Carlisle’s ICE FEST will be February 5 -7. To help celebrate the winter season, we are developing the Hottest Hot Chocolate Bar this side of the Hallmark Channel! Guests will choose from a variety of candy toppings, flavored whipped creams and, of course, booze. We have a Bourbon Crème that will just “make….you….melt!” Oh, and […]
Until the end of December, we will be giving our 3rd floor away to area artists and craft producers to sell their wares. Yes, we have a completely renovated floor at GI with new HVAC, lights, and a bathroom that we want to put to good use (before our Escape Room opens). If you want […]
Trivia on Dec 3rd; Paint a ceramic Christmas tree, Dec 10th; and an Evening with Dickens (live impersonation), Dec 17th. And yes, RED ENVELOPES ARE HERE. Get yours in December, redeem prize (everyone wins) in January. Grand Prize? A pontoon boat party for 12 from Seven Points Marina, Lake Raystown, PA—this boat has a 2nd […]
Cuddle up in one of our velvet chairs (more coming!) or in our newest purple retro booth and brunch it up from 10-3 on Sundays. And if you haven’t tried our Apple Butter Old Fashioned, Hot Cider Buttered Rum, or the Spiced Cider Mimosa, then it is clear—you just haven’t been to Grand Illusion lately. […]
Grand Illusion is known for its decorations. Halloween is ALWAYS fun but we especially like December. There is something about the oversized ornaments and Christmas music that makes us all want to….well, drink cider. I guess we are always looking for a reason (Advice—if you want to consume less of anything, open a business that […]
Our newest special release cider is called Winter Cider. This limited edition, hand numbered, 750 ml flat-black bottled cider (yea—it will be the coolest bottle on the table) is just $22. This cranberry-orange cider bursts with berry and apple and finishes with a shy but confident, orange citrus; it is the perfect blend for a […]