A scenic view of a lake surrounded by trees with fall foliage and a hill in the background. There are boats on the water and a lighthouse on a pier extending into the lake.
Waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs surrounded by trees and foliage
People walking along a city sidewalk lined with storefronts and historical brick buildings on a sunny day.
A tall waterfall flowing down a rugged cliff with trees and colorful foliage around, and a river with rocks at the base.
Two young girls walking across a wooden bridge over a pond in a garden setting.
Group of children and adults gathered under a tree, looking at a bird through binoculars and a camera in a lush garden.

plan your visit

Hammerstone is located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, an area known for its breathtaking waterfalls, wineries, and farmers markets. The school has two locations: one in the small city of Ithaca and the other in the nearby countryside of Trumansburg.

  • By air: The closest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH). Taxi service and car rentals are available from the airport. Visit Flyithaca.org.

    Hammerstone is also less than a 2 hour drive from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), both of which have car rentals available.

    By bus: Ourbus operates direct bus routes from New York City to Ithaca. The trip is 4 hours long. OurBus from NYC to Ithaca

    By car: Hammerstone is a 1.5 hr drive from Rochester and Syracuse, and a 4 hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.

  • Ithaca offers a multitude of options, from camping to hotels and short-term rentals: see Visit Ithaca for details.

    Hammerstone does not have on-site accommodations for students. If you’re visiting from out of town and need help planning your visit, please contact us.

A tall waterfall cascading over a cliff into a pool below, surrounded by lush green trees and a winding pathway along the river.