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ABOUT THE INN Mary Faller Duxbury is a native of Carlisle and returned home after 40 years of military life living in various towns and countries. Her Faller family roots in Carlisle history date back to 1823 when her great-great grandfather, Johann Baptiste Faller, arrived in Carlisle from the Black Forest in Germany. Alan Duxbury hails from Great Britain where he grew up about an hour south of Carlisle, UK. He and Mary have visited that Carlisle and are happy to talk about the relationship between the towns, and the many ways in which Carlisle, PA pays tribute to its older twin. Both Mary's and Alan's first loves include entertaining and cooking so they look forward to meeting and serving each of their guests. Our home actually had three separate addresses on the old Carlisle Sanborn maps. The oldest is the federal style building at 148 South Hanover which was built in 1826 by Andrew Blair, a native of Carlisle (1789-1861). The Victorian features, such as the front window pediments, stairway curlicues and fancy newel posts were added in the 1880s by the family of Anna Woods, the succeeding owners. In 1927, William and Jessie Ewing moved their family home and business from West High Street to this home. When it was built, number 148 stood alone, however in 1884 the old German Reformed Church and Graveyard adjacent on the north side was closed and all the "residents" relocated, most probably to the Old Carlisle Graveyard. David Bailey purchased the property which became 144 and 146 South Hanover Street on February 7, 1884 for $125 and built the present structure which has housed many residents and businesses including a steam laundry, tin wares shop, undertaker, doctor, confectioner and tailor. In the 1940's the Ewings purchased the property and for some time it was interconnected with 148. Sometime later the two doorways were bricked up, and were re-opened in 2005 as part of the new, expanded Carlisle House. See how we have gone green to help protect our environment! Carlisle House Bed & Breakfast rated "excellent" by 145 travelers Other Guest Comments Thank you! Thank you! Words cannot express our appreciation for all you have done to make our guests and us feel at home. You made David's graduation so special! Michele and Paul, Dover, NJ What a gem! The perfect combination of luxurious accommodations and impeccable service. The Duxburys really have thought of everything.LB, Tallahassee, FL Our stay was wonderful, the home and hosts charming. We hope to return! Robin Hellman, Pawleys Island, SC All the comforts of home - and more! Alan and Mary are wonderful hosts. This was our first stay, but it certainly will not be our last! Ed & Gail Rowe, Shelton, CT Absolutely delightful inn! Charming and friendly hosts. A real treasure. Glenda Blackman, Carmel, CA The most thoughtful array of amenities I have ever experienced in a stateside B&B - lovely rooms and furnishings - managed with care. Allan & Bobbie Ostar, Chevy Chase, MD By far and away the best B&B I've ever stayed at. Everything was perfect!!! I hope you'll expand nationwide. Arlene G, New York, NY What a treasure! There are so many personal touches that make the Carlisle House a special place to stay. We are hoping our daughter likes Dickinson College so that we can come back and stay here! Mary, Russ & Sara Yester, Wexford, PA Hospitality and the warm and friendly accommodations were the best we've ever experienced anywhere in our travels. Can'’t wait to return.Chris Dressler, Mountain Lakes, NJ Awesome! Lovely rooms and rich history. Super breakfast; excellent chef. Thoroughly enjoyed my first experience in a B&B. Sharon W A very Victorian-esque escape - loved the turn-down service with chocolates on my pillow - and the claw foot tub was wonderful. Even though I was in town for business, this bed & breakfast made it feel like a mini retreat. Jennifer Hicks, Bellefonte, PA A most enjoyable stay. My business partners and I enjoyed it so much more that our typical stay in hotels. Linens are exceptional! Your hospitality top notch. Thanks for making this a great trip. Jan Morgan, Alexandria, VA We had such a pleasant stay here! Can't wait to come again. Thank you for the extra touches and your helpful suggestions! We love the "Rose Room"! Corinne & Heather, Ann Arbor, Michigan I have been a guest at The Carlisle House several times before, but the warmth and hospitality of the owners, Mary & Alan, have truly transformed the Carlisle House experience into a superlative one. If you want the charm of a smaller setting with modern-day amenities and a welcoming host and hostess, Carlisle House is the place for you!. Kathleen M Braga, Fairfax, VA