A Labor of Love- Amish Quilts in Lancaster County
All About Quilts When you think of the Amish community several things come to mind; quality, handcrafted, simpler life, etc. The first thing we think of is quilts. The Amish quilters are world renowned for their quilting abilities. Thousands of quilts are handcrafted every year in this community. When we say handcrafted, we mean the…
How To Have An Amazing Amish Weekend Getaway
Weekend Itinerary: Arrive Friday evening, just in time for a hearty PA Dutch meal. Wake up early on Saturday morning and plan for a full day of Amish activities. (Keep in mind the Amish do not work on Sundays, but we are open for tours on Sundays!) Sleep in on Sunday morning. In the afternoon, take…
What’s Open In Amish Country
Published in 2020, updated on 03/25/2022 What else is open in Amish Country? We are open from 10-5 pm 7 days a week. We have a variety of tour options available! All-day Farm Pass- Enjoy the entire day on our farm visiting with our animals. This option is perfect for those with young children. Animal Fun…
Fall Bucket List in Amish Country
Fall Bucket List for Lancaster County Fall was made for Lancaster County! The Amish are very busy with the harvest, but tourism slows down and visitors can truly experience the peaceful stress-free Amish lifestyle. We suggest a long weekend if you are going to make an overnight trip. Arrive Thursday evening for a full day on Friday,…
Unique Christmas Experiences in Amish Country
A Christmas Weekend in Amish Country Published November of 2020, updated dates and events will be listed in November of 2021. Are you looking for a festive Christmas town to visit this year? Something with that small-town feel? You’ve come to the right place. There may be no place like home for the holidays, but…
5 Colorful Amish Buggies
What color are Amish buggies? When people think of the Amish they often think of simple color palettes and plain designs. Yet when it comes to buggies, there’s a variety of different colors that can be found throughout the Amish community. That said, in this blog, we’re going to showcase five Amish buggy colors that…
Best Places to Take Pictures in Amish Country
Looking to capture the PERFECT picture next time you’re in Amish Country? Here are 13 places we recommend that you visit. Please show respect to the Amish community when taking pictures. Always take pictures from a distance and avoiding taking pictures of their faces. Grasshopper Level Grasshopper Level is a short segment of Georgetown Road…
5 Reasons to Visit Amish Country This Spring
5. Cute Baby Animals Every Spring, Lancaster County farms greet newborn farm animals. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love baby animals? On our very own 15-acre farm, you have the opportunity to “ooo” and “ahh” at our newborn goats and lambs. Keep an eye out on our Event Calendar for Petting Zoo Days where you…
Sheep Shearing (2024)
Sheep Shearing at The Amish Farm and House May 10 and 11, 2024 from 10am-3pm: Our sheep shearing event returns in 2024! Watch sheep shearing demonstrations performed by a professional shearer on our 15-acre farm. Sheep will be shorn about every 30 minutes between 10:00-3:00pm on Friday and Saturday. There will be lots of fun,…
Amish Country Tours from Philadelphia
Philadelphia to Amish Country Planning a trip to Amish Country for the day or the weekend is a wonderful way to spend time with your family and or friends. The heart of Amish Country is just a 1hr 30 minute drive on Route 30 from Philadelphia or a quick and scenic train trip to Lancaster…