The Cassel House

07/10/2021

We are proud to be supporting and participating in the Marietta CommunityHouse 2021 Garden Tour. The tour is on Sunday July 11th 11am - 4pm. Tickets are only $12 and can be bought at the Marietta Community House on the day of the tour.

Come out and enjoy the various gardens while supporting a great cause.

We hope to see you tomorrow.

04/28/2021

We are proud to be one of the 2021 supporters of the Marietta Fireworks. This group of volunteers has kept the wonderful tradition alive. If you want to see an amazing fireworks show, be sure to checkout the fireworks in Marietta on July 3rd. Marietta Fireworks

04/20/2021

What a fun surprise ... to see a plein air artist painting in our side yard today. Marietta Art Alive

04/20/2021

What a fun surprise .... to see a plein air artist painting in our yard today

04/06/2021

Another wonderful historic building in Marietta...

Task #26 on the Marietta Spring Bucket List, Take a selfie at The Marietta Community House on the grand wrap around porch. 📸

: https://www.susquehannaheritage.org/marietta-bucket-list-launched/

Built in 1871, the Marietta Community House has an interesting story. It served as a private residence and was sold a few times before Edith A. Gilliland purchased the building in 1909. Her father, Dr. H. M. Alexander had founded the Vaccine Farms in Marietta where he produced smallpox, Pasteur rabies and other vaccines which he sold internationally.

Under Gilliland ownership, sometime during the years between 1909 and 1919, the house was converted to a sanitarium called 'The Pines' where the Pasteur Rabies Vaccine was administered. Because a strict regimen had to be followed, the patients, mostly children, were housed there while they underwent the series of 21 painful shots that had to be precisely administered over a three week period. The exact dates of operation of The Pines are not known.

In 1919, the building was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Hiestand for the corporation they formed called The Marietta Community House. Today the Marietta Community House is a popular venue for parties and weddings. Stop in to learn more or visit https://mariettacommunityhouse.org/.

03/19/2021

Its’a going to be a beautiful weekend. Check out Nick’s Bistro’s specials ...

03/13/2021

Today feels like a Latte kind of day . . .

It's a beautiful day to stop in at Molly's Courtyard Cafe of Marietta for your favorite latte or cup of coffee.

03/03/2021

Fun Fact: Before we named our home "The Cassel House' it was actually called the "Marietta Art House".

The Marietta Art House was a local-favorite art gallery. Within the Marietta Art House, there was also a Mosaic Studio where aspiring artists took classes. As a part of the vision for our property, we transformed the Mosaic Studio into the Airbnb private suite. To align with our mission to keep the home's history alive, we've preserved the original mosaic artwork in the Airbnb bathroom.

We are thrilled to share with you the upcoming plein air event and art exhibits that will be occurring in Marietta. Throughout April, visitors can experience art in the making or visit select galleries for free.

Be sure to reserve your stay airbnb.com/h/thecasselhouse and visit www.mariettaartalive.com to learn more!

Marietta Art Alive

02/04/2021

When guests arrive at The Cassel House, they are greeted with a local guidebook filled with ideas on how to make the most of their stay.

One of those recommendations is The Railroad House Inn / Perry Street Cellar, a local favorite restaurant and an icon in historic Marietta PA. Their menu focuses on seasonal cuisines and locally sourced ingredients when possible. The speakeasy-style and subtle steampunk decor is inspired by the original building and its many uses through its history.

We highly recommend you drop by the Railroad House during your stay at The Cassel House of Marietta. Make your dinner or brunch reservations at railroadhouseinn.com or call 717-426-4141

01/22/2021

Welcome friends and family to The Cassel House of Marietta FB Page!

Mike and I have been blessed to call this historic house our home since 2019. Today, we are excited to open a private wing for guests to stay during their time in Marietta.

Every detail of our Airbnb has been intentional and we've strived to create nothing short of a 5 Star experience for our guests.

We like to think The Cassel House is where historical charm meets modern luxury!

Stay tuned to our FB page for local events, exclusive promotions, and more updates on our journey as Airbnb (soon-to-be-super) hosts.

Your support means the world to us!

We hope you'll take a look at our listing at: airbnb.com/h/thecasselhouse
and keep us in mind for your next trip to our wonderful town of Marietta, PA.

- Sheila and Mike