History of the Pine Barn Inn

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Built on its 19^th Century history, the Pine Barn Inn thrives on hospitality in the tradition of early inn keeping. Pleasant lodgings, a rustic tavern, a variety of cheerful dining rooms and a convenient gift shop combine with a standard for delicious food and excellent service.

With modern amenities dressed in the style of another era, the Pine Barn Inn awaits travelers whose journeys take them to central Pennsylvania.

An honorable past
The exposed stone walls and antique post and beams in the Pine Barn Inn's dining rooms date back to the 19^th century, when this typical German bank barn was built on one of Danville's earliest farms. As the town grew and local proper changed hands, the old farm became part of the land on which Geisinger Medical Center rose in the second decade of the 20^th century.

As the medical center developed, the barn maintained an interesting life. Geisinger's first doctor stabled his horse in the barn, which was operated as a riding stable in the 1930s. During the Second World War, the barn was turned into a house by an eccentric man who boasted it was the first all-electric house in Pennsylvania.

In 1950, the barn was sold again--this time to an entrepreneur who saw its potential as an ideal place to house a restaurant. Over time, the innkeepers kept up with the demand for lodging, and today the Pine Barn Inn offers comfortable accommodations adjacent to the charming barn, which is one of the finest restaurants in the region.

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