2012
February -This month, in conjunction with our partners at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show we are pleased to announce we are giving away nine daily prizes and one grand prize!
Daily Adventures
Feb 4 Roundtop Mountain Resort - One Paintball Season Pass
Feb 5 Carlisle Events - Two VIP passes to any 2012 show AND two admissions to the AACA Museum
Feb 6 Appalachian Trail Conservancy - An Appalachian Trail guide set and hat
Feb 7 U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center - Re-enacter for a day (date specific)
Feb 8 Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau - Private tour for four at the world's largest gourd crafting company
Feb 9 Roundtop Mountain Resort - One Paintball Season Pass
Feb 10 Appalachian Trail Conservancy - An Appalachian Trail guide set and hat
Feb 11 Carlisle Events - Two VIP passes to any 2012 show AND two admissions to the AACA Museum
Feb 12 U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center - Re-enactor for a day (September 28-30, 2012)
Grand Prize
Explore the unique collection of things to see and do in Cumberland Valley! Enjoy two nights accommodations at the Sleep Inn Carlisle, a birthday party celebration for up to ten persons at Roundtop Mountain Resort, a 2012 family Season Pass from Carlisle Events, a private, behind-the-scenes tour for up to eight at the premiere archives facility of the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center, a book/map set from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, dinner for two at The Green Room Bistro & Juice Bar, lunch for two at the 50's Malt Shoppe, a $50 gas card and a $200.00 Visa card courtesy of the CVVB.
January- This month's winner will enjoy a romantic weekend retreat complete with an overnight hotel stay in a Jacuzzi Suite, champagne, chocolates and breakfast at the Comfort Suites Hotel, a ballet performance by the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and a $50 dinner gift certificate for The Green Room Bistro & Juice Bar. The winner will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
2011
December - Shelly W. of Jim Thope, PA will enjoy a New Year, New You package complete with an overnight stay at the Country Inn & Suites Carlisle, spa treatment at Body & Sole Salon and Day Spa, cooking class for two at The Kitchen Shoppe and a dinner gift certificate to The Cellar. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
November - Donna M. of Brockway, PA will enjoy an overnight stay for two at Pheasantfield Bed and Breakfast, two tickets to the Central Penn Youth Ballet's performance of Giselle and a $30 gift certificate to Market Cross Pub & Brewery. She will also receive a $30.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
October - Cheryl B. of Hagerstown, MD will enjoy a Winter Wonderland Package complete with an overnight stay for two at the Hampton Inn Carlisle, two All Mountain passes from Roundtop Mountain Resort and a $25 gift certificate to Caffe 101. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
September - Christina S. of Freehold, NJ will enjoy a Civil War Package complete with an overnight stay for two at the Sleep Inn Carlisle, tickets to The National Civil War Museum, $50 gift certificate to the Green Room and $25 gift certificate to Civil War & More. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
August - Patricia R. of Kitchener, ON Canada will enjoy a Holiday Shopping Package complete with an overnight stay for two at the Hampton Inn Harrisburg West, gift certificates and coupons to the West Shore Farmers Market & Shoppes and Paulus Farm Market and dining at Cafe Bella Rosa. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
July - Tom B. of Lake Geneva, WI will enjoy an artsy getaway including lodging at the Carlisle House B&B, gift certificates to the Village Artisans Gallery and The Garden Gallery and a coupon to Nancy Stamm's Galleria. He will also receive a $35.00 gift certificate towards dinner at Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse and a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
"I'm writing to say how much my wife and I enjoyed our trip to Carlisle...We were able to spend our 40th wedding anniversary at the very lovely Carlisle House. Mary and Alan are the perfect hosts. We also got to shop at the Village Artisans and enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Allenberry Resort. All of these businesses are tops in their field and we got to show our appreciation by voting in the "Best in the Valley" section of your web site...My wife and I feel Carlisle is uniquely situated in the perfect location from which to tour Carlisle, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg. We look forward to making another trip to the Cumberland Valley for a more extended stay and making a leisurely tour of the entire area...Sincerely, Tom B."
June - Nicole B. of Schnecksville, PA will enjoy cozy accommodations at The Shippen Place Hotel, a guided horseback trail ride from Wishing Well Equestrian Center and $60 gift certificate for Rillo's Restaurant. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
May - Janet S. of Bridgewater, NJ will enjoy a Golfer's Delight Weekend with overnight accommodations at the Kanaga House B&B, golfing at Cumberland Golf Club and Rich Valley Golf and gift certificates to The Pizza Grille. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
April - Kristen D. of Akron, OH will rev her engine for our car themed getaway! She'll enjoy staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, dinner at Kristy's Whistle Stop and tours of the Rolls Royce Museum and the Eastern Museum or Motor Racing! She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
March - Linda S. of Braden, PA will see what's in bloom in Cumberland Valley with this special Dinner and a Show Getaway! She will enjoy staying at the Wingate by Wyndham, a $40 gift certificate to Aroogas and two IMAX tickets to the Whitaker Center For Science and the Arts! She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
February - Annie F. of Bethlehem, PA won the Mother Daughter Special getaway. She will enjoy staying up late at the Days Inn Carlisle, shopping at Lili's Place, Argosy, and Pat Craig Studios, The Rolling Bead and an afternoon tea at Cameliia's SIn Tea Parlor & Gift Shop. She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
"I was the winner of the February 'Win a Getaway Package' from the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau. My husband and I took advantage of the generous gift certificates this past weekend, and I wanted to extend our gratitude for providing the opportunity to visit the area for the first time and allowing us to experience the various shops and restaurants. We had a nice time and hope to return to the area again in the future. Have a nice day, Anne."
January - Jane F. of Gardners, PA will Get Ready, Get Set, try something new... New Year! He or she will enjoy lodging at Blair Mountain B&B, lunch at a spicy Cumberland Valley Restaurant, a tour and tasting at Adams County Winery and some shopping at Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses! She will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
2010
December - Doris F. of Reisterstown, MD will escape cabin fever with lodging at the Comfort Inn West, breakfast at Sophia's on Market, an intro course at the Climbnasium, lunch and dinner for two! The winner will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
November - Carol C. of Ocean City, MD will receive overnight accommodations at the Harrisburg Holiday Inn Convention Center, a dozen roses from Old Towne Florist, a gift certficate for Dingeldein Bakery and dinner for two! The winner will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
October - This winter the weather may be frightful, but the Cumberland Valley is so delightful! Michael D. of Greenwich, CT will stay at the Homewood Suites Harrisburg West, learn to ski or snowboard at Roundtop Mountain Resort and warm up with a delicious dinner at Coakley's Restaurant & Pub! He will also receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
September - Phillip W. of Woodland, NC was this month's winner. He will receive a Stocking Stuffer Getaway Weekend! He'll stay at Fallen Tree Farm, enjoy a buffet dinner and show at Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse, shop to he drops at various retailers and receive a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card. Participating retailers include Isaac's Restaurant & Deli, Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses, The Village Artisans Gallery, Colucci & Company, Mountain Lakes Market, Meadowbrooke Gourds and Pat Craig Studios.
August - This month's winner will Get Styled and Get Wild! Allan P. of Chagrin Falls, OH will start by getting styled at Cumberland Valley's brand new Laguna Pointe Salon and Day Resort. Then it's time to get WILD at Williams Grove Speedway with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Nationals Open! Other perks of this stylishly wild getaway? Dinner for two at Uncle Mike's Backyard BBQ, overnight accommodations at Country Inn & Suites Harrisburg West and a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
July - This month's Getaway will help Robin L. of Grand Rapids, MI "REV UP in the Valley." She'll start her adventure by "cruising through time" with four tickets to the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. Next, she will "fuel up" using a gift certificate for Market Cross Pub before heading back to Western RV Village Park to settle into her cozy cabin. She'll have plenty to do the next morning as the park consists of a pool, 18-hole mini golf course, large game room, horseshoes and more! As she "gears up" for your next day in the Valley, she'll have plenty of options for lunch, but our suggestion is you head to Isaac's Restaurant & Deli and cash in on the two "Buy One, Get One Free" (salad or sandwich) coupons included in her package! A "pit stop" for ice cream at 50's Malt Shoppe is included before "speeding" over to Shippensburg Speedway where she and her family will enjoy four pit passes. She'll be able to wind down with a second night in a cabin at Western RV Village Park before returning home. Her package will also include a $25.00 Sheetz Gas Card.
June - This month's Getaway will help Irene W., of Annapolis MD to "Buy Fresh, Buy Local." She'll want to be sure to arrive early to enjoy her full day guided hike on South Mountain. She and three of her friends will enjoy this hike (including a yummy trail lunch!) guided by Penn Trails. Next, she will feed her appetite with fresh, organic fare from The Green Room. She'll rest her weary bones at the Residence Inn, because she has a day of fresh, local shopping ahead of her! After her complimentary breakfast, she'll take our scenic driving tour to three Cumberland County Farm Markets (Paulus Farm Market, Mountain Lakes Market & Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses) where she can shop for fresh local goods with provided gift certificates totaling $65. To top it off, we will also send her a "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" t-shirt and decal, as well as a reusable tote bag from the Residence Inn to help you carry all of her fresh goods!
May - Sally E. of Edensburg, PA won this month's Getaway, valued at $215.00. She and a guest will explore from "Ship to Shore"! She will start the getaway by checking into Gelinas Manor B&B, followed by a tasty dinner using a gift certificate for Duke's Bar and Grille Riverside. Next, she will take a boat ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat before hopping over to Harrisburg to check out the Titanic Exhibit at the Whitaker Center. She will also receive $25 a Sheetz gas card.
April - This month's very special Getaway was for motorheads! Beth P. of Pound Ridge, NY will enjoy two weekends of car show bliss with VIP tickets to the Carlisle Events Carlisle All-Truck Nationals on August 7 and make her way through trails and obstacle courses the following weekend at Fisher's ATV World's 3rd Annual ATV World Reunion. She will also receive one night lodging at the Comfort Suites Mechanicsburg for the Carlisle Events Carlisle All-Truck Nationals and one night lodging at the Quality Inn Altoona for the Fisher's ATV World's 3rd Annual ATV World Reunion. Beth will also receive a $25 Sheetz gas card.
March - This month's lucky winner will received a "taste" of the Valley. Anthony D. of Bayshore, NY will enjoy lodging at the Comfort Inn Capital City before taking a personal tour of Derry Church Artisan Chocolates to see first hand how these delectable treats are made. Afterwards, he will enjoy dinner for two at Tokyo Diner where dinner will be chopped, diced and sliced table-side. He will also receive a $25 Sheetz gas card.
February - We set the stage for a romantic getaway for this month's lucky winner! Patricia D. of Lower Burrell, PA will enjoy lodging at the Homewood Suites Harrisburg-West, dinner for two, a gift certificate for tickets to the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, and hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries from Shari's Berries. She will also receive a Sheetz gas card.
January - James R. of Aberdeen, MD will explore the Route 15 By Way of the Arts trail. He will enjoy lodging at Pheasant Field B&B complete with a turndown gift from artisan Larry Shull, shopping at Colucci & Company, Village Artisans Gallery, and PCCA Gallery, as well as dinner at the Boiling Springs Tavern and lunch at Espresso Yourself Cafe. He will also receive a Sheetz gas card.
2009
December - George R. of Haverstraw, NY won a relaxing getaway in Cumberland Valley. He will enjoy lodging, including breakfast, at the Country Inn & Suites, enjoy his afternoon at Heel Your Sole and Just Clogs, and finish up with tasty sandwiches from Isaacs Restaurant and Deli. He will also fill up his gas tank at Sheetz.
November - Bo E. of Springfield, PA won a winter weekend retreat. He will enjoy lodging at the Comfort Suites, dinner for two at the California Cafe, a great performance at The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center and shopping at the Village Artisans Gallery. He will also fill up his gas tank at Sheetz.
"Hi Dawn - My wife & I want to thank you & Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau for a wonderful time. I have been out of work since Oct.2008 & we both needed this Getaway. It will be our vacation for the year. The show was excellent... what a beautiful Campus (Shippensburg University). The California Cafe was a good place to eat. The Village Artisans Gallery had some nice hand made things. We even had a $25 gas card we use on our return home. Also, the stay on Comfort Suites was exceptional. Bo"
October - Alvin M. of Scranton, PA won a pre-season shopping getaway. He will enjoy lodging and breakfast at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, shopping at Pazazzz Home Decor, Leaf of Eve, Tickle My Senses Gallery, Olde Towne Florist and Greenery, Dingeldein Bakery and dinner for two at The Cellar. He will also fill up his gas tank at Sheetz.
September - Dan P. of Hyattsville, MD won a Family Getaway! He and his family stayed at Field & Pine Bed & Breakfast, took a trail ride at Wishing Well Equestrian Center, went bowling at Trindle Bowl, enjoyed dinner at Appalachian Brewing Company, and went shopping at Y-Not Gift Shop and Pat Craig Studios. This family also filled up their gas tank at Sheetz!
August - Debbie E. of Bear, DE stayed at the Sleep Inn Carlisle, enjoyed dinner at Holly Inn, and shopped at L. Weibley Gift Craft Shop and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
"My husband and I checked into the Sleep Inn in Carlisle (for free). We put our bags in our room and headed off to downtown Carlisle. What a lovely town. We took lots of pictures of this beautiful old town. We then headed to L. Weibley and Friends Craft Gift Shop [please note, this is now Lili's Place] to spend our $10 gift certificate. We found lovely Christmas ornaments (which we collect) and a few other items. We then went back to the hotel to clean up for dinner and then started off for the Holly Inn. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was wonderful and the service was wonderful...We had a wonderful time and fully appreciate the gifts that were provided to us. - Debbie"
July - Marlyn H., of Kensington, MD stayed at the Carlisle House Bed & Breakfast, enjoyed dinner at Piatto, watched a performance at the Carlisle Theatre, and filled up his gas tank at Sheetz.
"Dawn, I want to thank you and the CVVB for the lovely lodgings at The Carlisle House, the fine dinner at Piatto, the great show ‘Cherish The Ladies' [at the Carlisle Theatre] and the $25 dollar gift card for Sheetz. We had a great time got to see a lot of Carlisle and plan on coming back in the future. Thanks mucho! -Marlyn"
May - George H. of Boiling Springs, PA enjoyed Cumberland Valley's Live & Learn program.
April - Fred H. of Selinsgrove, PA stayed at the Country Inn & Suites and attended Cumberland Valley's Live & Learn program. He also filled up his gas tank at Sheetz.
"Hi Valerie, Thanks so much for all you did to make the Live and Learn event this past weekend so memorable and enjoyable. We certainly shall return to the beautiful Cumberland Valley. Thanks again. All best wishes, Fred & Kay H."
March - Katherine F. of Hillborough, NJ enjoyed a Mountain Retreat Weekend, including lodging, meals and activities, at King's Gap State Park. She also filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
February - Roy W. of Fairfax, VA stayed at the Gelinas Manor Victorian B&B, visited The Kitchen Shoppe, shopped at The Village Artisans and filled up his gas tank at Sheetz.
January - Tanya F. of Lancaster, PA stayed at the Holly Inn, visited The Coliseum Megaplex, shopped at Y-Not Gift Shop and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
2008
December - Linda G. of Carnegie, PA stayed at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg West, enjoyed dinner at the Comfort Suites Carlisle's Gas Light Grille, shopped at Colucci & Company and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
November - Sybil H. from Brandywine, MD stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, enjoyed dinner at Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse, shopped at L. Weibley Gift Shop and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
October - Renee M. of Washington, PA stayed at Pheasant Field B&B, received a gift basket from Meadowbrooke Gourds, shopped at The Village Artisans Gallery and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
September - Elaine K. of Hockessin, DE stayed in the Courtyard by Mariott, visited the Carlisle Sports Emporium and filled up her gas tank at Sheetz.
