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Events
The Tug Hill Estate is a dynamic business, home to a farm winery, distillery, and event center. In addition to being a private event venue; we also offer several unique ‘pop-up’ style dining and music events for visitors. We have even started to add community events to our schedule!
Sunday Brunch
Fresh, seasonal, and local, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
Wine Down
Live music, a curated lite dinner menu, and a bar stocked with fine wine, beer, and specialty cocktails guarantee an enjoyable evening on the Tug Hill.
Friday Night Dinners
Casual dinner, always a fresh menu, and everyone is welcome!
Friday Night Dinners do not run on a regular schedule. Check out our events for upcoming dinners.
Vintner's Lounge
The Vintner’s Lounge is regularly open to the public, we invite you to enjoy leisurely wine and spirits tastings and lite food offerings.
The Lounge is connected to our retail shop.
Wine & Spirits Shop
Come in and browse our high-quality, natural, and regionally inspired wine, brandy, vodka, and rum selections.
Our Shop is connected to the Vintner's Lounge.
U-Pick Berries
Fresh, locally grown fruit is one of the best parts of summer, so bring the whole family out!
Venue
Our mission is to provide you and your guests with a memorable experience at our 40-acre farm estate overlooking the Black River Valley.
Grapevine Guard Dogs
Bailey & Cooper are our resident vineyard protectors. Their job is to simply keep nuisances that may damage our crops off of the property. They are friendly enough to be around guests and their pets.
Please expect them to be playful. They may jump or try to steal your stuff! If they do jump, firmly but gently push them down and tell them “NO.” If you have any questions or concerns about the dogs, please promptly remove yourself from their area and direct your questions and concerns to the staff in the Vintner’s Lounge.
Keep scrolling to view our delicious menu options.
Cheesy Mushroom & Spinach Scrambled Eggs
Belgian Waffles with Estate Blueberries
Apple Walnut French Toast
Seasoned Hash Browns
Maple Glazed Baked Ham
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Chicken & Shrimp Scampi
Rice Pilaf
Lemon Pepper Baby Carrots
Hand Carved Turkey with Rosemary Gravy
Maple Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Wine Braised Beef Stew
Harvest Tossed Salad
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Salted Caramel Creme Brulee
Caramel Apple Spice Trifles
Assorted Danish
Coconut Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Buffet Pricing:
Adults
Military and Seniors
Children ages 6-12
Children under 5
Seatings are staggered between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. You may enjoy multiple visits to the buffet. No split checks for parties of 8 or more.
Lunch is served cafe-style in the Vintner's Lounge Monday through Saturday from 11am-2pm.
TO SHARE
Local Charcuterie Board
Local summer sausage and ring bologna from local meat markets, extra sharp cheddar and a Cheese of the Day, crackers, fresh or dried fruit, and a beer mustard sauce.
Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites served with sides of brewpub mustard and cinnamon, honey butter.
MAINS
Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich
creamy chicken salad with dried cranberries and sweet Estate apples atop a croissant or lettuce wrap
Croghan Bologna Sliders
Almost world famous, these Croghan Bologna sliders give you a proper taste of Lewis County – all in one bite! Croghan bologna, sharp cheddar, and a touch of our mayo-brewpub mustard mix on three honey, oatmeal rolls from Nolt’s Country Store! Served with kettle-cooked chips and a pickle.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, savory chicken and house made garlic croutons . Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing.
Substitute steak at no additional charge
Italian Panini
Pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, tomatoes, onions and creamy Italian dressing, pressed into two pieces of sourdough from Saint Drogo’s Bakehouse in downtown, Lowville. Served with kettle cooked chips & a pickle.
Pizza Panini
Pepperoni, ham, provolone and fresh mozzarella, served with kettle cooked chips, a pickle and a side of marinara.
Grilled Three Cheese Panini
extra sharp cheddar, provolone and muenster melted into one amazing sandwich. Served with kettle cooked chips & a pickle.
Roast Beef Panini
Savory roast beef, caramelized onions & provolone served with a side of aus jus for dipping, kettle cooked chips & a pickle.
At Tug Hill Estate, we take great pride in producing delicious food, with as much as possible being made from scratch, right here in our very own kitchen, with the freshest, most local ingredients we can find.
Starters:
Pretzel Bites
Soft baked pretzel bites served with sweet cinnamon butter and brew pub mustard sauce for dipping.
Local Charcuterie Board
A local board featuring ring bologna and summer sausage from Red Barn Meats in Croghan, NY, extra sharp cheddar, and a specialty cheese from Lowville Producers, an assortment of crackers, fresh or dried fruit, and brew pub mustard sauce.
Brisket Fries
crispy, oven-baked fries topped with smoky brisket, bbq sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and green onions
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches:
French Onion Soup
caramelized onions in a hearty beef broth, topped with garlic croutons and swiss cheese. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, and house-made garlic croutons. Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing.
Substitute steak at no additional charge.
Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich
creamy chicken salad with dried cranberries and sweet Estate apples atop a croissant or lettuce wrap
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Three, Sweet Hawaiian rolls, filled with melt-in-your-mouth shave steak, sauteed and smothered in beef gravy, sauteed mushrooms, peppers & onions, and melted provolone cheese. Served with kettle cooked chips and a pickle.
Tug Hill Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken, savory ham, provolone cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard sauce on a croissant. Served with a side of kettle chips and a pickle.
Mac & Cheese
a hearty portion of macaroni & cheese, made with creamy, sharp cheddar cheese sauce.
Flatbreads:
Bourbon Steak & Bleu Cheese Flatbread
Sweet heat bourbon sauce, green onions, and a blend of crumbled bleu cheese and sharp cheddar, baked onto a flatbread crust. Don’t like bleu cheese? Just ask for it without!
Dill Pickle Flatbread
dill ranch base, topped with diced dill pickles, mozzarella cheese & dill drizzle.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
buffalo sauce base, topped with savory, marinated chicken and topped with cheddar, mozzarella, onion & bleu cheese.
Pulled Pork
pulled pork in a tangy bbq sauce, bell peppers, onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
Desserts:
Ask at the bar for tonight's options
This option changes weekly
Please place all food and beverage orders inside at the bar, with your table number. A card is needed to hold behind the bar for purchases. Your order will be made fresh, in the order that it is placed, and delivered to your table when it is ready. Please keep in mind that separate orders placed for the same table number may not come out together, unless indicated upon ordering. Don’t forget to claim your card inside before heading home.
Dinner on Friday, September 15 from 5-8pm
Chicken & Sage Thyme Dumplings– poached chicken in a savory chicken gravy, plated with dumplings infused with sage and thyme- served with steamed broccoli & cauliflower $18
Red Snapper with Roasted Tomato Salsa– baked red snapper, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, green olives, onions & capers, served over Lemon Jasmine Rice $21
Bourbon Honey Steak Tips- tender, marinated steak tips in a bourbon honey sauce, served over Lemon Jasmine Rice $24
All dinners include a side tossed salad with our signature maple balsamic dressing and a dinner roll.
Desserts:
Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Pear Honey- $6
Baked Apple Dumpling with Maple Caramel Sauce- $8
Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 315-376-4336.
Vintner’s Lounge
The Vintner’s Lounge is regularly open to the public, we invite you to enjoy leisurely wine and spirits tastings and lite food offerings.
The Lounge is in the lowest level of our building and is home to our Tasting Room and Retail Space, as well as, our relaxation destination. When you pull into the driveway, please follow the signs that will get you to the correct place (lowest parking lot).
Wine Tastings
Wine Pairing Classes
Unique Dining Experiences
Community Events
U-Pick Berries
Live Music
Onsite Wine Shop
Private Events
Stop in or make a reservation.
The Many Offerings of the Tug Hill Estate
The Tug Hill Estate is a dynamic business, home to a farm winery, distillery, and event center; it has much to offer.
In addition to being a private event venue; we also offer several unique ‘pop-up’ style dining and music events for visitors. Most frequent being our Sunday Brunch, ‘Wine Down’ After Hours music event, and Wine and Food Pairing Dinners.
At Tug Hill Estate, we take great pride in producing delicious food, with as much as possible being made from scratch, right here in our very own kitchen, with the freshest, most local ingredients we can find.
Browse our different upcoming event options and plan your next visit to the Tug Hill Estate!
Sunday Brunch
Our Sunday Brunch Buffet is one of the many enjoyed ‘pop-up style’ public dining events held in the Tug Hill Estate’s main event hall. Enjoy a relaxing dining experience and a curated farm-fresh buffet.
Reservations are recommended and can be placed by calling 315-376-4336 or can be made online through the link below.
Wine Down
“Wine Down After Hours” is one of the many enjoyed pop-up public dining events held at the Tug Hill Estate’s main hall and/or terrace.
Live music, a curated lite dinner menu, and a bar stocked with fine wine, beer, and specialty cocktails guarantee an enjoyable evening on the Tug Hill.
Doors open at 5pm, Kitchen open from 5pm – 8pm, Live Music from 6pm – 9pm.
Friday Night Dinners
Occasionally, we are able to hold dinners on Friday nights. Dinners are from 5-8 pm and may or may not include live music.
The menu changes for each dinner. These dinners are NOT FORMAL and are open to everyone.
Planning a Night Out?
Reserve a dining table at our Wine Down or Friday Night Dinner!
Please give us a call if you have any questions at 315-376-4336, or you can make a reservation online. Tables are reserved for dining customers.
In the warmer months, there is plenty of outdoor space or seating in the Vintner’s Lounge for guests not looking for dinner service.
U-Pick Fruits
Fresh, locally grown fruit is one of the best parts of summer, so bring the whole family out!
We welcome you to enjoy the estate’s grounds after picking. We offer light food options in our Vintner’s Lounge, with additional seating in our Gardens and Brunch on Sundays. It will be a memorable and tasty family trip with views of the Black River Valley and the cool Tug Hill breeze.
Check in is currently in the Vintner’s Lounge. We accept both cash and card.
*Our grounds and restrooms are handicap accessible. Restrooms are located in the Vintner’s Lounge which is found on the ground level of the main hall.
U-Pick Prices
- Raspberries: $4.50/lb or $4.00 @ 8lbs or more
- Blueberries: $3.50/lb or $3.00 @ 8lbs or more
- Apples: $1.25/ lb
- Plums: $3.50/lb
- Grapes: $1/lb
» Fruit ripeness and volume depends on the weather.
» Bring your own containers and we will weigh them before you get started or we offer pulp berry tills for you to pick into.
» Don’t forget water, good walking shoes, hat, and sunscreen.
» Kid and dog friendly.
» We accept cash, credit cards, and local check.
PICKING SCHEDULE
September 13, 2023: Apples are ready! We have Zestar, Connel Red, Honeycrisp and some Mac-Crosses! We do have bags available for picking at no charge.
Blueberries are done for the summer.
Late summer raspberries are coming along nicely. There are a few available on the bushes for picking, but the bulk of them won’t be ready for at least another week.
We will not have plums this year. The fungus that enveloped the trees this spring has taken its toll on the trees. Despite our best efforts to get rid of the fungus, it’s taken a strong hold and we will more than likely have to remove the trees as they are beginning to die.
Here are the crops available and their approximate picking schedule:
- Raspberries (red and black): July & September/October
- Blueberries: July – August
- Plums: August – September
- Apples: September – October
- Grapes: September – October
CURRENT PICKING CONDITIONS
Rated on a scale of 1 through 5: 1 being the least desirable and 5 being the best picking conditions.
- Raspberries: Red-<1, Black-0
- Blueberries: 0
- Plums: 0
- Apples: 5+
- Grapes: 0
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Come for the experience that the Tug Hill Estate offers and take advantage of some local nearby treasures while you’re here.