The slower pace, simpler life, and pastoral setting of Walnut Creek are an almost irresistible draw for groups seeking a peaceful place to relax, reconnect, or be productive. But what truly makes this quaint town in the middle of Amish Country such an ideal destination are the genuine hospitality, high quality, and value-added service extended by Der Dutchman Restaurant and the Carlisle Inn.

Lodging

At the Carlisle Inn, the combination of scenic country location and big-city amenities allows guests to relax and take it easy in comfort and peace. Its 52 beautifully decorated guest rooms also afford them a surprising range of room options. Each room is individually decorated, so even return visits are fresh and new. And almost every room features a balcony or porch from which to view the beautiful countryside.

Standard rooms are generously proportioned and feature beautiful handmade wooden beds—either one queen, one king, or two queens—overstuffed chairs, and separate dressing areas. Executive rooms have whirlpool baths and both honeymoon suites have 2-person Jacuzzis. The two-bedroom suite includes the convenience of a cozy living area between the sleeping quarters for sharing quality time. Our barrier-free room, complete with roll-in shower, offers complete accessibility, as do all hotel common areas.

Common areas and public spaces are designed to extend the graciousness and warmth of the guest rooms. Groups especially enjoy the inviting sitting areas scattered throughout the hotel, furnished with overstuffed sofas and comfy chairs. Perfect for quiet conversations, games, reading, and relaxing, these special spots include a sunny second-story breakfast room where our complimentary breakfast is served each morning.

Group Rates & Policies The welcome we extend to groups is supported by excellent group rates, attentive service, and a commitment to making every experience as pleasant and easy as possible. An overview of our rates and policies:

• Standard room group rate averages $109 per night, but additional discounts are available depending on season, day of week, and length of stay. Call to confirm.
• Check in time is 3:00 PM; check out time is 10:00 AM
• Groups booking 10 or more rooms receive 1 room at 50% discount off lowest priced room
• $50.00 per room per night due 45 days prior to arrival
• For cancellations received 45 days or more prior to the reservation date, 100% of the deposit is refunded
• All facilities are no-step and handicapped-accessible.
• Interstate access is nearby—14 miles from our location
• Bus parking available
• Sorry, we do not allow pets in our hotels
• All facilities are smoke-free
• Alcoholic beverages are not served or permitted in our meeting rooms and public areas.

For a listing of Inn features, amenities, group rates, contact information, and driving directions, download our Hotel Information sheet. Or call toll free 877-4 CARLISLE (877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636.

Food & Beverage*

Walnut Creek is the ideal destination for anyone who wants to experience the measured pace, rural traditions, and unique heritage of Amish Country, with all their senses—especially the sense of taste. Der Dutchman, the restaurant that put Amish Kitchen Cooking on the map, partners with the Carlisle Inn to share its simple, delicious pleasures with guests.

Complimentary Breakfast Served to all guests staying at the Carlisle Inn, our generous complimentary breakfast includes sausage patties, cinnamon rolls, hard-boiled eggs, fruit, bagels, cereals, and homemade bread.

Meeting Room Refreshments We offer fresh baked goods, like cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, or buttermilk cookies; regional specialties such as Trail Bologna and locally made cheeses; and other customary snack options for refreshments during meeting breaks.

Abundant Selection at Mealtimes Many of the region’s most delicious food traditions can be found on our restaurant and banquet menus—roast beef, turkey, and ham; crispy chicken; real mashed potatoes; homemade noodles; fresh-baked breads and cinnamon rolls; and dozens of delicious pies made from scratch. With Amish Kitchen Cooking, it’s like Thanksgiving every day. Of course, guests looking for lighter options can enjoy home-style soups, sandwiches, and garden-fresh salads as colorful and varied as a quilt.

Group-Friendly Service Options Fellowship at the table is a foundation of Amish/Mennonite life. Our group-friendly Family-Style and Buffet service for banquets at the Carlisle Inn and for dining at Der Dutchman Restaurant support the tradition. Groups of all sizes are served hot, freshly prepared foods quickly and efficiently, so they can make the most of their time together at the table.

Comfortable Facilities Our banquet facilities at the hotel and restaurant comfortably accommodate groups from 30 to 475 and offer ample free parking and no-step entrances for easy access. Groups also find our prices very attractive and affordable. Lunches and dinners are from $10.50 to $15.00 per person and breakfasts from $8.50 per person, gratuity included. No advance deposit is required.

Complete downloads are available for our Banquet Services and Meeting Room Refreshments. Or call toll free 1-877-4 CARLISLE (877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636 for more information.

*Alcoholic beverages are not served or permitted in any meeting rooms or public areas.

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Meeting Rooms & Rentals

Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Restaurant both provide welcoming and well-appointed places to do business—a big reason Walnut Creek is becoming a popular choice for corporate seminars, sales meetings, executive retreats, and conferences.

Carlisle Inn's convenient, flexible, and well-equipped meeting facilities accommodate groups of all sizes. Our banquet rooms feature full audio/video capabilities, ceiling-mounted projectors and screens, and an excellent sound system, as well as the basic tools for collaborating and communicating, like flip charts and Internet access.

Groups often choose to have one of their meetings and/or meals right next door at Der Dutchman Restaurant. Groups from 30 to 300 can be seated in separate dining spaces and treated to Amish Kitchen Cooking served either family-style or buffet.

For room sizes, rates, and other details, download our Meeting Rooms & Rentals fact sheet. Or call 1-877-4 CARLISLE (1-877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636 for more information.

Diversions

Shops, restaurants, and attractions abound in Amish Country, but Walnut Creek stands out as a group destination with exceptional diversions. In its stores and businesses, you can browse for treasures and learn about the area’s heritage while also enjoying numerous opportunities to interact with the people who work and live in this community. Within steps of the Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Restaurant, are two other establishments that provide diversion and delight.

Carlisle Gifts This stately Victorian holds three floors of precious gifts, charming keepsakes, beautiful jewelry, and home accents—plus the delightful experience of being able to leisurely consider fine things in a small town setting.

Der Dutchman Bakery In this cozy bake shop, display cases and shelves are constantly replenished with fresh-from-the-oven treats: cinnamon rolls, loaves of breads, buttermilk cookies swirled with caramel icing, fresh apple fritters, cream-filled coffeecakes, and an astounding variety of homemade pies, from classic Dutch apple to the distinctly Amish Peanut Butter Cream. There’s even a choice of sugar-free pies and cakes.

A Destination of Choice for Your Group

We believe every group deserves special attention. Over the years, we have served groups of all types and sizes at our facilities in Walnut Creek. Whether they come for meetings, excursions, events, weddings, or special occasions, our guests know they can expect consistent quality and satisfaction. Discover the opportunities and advantages we offer your unique group.

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Motor Coach

Attracted both by the simple pleasures of Amish Country and by our reasonable prices, tour groups are always surprised and delighted by all our comforts, conveniences, and character. The location of our facilities in Walnut Creek affords visitors a chance to participate in the daily life of this Amish/Mennonite community. The combination of this unique location and excellent food and accommodations makes our guests feel like they’ve found something special. Our convenient facilities also feature ample free bus parking, clean non-smoking environments, and full handicapped access.

Tour groups also love the chance to experience so many of Amish Country’s simple pleasures within sight and easy walking distance.

Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery Serves home-style Amish Kitchen Cooking, three hearty meals a day. Family-style and buffet service are available for groups of 30 to 300 at very affordable prices: Breakfast from $8.50 per person; lunch and dinner $10.50 to $15.00, gratuity included (no advance deposit required). The bakery turns out the classic, homemade baked goods you associate with classic farmhouse cooking—fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and turnovers, beautiful loaves of bread, and nearly every kind of pie imaginable!

Carlisle Inn Provides upscale comfort and amenities with beautiful views of the peaceful, pastoral countryside; wide, welcoming hallways; free baggage handling service; comfortable common areas, and spacious, well-appointed guest rooms. Accommodations include 29 standard rooms with two queen beds, a barrier-free room with one single bed and one queen, 8 rooms with one queen bed, 4 standard rooms with 1 king bed, plus executive rooms and suites. All feature handcrafted wood furnishings and include our complimentary, country-style continental breakfast. 50 of our 52 rooms have individual balconies or porches.

Standard group room rates average $109 per night, but additional discounts are available depending on season, day of week, and length of stay. Motor coach groups occupying 10 or more guest rooms will receive 50% discount (of lowest-priced room) on rooms for driver and escort.

Carlisle Gifts Our charming gift shop, conveniently located right on Walnut Street, extends the special quality of an in-town experience. Carlisle Gifts compliments Walnut Creek’s quaint, small-town character while offering a wide variety of quality items that celebrate home, family, and friendship.

For quick reference and a summary sheet that can be printed and used to promote tours to Amish Country, download our Motor Coach information sheet. To discuss a visit to Walnut Creek contact: Janet Yoder at 1-877-4 CARLISLE (1-877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636. Email Contact Janet Here.

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Weddings

Walnut Creek occupies one of the most picturesque places in the Midwest, and Der Dutchman Restaurant and The Carlisle Inn provide a beautiful view of the meandering creeks, woodlands, and productive farmsteads tucked into its rolling hills.

Our genuine hospitality works in harmony with the charming rural surroundings to create the perfect country wedding. Our experienced, attentive staff works with you every step of the way to make your special day easy, enjoyable, and everything you dreamed of.

Romantic Destination Weddings In addition to being blessed with natural beauty, Walnut Creek offers all the amenities and services you need to create a simply lovely wedding—beautiful banquet facilities with flexible seating arrangements for up to 475 guests, gracious hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests, a romantic honeymoon suite featuring a covered balcony and a two-person Jacuzzi, plus a town-full of charm and delights for you and your family and friends to enjoy.

Beautiful Receptions and Banquets Whether you choose the Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Restaurant to host your wedding reception or other celebrations surrounding your special day, you couldn’t choose a better way to treat your guests—or treat yourself.

Through a wall of windows, our attractive banquet rooms afford a panoramic view of beautiful Goose Bottom Valley. With this picture-postcard landscape as the backdrop, our banquet facilities accommodate events of every size and style, from dinner for 475 to more intimate occasions. To make planning simple, banquet facilities include audio/visual equipment, coat rack area, no-step access, and ample parking.

The food, made fresh in Der Dutchman’s kitchens, is always delicious, always a real crowd-pleaser, and always served hot. We strive to serve up to 475 guests within 18 to 22 minutes and to always exhibit a friendly, efficient, and conscientious attitude.

Attentive, Personal Service Whether a destination wedding or a wedding celebration, our capable, professional staff, is committed to making every detail of your special day easy, enjoyable, and free of stress.

To help you plan the perfect day, download our Weddings Fact Sheet or call Linda Miller at 330-893-2981.

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Corporate Meetings

From executive retreats to high-profile conferences, from simple business lunches to marking an important company milestone, Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Restaurant partner to provide an ideal location for successful corporate meetings and professional events. Not only is the scenic small-town setting a welcome respite from daily routine and big city distractions, our excellent facilities, turnkey service, and experienced staff make every business gathering easy to plan, memorable for attendees, and productive.

Well-equipped Facilities Our conference rooms offer all the services and amenities required for successful meetings—including full audio/video capabilities, ceiling-mounted projectors and screens, and an excellent sound system. You’ll find everything you need to collaborate and communicate, from basic flipcharts to Internet-access.

Flexible, Versatile Meeting Spaces The main conference room can be divided into two or three separate meeting spaces, each supplied with its own AV and sound equipment. We also offer a Board Room that accommodates up to 100 people in theatre-style seating.

Quality Food Service Good meetings need good food, and that certainly is one of our strengths. The selection is wide, so every attendee can find something to please. For business dinners, breakfast meetings, or any kind of meeting with meal service, we offer a wide range of banquet options at the Carlisle Inn that feature the Amish Kitchen Cooking of Der Dutchman. The Conference Center seats up to 450 at tables arranged banquet-style. In off-peak seasons, the restaurant also offers 3 private dining rooms with family-style or buffet service for groups of 30 or more.

Meeting planners are always pleased to discover that even the biggest group can break, be served a hot lunch, and arrive back at the meeting rooms ready to work in about 45 minutes. Whatever your food and beverage* needs, our experienced staff is ready to cook up just what you ordered—from bountiful breakfast buffets and box lunches to elegant banquets.

*Alcoholic beverages are not served or permitted in any meeting rooms or public areas.

Individual Attention Every group meeting at the Carlisle Inn is assigned a host who serves as the single point of contact for all meeting needs before, during, and after the event. That means you can focus on more important priorities, participate fully in the event, and be completely confident that all the logistical details will be handled properly.

A Great Place to do Business The Carlisle Inn is a welcome and well-appointed destination offering corporations, associations, and professional groups all the services and amenities required for successful meetings and attractive, competitively priced meeting room rates.

For complete details about facilities and services, download our Meeting Rooms & Rentals fact sheet, which includes equipment rental options and pricing. Or call Janet Yoder to discuss your specific meeting needs at CARLISLE (1-877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636. Email Contact Janet Here.

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Community & Family Groups

The pretty little village of Walnut Creek is a natural gathering spot in Amish Country, attracting townsfolk and tourists alike. Der Dutchman Restaurant and Carlisle Inn are a big part of the community. We provide a friendly and warm welcome, beautiful rural surroundings, and a wholesome environment where church groups, local organizations, non-profits, and families can fellowship and feel well cared for. Our guests can expect:

• A clean, safe environment
• Friendly, efficient service
• Good value
• High standards for quality and consistency
• Non-smoking facilities
• No alcoholic beverages
• Ample free parking
• Full handicapped accessibility
• Activities and amenities for all ages

Whether your group has come to Walnut Creek for a retreat, a workshop, a special event, a family reunion, or some well-earned relaxation, you also can anticipate having a wonderful time together.

Gather around the table, to savor generous helpings of simple, home-style foods that are uniquely satisfying and increasingly hard to make at home. In keeping with the tradition of the family dinner table, groups can order their meals served family-style, so dishes are shared and passed. Or they can take advantage of our bountiful buffets that offer something to please every age and appetite.

Rest easy at the Inn, surrounded by a refreshing, safe, smoke- and alcohol-free environment that comes with its share of wonderful rewards. At our charming get-away, the emphasis is on comfort—triple sheets on the beds, wide open hallways and staircases, cozy nooks for a quiet chat or a quick catnap, and individual balconies and porches for taking in the beauty and serenity of the surrounding countryside.

Make the most of every minute, whether you’re here to relax or work together. Our meeting rooms accommodate groups from 5 to 300, with flexible seating arrangements and excellent audio/video capabilities. And we take care of the details, whether it’s making sure there’s a pen and paper at every seat or refreshments are at the ready. Knowing your needs are met, you can focus on your purpose with a positive frame of mind.

Enjoy abundant things to see and do during your quality time together. Within the Inn itself, you’ll discover delightful spots to gather for fun and fellowship. Play board games, read by the fireplace, or rock on the porch. Buy a ticket at the desk, head over to the hitching post, and see Walnut Creek the way the Amish do—from the seat of a custom-made, horse-drawn buggy. Best of all, there’s great shopping, delicious homemade food, and glorious countryside to explore right outside the Inn’s front door.

For complete details about facilities and services, download our Meeting Rooms & Rentals fact sheet, which includes equipment rental options and pricing. Or call Janet Yoder to discuss your specific meeting needs at 1-877-4 CARLISLE (1-877-422-7547) or 330-893-3636. Email Contact Janet Here.

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