The PA Certified Pollinator Friendly Garden at Two Mile House is maintained by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as an educational demonstration garden and venue for pollinator education programs.
Two Mile House; Photo Credit: Annette MaCoy
Two Mile House in Carlisle was constructed in 1820 for James Given and operated as a tavern from 1826 to 1857, when it became a private residence. In 1993, Mrs. Mary Wheeler King gave it to the Cumberland County Historical Society.
Today this historic site is available as a rental venue for weddings, bridal showers, meetings, and private events. The interior is decorated with antique furniture and paintings, while the exterior offers six acres of beautifully-maintained gardens and grounds.
The PA Certified Pollinator Friendly Garden at Two Mile House is maintained by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as an educational demonstration garden and venue for pollinator education programs. For more information about the Penn State Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification, visit the Pollinator Garden Certification website through the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research.
For more information about Two Mile House, visit the Cumberland County Historical Society website.
Visiting the Garden
The Pollinator Garden at Two Mile House is located at 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015.
Parking is available in the parking lot located at the back entrance to Two Mile House, accessible via the driveway to the right of the house off Walnut Bottom Road. From the back parking lot, walk over the grassy lawn area to the right of the house. The Pollinator Garden is located in the clearing of trees on the property line between Quality Care Pharmacy and the Two Mile House property.
The garden is open daily to the public, free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Enjoy your visit and thank you for stopping by!
