Taughannock Farms Inn

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The word Taughannock (pronounced tuck-han’-uck) is thought to come from either the name of a Delaware Indian chief or from the Delaware word “taghkanic” which means “great fall in the woods.”When you enter the Inn, take a look at the mammoth, antique mirror on the right-hand wall of the entry. It’s part of the original furnishings. And if you stand at just the right angle, you’ll see little points of light, like stars. That’s diamond dust! That’s the way mirrors were made in the 19th century.The main building was erected in 1873 as a private, summer residence for John Jones of Philadelphia. Many of the lavish furnishings he brought with him are still in use today, some pieces imported from England and Italy. The chandeliers, thick carpets, lace curtains, and richly textured wallpapers are all faithful to the era in which the mansion was built. (picture of fancy garden bedroom in file, garden.jpg) The Jones family lived on the estate for 72 years. Their 600-acre holdings stretched down to the edge of Cayuga Lake and they even had a private horse-racing track on the property! You can see the oval shape on the lawn as you look toward the entrance to Taughannock Falls State Park across from the Inn.

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