Venues
Breathtaking Venues by the Lake
Start your love story surrounded by the historic elegance and charm of The Otesaga Resort. A landmark in downtown Cooperstown, our resort offers several different styles of venues starting from our East Veranda to the Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 170 guests for a seated dinner.
Whether you imagine a gala affair or an intimate family gathering, say "I do" in Cooperstown's most beautiful wedding venues. Experience our legacy of hospitality and let our talented team help choose the perfect captivating venue to match your unique vision.
Ballroom
Host an event, celebration or wedding reception in our stunning Grand Ballroom with gorgeous views of Lake Otsego. This elegant venue features 20-foot ceilings, fluted Doric columns, lattice-work panels, natural light through large windows, and access to the outdoor terrace.
- Size
Dimensions: 35 ft. x 75 ft.
Area: 2625 sq. ft. - Capacities
Schoolroom: 180
Theatre: 250
Hollow Square: 50
Banquet: 200
Glimmerglass
This spacious venue offers stunning lake views and a lot of natural light, making it ideal for special events, banquets, receptions, and more. It may be combined with the Fenimore Room for additional meeting space.
- Size Dimensions: 35 ft. x 75 ft.
Area: 2625 sq. ft. - Capacities Schoolroom: 180
Theatre: 250
Hollow Square: 50
Banquet: 200
Fenimore Room
This elegant room is perfect for dinner banquets and receptions with flexible layouts for more than 100 people. Windows stream in natural light and offer a new décor aesthetic for privacy. This room may be combined with the Glimmerglass for larger events.
- Size Dimensions: 35 ft. x 42 ft.
Area: 1470 sq. ft. - Capacities Schoolroom: 84
Theatre: 110
Hollow Square: 50
Banquet: 100
Iroquois Room
This intimate venue is ideal for medium-sized events or catering when combined with the ballroom. Located next to the Ballroom Rotunda, this venue seats 100 people in a theater layout and offers natural light.
- Size Dimensions: 32 ft. x 34 ft.
Area: 1088 sq. ft. - Capacities
Schoolroom: 50
Theatre: 100
Hollow Square: 40
Banquet: 80
Kingfisher Tower Room
The intimate Kingfisher Room offers beautiful views of the shimmering lake, windows with natural light and access to the outdoor lawn.
- Size Dimensions: 25 ft. x 37 ft.
Area: 925 sq. ft. - Capacities Schoolroom: 50
Theatre: 80
Hollow Square: 36
Banquet: 64
Abner Doubleday Room
This intimate hospitality room is ideal for private dining or small cocktail receptions. The venue offers inspiring views of the lake, direct access to the patio and firebar, and a long hallway that may be used for food and beverage service.
- Size Dimensions: 21 ft. x 31 ft.
Area: 651 sq. ft. - Capacities Schoolroom: 30
Theatre: 50
Hollow Square: 24
Banquet: 40
Templeton Room
Located near The Hawkeye Bar & Grill, this intimate room is ideal for small banquets, showers, or rehearsal dinners. This venue may also be connected to the Pioneer Room for additional space.
- Size
Dimensions: 30 ft. x 15 ft.
Area: 450 sq. ft. - Capacities Theatre: 40
Hollow Square: 16
Banquet: 50
Pathfinder Room
This intimate, private space on the Lower Lobby is perfect for small events or rehearsal dinners for up to 12 guests. The Pathfinder Room is right next to Hawkeye Bar & Grill.
- Size Dimensions: 16 ft. x 24 ft.
Area: 384 sq. ft. - Capacities Hollow Square: 12
Lake Room
With breathtaking views of Lake Otsego and access to the East Veranda, this elegant space is ideal as a welcome or pre-function area right outside the ballroom.
- Size Dimensions: 22 ft. x 17 ft.
Area: 374 sq. ft. - Capacities
Schoolroom: 18
Theatre: 30
Hollow Square: 14
Banquet: 24
Council Rock Room
Host a reception in this intimate, state-of-the-art venue on the Lower Lobby Level, which offers privacy and minimal distraction for intimate gatherings.
- Size Dimensions: 25 ft. x 32 ft.
Area: 800 sq. ft. - Capacities Schoolroom: 40
Theatre: 75
Hollow Square: 30
Banquet: 48