The 2023 class of the US Army War College, Carlisle, PA is on the hunt for a home-away-from-home or extended stay lodging for the next class year. Our home at 30 Timber Road can provide comfortable housing for students who are “baching it.” When a USAWC student is moving to the Carlisle area without their family, one term used to describe them is “geo-bachelor.” This situation often applies to families who are located within a two-hour drive from Carlisle at duty stations such as are located in the Washington DC area. Officers of the Army National Guard or federal civilian employees are also ..read more

The 2023 class of the US Army War College, Carlisle, PA is on the hunt for a home-away-from-home or extended stay lodging for the next class year. 30 Timber Road Bed & Breakfast can provide comfortable housing for  students who are “baching it.” When a USAWC student is moving to the Carlisle area without their family, one term used to describe them is “geo-bachelor.” This situation often applies to families who are located within a two-hour drive from Carlisle at duty stations such as are located in the Washington DC area. Officers of the Army National Guard or federal civilian emplo ..read more

Who would have thought that two years into the COVID pandemic we would still be wearing masks and being concerned with exposure to the virus? But that is where we find ourselves!  We are updating our safety procedures around the B&B concerning COVID.  We are still requiring any unvaccinated guests to wear a mask in ALL common areas of the B&B. Even vaccinated guests are encouraged to wear masks if that helps them feel more comfortable. Our breakfast service is somewhat modified. For all unvaccinated guests, a breakfast tray will be brought to the door of your room. Coffee se ..read more

Pennsylvania has ended its “state of emergency” concerning COVID!  That means that area restaurants can now serve at full capacity, museums and shops are open again, and events in our area are in full swing again!  It’s been quite a year that all of us will remember and hope to not experience again in our lives! We have updated our COVID requirements and restrictions – still in accordance with PA’s and the CDC’s guidelines. Simply put, if you are fully vaccinated (+ two weeks after the shot(s)), you do not need to wear a mask.  If you are not vaccinated, a mask is required in a ..read more

The PA Department of Health laid out new travel requirements for people entering the Commonwealth of PA.  Effective on November 21, 2020, “Individuals traveling into and returning to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from any other State or Commonwealth or an international location, must produce evidence of a negative SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) test from a specimen collected within 72 hours prior to entering the Commonwealth, or quarantine for 14 days upon entering, unless they qualify for one of the exemptions specified in Section 4.”  While these measures seem drastic, many other states ..read more

We are taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously. We want to protect you, our guests, and ourselves during this pandemic. Cleaning: We are taking extra cleaning precautions by sanitizing hard surfaces numerous times each day – including door knobs, light switches, hand rails, and flat surfaces. We are leaving each guest room unoccupied for at least 2 days between guests and opening windows to freshen the room as much as possible.     Extra Precautions: We are practicing physical distancing in our welcome to you, in seating you for breakfast (you will be the only guests in our din ..read more

As we all become more and more “connected” and attached to our phones, laptops, iPads, iPods, and tablets we really need to “unplug,” relax, and “bathe in the forest.” The Japanese people have developed an overall preventive health practice called “Shinrin-yoku“. The term literally means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.”  It  developed in the 1980s and has become more widely known as one of the best methods to de-stress, lower your blood pressure, and just be more healthy.  The steps or instructions for “forest bathing” are very simple. Visit a natural area ..read more

Our new “little” B&B has now been open for five years. When we designed the changes and remodeled this house, we were very pleased with how everything turned-out.  After four years, we are ready to make a few “refreshes” and additions. It is our hope that our guests will enjoy the changes and appreciate the additional conveniences. In my most recent blog, I explained the additional convenience of the new guest laundry. The washer and dryer are not large but they can “do the job” for small loads of laundry. Within the past week we moved furniture in the Oak Room. Prior to the furnitur ..read more

We continue trying to add amenities or services that guests request or need. We are receiving more and more requests for extended-stay reservations.  These reservation requests come from families of students at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB), employees of Deloitte, Sunoco-related staff, and traveling nurses or physical therapists. One question that is always asked is “are there guest laundry facilities”? We can now say, “YES” to that question! Our previous “sorry, no” response was sometimes a “deal breaker” on the longer-term stay reservations. But recently we added an apar ..read more

Many Americans start each New Year with resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or maybe quit smoking. And the average time these resolutions are kept is just about one month. In 2018, make a resolution to be kind to yourself while making changes in your life. Jae Berman, a registered dietician and personal trainer, has some suggestions to help you make your resolutions work this year. Read these ideas and use them to lead you into a healthier, happier 2018. Think small. This mantra reminds me of “shop small” Saturday. The recommendation is to try to make a small change to your behavi ..read more