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!!

When no one in the family felt like cooking for Easter this year, the LeTort View Community…read moreCenter's public Easter Brunch felt like the perfect solution -- festive, easy, and a chance to try something new. Bonus: an appearance from the Easter Bunny? Say less. We were in! Booking tickets online was super simple, and we selected the 12pm seating. Ahead of the event, we received instructions via email directing us to obtain a Visitor's Pass to access the Carlisle Barracks, which I appreciated -- anything to streamline the day-of process. Unfortunately, their automated pass system was down, and despite multiple attempts to resolve it ahead of time, we were told to just arrive 30 minutes early with IDs and handle it on-site. That's where the adventure began. On Easter morning, we plugged the provided address into GPS and confidently set off... only to be led to a closed gate with a sign that simply read: "GATE CLOSED. USE OTHER GATE." Cool, cool, cool. Which gate? Where? I don't live or work here. No idea. Calls to the contact number went unanswered (understandable given the holiday, but still not ideal), and we found ourselves driving around Carlisle trying to solve what felt like an Easter scavenger hunt we did not sign up for. We eventually made an executive decision to head to the Visitor Center, which -- surprise! -- is exactly where we should have gone in the first place. Once there, we got through security fairly easily, but were given only verbal directions to the venue. We were told there would be "good signage." Spoiler alert: there was not. We had to stop twice to ask for directions before finally finding the building. By the time we parked, I was equal parts relieved and hangry. We arrived about 30 minutes early as instructed and checked in, only to be told to wait in the bar area because the kitchen was "catching up." Totally fair -- things happen -- but the check-in area already felt a bit chaotic. The bar experience followed suit, with some confusion around seating and tabs, but we rolled with it and grabbed drinks while we waited. As noon approached, the lobby filled quickly with guests waiting to be seated. After confirming we wouldn't lose our place in line (because we had, in fact, been waiting patiently), we were finally seated right on time. Once inside the banquet room, we quickly realized this was going to be a bit of a self-service experience beyond the buffet. We were glad we had already grabbed drinks, because our server didn't make it to our table until we were well into dessert. Around the room, other guests were also wondering about drinks, table clearing, and general service. It was clear the team was doing their best, but the coordination just wasn't quite there. Now -- let's talk about the food, because this is where things turned around. The buffet itself was really well done. A great mix of breakfast and lunch options, with everything from eggs and bacon to carved meats, mac and cheese, and roasted vegetables. There was something for everyone, and everything we tried was solid. But the absolute standout? The chocolate cake with peanut butter icing and crushed Reese's peanut butter cups. Listen...this cake was LIFE-CHANGING! Rich, decadent, perfectly peanut buttery -- I had a massive slice and absolutely could have gone back for more (and considered it). My adventure buddies were equally impressed with the candied sweet potatoes and the Italian lemon crème cake. For $35 per person, the food absolutely delivered. We made sure to grab photos with the roaming Easter Bunny before heading out, which really tied the whole experience together and gave it that festive, holiday feel we were hoping for. Overall, despite the logistical challenges getting onto the base, the lack of clear directions, and the somewhat disorganized service, we genuinely had a really nice Easter. Not having to cook, clean, or plan a full meal was a win, and the food quality made it worthwhile. Would I attend another public event here? Possibly -- especially if the price and menu felt right. Would I host an event here? I'd have some hesitation based on the coordination challenges we experienced. But as far as Easter 2026 goes...we ate well, got our bunny photos, and made it an adventure -- which, honestly, is kind of on brand.

I had my wedding reception here this year and it was amazing! The venue is very nice and clean. The…read morestaff are friendly, personable, and a pleasure to work with. The pricing is very reasonable if you are looking to host an event. The food is made in house and is always excellent! I have attended several other events at the LVCC over the past 2 years. The food and drinks and overall service is always excellent!

It is hard to give this place which could be such a wonderful experience, such a low score. BUT in…read morethe whole experience, the poorest part of the place is the food. It comes close to inedible. First, breakfast....over cooked eggs, and I know that they have to be liquid pasteurized eggs, but they are so over cooked, held too long in a steam table are hard and awful. Saturday lunch, some they called grilled chicken - NO sign of grill marks, but a steamed half breast, in some sort of fluid, covered with dry herbs that made the chicken looked grey. The other option, heavily breaded chicken "tenders" and cold french fries. NO vegetarian options are EVER offered. Saturday dinner, something called roast beef. As an experience food service professional again, this product is not roasted, it is a frozen pre cooked "pot roast" it was "painted black:" with some sort food coloring. Served in a pool of think brown sauce. Inedible. The other option? Fried fish triangles. Fried food offered two times in the same day. Side dishes? Instant mashed potatoes and woody frozen asparagus. I ate asparagus. The potato was unseasoned and tasteless This is about the 10th time I have attended weekend events for 10 years and the food gets worse every year, with the possible exception of a few years ago when it seemed they actually hired a cook. On the other side of business management, there is SO MUCH WASTE, large bowls of condiment packages - financial waste as well as trash. AND after years of attending - they sTILL USE STYROFOAM ! WHY! They have a dishwasher! Plates and real flatware - but use gross styrofoam cups and bowls for salad WHY! AND I have addressed my issues with management many times in the past, I have offered my services to create a plan to save money and offer better quality food. One more thing, this place is in the HEART of farm county in PA. THERE is NO reason the food sound be this bad

Nice retreat place, with quaint town nearby. I know it's mostly used for group retreats, but my…read morewife and I have enjoyed a personal retreat here for the past 2 years. We enjoy walking around the grounds, the recreational activities, and exploring the town. We stayed in a suite which was very nice - kitchenette, living room, and bedroom. The staff is very kind. For groups, they have a basketball court (indoor and outdoor), volleyball net, pool, ping pong, football, cornhole, horseshoes, golf, swimming pool, playground, golf course and more.

While visiting Carlisle, pop into this free museum. Across two floors are exhibits about the area…read morewith artifacts and interactive stations for children. The staff are helpful. They even gave me a map of Underground Railroad stops in nearby Boiling Springs. The museum comes with restrooms and drinking fountains.

I know that Carlisle has a rich and important place in history but had no idea of the extent and…read moreimportance of things that have come out of not only Carilsle but the Cumberland Valley in general. This was a welcome way to spend a few hours learning about this regions history. I'll be back when the display changes or when my other half accompanies me. A couple hours very well spent in this gem of a building.

Lovely setting looking down the Cumberland Valley. There is the wine store and deck over looking…read morethe vineyard and a large field where the music and food truck operate. People bring their own chairs and set up camp. We had a bottle of Serval Blanc that was nice and fruity but not too sweet. The food truck on our visit had great crab sandwich and fries. The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. They have a variety of interesting events. There was no music cover. I would not mind paying a music cover for better known music like the Le Blancs, Cumberland Honey or Big Sky Quartet. https://thelongshotfarm.com

wines are TERRIBLE! Tried several wines and all were terrible. Glasses seemed dirty. Grounds were…read moreunkempt. Never going back!

We had a pleasure last weekend to attend the soup cookoff being held here at the convention center…read moreor Expo center shall I say? It's a small building with plenty of parking, but you can tell it's an older facility not so much state of the art for audiovisual purposes that I'm sure you can make it happen if you have an event here. The facility is very clean. I gotta give them that the restrooms can use more modernization in the overall entrance to the building. Could use some upgrades to landscaping and make it more of a warm environment inviting environment. It feels like you're just walking into a empty building.

This was my first time attending the Carlisle Expo Center's Soup Cook-Of event, a community event…read morebenefiting The AKT Foundation, a 501c (3) non-profit dedicated to providing essential household items to women and children impacted by domestic violence. The Soup Cook-off competition began locally in 2009 and features local chefs, divided into two divisions, professional and amateur, who provide small cups of homemade soup samples. All attendees get to sample all soups from both groups, then vote on three from each division. This event is a fun family event to support AKT. Many local vendors and businesses highlighted their products and/or services, which is excellent for anyone looking for their product or service or purchasing a delish dessert or slice of cake.

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.

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!

We stayed at Thornwald Mansion for a night in September while visiting Carlisle for an event. Our…read moreHostess, Rkia Hall, was welcoming, personable, and rightly proud of her considerable work in rebuilding and restoring the mansion that was burned down years ago. Our very large suite room was comfortable and nicely decorated. Antiques are Rkia's passion, and she has made many acquisitions for the mansion and its rooms. In the morning we were served an elegant egg breakfast in the large dining room. The fruit cup was especially delicious! Rkia told us she cuts it fresh every morning so as to present it at its best, and it arrived in a stemmed glass dish. All in all an enjoyable stay!

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The Vault was the perfect place for our wedding ceremony and reception. Two of the owners John &…read moreNadine were so accommodating & supportive for the past year- from the planning right up to "the big day" John & Nadine were there for us! Their attention to detail made the Vault a beautiful venue for our special day.

From the owner: The Carlisle Vault is a full-service venue specializing in small weddings receptions and special…read moreevents. Our hard-working staff is devoted to making your special day spectacular. The unique space offers an extravagant backdrop to any event with a 19th-century bank vault, high ceilings, and large windows.

I am an out of town member of the American Legion and found this local one in Yelp while here on…read morebusiness. Very nice Legion on the inside and great location on the main drag. Friendly folks. $2 Yuengling drafts. I would have given 5 stars but they allow smoking and I don't care for that.