A walk in a winter wonderland of hushed snowfall and animal tracks is a secret world few take the cold to explore, but well worth the exhilaration. When you come back to the glowing warmth and comfort of the Plantation, relax with a good book (we have some to borrow during your stay) and leave your world. Quiet down inside. Stay with us on retreat--there's no better place to lose yourself, find yourself, write, or paint. This is a house where the muses of creativity laugh with you. You'll find yourself inspired.

In summertime, the verandah is cool and inviting and the gardens are beautiful. Under the old maple trees, hangs a hammock awaiting your leisure moments.

Walkabout in gray predawn mists or through the ancient apple orchard in silvery moonlight; lounge in the coolness of the verandah on a humid summer afternoon, sipping iced tea; fill your ears with the cacophony of bullfrogs in the twilight springtime evenings; let autumn rain wash out your soul and fill it full of foliage colors in reds, gold and yellows.  Our Fall colors in Western Pennsylvania are often more intense than anything you'll see in the New England States.  Roaming our rolling hills makes it easy to find scenic views.

We're the perfect place to stay for Groundhog Day and lovely in all the seasons of the year. Visit the quaint village of Punxsutawney to see Punxsutawney Phil in the Groundhog Zoo and visit the famous Gobbler’s Knob where thousands come each year for Groundhog Day.  We're 2 miles from Punxsutawney with a Wal-Mart Super Center conveniently located on the way.

Above is a photo of the guests who stayed with us for Groundhog Day 2008. They were welcomed with afternoon tea and enjoyed socializing with each other as they anticipated the big event on Gobbler's Knob early the next morning.

"English Tea"

Make special arrangements in advance to have an authentic "English Tea" complete with sweets and savories--$20.00 per person minimum of six people, maximum of twelve. (Friends and family of guests of the B&B are welcome.) Bookings must be made at least one week prior to the requested date and are subject to availability with only one party per date booked.

The gardens are beautiful and even more enjoyable with the addition of our new gazebo (summer house) and fire pit.

• Drive through Amish farmlands to visit the shops in Smicksburg and have lunch.

• The original Post Office building in Punxsutawney has been restored and converted to a state-of-the-art weather museum where science, history, and the folklore of weather prediction are presented. Interactive stations offer the chance to play "weatherman" in front of a green screen and much more. Weather Discovery Center

• The Coolspring Power Museum can be found along the way to Brookville with an old-fashioned General Store nearby.

• Take time to see the beautiful pottery at Windblown Studio and get information about the Potter's Studio Tour.  Schedule pottery classes and stay with us at the Plantation.

Mahoning Shadow Rails to Trails is also nearby to hike or bike.

Ask Julie about our unique, hand-crafted Groundhog souvenirs or CLICK BELOW to see them on the web: