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January 6, 2026Mazzone Hospitality partners with Berkshire County builder and founder of renowned lakefront cottage resort
Mazzone Hospitality, known for its premier catering and hospitality services, today announced a partnership with Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires, owned by builder and entrepreneur Eric Taylor. Mazzone will be the exclusive caterer and managing partner of the luxury retreat and wedding venue in Lanesborough, Mass.
Located one hour from Albany, two hours from Boston and minutes from Tanglewood, the all-season cottage resort is situated on Pontoosuc Lake in the foothills of the Berkshires with Mount
Greylock, the highest peak in the state, as a prominent backdrop to the west. Its luxury lodging features seven cottages, ranging from two to four bedrooms. Depending on the guest matrix, the property can comfortably accommodate 50 to 60 overnight guests. The cottages may be rented individually or as full-property buyout, which is required for weddings.
“The Lake House is a one-of-a-kind, four-season retreat and wedding venue and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Eric Taylor, a highly respected local builder and developer, to help grow this destination property,” said Vice President of Mazzone Hospitality Tim Vennard. “Having previously catered an event at the Lake House Cottages, we have always been interested in returning to the Berkshires to serve local clientele.”
A proposal for the construction of a 6,000-square-foot, two-story welcome center on the property to attract year-round family and corporate events, retreats and team-building activities is currently under review by the Town of Lanesborough. The first floor will feature a front-facing great room with a modern commercial kitchen to the rear. The second floor will serve as two staff apartments. The project is expected to be completed by Memorial Day in 2026.
Taylor built the Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires in 2015-2016. The resort today largely serves as a premier weekend wedding destination for guests from across the United States and as far away as Europe, Asia and Australia.
“My goal has been to expand our current capabilities and to elevate this beloved property into more of a year-round destination. Once I started to research Mazzone Hospitality, I was immediately impressed with their own evolution,” said Taylor. “Mazzone has built a stellar reputation for serving premier guests and properties, and I firmly believe they will be great stewards of the Lake House and a welcome addition to the local community.”
Mazzone Hospitality currently serves numerous premier venues across New York’s Capital Region: Saratoga National Golf Club; the Hall of Springs; and the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY; The Kenmore Ballroom in Albany, NY; The Loft 433 in Troy, NY; and the Albany Capital Center, a modern convention center located in the heart of the New York state capital.
Mazzone Hospitality will retain all Lake House personnel and has committed to honoring all existing Lake House contracts through the end of 2026.
“Children who grew up in Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts have become some of the Lake House’s most loyal ambassadors. Many moved away for college or careers, only to return years later to celebrate their own weddings at the property. This returning demographic has become a cornerstone of the venue’s wedding business,” said Taylor.
“The Lake House also benefits from a unique ripple effect; guests who attend a wedding often choose to host their own celebrations at the same location. This dynamic has created a ‘captive audience’ of future clients, further solidifying the Lake House as a premier destination for milestone events,” he added.
During the wedding off-season, roughly late October to May, the Lake House primarily hosts family retreats, reunions and corporate events. Mazzone Hospitality aims to broaden these opportunities by welcoming more community-focused and social events, including fundraisers, milestone birthday celebrations, baby showers, holiday parties and elegant galas. By expanding into these areas, the Lake House can remain an active, vibrant destination year-round. Taylor believes that the partnership with Mazzone will play a pivotal role in achieving this vision as well as help elevate the guest experience and attract a wider range of clients and community organizations.
“The new Welcome Center and customized commercial kitchen will play a significant role in serving year-round guests,” added Vennard.
For more information or to reserve a spot at the Lake House Cottages of the Berkshires visit Lakehouse.
For more information about Mazzone Hospitality visit www.mazzonehospitality.com.
