ABOUT US
THE GATHERING AT BAILEY CREEK
The Gathering at Bailey Creek is one of the most unique venues in Western New York
Welcome to The Gathering at Bailey Creek – a stunning 6,000 sq ft modern rustic/glam event venue nestled atop a scenic hill in Corning, surrounded by lush woodlands and a tranquil creek. Perfectly located just far enough off the beaten path for an undisturbed, serene celebration, yet conveniently only five minutes from RT 86 and downtown Corning's Gaffer District and hotels, we provide an ideal balance of accessibility and privacy.
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Our venue boasts the amenities and services of a country club within a charming, natural rustic setting. With ample, close proximity, and handicap-accessible parking, The Gathering at Bailey Creek is fully climate-controlled and open year-round. We offer a variety of unique features, including an in-house full hair salon and bridal dressing room, commercial restrooms, a catering kitchen, an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor bar, separate banquet and dance areas, and multiple permanent indoor and outdoor ceremony sites.
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Guests will enjoy our 120-long covered porch, beautiful back pergola with a boulder waterfall ceremony backdrop, fireplace, outdoor seating, and a fire pit for a cozy, intimate atmosphere. We carry our own liquor license, have a backup generator for peace of mind, offer exclusive catering partners (while allowing you the flexibility to bring in your own caterer and alcohol), provide free Wi-Fi, and welcome pets.
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Our venue is known for its exquisite permanent decor, delectable catering, and comprehensive services, along with an extensive inventory of amenities included in your event. We offer a variety of affordable venue and catering options – whether you'd like to handle your own catering and beverages or let us take care of every detail, we're here to make your event unforgettable.
Paul & Lynnette Blanco
We are Paul & Lynnette Blanco. We have been happily married for almost twenty years & have been in the wedding industry together for seven, however, Lynnette has been a local business owner in the industry for over THIRTY! Simultaneously as both a Hairstylist at Glam Salon De Couture doing hair/makeup for weddings & as a Decorator/Event Planner at Concept To Creation, which she then turned into Glam Luxury Candy & Dessert Buffets in 2017 with the addition of doing out of this world dessert displays to her already thriving businesses.
I became a BBQ Pitmaster in 2012 & won my first competition at Sweet Racks & Smokin’ Butts in 2016. Since then, I have won several awards, including “Grand Champion”, for my Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork & Prime Rib.
We catered many weddings & events together between 2017 and 2020 at several different venues before taking the hand-picked knowledge we gained to create The Gathering At Bailey Creek in 2020! It was an extremely natural progression into venue ownership for us, we absolutely believe we were meant to meet one another, to share our gifts, by hosting superior events for this wonderful community! Together we make an unstoppable team..we both share the same unbelievably high standards, dedication & passion for our craft & we will never stop striving for growth & improvement!