Celebrating Lancaster County's People, Scenery, Heritage, Style & Point of View Since 1987.

July 2015

They’re Back

A Guide to Summer Guests A year ago, Pat Derstler arrived at her water aerobics class in a panic. A friend had volunteered Pat and her husband to play host to ...Read More

No Fuss Brunch

Guests are arriving for the weekend. As far as meal planning goes, when in doubt, go with brunch. Brunch is the type of meal that allows you to share your style ...Read More

Sharing the Spotlight

When competitors become collaborators, the results can be magical. That’s exactly what happened at this year’s Fulton Follies, an annual fundraiser for the Fulton Theatre. Billed as a fun-filled variety show ...Read More

The Amish

Undoubtedly, the first thing out-of-town guests have questions about is the Amish. The Back Roads Drive along the back roads between Strasburg and Ephrata and you’ll see plenty of Amish farms, buggies ...Read More

Foodie Paradise

Corn, tomatoes, beans of all kinds, peaches ... Lancaster is known for its farm fresh, locally grown food. It’s part of the allure that draws visitors to Lancaster County! Central Market Around ...Read More

Music

There is simply something special about listening to music under the stars on a summer evening. Allegro Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster When Brian Norcross founded the orchestra in 2002, his goal was ...Read More

Museums & Historic Sites

Museums and historic sites provide vital links to Lancaster’s past. They also serve as the perfect way to introduce visitors – and perhaps even you – to Lancaster County! You ...Read More

You’re Taking Me Where?

That’s the question I asked friends when they invited me out for dinner. “Mohnton,” came the reply. “Just over the

Life in the Garden

We had so many pictures left over from photo shoots in Kevin Lehman and Stacy Martin’s gardens that we thought

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses,

Nikki’s Custard: Better Than Ice Cream?

Travel to the Jersey Shore or to the Midwest, and you’ll find abundant options of frozen custard. In Lancaster, the

Chellas on Queen: A Dream Becomes Reality

Chellas Arepa Kitchen launched as a food stand in 2018. The location along Hempstead Road proved to be a success

Lancaster Polo Club Celebrates 85 Years of Tailgates, Toasts

Chukkers! Divot stomps! Lancaster County’s polo season is in full swing! This year, the Lancaster Polo Club is celebrating its

Follow Me to Chincoteague

Looking for a beach getaway that offers a change of pace? Here’s my guide to making the most of Virginia’s