2 Days International Food & Wine Tasting Weekend in Pennsylvania, USA

Accommodation

Mercersburg Inn is located just a morning's drive from Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. The decorative tile, oak flooring, double-curving wrought-iron balustrades, scagliola columns, and the mahogany and chestnut paneling are all original to the house. The 17 rooms in the main house and carriage house include 4 different types of rooms ranging from standard to extravagant. Byron's Dining Room is the Mercersburg Inn's fine dining restaurant. Seating is from 17:30 to 20:30 Thursday thru Saturday and from 17:00 to 20:00 on Sunday.

Standard rooms - the three quaint standard rooms are bright and cozy with comfy queen beds

Garden view. Crisp and bright in blue and white, this sunny corner room features a queen bed and small bath with shower. Overlooking the inn’s back gardens, it offers a quiet and tranquil repose.
Lavender room. Featuring exquisite antique prints of fruits and vegetables, this luminous room gleams with lavender and white accents. An antique armoire and private bath complete the intimate atmosphere.
Nanny’s room. Sunlit and inviting, this quaint and colorful room was once the restful refuge for the Byron’s nanny. Features include a queen featherbed, antique bureau, and a small, private bath with shower.

Deluxe rooms - plush queen beds and added amenities distinguish these two lovely deluxe rooms

Sitting room offers a queen bed tucked into a cozy alcove and a large, separate sitting area with an antique love seat and desk. Perfect for business travelers or guests seeking distinct sleeping and lounging spaces, this fetching room also offers a private bath and walk-in closet.
School room. Once a classroom for the Byron’s sons, this alcove now serves as a country hideaway. A hand-stitched quilt drapes over the queen bed, and a private bath and dressing area complete the homey atmosphere.

Superior rooms - with special touches and soft king beds, these seven superior rooms offer pampering comfort

Academy view. Featuring a canopied king bed and large, antique bureau, this gracious corner room looks out on the stunning spires of Mercersburg Academy’s chapel. An overstuffed love seat graces the sitting area, and a large walk-in closet leads to the private bath with a modern tub and shower combination.
Dressing room. Featuring a canopied king bed, private bath, and magnificent views of the Tuscarora Mountains from the private balcony, this open, airy room is awash in soft, subtle tones.
Ione’s room. The former sanctuary of the mistress of the house, this pleasant room presents a king canopied bed, queen-size sofa bed, and a huge bath with an old-fashioned soaking tub and separate marble shower.
Julia’s repose. Soft blue and yellow tones take center stage on the canopied king bed and in the spacious bath, which features an antique dressing table and an old-fashioned soaking tub with shower.
The loft. Secluded and soothing, this two-room suite offers a king canopied bed and a graceful antique love seat. A multi-paned window adds architectural flair to the additional loft bedroom, where a twin-bed with a matching trundle doubles the sleeping space. Perfect for families or friends traveling together, this room also features a small, private bath with a shower.
Tidd’s room. This charming room was once the scheming and dreaming place for the Byron’s youngest son, Tidd. Replete with country antiques, the ample interior features a king canopied bed, leather recliner, and private bath. A second door leads to a balcony.
Vaughn’s room. Dressed in timeless black and white toile, this delightful space features a walk-in closet, a king bed and private bath with a modern tub and shower combination.

Extravagant rooms - featuring sumptuous king beds and fireplaces, these three extravagant rooms offer the ultimate in luxury

Marie Claire. With a large, lovely fireplace and a private, covered balcony, this sun-filled room is an inn favorite. Soft light streams onto the window seat a perfect place to curl up with a book. A charming sofa bed in the sitting area, leather recliner, king canopied bed, and private bath make this room a perfect peaceful haven.
Prospect view. Once the private retreat of Harry Byron, Prospect View is now the inn’s most spacious room with a king canopied bed, private balcony, and grand fireplace. Original tile floors and fixtures grace the enormous bathroom, which features an old-fashioned soaking tub and separate marble shower.
Romantic retreat. Private and romantic, this large suite is tucked away in an upstairs corner, perfect for honeymooners or those romantically inclined! A see-through fireplace casts a warm glow over both bedroom and bathroom. A whirlpool tub for two, king poster bed, and cozy window seat complete the secluded setting.

The Carriage House rooms

A few steps from the main house is the Carriage House, built in 1909. The newly renovated upper floor contains two rooms with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning and private baths with Jacuzzi tubs. Although the construction is new, the furnishings are of a period matching those in the main house. Here, you will find the same luxurious feather-beds, down quilts, and plush pillows guests have come to expect from the Mercersburg Inn.

Program

There is a late afternoon wine tasting and educational session with John Peters. Then, he will join your chef, Dan Nowalk, a charter member of the Pennsylvania Culinary Society, to delight you with a 5-course dinner with wine pairings. There will be 2 upcoming food and wine weekends:

September 23, 2017 - Wines and foods of Chile and Argentina
November 11, 2017 - Wines and foods of Spain and Portugal

Saturday

17:00 - Wine tasting session featuring 6 wines
20:00 - Five-course dinner with wine pairings selected by John, including a brief discussion of the wines chosen

If you have been here for any of the country/regional wine weekends, the wines and dinner menu will not be the same.

Location

This retreat will take place in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

Nearby places

Downtown - 8 minutes

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Food

In the morning, Jim and Lisa will delight you with recipes that have been a favorite at the inn for many years. Whether it's sweet strawberry pancakes, a hearty goat cheese torte, or a fresh new creation, you'll start the day very satisfied.

The five-course dinner will be prepared by Chef Dan Nowalk and the wine pairing by John Peters. You will enjoy delicious foods from Chile and Argentina.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Cowans Gap State Park has hiking trails, a lake with a sandy beach for swimming, paddle and row boat rentals, fishing, and a concession stand. The innkeepers will happily provide beach towels and even pack you a picnic lunch with 24-hour advance notice.
Explore Franklin county.
Fly fishing school.
Pachallina of Long Acres farm - downtown Mercersburg.
Summer Theater - 30 minutes away.
Tee off at your choice of three 18-hole championship golf courses - all less than 15 minutes away: Whitetail golf resort, Great Cove golf club and Greencastle Green golf club.
The Pennsylvania Opry at The Star Theater in Mercersburg is located a short walk from the Inn.
Tuscarora Trail runs through nearby Buchanan's Birthplace State Park. A bypass to the Appalachian Trail, the Tuscarora Trail follows the crest of the Tuscarora Mountains and offers day hikers one of the most striking treks in Pennsylvania.
Visit Hagerstown for The Hagerstown Suns baseball field, skydiving, shopping at Prime Outlets, skiing and several museums - 25 minutes away.
Visit Hershey Park for roller coasters and water rides - 2.5 hours away.
Visit Lancaster County for traditional farms, food and craft markets, restaurants and museums - 2 hours away.
Weekend wine tasting and pairing dinners.
You have the possibility of adding various packages to your booking: Romance package, in-room massage, one dozen roses, champagne and chocolates or wine and chocolate.

What's included

1 five-course dinner with wine
1 breakfast
1 night accommodation
1 wine tasting session

What's not included

Taxes

How to get there

Driving directions from Baltimore

Take Highway 70 west past Fredrick.
At Hagerstown, MD, take Interstate 81 north into Pennsylvania. Once you cross the Pennsylvania state line, the exit numbers will start over.
Take exit 5 at Greencastle, PA.
At the bottom of the off-ramp, make a left onto Highway 16. Travel through Greencastle and on to Mercersburg (approximately 11 miles).
When you approach Mercersburg, look for a sign for the Mercersburg Academy on the right and a cemetery on the left. You will then see a junction sign for Route 75. Turn left onto 75.
Turn right into The Mercersburg Inn parking lot.

Driving directions from Washington, DC

Take Highway 270 to Highway 70 west and follow the directions from Baltimore.
From Points East via the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the Carlisle exit and follow the signs to Interstate 81 south.
Travel south to Greencastle on Interstate 81 and take exit 5.
Make a right at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Highway 16. Travel through Greencastle and on to Mercersburg (approximately 11 miles).
When you approach Mercersburg, look for a sign for the Mercersburg Academy on the right and a cemetery on the left. You will then see a junction sign for Route 75. Turn left onto 75.
Turn right into The Mercersburg Inn parking lot.

Driving directions from Points West via the Pennsylvania Tumpike

Take exit 13, to Fort Littleton.
Go south on Route 522 to McConnellsburg.
In McConnellsburg, make a left onto Route 16 east. Mercersburg is approximately 12 miles from McConnellsburg. When you arrive in Mercersburg you will be at the west end of town where Highway 16 and Highway 75 join. Travel through Mercersburg.
At the top of a small hill, 16 and 75 split. Stay to the right on Route 75.
The Mercersburg Inn driveway is on the right just after 16 and 75 split.

Driving directions from New York

Take Highway 78 west to Interstate 81 south.
Travel south to Greencastle and take exit 5.
Make a right at the bottom of the off ramp onto Highway 16. Travel through Greencastle and on to Mercersburg (approximately 11 miles).
When you approach Mercersburg, look for a sign for the Mercersburg Academy on the right and a cemetery on the left. You will then see a junction sign for Route 75. Turn left onto 75.
Turn right into The Mercersburg Inn parking lot.

Arrival by airplane

Arrive at one of these 3 airports:

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) - 90 minutes
Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC - 90 minutes
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) in Maryland served by Cape Air - 25 minutes

Distances

Closest regional airport - 25 minutes
Closest international airport - 90 minutes

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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Standard rooms - the three quaint standard rooms are bright and cozy with comfy queen beds

Deluxe rooms - plush queen beds and added amenities distinguish these two lovely deluxe rooms

Superior rooms - with special touches and soft king beds, these seven superior rooms offer pampering comfort