Cozy Beginnings, Gourmet Mornings, and a New Chapter of Connection
Three years ago, we stepped into the role of innkeepers at Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast—filled with excitement, hope, and a deep love for the magic of this place. Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or you’ve visited before, we’re so glad you’re here.
From the beginning, it has been our mission to preserve the warmth and charm that makes this place special, while gently infusing it with our own heart and vision. Hosting and curating memorable experiences has always been a passion of ours – long before Hartzell House, we were organizing events and entertaining both professionally and for our families. So stepping into innkeeping felt like a natural extension of what we love most:-
making people feel welcome, nourished, and connected.
Over the past 3.5 years, we’ve made some thoughtful updates:
🐔 Chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs
🍷 Curated Pennsylvania wines available to enhance your stay
🍽️ Add-on gourmet dinners that have become guest favorites
🛏️ Updated, cozy rooms to relax in style
🐾 A new dog-friendly cottage for our four-legged guests
🌸 Gardens that are thriving and as enchanting as ever
🛍️ Partnerships with local businesses and neighbors
🌄 Personalized tips to explore the best of the Laurel Highlands
(And as many of you already know—the Laurel Highlands truly has so much to offer!)
Our beloved ginger syrup is still a guest favorite—now named Hartzell House Organic Ginger Syrup. Whether you’re a first-time guest or a returning friend, it’s the perfect way to take a piece of Hartzell House home with you. Great for gifting or simply brightening up your own mornings.
We’re honored and humbled to have received glowing 5-star reviews and the Travelers’ Choice Award three years in a row. But while we’ve experienced joy and connection, there have also been challenges—building something new, living far from family, and navigating personal loss and sorrow.
In search of healing and restoration, I attended several retreats. The sense of peace, support, and reconnection I found felt familiar—so much like the feeling our guests describe when they stay with us.
✨ That spark inspired our next chapter: we’re becoming a venue for intimate, healing retreats—complete with gourmet meals, peaceful surroundings, and the thoughtful touches that make Hartzell House feel like home.
We’re also expanding into a venue for growth—welcoming corporate workshops, educators, teachers, and facilitators who are looking for a beautiful, inspiring space to connect, teach, and grow.
Whether you’re leading a retreat, planning a workshop, or simply seeking meaningful rest, we’d be honored to host you. And yes—we’ll always be an adult-centered haven, ideal for couples seeking a quiet, nourishing escape.
Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing retreat package offers soon!
💛 And to show our appreciation, we’re offering 10% off all future room stays for our repeat guests—because your continued support means the world to us.
From our home to yours, thank you for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to welcome you—or meet you for the first time—at Hartzell House.
With gratitude,
Melissa & Robert
Innkeepers, Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast
