Carlisle House Bed and Breakfast

Memorial Day 2012

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Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. We remember those who have sacrificed everything for us! […]

How Mary spent Easter…

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Well, one of us (Alan) had to stay and keep the Carlisle House running, but Mary took a really well-deserved vacation with her son and two grand-daughters. While Alan was doing the cooking and the laundry, Mary was zipping round the North Carolina countryside. Literally. On a zip-line – actually on lots of zip-lines! They […]

February is SHARE THE LOVE Valentine Month

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Share the Love in February $50 Dinner AND… Stay any 2 consecutive nights and receive a $50 dinner certificate for Rillo’s Italian Restaurant, a 60 year Carlisle favorite! We will also donate $10 to one of 5 charities in your name – Wounded Warriors Project, Feed the Children, American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels or […]

Happy New Year with 50% OFF!

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We wish you all a very Happy New Year! January 50% OFFTo kick-start 2012, come for a relaxing stay during ourJanuary Cabin Fever Monthand get 2 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 1! For more information,Call 717-249-0350 or visit www.thecarlislehouse.com!

FIRST NIGHT CARLISLE – New Years Eve

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FIRST NIGHT CARLISLE The historic town of Carlisle joins other major US cities in celebrating First Night, an artistic and cultural celebration on New Year’s Eve. Music, dance and art are interwoven throughout the evening in many beautiful historical venues, indoors and out, in our exciting college town….churches, the old courthouse, theatre, etc. There is […]

December and Holidays – Come Visit Carlisle!

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Time to Deck the Halls! Alan is decorating the outside and Mary the inside in anticipation of your holiday visit. SPECIAL – Now until December 30 TAKE 10% OFF YOUR ROOM RATE January 1-31 Get out and celebrate our ANNUAL Cabin Fever Special 2 Nights for the Price of One! Looking for a unique holiday […]

Veterans Day 2011

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The Carlisle House Hosted6 Veterans for the Nationwide B&Bs for Vets Celebration! Innkeepers said thank you to those who’ve served our country by giving veterans a special Veterans Day wake up on 11-11-11. Hundreds of Inns and B&Bs throughout North America opened their doors yesterday, November 10, 2011 to active and retired military by offering […]

I’m Dreaming of a White Halloween in Carlisle, PA

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Who would believe snow for Halloween! Possibly 6 inches too. Had many Dickinson parents here for the Centennial Conference cross country meet. What a day to run! We hear many trees and branches are down including this one 2 doors down the street. Our back deck and patio looked more like January. Hope it is […]

Mini Vietnam Reunion

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This past weekend, we had 2 wonderful Vietnam veterans staying at the Carlisle House. The three of us shared photos, stories, hugs and distant memories. John has returned to Nam with his son and had many more photos of that very beautiful country. 1968 – 1970

Warrior Ride – Carlisle PA

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Warrior Ride comes to Central PA “A veteran is someone who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to The United States of Americafor an amount up to and including their life.” Warrior Ride will be hosting a wounded veteran ride through Central Pennsylvania June 15th – 18th. The Warrior Ride […]