The Beechmont Inn

You are cordially invited to visit us at The Beechmont Inn.
Whether on business or getting away from it all, there are plenty of options of what to do...

Welcome!

Located on a tree-lined street of stately historic homes, The Beechmont has welcomed business and leisure travelers since 1986 with exceptional hospitality and thoughtful extras designed to meet your needs.

Strolling through the garden guests are awed by its centerpiece, a 140-year-old Magnolia tree. A well-stocked library and parlor offer a backdrop for relaxed conversation, while well-appointed, spacious guest rooms assure a comfortable stay.

Guests often stand outside our front door and imagine the street filled with Confederate soldiers under the leadership of General Jeb Stuart clashing with Federal troops led by Generals Kilpatrick and Custer. Historians note the clash in Hanover, site of the first battle on free soil, prevented General Stuart from reaching Gettysburg until the third day of its battle. Most guests explore Gettysburg (just 14 miles west of Hanover), hunt for treasures in numerous antique malls, discover wineries and farmers markets while meandering through southern York County, enjoy golf outings on championship courses, and explore the hills of southern Pennsylvania while hiking or bicycling.

Historic Hanover is ideally situated 14 miles east of Gettysburg, 40 miles west of Lancaster, an hour northwest of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, an hour from Harper's Ferry, Harrisburg and Frederick, and less than two hours from Washington, D.C.

The Beechmont Inn is a Mobil Three Star Inn!

Breakfast is a special time at The Beechmont. Begin the morning with a fruit smoothie and fruit course, and continue with an entrée that might include Spice Pancakes with Lemon Sauce, Beechmont Buttermilk Pie, or an Herb Cheese Tart. Accompaniments of homemade breads and muffins, special teas and coffee blends from the great northwest, warm hospitality and plenty of great conversation complete your breakfast at The Beechmont.

Throughout the day you can help yourself to complimentary soft drinks and bottled water from our guest refrigerator. Kathryn bakes cookies and other sweet treats that are offered to you each evening.

We hope that your stay at The Beechmont will be a treasured memory, touched by centuries of charm. Your hosts, Tom and Kathryn White, are committed to concierge service beyond the ordinary. Come, be pampered and be our guest!

Open All Year!

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting throughout the inn is your first indication that breakfast is almost ready. Begin with a fruit smoothie and fresh fruit course, and continue with an entrée that might include Spice Pancakes with Lemon Sauce, Beechmont Buttermilk Pie, or an Herb Cheese Tart. Our bacon and sausages are from a local butcher, and fruits and vegetables are seasonally fresh from area farmers. Fresh herbs from the inn garden are used in season. Accompaniments of homemade breads and muffins, special teas and coffee blends from the great northwest, warm hospitality and plenty of great conversation complete your breakfast at The Beechmont.

Tom and Kathryn are new to Hanover, but already feel it's a great place to call home. They purchased the Inn April 26, 2000, moving here from St. Louis, Missouri. Tom was born in Nebraska, raised in Springfield, Missouri, graduated from the University of Kansas, and is a registered professional engineer (mechanical). His first job out of college was with York International in York, Pennsylvania, so he's not entirely new to the region. After thirteen years in York, he moved to St. Louis to work with Monsanto Company. After some twenty-plus years there he worked with a consulting firm before the move to Hanover. His two great passions are photography and singing, which he does with the York Symphony Chorus and Chamber Music Group.

It's been Kathryn's dream to town an inn for twenty years! She was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and as the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, moved from Kansas to Kentucky, Missouri, Long Island (it's a state, isn't it?!!), and back to Missouri and St. Louis for most of her formative years. After undergraduate and graduate school at Syracuse University, she started out in city management before assuming a marketing position with Sverdrup Corporation. She spent twenty years in marketing and advertising, and contributed numerous hours with the volunteer boards of Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis Art Fair, and Circus Flora, to name a few. In addition to cooking, Kathryn loves to needlepoint and read.

Kathryn and Tom have two grandchildren (Victoria and Andrew) who live in St. Louis with their parents, Anne (daughter) and Steve. Allison (daughter and Tom (son) and new wife Cindy, are also in St. Louis. Tom and Kathryn live in the carriage house out back with Penny, their resident dog (usually found in the fenced part of the yard looking forlorn so as to get attention).

Congratulations! As you plan your wedding or elopement please consider The Beechmont Inn. We are happy to host your wedding and reception, renewal of vows, or elopement, creating a memorable and romantic setting for your special day. We also welcome the parents, families and friends who are attending weddings in Hanover and nearby communities.

Please review the following information. We think The Beechmont offers a wonderful setting for your wedding celebration. Please call and schedule an appointment with Kathryn to tour The Beechmont. In addition to working with brides and grooms in planning weddings and special events at The Beechmont, she served as a wedding hostess for ten years at her church in St. Louis and is accomplished at working through the details and personalized attention that a wedding deserves. Each event is special, and we look forward to talking with you about your wonderful day!

The Beechmont Inn is well suited for small weddings, elopements, and civil unions. The inn can accommodate up to 100 people for a reception, and up to 20 for a small wedding in the front parlor. We have beautiful gardens for an outdoor wedding, but cannot guarantee the weather will cooperate.

"My husband and I have always loved bed & breakfasts, so this was the perfect place for us on our wedding night. Thank you so much for your generosity and hospitality." Matthew and Andrea, Pennsylvania

Elopement Package

Our Elopement Package includes the following:
Candlelight ceremony in the front parlor or under our magnificent Magnolia Tree
Wedding Officiant
Bride's Bouquet and Groom's Boutonniere
Small Wedding Cake (your choice of flavor)
Two night stay at The Beechmont Inn in our beautiful, expansive Magnolia room
Dinner for two at Restaurant Sidney
Candlelight breakfast each morning
Our elopement package is priced for up to six guests to attend your elopement and is $925.00. If the bride and groom are the only people present, the cost is $850.00

Intimate Wedding Package

Intimate Wedding Package includes the following:
Candlelight ceremony location in the front parlor or under our magnificent Magnolia Tree
Wedding Officiant
Bride's Bouquet and Groom's Boutonniere
Wedding Cake (your choice of flavor; two and three tier cakes are available for an additioanl fee)
Two-night stay at The Beechmont Inn in our beautiful expansive Magnolia room
Dinner for two at Restaurant Sidney
Candlelight breakfast each morning
Our Intimate Wedding Package is priced for up to 20 guests to attend your wedding and is $1300.00.   Please contact us for more information.

We are happy to help schedule a professional photographer.  Poist Studio is one of Hanover's finest and can photograph the ceremony and during reception festivities.

Weddings and Receptions that are larger than the two packages described above should be discussed in greater detail. We will assist you in planning and tailoring an event designed to meet your dreams, and budget. Again, please call and schedule an appointment so we can give you our undivided attention. The best time to see us is Tuesday - Thursday between 10am and 2pm, or evenings.

Planning a honeymoon?  Don't know whether an island beach is best or an Alaskan cruise?  Call Barb at Just Vacations.  She has lots of information on most anywhere you want to go and can help you plan the perfect getaway and honeymoon.