John Joseph Inn 813 Auburn Road • Groton • NY 13073
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This charming 19th-century estate is spread across 110 acres of Finger Lakes beauty. It features both indoor and outdoor event options, and all menus are thoughtfully and creatively curated by owner and executive chef John Hamilton.
- A graceful peaked-arch arbor frames your vows in a lush, woodsy ceremony space. Follow with cocktails overlooking the sprawling orchards, then celebrate in the vintage Carriage House or English Garden ballroom tent.
- The Inn boasts six graciously appointed rooms and suites, making it a great choice for weekend accommodations. For a larger group or family, there’s the darling Cook’s Cottage, which has a small kitchen and wood-burning stove.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,000–10,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
The Saturday rental fee of $10,000 includes:
- Exclusive use of the 110-acre private estate from Friday–Sunday
- Dressing Suite on Friday & Saturday evening (additional rooms are blocked for guests)
- Option to host rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and/or farewell brunch on the property (additional fees apply)
- Grand Conservatory for wedding party prep
- 6-hour reception in the ballroom garden tent
- Outdoor bar, cocktail tables, smokeless fire pit, and lounge furniture
- Farmhouse and round tables, black Chiavari chairs, wooden dance floor, and place settings
- Wedding planning meeting, day-of coordination, and setup & teardown
Sunday rentals are $6,000 and include all of the above on Sunday only, starting at noon.
Ceremony Fee
- $1,500/event
Ceremony fees include use of the formal gardens for the ceremony, a rehearsal, and black Chiavari chairs.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $4,000–12,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
Meals (when priced separately)
- $65/person and up
Menu pricing includes salad, buffet or plated entrées, and sides. Bar packages are additional, and range $43–52/person for 5-hour service.
Administrative Fee
- 22%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 80 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 80 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 80 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 80. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, indoor. May–November, outdoor.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Bed and Breakfast
- Garden
- Inn / Lodge
- Mansion
- Private Estate
- Ranch / Farm
- Restaurant
- Historic / Landmark Building
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Hills
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
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