in vivid jewel tones. The carefully tended crops have been gathered, the wineries are busy putting up the season's vintages and the chill in the air turns our thoughts to the upcoming celebrations of Halloween and Thanksgiving.

                                                                       

                  Winter

 

Winter in the rolling hills of Chautauqua County is

reminiscent of a Currier and Ives Christmas card!

Annual snowfalls average more than 200 inches each year, creating sparkling portraits of stillness and serenity. And all that snow is perfect for spending a few days on the ski slopes, riding the hundreds of miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails, taking an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride on the grounds of historic Chautauqua Institution or trying your skill in a brand new state-of-the-art ice skating arena. The highlight of each February is a 3-day Winter Festival on nearby Chautauqua Lake that features an Ice Castle Extravaganza, sleigh rides, ice carvings, snow sculptures & more.

                  Spring

Spring - the most anticipated time of the year!
Although we received more than 200 inches of snow, Winter 2009/2010 didn't yield as large a snowfall as the year before. Nonetheless, by the time March rolls around everyone is more than ready for a change of seasons. Signs of Spring will soon burst upon us; the tulips will peek through the dormant flowerbeds and the flowering trees will wave their showy blooms in the warm spring breezes. The geese will nest and new gaggles of goslings, proudly strutting along the lake-shore, will appear each week. Symbolic of the season life will reinvent itself all around us.
Reinvent yourselves at the Blue Heron Inn!

So Close

Findley Lake is located less than three hours, less than one tank of gas, from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Niagara Falls and Toronto and within an easy drive from Buffalo and Erie. 

The perfect destination for a single day's pleasure or a relaxing overnight stay.

Open year ' round ~ close to home but far from everyday life!

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