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

 

“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer”                        ~ Albert Camus Winter in Chautauqua County, NY It's a peaceful, reflective season; the long quiet days are punctuated by fresh snowfalls and the sweet aroma of hardwoods burning in our fireplaces to warm the hands and hearts of the many skiers and winter sports fans that come from all over!

Sat, Feb 25, 2012  Noon - 5:00pm FIRST ANNUAL RUSTY RELIC VINTAGE RIDE Pink Panthers of Findley Lake The Pink Panthers (FL) is a group of vintage snowmobile enthusiasts in and around the greater Findley Lake, NY region. Members of this Vintage Snowmobile Club covet  their rusty relics from the 1970's. The group's goal is to promote the Findley Lake region, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club (CLSC) and support the Pink Ribbon Riders. The first annual Vintage Ride is in support of the Pink Ribbon Riders (www.pinkribbonriders.com) whose mission is to provide financial assistance to both men and women diagnosed with breast cancer.(www.pinkribbonriders.com). More info: Pink Panthers of Findley Lake, NY Face Book page

Feb 10 & 11, 2012 VALENTINE'S WEEKEND Valentine's Day is all about love & devotion. Show your significant other how much they mean - enjoy a Valentine's Weekend get-away with us.   This weekend package includes:   •  2 nights accommodations at the Blue Heron Inn   •  Full breakfast in the Blue Heron dining room           each morning   •  One night's Dinner for 2 in the Blue Heron dining room   •  Saturday night horse-drawn carriage ride around the lake   •  Complimentary Wine Trail "Visit Visa" - your personal       passport to Lake Erie Wine  Country. It contains over $500 in        discounts and coupons for our unique wineries, area restaurants,       limo services, bed and breakfasts, and other shops and attractions.   •  $25 shopping voucher for The Nostalgia Shoppe,       "the coolest store in town" located in the big red barn behind the       Blue Heron Inn Package Cost $525.00 per couple (double occupancy)      (does not include sales tax or gratuity)

Feb 17 -19, 2012 WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND Lake Erie Wine Country Calling all Wine & Chocolate lovers -- this Wine Weekend is especially for you. Wineries will pair their own splendid chocolate creations with a delightful wine accompaniment. A perfect match!         Treat yourselves to a romantic Wine & Chocolate Get-away Weekend at the Blue Heron Inn! The package includes:   •  2 nights accommodations at the Blue Heron Inn   •  Full breakfast in the Blue Heron dining room each morning   •  One night's Dinner for 2 in the Blue Heron dining room   •  2 Wine & Chocolate Weekend event tickets   •  $25 shopping voucher for The Nostalgia Shoppe,       "the coolest store in town" located in the big red barn behind the       Blue Heron Inn Package Cost $499.00 per couple      (does not include sales tax or gratuity)

Winter 2011/2012 ** NOW AVAILABLE ** CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SNOWMOBILE RENTALS Winter in Chautauqua County is all about snow! Each year the landscape is blanketed in white from December through March. Like the cover of an old-fashioned Christmas card the views are tranquil and reflective; a portrait of stillness and quiet as far as the eye can see. But if you're looking for some fast winter action the Southern Tier of Western New York is also a fantastic place to snowmobile. We have some of the best trails and most beautiful views in all of Western New York. The combined trail system in both Chautauqua & Cattaraugus counties has almost 1,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. And we're happy to report that local snowmobile rentals are now available for daily, weekend or weekly use. Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Services offers sled rentals, guided tours, towing & more winter services. For more information go to their web site: Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Services Click Here for our great Snowmobile Get-away Package! Don't hibernate this winter - bundle up and join us for some serious winter fun!

"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 2011 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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