Dickinson College Hosts Kristin Kimball – Farmer Extraordinaire
Last evening was a celebration of farm life and sustainability at the annual Local Farm Dinner organized by the Dickinson College Farm. The speaker was Kristin Kimball, co-owner with husband Mark of Essex Farm and Institute and guest of the Carlisle House. Her inspirational presentation about her life-changing career decision as described in her […]
Last Chance for the Great Quiche Contest!
With a NEW Carlisle House breakfast quiche recipe coming soon, will it be YOUR idea? Will you be the luck one staying for two free nights at our Select Registry Inn? There is still time to suggest a new theme country and one new ingredient for our BREAKFAST quiches! Find details on our website at […]
A Taste of Carlisle with FREE ticket – March 9, 2014
Savor the Flavor — A Taste of Carlisle is the Chamber’s premiere tasting event presented in partnership with the Downtown Carlisle Association. The event brings together the best of the best from local restaurants, pubs, caterers, cafes, bakeries and chocolatiers to offer taste samplings to our attendees. In addition to the delicious food and beverage […]
Carlisle Events 2014 – Start Date is February 20
Sick and tired of Winter and all the snow and ice – time to head to Florida for the first show of the Carlisle Events Season. The Zephyrhills Winter Autofest takes place February 20-23 and is a collector and classic car swap meet, corral and auction. Of course, then, we will see you all here […]
Win a FREE Stay at the Carlisle House!
Norwegian – Smoked Salmon, Jarlsberg and Dill Spanish – Asparagus, Green Garlic Pesto & Manchego WIN A FREE STAY at our Carlisle House, a Select Registry Inn – Home of our renowned International-themed breakfast quiches! You can check them out at http://bit.ly/M2M9q2 It is time to create a new quiche and we want YOUR idea. […]
Fishing around Carlisle PA – Some of the best in the world!
Ah, yes! You may wish the weather was already gorgeous and sunny enough for you to fish the streams and lakes of South Central PA! But do not despair. For now, the die-hards are out on the icy lakes around Carlisle with rods, bait and ice-bores. Sentinel Article Our regular guests, Dale and Cynthia – […]
Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering
24th Annual Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering in June! Are you familiar with The Autoharp…a multi-stringed instrument with about 36 to even 40+ strings? It was a favorite instrument of the Carter family, known for their traditional American Folk music, and their song, Ring of Fire, is sung here by Sheryl Crow. Come to PA […]
The Fabulous Beekman Boys with the Innkeepers in Charleston
Josh and Brent – aka the Fabulous Beekman Boys – were the opening highlight at our conference today. They told the amazing story of how they happened upon the very small historic town of Sharon Springs, NY and inspired the townsfolk to revitalize the town. Befriending the nearby farmers, craft people and local characters, they […]
Having our PAII and eating too…
Here at the Professional Association of Innkeepers International Annual (PAII) Conference in Charleston, SC. Well we had to arrive a day early to get a head start on the eating side, so we set off on Saturday, and stayed in Jonesville, NC so that we could have dinner at Twentyone and Main in Elkins, NC. […]
How low can you go?
Now, here’s a thing. This 3rd blog about the use of technology in our B&B, I thought I’d better make sure I knew what technology actually is! It turns out that the word comes from the Greek techne, “art, skill, cunning of hand”. No, that’s not what I thought either! But then, the more I […]