Greek Peak adds event facility, campground

VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort has added the Lookout at Hope Lake and the Campground at Hope Lake, spending a combined total of more than $3 million on the two capital projects.

Greek Peak is located in Virgil in Cortland County, south of the city of Cortland.

Greek Peak’s construction crew and staff handled the majority of the two projects, but a spokesman tells CNYBJ that other contractors involved included Molly Riley Interiors Inc. of Homer, which handled the design work on the Lookout project, and Haynes Backhoe Service of Cortland, which worked on the septic system for the Lookout and Campground at Hope Lake, along with the bridge to the Lookout facility. Additionally, Walsh & Sons Construction of Vestal handled the carpentry work for the Lookout, and Tim Buhl PE of Auburn handled the engineering work for both projects.

Lookout at Hope Lake 

The Lookout at Hope Lake is a 4,500-square-foot wedding and corporate-event venue that entertains up to 310 guests.

“The Lookout is a multi-million-dollar project that always delivers a million-dollar view for your special event,” Wes Kryger, president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, contended.

Kryger was “referencing firsthand experience from his daughter’s recent wedding at The Lookout and the beautiful mountain view” overlooking Hope Lake in the town of Virgil. “The completion of The Lookout falls right in line with all the amenities we offer our guests because it enhances the mountain of memories we offer year-round here at Greek Peak,” Kryger added.

The facility includes a 25-foot bar plus several portable bars to accommodate an event, along with bridal suites with a salon. A honeymoon suite and block-room accommodations also available through Hope Lake Lodge with shuttle services available, Greek Peak said.

The Campground at Hope Lake 

The Campground at Hope Lake will officially open late this summer with 26 recreational vehicle (RV) sites and more than a dozen junior-RV/camper sites. 

The larger RV sites are equipped with sewer, water, and electric, while the junior-RV sites have water and electric access. 

The property also has a 1,500-square-foot bath house available on site with two showers, bathrooms, and laundry.

“We have invested over $500,000 toward phase one of our campground project, with phase two looking to add up to another 120 sites in the near future,” Kryger said. “We are really excited to add this destination to Greek Peak because we believe it complements many of the offerings we already have on site.”

Those interested will be able to make reservations for the Campground at Hope Lake through Greek Peak Mountain Resort’s website once an official open date is announced, “which will be coming soon,” Greek Peak said.