The Inn at Birches Garden


  • Inn Details

    The Inn at Birches Garden is a country bed and breakfast situated on a working Arabian horse farm between Greencastle and Mercersburg, PA. Located on a 50+ acre property in the beautiful Cumberland Valley 1 and 20 minutes north of Washington DC, 1 hour south of Harrisburg, PA and 3 hours west of Philadelphia, PA. The newly renovated 120 year old farm house has four bedrooms each with private baths. Enjoy a book in a hammock on the porch or in the poolside gazebo, swim in the outdoor pool, fish in the spring-fed bass pond, observe the grazing horses, walk the many nature trails, wade in the stream bordering the property, ski or golf at the local resorts and enjoy a full country breakfast served every morning. Horse owners are invited to bring their horses.The Inn at Birches Garden is an ideal country getaway.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Retired from a career in advertising in NYC and as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Ms Geesaman has recently settled into her role as innkeeperand owner of The Inn at Birches Garden. Her interests are Arabian horses, decorative arts, theater and graphic design and culinary arts.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Other Pets: 10 horses, 2 donkeys


    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Country Comfort

    • Horse Boarding

    • Nature Trails

    • Pool & Fishing Pond

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • swiming pool/outdoor

    • nature trails

    • fishing pond

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  • Oberholtzer Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$185

    Peter Kuhn Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$175

    The Conococheague Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $220/$220

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4PM    Check out: 11AM

    • Deposit amount required: $50.00 deposit required upon booking of each room

    • Cancellations: Full refund of booking fee if notified 5 days before check-in date

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Wine offered in evening

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Guests must be 18 or older

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Corporate and extended stay rates upon request

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 - 9 AM

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • Continental Breakfast from 7-8 AM

    • Light Evening Snack from 6-7 PM

  • Location Type

    • Countryside


    City

    • Washington DC

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Washington DC – 1hr 20 minutes –Take I-495 to I-270 north. Take I-270 north to I-70 west to I-81 north. Take I -81 north to exit 3, Molly Pitcher Highway/Rt 11 in PA for Greencastle. At off ramp turn left onto Rt 11 north to intersection at second light. Turn left at light onto Rt 16 west for approximately 3-4 miles. At 1st full crossroad turn right onto Rabbit Road.. Continue approximately 1.4 miles cross bridge at bottom of steep hill, continue for 400 to 500 yards . Take 1st lane on the right to The Inn at Birches Garden.


    Airport

    • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington) 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-70 west to I-81 north. Take I -81 north to exit 3, Molly Pitcher Highway/Rt 11 in PA for Greencastle. At off ramp turn left onto Rt 11 north to intersection at second light. Turn left at light onto Rt 16 west for approximately 3-4 miles. At 1st full crossroad turn right onto Rabbit Road.. Continue approximately 1.4 miles cross bridge at bottom of steep hill, continue for 400 to 500 yards . Take 1st lane on the right to The Inn at Birches Garden.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Golf Courses

    • Mercersburg Academy

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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