A group of 5 of us leveraged this tour (private, winter tour) and we were sadly very, very…read moredisappointed. 1. Transportation - this was one of the only pluses to this overall experience. We were picked up and dropped off door-door for this tour. The van that we were in was comfortable and clean. It was equipped with water bottles (one of two souvenirs) and snacks. We were charged a driving fee based on our distance - an extra $82. 2. Guide - our tour guide, George was very nice and well-informed. He clearly had passion and experience. The BEST part of our tour was the "off script" stop George made to one of the wineries en route between "planned" stops. This off-script stop was how the entire route should have been. Modern, clean converted farmhouse with gorgeous views, amenities and great vintages. Absolutely tragic that the rest of the stops were NOT aligned to this really perfect place. He was super eager to help us with pictures and answer any and all questions we had with the region and wine in general. Our second souvenir was a really great printed pic he took of our group. Again, one of the only highlights was George. I think the company should absolutely leverage his hospitality experience to help curate better partnerships and stops for the Seneca route. 3. Snacks/lunch - the winter tour advertised snacks, water and lunch was included/provided. The water was in a reusable water bottle (that we got to keep)- fine but I guess I would have expected additional bottles in a cooler. Maybe even some seltzer or soda for the price point. Snacks were just individual serve baggies from Costco - decent variety but again, for the price point not aligned. We expected snacks to be food pairings at each stop. We really only got that with chocolate bites at the first stop. On site lunch - this was a huge disappointment for the price point. At our first winery we had bites of chocolate for a flight pairing. The pairing and chocolate were nice. The second stop we had three cheeseboards to split between 5 of us - again, fine but no meat (so no significant protein) and we each got a bowl of soup. That was it. That was lunch. For a 7 hour tour this was simply not enough. And we aren't big eaters generally but definitely expected way more for a 7 hour alcohol tour. This was honestly terrible for the price point. I would have expected cheese/bites pairing at all stops with an actual lunch (at least a full panini or sandwich). 4. The wineries - this was where it really all fell down. We stopped at three places on Seneca. First stop was Damiani. We were NOT brought to the tasting room but rather the barn where the wine was made. Let's just say having your first stop pull up to a metal barn when you've paid ~$400/pp is NOT the best first impression. The wine itself and the staff member, Noah, were actually the best of the three stops. But the aesthetic of it was again, not it. Second stop was red newt - this was at least a more "expected" tasting room set up. We were brought to the back and had our flight/tasting there. The wine was OK at best - sadly we did buy a bottle with our "wine bucks" to have with lunch (again not great considering the price point that lunch didn't just come with a complimentary full glass) and one of us in the group got a whole mouth full of legitimate sediment (like straight grit she had to spit out). It was off putting to say the least especially since we had to buy this to have with "lunch". The pours themselves at ALL the stops was exactly that - a tasting pour. It wasn't more "generous" - just a standard 1oz pour and no one was pouring more. When we had "time" at the end we weren't offered more or even a half glass - we instead felt very pressured to buy bottles (and sadly, none of the vintages were really purchase a whole bottle worthy). Again, not expected for the price point - we thought with the "curated" experience and "lasting partnerships" the tour has with these stops we'd at least get heavier pours or extras. Def did NOT happen. The last stop was Flatt Rock - again, sold as a farm/mom and pop shop - that's what it was. The tasting room was not aesthetically a vibe. The wine was also not great and we were told they had a great champagne style drink - we didn't get any. Overall, we were looking for an all-inclusive. No one in our group wanted to plan the itinerary because we didn't want to invest the time but I think it would have been much more worth it to just do that. The three "on route" places we were brought to were old and just not what we expected for the price point. Maybe their public tours on other lakes is better but I can say with confidence the Seneca lake, private winter tour is NOT the vibe for the price per person.

What a nice experience!…read more Laura was a wonderful tour guide. She owns the company and is just so passionate about all things wine and the Finger Lakes. it was such a relaxing day filled with good wine and good food. Our tour included three winery stops, tastings at each winery, lunch at one winery and some cheese pairings at the other two. We didn't book a private tour but got really lucky because our hotel was an included pick up / drop off point. We spent a good amount of time at each winery and learned alot from all of the wine makers and Laura. If you want to spend a day drinking wine without worrying about driving or having to think about where to go / what to taste then this tour is definitely for you. Leave it to the experts, relax and have a good time and eat and drink well. You can't go wrong!

I did a late July sunset cruise. Gorgeous on the water, super educational, and learned that salt is…read moremined from the bottom of this freshwater lake. Musical interludes break up the history.

Educational, clean and helpful! The staff was very knowledgable and welcoming; and the boat was…read moreclean & COVID-safe. And the views were breath-taking!

We did the Seneca Lake Wine trail in their restored 1957 Chevy limo. Calvin our driver was great…read moreand we were the star attraction everywhere we went!! The only downside is when the air conditioning is on the people in the back seat are unable to hear the conversation in the front and middle seat. It was a great day and we were able to see all the wineries on our list!! We would recommend Above the Glen for a fun and unique experience!

Wade lived up to all expectations. He arrived early and catered to our every need, both early and…read morelate in the trip. If you've ever desired to go on the perfect carefree hired wine tour, there is nobody other than Wade that you should choose!

Wade curated a several-stop winery tour along the SE Seneca Lake for a friend and me, with fun…read morebanter on the drive about animals (birds and dogs), local tidbits, advice for other activities and meals in the area, and more. The winery staff obviously had a fondness for Wade, and we definitely felt like VIPs, getting great seating with gorgeous views and visiting calm wineries (a vibe we wanted!). It was such a fantastic day trip for us. Would recommend

Trudy was an absolutely wonderful hostess. Her recommendations and attention to detail were like…read moreno other. She was so kind and helpful. Breakfast every day was delicious!! She was happy to take requests and bent over backwards to accommodate our multiple food allergies. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast. It's centrally located and we walked everywhere (except to wineries). You won't be disappointed if you stay at the Red kettle Inn.

We had a wonderful stay! Breakfast each day was amazing. Trudy was a gracious hostess. Comfortable…read morebeds and a great location with easy access to all the local attractions. We will certainly stay here again and will recommend it to friends and family.

We stayed here on July 15-16 while we were attending the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, as guests of…read moreFinger Lakes Wine Country. First off, the location was perfect. Only a 10 minute drive to Watkins Glen and 16 minutes from the festival, walking distance to wineries and breweries, and only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Rochester. Second, this place is gorgeous. The farm house is on eight acres of land and still has many of the historic early 19th century features and charm, but with modern amenities like new bathrooms and WiFi. Each room has so many period details and charming features. Third, it's got everything you need for your stay: firepit with lots of wood and marshmallow sticks, fully stocked kitchen with some dry goods, bathroom with a hairdryer and fluffy towels, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and more! We were also greeted by an amazing selection of local snacks like cheese, meat, juice and more. Finally, it's a cozy place to relax and refresh. The beds (there are 5 of them, along with 3 bathrooms) are super comfy, there's AC to keep you cool, and the front porch gives you a view of the lake. Excited to visit again!

Once, on a trip to Tajikistan, I asked our tour operator why everyone on the trip seemed like super…read morepeople and a great trip. His answer was that trips like that tended to be self selecting -- in that case, it attracted adventurers, With that in mind, let me tell you about Humble Hill Farm. If you want the Ritz, walk on by. Crave a great Day's Inn or Motel 6? Keep going. A spacious resort with tennis courts and a huge pool. Don't get out of the car. Want to stay in a small, unassuming farm house in the middle of nowhere? If not, let me tell you exactly what you're missing. Once you enter this tiny (3 bedrooms!!) farmstead, you enter an absolutely magical world. The proprietors, Skip and Patty, are not just world class hosts -- they're world class people! Interested in everything, self-deprecating and witty, great fun, they fall all over themselves to make you welcome -- not as valued guests, but as valued friends. Patty can cook up a storm (breakfasts included), and my 4 day, 3 night stay here included savory omelets with fresh fixin's from the farm, and to-die-for blueberry pancakes. Boy oh boy can that woman cook. I arrived with a really bad back, and Skip came up with all sorts of fun and novel ideas to turn me back into a vertebrate. The rooms were simple but lovely, but the biggest surprise of all was the chemistry. Between Patty and Skip, a retired police lieutenant. Between them and their guests. Between the guests themselves. Think Tajikistan!! The other two sets of guests included a fun loving Indian from Calcutta who arrived by motorcycle with his mainland Chinese girlfriend (wife?) and a husband-wife team of Canadian scientists (the wife was a Vet specializing in wildlife, on a brief exchange program with nearby Cornell, and the husband a biologist, specializing in the study of Arctic mammals, filled with stories about wolverines, caribou and bears.). In the morning, I'd wake-up early and sit around talking with Patty and/or Skip. Then the other guests would tumble out of their rooms, and it would be one big party. At night, everyone would return from their day's adventures, laughter aplenty, and we'd sit around laughing and talking, until one by one we'd head to our rooms --with the luckiest guests heading back last, so that they'd have some additional face time with Skip and Patty. Need suggestions of what to do, where to go, where to eat? Count S&P in! Need a Chiropractor? They won't rest until they've found one and gotten you in. What a wonderful experience, which I hope to repeat in due course -- and hope that you will have the chance to share, too!

Very nice location. In the country with very little noise. Our room was well furnished. The owners…read moreare accommodating and pleasant. We're staying 4 nights and should have planned for more.

I made a last minute decision to go to Ithaca for the long weekend and found Camp Earth Connection…read moreon Airbnb. They have tent campsites and cabins of different sizes. I chose a mini non-electric cabin that is basically a kid's playhouse, which was fine for me. It would be nice to have a fire pit, but due to the location of this cabin, it isn't possible. The bigger cabins seem to have fire pits. The campground has showers, pit toilets, and a communal area to cook food. Wifi works. It's about 20 minutes away from Ithaca.