ITHACA EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
An Intimate, Luxe Picnic Anywhere You Choose in Ithaca
A two-hour, full-service picnic setup—rugs, pillows, low table and tableware—delivered and removed by Finger Lakes Picnic Co., useful for planners who want a ready-made outdoor moment without the fuss.
An Intimate, Luxe Picnic Anywhere You Choose in Ithaca.
Settle into a curated, intimate picnic experience in Ithaca—whether on the lawn of your Airbnb, a tucked-away backyard, or a scenic park. The operator arrives early to build a plush, low-slung dining space so you can arrive, relax and savor the time without worrying about setup or cleanup.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Plush, full-service picnic staging
The experience includes a luxurious arrangement of rugs, pillows and a low-top picnic table plus plates, glassware, napkins and flatware—everything is set up and later removed by the team so you can focus on the moment.
Your choice of backyard or public park
The company will set up wherever you want to picnic—private residences such as an Airbnb backyard or a scenic park—so the setting is yours to select.
A relaxed two-hour window with flexible add-ons
Standard bookings are two hours long, with the option to add more time; the team arrives well before start time to prepare and returns at the arranged end time to pack up.
What the day feels like
How the service unfolds
A team member arrives on site 1.5 hours before your scheduled start to build the picnic space; they meet you at the picnic start time to get you settled, leave you to enjoy the allotted time, and return at the arranged end to clean up. You provide the location and, if desired at a private residence, your own food and drink while the operator handles the ambiance and logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Picnics may be fully exposed to sun and wind—bring sunscreen and a warm layer. At private residences you are welcome to provide your own food and beverages.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the picnic?
The standard picnic duration is two hours, with the option to add more time at booking.
When does the team arrive to set up?
A member of the team arrives on-site approximately 1.5 hours before your picnic start time to set up.
Can you set up at my Airbnb or do you only use parks?
The operator will set up wherever you want to picnic, including private residences such as an Airbnb or a preferred park setting.
What equipment and tableware are provided?
The picnic includes rugs, pillows, a low-top picnic table and table settings—plates, glassware, napkins and flatware—plus any add-ons purchased at booking.
What should we bring for weather and food?
Bring sunscreen and a warm layer in case of wind; you may bring your own food and beverages if the picnic is at a private residence.