Jules Masson Retreat
Jules Masson
Jules Masson came to Hammondsport from Europe in 1860 and became the first Winemaker at the #1 Bonded Winery and Champagne producer in the United States “Pleasant Valley Wine Company”. His Great Western Champagne won 8 Gold Medals in France. In 1879 Jules Masson is credited with hewing out wine cellars in the shale hillside with horses and men to make natural refrigeration to store champagne, as in Europe. The cellars are still used today and are on the NYS Historical Records. The area the winery is in was named after Rheims, France and even had a US Post Office.
The Masson retreat makes a great bridal, anniversary or any occasion rooms to celebrate with your special someone.
This bright airy, romantic Retreat (previously) was the co-owners quarters. The Masson Retreat bedroom is decorated in tones of ivory and white with small touches of ribbon stitching, white doves, florals; Queen Bed; full wall mirror with green grape leaves. Sitting room with daybed that converts into two twin beds is decorated in deep burgundy and rose’ with TV. It’s your night grab your monogramed cotton bathrobes and Champagne glasses enter the Elegant master bath, turn on the music, turn down the crystal lights, turn on the fireplace and crystal candles, so they illuminate and sparkle off the oversize vanity mirror, step into the large garden/soaking tub with shower wand for two, add some luxurious beaded bath salts, pop the Champagne that the estate owner produced just for you and this moment!!!!! Relax and enjoy.