Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center

Enjoy an unforgettable stay in our magnificent, brick and brownstone Queen Anne near the center of historic Hanover, Pennsylvania. Built in 1902, the home features numerous stained glass windows, in-laid oak floors and paneling, beamed... more

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"Our stay was wonderful." 7/30/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The hosts were very friendly and accomodating It was immaculately clean. The food was good. Everything about our stay was wonderful. It was a little more expensive thanwe were used to. The hostess was very gracious and anxious to please. The house... read more


"Great Find!" 12/23/2007
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Stayed On: 12/2007

This was our first bed and breakfast stay. It took a little convincing to get my husband to stay at a bed and breakfast. We were BOTH very pleased with this little gem. The house was beautiful and the innkeeper was really a pleasure to spend time... read more


"Helen is the greatest!!!" 11/28/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

Helen the Innkeeper is great. The energy of the whole house was amazing. There was nothing but positivity surrounding us. We only stayed 1 night but we definitely have plans to come back and stay in each of the rooms. Thank you so much Helen. You... read more


"Hospitality!!" 11/12/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Great Location, renovations very nice! Food- great!

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"Relaxing Retreat" 11/10/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

We stayed at the Shining Dawn for a short weekend get-away after doing a ghost tour in Gettysburg for Halloween. The house and grounds were beautiful! Beautifully decorated rooms. Helen and Bruce were very gracious and eager for us to enjoy our... read more


"Outstanding in every way!" 10/22/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

This B&B was outstanding! The owner was so hospitable-- a lovely person. Accommodations were immaculate and everything you could ever want. Highly recommended. read more


"Outstanding" 10/21/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

This B&B was outstanding! The owner was so hospitable-- a lovely person. Accommodations were immacculate and everything you would ever want. Highly recommended. read more


"Home Away from Home" 10/19/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

The innkeeper, Helen, was wonderful. Shining Dawnexceeded all my expectations of a bed and breakfast. I can't wait till my next visit.

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"Best B&B I've ever been to!!!" 7/19/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

This B&B has outstanding character and beauty. The rooms are newly renovated and beautifully decorated. The service was outstanding and by the time we left my wife and I felt as if Helen (owner/innkeeper) was a good friend we had known for... read more


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Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center Bed and Breakfast
Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center
224 Broadway
Hanover PA 17331
USA
Phone: +1-717-630-2277
Toll-free: +1-888-BNB-DAWN
Innkeeper(s)
Helen Paine
Rates:
$100 - $145
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Our elegant Living Room, measuring 20' X 37', comfortably seats at least 16.  All of the furniture can be removed to create a large open space for group movement activities, such as yoga.Spring blossoms in the Contemplation Garden!
The elegant front stairway and original stained glass window at Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center welcome all guests.The Tree of Life Bedroom.  This quiet side room has a privat entrance to our second-story porch, and wonderful views of our 100-year-old walnut tree.
Our Meditation Room is an exquisite, hexagonal room with stained glass windows, oak beamed ceiling and wainscot.  It has outstanding 'energy acoustics' for contemplative discussion and meditation.Enjoy complimentary tea, cocoa, and famous Hanover snacks in our lovely Sun Room. With a whimsical antique wall fountain and stained glass windows on three sides, this room is truly a delight on even the darkest winter day.  Three round glass-top tables provide an ideal space for group work sessions or creative projects.
The Rising Sun Guest RoomThe Jewel in the Heart Bedroom.  A light-filled hexagon shaped room in the north turret, which offers views of historic, tree-lined Broadway.
Relax in our Contemplation Garden, under a 100-year-old walnut tree, during the summer.Ideal for group dining or work sessions, our beautiful Dining Room measures 14' X 22', and provides comfortable seating for 14 at three round tables.
Evening at Shining Dawn Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center on historic Broady in Hanover, Pa.A Snow Angel in our contemplation garden
Living Room decorated for ChristmasAntique Bed in our "Tree of Life" Guest Room