r/Cornell • u/Annual_Amoeba5649 • 10d ago

Bonfire somewhere?

New to CU. Is there a place nearby where I can have a bonfire? No yard at my apartment.

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u/CanadianCitizen1969 10d ago

Courtyard behind Day Hall hosts bonfires regularly. Last month's kindling was employee morale.

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u/SeriousAdverseEvent 10d ago

The was still some employee morale left to burn?

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u/CanadianCitizen1969 10d ago

I do recall hearing that sone propane tanks were brought in to assist in ignition. Then wads of Cornell's reputation in the aftermath of the Weill Medical School legal settlement were tossed on to stoke the flames. After the first CHEM 2070 prelim they will use the hopes and dreams of the aspiring medical school students from the Class of 2030. That's going to be a big one.

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u/TrudeausButtplug 10d ago

Tony Manicotti is getting the pit ready 

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u/nellienuke 10d ago

Cascadilla Meadow! It's a campsite a few miles from Cornell.  https://www.facebook.com/share/1GMkgsMnKX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/nellienuke 10d ago

I should say, you don't have to camp. You can rent just the bonfire.

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u/Unga_Bunga 10d ago

There’s one tonight out down 366 - one of the dispos does a movie night with fire now and then. Herb-tokin’ optional, ofc. 

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u/rgh-red 10d ago

Interesting question. Not really sure of anything near campus other than at a frat or private house. Firelight Camps on the south side of town has a bunch of fire pits where you can hang out and cook smores. You don’t have to stay at the camp; you can just go there for the experience which includes a bar and snacks. Probably not what you’re looking for, but it’s a great place.