Sherwood Inns & Appetites

What Sherwood Inns & Appetites does

Sherwood Inns & Appetites is a privately held, family-run hospitality company headquartered in Skaneateles, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. The company's core asset is The Sherwood Inn, a historic colonial inn established in 1807, located at 26 West Genesee Street on the north shore of Skaneateles Lake. The core operations comprise overnight lodging (guest rooms at the inn), a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner (menu items ranging from $5-48), an on-site tavern and bar, and an on-site Patisserie bakery supplying breads, pastries, and custom wedding cakes. The portfolio has been expanded to include Austin House, a restored vintage vacation rental accommodating up to 8 guests, and Tract 66 at Anyela's, a wedding and event venue operated in partnership with Anyela's Vineyards (the only winery on Skaneateles Lake) with a newly expanded barn that accommodates up to 175 guests.

The business is supported by a network of affiliated properties in Skaneateles: four affiliated lodging inns (Hannum House, Arbor House, Village Inn, Packwood House) and four affiliated restaurants (Bluewater Grill, Gilda's, Patisserie, Phoebe's in Syracuse). Off-site catering is offered with structured menu packages (Hors D'oeuvres, Lite Lunch, Premier Plated, Premier Buffet, Classic Plated, Brunch, and Patisserie desserts). Technology infrastructure is composed of third-party SaaS platforms: Cloudbeds for hotel room and vacation rental bookings, and Toast Tab for dining reservations, online ordering, and gift card sales. The company operates with a small staff of approximately 10 employees and is actively hiring across multiple locations.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, with customers booking rooms via the website, dining tables via Toast Tab, and tickets/reservations for events through direct outreach. Customer segments are leisure travelers and tourists visiting the Finger Lakes, wedding couples and families (a primary segment), local diners and food enthusiasts, and corporate groups hosting retreats and events. Revenue is generated through lodging daily rates (varying by season with weekend minimum stays May through January 1), restaurant sales, wedding and event bookings, off-site catering engagements, and ticketed event programming (CNY Jazz concerts, wine dinners, holiday meals). The company's stated differentiators are its 200+ year heritage, an irreplaceable lakefront village location, a multi-venue portfolio, and exclusive access to Anyela's Vineyards wine programs. The company is privately owned, with no evidence of external investors, private equity backing, or public listing; Bill Eberhardt purchased the Inn in 1974 and the current ownership structure appears to be family-run and locally operated.

Name

Sherwood Inns & Appetites

Legal name

Sherwood Inns and Appetites

Website

https://sherwoodinns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1807

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sherwood Inns & Appetites is a privately held, family-run hospitality company operating The Sherwood Inn (established 1807), Austin House vacation rental, and Tract 66 wedding venue in Skaneateles, NY, serving leisure travelers, wedding parties, local diners, and corporate groups in the Finger Lakes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Services (Lodging, Dining, Events)

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Accommodation (721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAHAC

Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGAHAB

Boutique Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAGAHAD

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

Keywords

• Historic inn lodging
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wedding event venues
• Off-site catering services
• Vacation rental hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Skaneateles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lodging/Hospitality: Revenue from guest room rentals at The Sherwood Inn (rooms 19-42), Austin House vacation rental, and affiliated inns. Nightly rates vary by season with weekend minimum stays of two nights from May through January 1st.
2. Dining Services: Revenue from on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Full bar available. Order online via Toast Tab platform. Dining hours 7am-9pm daily.
3. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and private events at multiple venues including Sherwood Inn, Tract 66 at Anyela's, and Anyela's Winery. Includes catering services with custom menus.
4. Catering: Off-site catering services with customizable menu packages including Hors D'oeuvres, Lite Lunch, Premier Plated, Premier Buffet, Classic Plated, Brunch, and Patisserie desserts.
5. Special Events Programming: Revenue from ticketed events including CNY Jazz concerts, holiday dinners (Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day), wine dinners (Antinori, Beaujolais Nouveau), and seasonal celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sherwood Inns & Appetites operates a historic 1807 colonial inn (The Sherwood Inn) in Skaneateles, NY, offering overnight lodging in guest rooms, full-service dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with a tavern and bar, on-site Patisserie bakery, customized catering, and dedicated wedding and event venues (including Tract 66 at Anyela's Vineyards and Austin House vacation rental). The business serves leisure travelers, wedding parties, corporate groups, and local diners in the Finger Lakes tourism market.

Product overview

Sherwood Inns & Appetites operates a portfolio of historic hospitality properties in Skaneateles, NY. The core offering consists of The Sherwood Inn (established 1807) — an inn with overnight accommodations, full dining services, and on-site Patisserie bakery. The company expands its footprint through affiliated properties including Austin House (vacation rental), Tract 66 at Anyela's (wedding venue), multiple affiliated inns (Hannum House, Arbor House, Village Inn, Packwood House), and affiliated restaurants (Bluewater Grill, Gilda's, Patisserie, Phoebe's). Catering services support both on-site events and external venues, creating an integrated hospitality ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Austin House: A beautifully restored vintage home vacation rental nestled amid vineyard views with glimpses of Skaneateles Lake. Features three bedrooms and accommodates up to 8 guests.
• Tract 66 at Anyela's

Products and services

• The Sherwood Inn - Lodging Historic inn and hotel offering overnight accommodations in guest rooms, located on the north shore of Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles, NY. The main property features multiple guest rooms (rooms 19-42) and is a historic property established in 1807.
• Dining at The Sherwood Inn

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered affiliated, core, minor and ongoing.

• Bluewater GrillaffiliatedOthersAffiliated restaurant partner in Skaneateles, part of the Inns & Appetites portfolio. Offers fresh seafood and waterfront dining.
• Gilda'saffiliatedOthersAffiliated restaurant partner offering Italian cuisine. Part of the Inns & Appetites restaurant portfolio.
• Patisserie of SkaneatelescoreOthersOn-site bakery providing fresh breads, pastries, and custom wedding cakes for Sherwood Inn. Supplies pizza dough and bread products for restaurant. Creates signature desserts.
• Phoebe's (Syracuse)affiliatedOthersAffiliated restaurant partner in Syracuse, NY. Part of the broader Inns & Appetites dining network.
• Hannum HouseaffiliatedOthersAffiliated historic inn property in Skaneateles. Offers additional guest accommodations for overflow from Sherwood Inn.
• Arbor HouseaffiliatedOthersAffiliated boutique inn property in Skaneateles. Part of the Inns & Appetites accommodation network.
• Village Inn (Skaneateles)affiliatedOthersAffiliated inn property in Skaneateles village. Offers additional lodging options for guests.
• Packwood HouseaffiliatedOthersAffiliated historic inn property. Part of the comprehensive lodging portfolio for the Skaneateles market.
• Anyela's VineyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVineyard and winery located on Skaneateles Lake. Home to Tract 66 wedding venue and Anyela's wine cellar for rehearsal dinners. Provides exclusive wine program for events. The only winery on Skaneateles Lake.
• HKK ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on the design of the integrated catering area and service zones at Tract 66 venue.
• CNY JazzongoingGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral New York Jazz organization producing the CNY Jazz Summer Concert Series at Sherwood Inn. Multiple Wednesday evening concerts throughout summer season.
• Right Mind SyracuseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal organization hosting creative workshops (candle-making, mosaic lamps, pressed flower art) at Sherwood Inn. Brings new audiences to the venue.
• McDonald School of DanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerforming arts school providing live dance performances for special events such as St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
• Midlakes NavigationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake exploration partner offering boat tours and water activities on Skaneateles Lake. Referenced in 'Explore the Lake' section for guest activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Otesaga Resort Hotel: Historic lakefront resort in Cooperstown, NY operating since 1909 with overnight accommodations, dining venues, and event/wedding spaces. Comparable New York State historic family-owned resort operating on a lake with similar wedding, dining, and seasonal leisure travel profile.
• The Lodges at Cresthaven: Boutique lakefront resort in Bolton Landing on Lake George, NY. Operates vacation rental-style lodging with lake views and event capabilities — comparable New York historic boutique resort serving the same leisure traveler and family gathering customer base.
• Mohonk Mountain House: Historic Victorian castle resort in New Paltz, NY operating since 1869 with overnight accommodations, multiple restaurants, and extensive wedding/event venues. Comparable New York historic family-run resort operating in a destination tourism market with similar wedding, dining, and lodging service mix.
• The Sagamore Resort: Historic luxury lakefront resort on Lake George, NY dating to 1883 with overnight lodging, dining, spa, and extensive wedding/event venues. Comparable New York State historic resort operating on a lake with similar leisure travel, wedding, and group event revenue mix.
• Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa: Family-owned historic resort in Lake Placid, NY since the 1920s with overnight accommodations, multiple dining venues, and event/wedding spaces. Comparable multi-generational, family-run New York historic resort model with similar size and operational structure.
• Hotel Fauchère: Boutique historic hotel in Milford, PA (Pocono Mountains region) operating since 1852 with on-site restaurant and event capabilities. Comparable small, independently owned historic boutique hotel with fine dining in a regional tourism market targeting leisure and special-occasion travelers.
• Hope Lake Lodge at Greek Peak: Resort lodge and conference center at Greek Peak in Cortland, NY in the Finger Lakes region. Operates overnight lodging, dining, and event spaces — comparable Finger Lakes regional hospitality property targeting leisure travelers, corporate groups, and event bookings.

Direct peers

• Mirbeau Inn & Spa: Luxury boutique inn and spa located in Skaneateles, NY (same Finger Lakes market as Sherwood). Operates overnight accommodations, on-site fine dining restaurant, and full-service spa — directly comparable historic boutique hospitality experience in the same destination market.
• Geneva on the Lake: Historic resort hotel on Seneca Lake in Geneva, NY in the Finger Lakes wine country. Offers overnight accommodations, fine dining, and event spaces — directly comparable historic lakefront Finger Lakes hospitality property with similar guest demographic and seasonal demand profile.
• Inns of Aurora: Collection of historic boutique inns in Aurora, NY on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region. Operates multiple lodging properties with restaurants and event/wedding venues, mirroring Sherwood's multi-property, multi-venue hospitality ecosystem model in an adjacent Finger Lakes market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sherwoodinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/sherwood1807/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sherwood-inns-&-appetites

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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