For those looking to experience some of the best of Pennsylvania’s rustic wilderness either for a wedding or weekend getaway, look no further than Bloomsburg, because the Pump House may be the place for you!

Located on State Road in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, this outdoor industrial barn has solidified itself as a pristine, eco-friendly, and photogenic spot for couples looking to hold their wedding or retreat.

The Pump House’s website explains that is is ran by the team of Lisa and Doug, and have restored this place that was once an oil pumping station into a ecologically sustainable venue powered by solar panels.

A look into their sustainability page reveals that a focus for the Pump House has always been an activism to combat the trials of climate change. With solar panels installed in 2016, this gave the venue the benefit of clean electricity. The team is avid recyclers and composters to reduce the amount of waste produced. Guests also have the benefit of getting to enjoy the venue’s garden which offers nature’s finest produce. Breakfast lovers can also rejoice with the benefit of fresh eggs and honey from their chickens and bees.

The history of the Pump House offers a vast and rich past into a time when Pennsylvania was emerging as a head-runner when the young industrial nation’s was hungering for fossil fuels. Built in 1876, this venue began as a dream of three men who struck out to build the “world’s first long-distance underground oil pipeline which would transport oil from well to refinery more quickly and effectively than the horse-drawn wagons of the time.”

A very modern venue, the Pump House offers a number of amenities for their guests including a variety of chairs and furniture of the reception, reservation of rooms, eco-friendly climate control options, and more! They also boast a commitment to “acceptance, diversity, and inclusion”.

In relation to forest therapy, the natural beauty and tranquility of this location makes it a perfect spot to forest bathe. Suzann has said before that she has performed multiple forest bathing sessions here and that it was an idyllic location,

Whether you are looking to escape for a weekend, hold a wedding, or possibly forest bathe, the Pump House offers a unique and pristine location to enjoy Pennsylvania’s wilderness!