Plan your visit
Everything to know before you drive up the hill
We're on the east shore of Seneca Lake, a short drive north of Watkins Glen. Here are the hours, the way in, where to park, and how to get everyone home safely.
Hours
| Monday to Thursday | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
January to March we open Thursday to Sunday only, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1. Last seating is one hour before close. The Still House bar opens at noon.
Getting here
Drumlin Hill Winery & Still House6418 Drumlin Ridge Road
Hector, NY 14841
- From Watkins Glen: about 20 minutes north along the east shore road.
- From Ithaca: about 40 minutes west, over the hill and down toward the lake.
- From Geneva: about 45 minutes south along the lake.
Phone signal drops on the last mile. Turn in at the stone pillars and the blue Drumlin Hill sign; follow the gravel lane up to parking.
When you arrive
Park, then head for number 1
Check in at the Tasting Room counter for every booking, even tours and the Still House. We check IDs there once, so the rest of your visit is easy.
- 1. Tasting Room Seated tastings, the bottle shop and the porch facing the lake.
- 2. Lakeview Lawn & Fire Pit Lawn tables by reservation, Friday fire pit evenings, summer ceremonies.
- 3. Still House Our copper pot still, the spirits bar and Still House tours.
- 4. Barrel Cellar Reserve Cellar Tastings and the end of the vineyard walk.
- 5. Press Barn Harvest pressing in the fall, weddings and private dinners all year.
- 6. Block 4 Overlook The oldest Riesling vines and the best view of Seneca Lake.
Parking and accessibility
Free parking on gravel for about 60 cars, with four paved accessible spaces right beside the Tasting Room door. Limos and buses must book ahead; there's a separate turnaround for them.
The Tasting Room, porch, Still House and Press Barn are step-free, with accessible restrooms in the Tasting Room and the barn. The Barrel Cellar has stairs only; we'll host cellar tastings upstairs on request.
Kids and dogs
Guests under 21 are welcome with an adult. They can sit with your party, join walking tours and enjoy our free grape-juice flight, but they can't be served or hold an alcoholic pour.
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome on the lawn and porch, with water bowls by the door. Inside the Tasting Room and Still House, service animals only.
Getting home
Plan the drive before the first pour
- Designated drivers get a free non-alcoholic flight and the best seat on the porch.
- Rides are scarce out here, especially on weekend evenings. Book a local car service or wine-tour driver ahead, or ask us to call one for you.
- Measured pours and water on every table. Our team may slow or stop service for anyone, at any time.
- Never drink and drive. If you're not sure, stay for dinner and coffee, or leave the car and come back for it.
Drumlin Hill · Seneca Lake
See you on the hill
Reserve your table or tour, and we'll send directions and the ID policy the day before.