The Pause is centrally located to a plethora of outdoor activities such as rappelling, hiking, kayaking, bouldering, fishing, mountain biking, boating, horseback riding, paddleboarding, etc. We're about 10 minutes from Raystown Lake and Juniata College and only 40 minutes from Penn State University. We have many local restaurants, breweries, wineries, meaderies, distilleries coffee shops for the foodies and adult beverage snobs. Raytown Lake and many other beautiful State Parks, lakes, rivers, rails to trails, etc is what sets us apart! We offer many great add-ons and packages to make your visit easy and memorable. Definitely search events and activities in the area but we also have a Guide Book full of good, local information which is located in your Suite. When you click the "Book a Stay" button, and begin setting your reservation, you'll have the opportunity to choose any of the items below you that may interest you.

~If you'd like us to do your shopping and have your room stocked with your choice favorites and necessities, please let us know at least 72 hours prior to your arrival date.

~Do you need us to make you dinner reservations? We've got you.

~Our "Turn Down Service" includes you returning to your room after a day out or some therapeutic bodywork, offered right here at our location, to a dimly lit room with ambient music playing low, candles on, drapes pulled and a touch of lavender in the air. We remove the extra pillows, fluff your sleeping pillows and pull the blankets back. Your robe and slippers will be waiting. We'll have a cup of night time tea ready for you to add the hot water and honey. We'll lay out an eye mask, just in case you need it.

~Remember?... We're pet-friendly. While you're out and about, we meticulously follow any directives you give us regarding your "furry loved ones". We walk your dog every few hours and share a pic here and there. You can go about your day/evening and know your pets are in good hands.

~An exquisite breakfast is included on the weekends. Tina, the other B&B Host will send you a copy of our menu as you correspond back and forth, planning your perfect stay. This will give you time to share it with your party and decide what you want the first morning with us. After arriving, we ask that once you've settled in some, to please get the rest of your party's menus, throughout the remainder of your stay, to us by filling them out and sliding them under or kitchen door.  We're happy to deliver your breakfast to your suite/studio, serve it in the dining room or on the patio. You can purchase breakfast through the week for $10/person.

~I offer a plethora of spa choices from my massage business (Roots & Branches Massage) that you can take full advantage of. Feel free to peruse my website, here, and see what services resonate with you. Book your session(s) by texting me direct. I bring over 20 years of experience to the "massage table". 

~Sunset Cruise! Yes... We'll host you and your party on our pontoon boat on Raystown Lake. Enjoy a beautiful float three, or so, hours before the sun slips off to sleep. We provide a charcuterie board and wine/champaign.

 ~Picnic on the Lake! Enjoy a leisurely late-morning/afternoon float on the lake. Get some sun, fish, swim.... We provide a picnic lunch for you to enjoy.

~S'Mores & Stars: We arrange rocking chairs with blankets around the fire ring. We get the fire ready and set out all the fixings for s'mores. The stars are up to Mama Nature. 

~Kayaking! We have two kayaks and a canoe that you can rent. We shuttle you to and from your little adventure! If you need more kayaks than two, There are several local outfitters to rent kayaks.

~We offer two different romance packages that are perfect for proposals, milestones or just a lovely surprise:

Just a Little Romance:

*Romantic music playing softly when you arrive

*Fresh flowers throughout the suite

*Rose petals strewn here and there

*Champagne on ice

*Silky robes/slippers

*Flameless candles everywhere

*A special menu with this package in mind

*Breakfast in bed, by candlelight in the dining room or on the patio

**Feel free to add any of our other add-ons, such as a sunset cruise, turn down service or Stars & S'mores, or share with us any other requests and we'll try to help make this a perfect experience.

 Tons of Romance:

*Dim lighting and flameless candles everywhere

*Soft, romantic music playing as you enter

*Champagne chilling on ice

*Fresh, hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries

*Rose petals strewn throughout

*Fresh flowers

*Fun couples' games

*Silky robes/slippers

*Breakfast in bed, served in the dining room by candlelight, or on the patio

*Late departure

*Two 60-minute massages!

~Girl's Getaway! This is a package that you can make all yours! We're here to help you create an experience of leisure, play, excitement, memories, discovery, bonding and healing on many levels. You can build this package from the add-ons above and with your own ideas or we'll do all the planning for you. Some of the things we offer, with this package:

^Bodywork, of course ^Boudoir photos (please let us know EARLY for this amazing option) ^Allow us to make you reservations for dinner on the town ^Take your experience up a notch with our own resident Life Coach. Coach Joanie can open your group up and facilitate feminine bonds, personal and group growth, etc. ^Meditation at the park (five-minute walk) ^Bread-making class ^Essential oils "Make & Take" cl ass ^Wine tasting ^group hiking. There's really NO limit to building this positive, unforgettable experience so let's collaborate!