Looking for a memorable Central PA getaway
We have two separate private suites or cabins and, two rooms in the three season house that offer many country pleasures in a private, intimate setting. Our rooms are decorated with your comfort in mind, and showcase original art and tile work by Innkeeper Doug Hopkins. Wade in the Catawissa Creek or roast marshmallows in the fire ring. Play ping pong, fuzsball, bongo drums and the piano in the attached game room to the studio suite. The Catawissa and Studio kitchen is fully equipped with full size refrigerator, microwave, glassware, dishes, utensils, pots and pans. Inquire for special hands-on art classes for ceramics or stained glass with Doug. Rates & Policies:
Weekday 3-Season House rooms $115.00/night
Weekend: $125.00/night Special Event $135.00/night
Weekday Studio or Catawissa Suite$125.00/night
Weekend Studio or Catawissa Suite $135.00/night
Special Event weekend: $145.00/night.
Credit card to hold room payment due on arrival Rates based on double occupancy. Extra person: $20.00
Call for week and month-long ratesCancellations: Should you find it necessary to cancel your reservation with less than 14 days notice, refunds will be given to the extent we are able to rebook your room.
Some pets may be welcome. Please inquire.
Amenities include a comfortable double or queen bed, private bath, antique furnishings, Persian rugs, microwave and 6 acres of woods. Rates include a hearty homemade breakfast and in-suite coffee-making supplies. We serve organic, local and sustainable foods and organic, fair trade coffee.
For those planning a wedding, consider Pump House B&B grounds for your celebration. We will work with the wedding party to plan an event to remember. Please inquire for availability and rates. Included in the wedding package is the use of both B&B suites.
Pump House Bed breakfast is located approximately 10 miles from Rt. 80. Only 2.5 hours from New York City, Baltimore and Philadelphia. It is also convenient to Elysburg's Knoebels Grove family fun park, Ricketts Glen State Park with its waterfalls trail, Bloomsburg University, Bucknell University, The Bloomsburg Fair, Benton Rodeo, Bluegrass Out Among the Stars, The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and many other events.
History- What Makes Us Special
Doug and Marika moved here from New York City in order to restore this property, formerly one of several properties built at the turn of the last century when oil was first discovered at Drake's Well in western PA. This was the era before cars, and oil was sent to refineries via an underground pipeline. Pumping stations were needed every fifty miles along the long route to keep pressure on the line so that the oil could reach its destination. Pump House B&B is one of the only properties in which the original homes of the foremen and the large brick buildings remain. Doug single-handedly restored one of the buildings that originally housed huge steam engines that put pressure on the pipeline to keep the oil moving. The rest of the building functions as an art studio where Doug pursues his work and also teaches drawing, ceramics, and stained glass classes. This Old House magazine felt it was unique enough to feature the home and studio.
Visit and experience a piece of PA history.
Classes
Noted artist Doug Hopkins also instructs interested guests in ceramic arts and stained glass design. Classes can be structured for any age mixture - parents and children often work together to make a memorable souvenir of their stay at Pump House B&B. During your class, Doug will teach the techniques necessary to make a ceramic tile or stained glass piece that he will finish and mail to your home. For the adventurous artist, Doug will be happy to work with you so that you can "throw" a pot on the potter's wheel.
