CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

November 2017

The Wolves of Speedwell

It’s been more than 100 years since a wild wolf was known to live in Pennsylvania. However, there’s one place in Lancaster County where the howls still echo at dusk ...Read More

Wine and Weather

Weather has a decided impact on grapes. Poor weather early in the season can affect how the plants grow and ultimately impact the quality of the grapes. With the arrival ...Read More

A Fresh Take on an Iconic Dining Destination

The Log Cabin has been a dining destination since it opened as a speakeasy in 1929. Almost 90 years later, its reputation for providing guests with a unique atmosphere and ...Read More

Divine Dairy Affair

Celebrating the Timeless Link of Farm and Table The center for dairy excellence may fly under the radar for most of us, but for dairy farmers, it’s an important ally in ...Read More

A Few of Our Winners

The Belvedere Inn Voted best Dinner and best Special Occasion Despite offering inventive dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, the Belvedere’s owner, Dean Oberholtzer, and executive chef, Corinna Killian (pictured), agree that guests prefer ...Read More
The kitchen is pure farmhouse and mixes Lancaster County’s cabinet-making renown – these were crafted by Stoltzfus Cabinet Shop in Talmage – with modern elements such as granite counters, recessed lighting and stainless appliances.
The kitchen is pure farmhouse and mixes Lancaster County’s cabinet-making renown – these were crafted by Stoltzfus Cabinet Shop in Talmage – with modern elements such as granite counters, recessed lighting and stainless appliances.

There’s No Place Like Home

Twenty-two years ago, Elaine Bowman built a home on 2.75 acres of land in West Cocalico Township that had originally been deeded to her family by Thomas and Richard Penn ...Read More

Best Place to Meet New People

“Sometimes the greatest adventure is simply a conversation.” ~ Amadeus Wolfe Each of us has an opportunity to meet someone new every day: making a best friend in kindergarten, having a drink ...Read More

13 Must-Dos for October 2023

In the opinion of many, October is the unofficial start of the holiday season, as it entails decorating, social gatherings,

Erin Gerlach: Fearless DIYer

Erin Gerlach discovered a “passion for construction” when she and her husband, Justin, purchased their first home and found themselves

Kitchen Design: A Classic But Modern Choice

It was inevitable. Our love affair with all-white kitchens seems to be waning. Peruse home-focused magazines, blogs and internet sites

Celebrating Our Agricultural Roots

Beginning in late August in Elizabethtown and continuing through early October in Manheim, fair season remains a time-honored tradition in

Spice It Up With Saffron

No doubt, you’ve seen the small packets of saffron at the checkouts of local supermarkets and specialty stores. I would

Isaac’s: Cheers to 40 Years

The year was 1983. Sally Ride became the first American woman to go to space. We were listening to Michael

Fall is For Planting

Gardening season is not quite over. Fall is the perfect time to divide perennials and plant new trees and shrubs.

Before or After I Do: Viva Las Vegas! 

Vegas and weddings. Synonymous, right? But, what about bachelor/bachelorette getaways and honeymoons?  My trip to Vegas last year was a blur. As