My fiancé and I have been here multiple times, and we always leave satisfied. One of the most…read morecommon themes from all of these visits is the wait time. For every time we've dined here, we've had a reservation and still had to wait about an hour to receive our entrees. The one star knockoff is purely due to lack of speedy service and long wait times for food. Otherwise, the mansion is absolutely gorgeous, and has seasonal menus, so there is always something new to offer each time you visit. They have a unique seasonal cocktail menu, and numerous different types of alcohol/bottles. (I would recommend getting a prosecco glass with cranberry juice in it!) They give out two different pieces of bread, both very good, and they also give out a "bite of the night" or something similar to it, which is a unique small bite full of flavor from the kitchen.

This venue is beautiful. There are several rooms which are beautifully decorated. I was here with…read morea large group (21 people) and I think they might not have enough staff. I'd really like to give 5 stars for the taste of the food but it wasn't warm enough when it was served. I asked about the soups and was offered a taste of both which I thought was great. When the samples came they weren't hot. Barely warm. I ordered one of the soups and told the server it wasn't warm enough and asked to make sure it was warm when it came out. It wasn't. Butternut squash creamy soup with a piece of smoked salmon in top. Interesting. Very creamy but I couldn't taste the butternut squash. It was nondescript but since I'd tasted both and didn't like the other I felt I did have to order one. The smoked salmon added saltiness and actually made it nice but I think you'd have to look forward the squash. And, it was only mildly warm. Husband ordered the paella. I tasted it, of course. The fish was overcooked, the scallop I had was sweet and cooked well. The rice was decent, but, instead of the rich saffron scented taste I expected, this tasted of chicken broth a la rice a roni. And whereas it was good, it was nothing special. He said the shrimp and mussels were good. I ordered Tuscan shrimp which was billed as shrimp and ravioli in sun dried tomato cream sauce with spinach. There were 4 good size ravioli covered in a cream sauce- not Alfredo- and there were bits of sun dried tomato sprinkled on it. Tasty but not sun dried tomato cream sauce. There are 5 or 6 good size shrimp that were delicious and cooked just right. This was a delicious dish and would have been 5 stars if it were hot. It was warm, not wArm enough though. Same for the paella. And everyone at our end of the table said the same thing. Neighbors had Mac and cheese with meatballs which they said was ok, chicken cacciatore which they said was covered in red pepper sauce which they said was good but that the chicken was dry. Didn't talk to anyone else about their meals but the chief complaint was that nothing was hot. And the service was uneven- we were served a long time before the people next to us were served their meals. This place is a venue for weddings and parties. One would think they could keep large numbers of meals hot and out at the same time. I would like to give 5 stars for my shrimp dish's taste. My husband said his paella was a 3.5 But serving the meals at low temp just knocks it down a few pegs. Dinner included a very small piece of crouton with tomato topping. I guess it was bruschetta bouche amuse. Tasty but tiny. The servers were very nice and I think they were doing the best they could. Not their fault. Lovely ambiance but expensive. For the prices, I expect hot food.

We just enjoyed some hatchet throwing therapy at Stumpy's. The manager, Erika, was great! She gave…read moreus the safety chat and showed us throwing techniques. We had so much fun and it was therapeutic after a stressful week (and it's only Wednesday)! Tonight was Ladies Night so there were special rates. There are other specials throughout the week and month so check the website. Do make reservations. Along with axe throwing, there's corn hole, giant Jenga, arcade games, and other free or inexpensive things to do. We took a tour of the various party rooms & they look like so much fun. Great place to have birthday parties, casual business gatherings, hang with friends or a unique date. One of the things that I really like is that you can BYO food, drinks and adult beverages. They do have a cooler with beverages that include craft sodas, boba, energy drinks, and more. Light snacks are available, too. The decor is a meld of a warehouse with rustic lumberjack accessories and furniture. The cages are named after roads and places in Hershey. The place was clean and inviting (as inviting as axes can be). Sorry, I didn't take pictures because we were disconnecting from the phones for a few hours. As for the location, it is tricky to find. When you turn off of Chocolate Avenue onto N Street or Orchard Street, then tune Left on First Street (an alley) go to the end of the road & it will be on the right. The physical location is not on Chocolate Avenue, but one block behind it.

Very nice place tucked away from all the craziness of Hershey. The service was friendly and very…read morewelcoming to new people within the place. The only thing knocking this down a star is the price...28 per person per hour is pretty steep. If you're willing to pay extra this place was nice.

Looking for a beautiful location to host a wedding, birthday party, retirement, banquet and more,…read morelook no further. Nancy and John are wonderful people to work with. There is plenty of space for setting up. Bring your own cater and more! The food in the pictures was catered from Marcellos in Carlisle PA. You should see it lit up at night!

Wow!!! Is all I can say, we rented this space for my friends bridal shower and it DID NOT…read moredisappoint!! The owners are AMAZING I LOVE THEM!! they are sooooo nice and go above and beyond the call of duty on top of that the venue is beautiful. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR WEDDING!!

Strock Enterprises helped us to carry out the wedding of our dreams in the Turkey Pen. Even in the…read moremiddle of a pandemic. They were flexible, gracious, kind and kept safety at the forefront. Planning communication is fast, pricing is fair, food is delicious, setting is gorgeous, day of staff are attentive. The one stop shop technique they have in place helps to ease stress. Be sure to check out Sharon, the on-site florist. Her work is stunning and she is a genuinely fun to work with.

A very nice experience! Last night, my coworkers and I…read moreattended our Christmas party here. I was part of the planning committee, so I have a little different take on those the only attended. Food: The options are never-ending. They have several different plans and more options than I would ever have imaged. The prices were very fair in my opinion. The quality was good. The appetizers (pretzels bites, meatballs and veggie tray) were nice but the dinner was very good (sirloin tip, Parmesan chicken, green beans, scalloped potatoes and salad). The food service was prompt and attentive - much appreciated. External dessert is allowed and that's what we did. Also appreciated. Drinks: They have a more strict drink policy than other places, but this did not effect our party or guests in the slightest. We did the open bar option, but they only allow beer and wine (no hard spirits). The bottles must be opened and administered from their supplied bartender with an additional fee. This means no big punch bowl or sangria. The bartenders were both very kind, and, as I said, this did not effect our party! Decor/Venue: Beautiful! I walked in and was wowed. Rustic barns are trendy, but they execute better than any other venue of it's type that I've attended. The rustic, farm-style was felt, but not oppressive. They had lots of flowers, Christmas decorations, and lights, hitting festive, elegant and rustic vibes. We were able to bring our own games and arrange the space to have an open area for cocktail hour/mingling. Our event had about 75 people, and it was plenty big. Cleanup and teardown: The sour note in my opinion. They were clear that the party is until 7, and everyone needed to be out by 7:30. However, I cannot stand when people start cleaning up and clearing down, while guest our still there. They started clean up before 7, while the party was technically going on. There was rushing and a lack of care for us at the end that I didn't like. Overall, our guests were very pleased, and the event was wonderful. As someone who organized it, I saw a little bit of a different side, but still greatly enjoyed it and would recommend this venue!

Our son's wedding was held 25 August 2013. The day could not have been more perfect…read more Penny and her entire staff at Moonstone did an outstanding job caring for all of us and every detail. Nothing was too much for them and they delivered on every promise they made. Everyone in attendance commented on how beautiful the scene was at Moonstone and that it was one of the most stunning weddings they had ever attended. From the grounds to the buildings to the restrooms-- everything was the way one would want it on the most important occasion of ones wedding. They accommodated us in every way including storing cakes and champagne in their facilities. The best part was having peace of mind that they would do what they said they would do and follow through on every detail. Penny and her staff care for each bride-- each couple, each family---as if they were their own family. What a wonderful way to start a marriage-- having a wedding at Moonstone Manor and catering by JDK.

My parents and boyfriend booked a night here as a birthday surprise for me. The absolute beauty of…read morethe building was incredible. We stayed in a beautiful room on the third floor. There are fireplaces in almost every room, unfortunately the one in our room was currently under construction but maybe next time. Our particular bedroom was called the Michelangelo Tower. The ceilings being painted and all. Make sure you're a morning person though, because with eight (8!) windows it got very bright in there by 6AM. Probably was the only downside because my boyfriend and myself are not particularly morning people. There's a coffee maker and water bottles available in the sitting room, at all hours of the day, which was nice. The morning we had check out they had breakfast served in each of the large dining rooms. Quiche with bacon and potatoes. Orange juice, water, hot tea and fresh coffee. All was wonderful. We will be back.

We had our wedding here on 9/16/23! If your looking for an amazing venue, this is the place. Don't…read morelook any further! The staff there is amazing and took good care of our guest and ourselves! Thanks again for an amazing experience!!!

I am super impressed with this establishment! First off I was extremely happy to find a place to…read morehost my daughter's 18th birthday, and then I was just so happy with how all the details were handled from start to finish. The owner, Katie and her staff are extremely friendly and easy to work with and you can tell they make it their passion to make sure whatever event you host here is special. They do their absolute best to accommodate what you visualize to be your special moment. Not only did we have one of the best experiences here but we now have memories to last a lifetime and the staff gets special kudos for also carefully following COVID 19 guidelines so you can be guaranteed a safe and fun time. Look no further for a party venue- this place where you want to be, hands down!

Where do I even begin with Whispering Pines of Carlisle? At a time when everything in the world was…read morea mess and so much uncertainty this venue and the ladies whom run it came through like a shining light for my husband and I. Our first venue that we had our heart set on was not working with us to hold our wedding in 2020. Our florist referred us quickly to these ladies three months before our scheduled wedding. They were super responsive immediately and got us in for a tour and to our luck had our date still open! The place is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. The convenience of tables, chairs, linens and chinaware included in the price was a huge plus. The newly renovated Grooms and Brides rooms are super pretty. Tracy was always so quick to answer all of my many questions through text and telephone conversations along the way. Deb was there the night before at rehearsal helping set up and putting little touches to our décor we brought along, that she had. The day of the event the ladies were always checking in with us to make sure everything was running smoothly and if we needed anything. I am so happy we went with Whispering Pines of Carlisle and would have definitely started with them from the beginning had I did a bit more research on locations in this area. We are already talking about having our 10-year wedding vowel renewal there! Thank you, Tracy and Deb, - you both were our saviors!

Whispering Pines is a wonderful venue for any occasion. Our daughter's wedding was beautiful and…read morethe staff made the day work so well they walk you through every step of the way. The venue is set up for indoor or outdoor weddings in case of weather. For my daughter's wedding it rained and the inside was just beautiful. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a wedding venue. Tracy and Deb were terrific to work with very helpful and kind.