CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

November 2014

Cultural Blend

To paraphrase a ‘70’s TV show: He’s is a little bit Australian, she’s a little bit Lancaster County. Together, Colin Morrell and Julia Garber have blended their cultures to create ...Read More

25 Years!

I’ve always been a fan of the “Best of” issues that are produced by Philadelphia and Washingtonian magazines. In fact, they inspired the launch of a “Best of Lancaster” Readers’ ...Read More

Gifts That Give Hope Fair

Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd. One night in 2007, Jenn Knepper was working as a nurse at Hershey Medical Center when she read ...Read More

A Barn’s Revival

Barns are quintessentially Lancaster County, standing as a testament to the county’s agricultural heritage. Adaptive reuse is helping to ensure that these beloved structures survive and thrive in their new ...Read More

Best of Lancaster County – Staff Picks!

One of the joys of working at Lancaster County magazine is seeing the results of our “Best of Lancaster” Readers’ Survey before anyone else does. There are times when we ...Read More

Best of Lancaster: Then & Now

1990   #1 winners that are still in business: TMB: Men’s Clothing Giant: Grocery Store Royer’s: Florist Lancaster YMCA: Place to Work Out Filling’s: Dry Cleaner Bomberger’s and Certified Carpet: Flooring Radel & Stauffer: Home Accessories Interiors 2000: Furniture (now ...Read More

Lydia Hamilton Smith Society

Junior League of Lancaster recently announced the formation of the Lydia Hamilton Smith (LHS) Society, a new mentoring program designed in cooperation with J.P. McCaskey High School to help girls ...Read More

Meet Seth Dochter

Seth Dochter’s photographs serve as a reminder of how beautiful Lancaster County truly is. Seth is a self-taught photographer who began dabbling in the art three years ago. His full-time ...Read More

Watch & Clock Museum Honors Volunteer

As a nonprofit, the Watch & Clock Museum and the Library & Research Center of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) rely on volunteers to keep their ...Read More

Alpaca Appeal

Ready or not, the holidays – and winter! – are approaching. Why not consider giving your family and friends the gift of warmth this season? Eastland Alpacas hosts its annual Fall ...Read More

Discover the Independent Retailers of Lancaster City

The vibrant variety of independent retail in Lancaster City will take center stage during Lancaster City Indie Retail Week from

August Angst

Sadly, summer is winding down and soon it will be back to the same old routine. Don’t despair; there are

Haint Blue

No, it’s not a Dutchy way of describing a shade of blue … wait a minute, turns out there might

Glass in the Garden

Dale Chihuly is once again putting the focus on glass as an artistic addition to gardens through the exhibit that

Lose Yourself Along Route 23

I know what you’re thinking … how could you possibly lose yourself  along busy Route 23 in Eastern Lancaster County?

Route 23 Corridor: A Variety of Dining Experiences

The Route 23 corridor from Leola to New Holland and beyond offers diverse and fun dining experiences. Choosing from the

The Golden Guernsey

In the shadow of the Welsh Mountains, a small herd of Guernsey cows grazes the rolling pasture. Operated by Dina

Recess! In the Courtyard

Recess! For a kid, that word ranks up there with “Christmas” and “snow day.” For the parents of Sacred Heart