Plantation

Plantation History

The Plantation was established in 1837 by a pioneer to the Punxsutawney area. The brick home was built as a family dwelling and was the center of a large and profitable farm for many generations, subsequently owned by doctors with large families. In more recent years, the Plantation had been restored and operated as a motel. Currently, the new restoration has resulted in a perfect Bed and Breakfast with the family wing of the home separate from the guest wing. Generations of treading feet have softened the old wooden floors and stairways. Whispers of the personalities of the many souls who have lived here still linger in the shadowy corners. The Plantation holds onto the past in a soft and lovely way.

Your Hostess

Julie was born in Zambia, was raised in South Africa, spent seven years in Australia, four years in England and has made her home in America for the past several years. She loves experiencing different cultures and enjoys meeting people from all over the world. Guests will be delighted with her gracious hospitality, charming accent and ready smile.

The old world charm of the home decor is a reflection of Julie's love of antiques and flair for decorating. She has allowed her cultural diversity to influence the themes in the bedrooms. The Bed and Breakfast has five themed rooms all with private bathrooms: The English Room, The African Room, The Australian Room, The Victorian Room, and on the ground level, The Colonial American Room. All the rooms have been remodeled and more improvements are being made on an on-going basis.

A large cupboard in the foyer provides guests with her hand-crafted Groundhog souvenirs, a necessity at any time of the year when you visit Punxsutawney.

With her lilting voice and pleasant personality, Julie makes you feel very welcome. And there's nothing like her good, old-fashioned, home-cooked breakfasts.

 

 julie

Julie has begun publishing children's storybooks. The first book is an imaginative tale about a magic bubble that takes children on adventures and is the first in a series of books. It's called: "Bubble's World--Boats and Bullies." The book is illustrated with digital photos of Julie's grandchildren who have stepped inside the magic bubble to explore the countryside and save a child who is being tormented by bullies. Bubble talks about how important it is to use our imaginations, and also explains why we should treat others as we would like to be treated.

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In the Second Book in the series, Bubble's World "Cape Town Capers," Julie has based the story on her recent trip to visit her mother at her home in South Africa. Julie took the photos and had her daughter, Carla, add the digital effects of her grandchildren riding Bubble to see the sites in that area; describing Table Mountain, penguins, baboons, and the dancing children, among other scenes. This book not only shares cultural information, but the story teaches about compassion for those less fortunate, the delight of interaction with many animals, and the importance of saying good-bye and creating emotional closeness even when physical distance is great.

Order BUBBLE"S WORLD

BOOK #3 IS NOW AVAILABLE: "Dinosaur Days"

Bubble's World Capetown Capers

Cape Town Capers

Cape Town Capers

Julie and Mumsie 2007

Julie and her mother, Pat, enjoy a cup of tea together during Julie's extended visit with her mom in South Africa in early 2007.

Reservations Preferred but Not Required
Plantation Bed and Breakfast -20652 Route 119 - Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: (814) 939-7371 (24-hour Answering Service Available)

(Click Here to find our shopping cart full of hand-made Groundhog Souvenirs.)