We have had a couple of very busy weeks up the mountain at Above the Valley Event Center and future site of The Overlook Grill! Our biggest project—installing an enclosed lift (similar to an elevator)—is well underway! The construction crew has been busy ripping apart, framing, rebuilding, and renovating. But you would never know all this was happening if you attended an event at Above the Valley, thanks to our awesome contractors, Veronesi Building & Remodeling, Inc.! They k

Deciding to create a new restaurant is a lot like deciding to have a baby. Sounds strange but truly, we thought about it a long time and waited to share the news until it was "safe" and "stable". Then, we began deliberating about a name. Thank you to those of you who reached out with your suggestions. Many great ideas came forth and making the choice was not easy. Drum roll please.....the newest member of the Harrison’s family of businesses is… The Overlook Grill.  We hope t

We now have renderings of what our foyer is projected to look like with our planned renovations and lift installation. This foyer area will be a general entrance and reception area for our two private event spaces, as well as the new, yet-to-be-named restaurant at Above the Valley Event Center. Our architect is assisting us with designing it to keep the flow of guests headed in the right direction and the private events spaces just that—private. While we’re still in the begin

We’re busy making improvements at Above the Valley that will be enjoyed by both our private event and future restaurant guests! Our renovated deck is nearing completion for the summer, although more changes will come as we prepare for the new restaurant.  What better place to enjoy the view and breeze coming across the valley?

Owners of Centre Hall event venue plan to add restaurant by Holly Riddle Fans of Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering have something new to look forward to in 2020. The brand is opening a new restaurant in Centre Hall, on the site of the former Mount Nittany Inn, where Above the Valley Event Center is currently operational. Following the new restaurant’s opening on the top level of the building — perfect for unbeatable views of the agrarian countryside beyond — Above the Valley w

We have had some exciting ideas cooking over here at Harrison’s and Above the Valley, and we wanted you to be the first to know: Harrison’s is opening up another restaurant in 2020! Since we purchased the former Mt. Nittany Inn in 2016 (now operating as Above the Valley Event Center), many people have asked if and when we would open a restaurant there, overlooking the beautiful Penns and Happy Valleys. We mulled over this idea for a long time (years!), but finally decided tha