It’s always interesting to look back and see what captured the attention of visitors to our website (lancastercountymag.com) during the previous year. Food is obviously on the minds of locals and visitors alike. With that said, congratulations to Jordan Bush, whose story about Lancaster Beignet (February) attracted the most readers.
Home is also important to Lancastrians and we love to share the talents of our local builders, designers and homeowners whose projects appear in LCM.
The Top 10 list also demonstrates our love of weddings and art, as well as the pride we take in calling Lancaster County home.
Thanks for visiting and be sure to return often in 2024.
1.Lancaster Beignet Co.: A Taste of New Orleans
February 2023
Text and Photographs by Jordan Bush
Does your bucket list include traveling to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras? If that’s not in your cards for 2023, you can at least indulge in a treat – the beignet – that is specific to New Orleans, thanks to the opening of Lancaster Beignet Co. The good news is that unlike our fastnachts that are generally only available on Fat Tuesday – February 21 this year – beignets are available year-round …
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2.Eclectic Menu, Golf Course View: Blue Collar Restaurant, Bar & Catering
March 2023
By Rochelle Shenk | Photography by Nick Gould
Tucked into the manicured fairways and greens of Four Seasons Golf Club in East Hempfield Township, Blue Collar Restaurant, Bar & Catering features an adventurous menu and a fun, casual atmosphere …
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Art by Dorothy Perez
3.Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center: The Art of Medicine
February 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
If you didn’t know better, you would assume you mistakenly entered an art museum and not Penn State Health’s new Lancaster Medical Center in East Hempfield Township. The emphasis on art is purposeful, as it provides a sense of welcome and comfort to patients and visitors alike. It also addresses another dimension of Lancaster’s growth, as the county’s diversity is reflected in the faces that bring the art installations to life …
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4.Hailey Hildenbrand and L.J. Benet: A Dazzling Winter Wedding
January 2023
By Jill Brown | Photography by Danielle J. Norton
Hailey Hildenbrand returned home to Lancaster County for her wedding to L.J. Benet, who she happened to meet at a church service in California. Held just ahead of the Christmas holidays, the wedding echoed the warmth and cheer of the season and reflected the love that enveloped the venue that evening …
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5. The Belvedere Inn: Cheers to 25 Years
November-December 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Nick Gould
What constitutes success in an industry that is rife with challenges? In the case of The Belvedere Inn, the buzz that surrounds the menu, the décor, the staff and the promise of a fun evening out continues to drive its success. Still, it’s been a long and winding road for owner Dean Oberholtzer to reach this milestone anniversary. “Change is a constant, especially in this business,” he has discovered. “You just have to learn to go with the flow to survive.” …
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6.Erin Gerlach: Fearless DIYer
September-October 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Nick Gould
Erin Gerlach discovered a “passion for construction” when she and her husband, Justin, purchased their first home and found themselves dealing with the proverbial “champagne taste and beer budget” scenario where updating and furnishing the house were concerned. Erin elected to pick up a saw and hammer and tackle projects on her own. Now, the DIYer is a social media influencer, even receiving exposure in a national magazine …
7.She Shed, He Shed
May 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Kirk Zutell
Kendra Herr has always loved old houses. Living on a farm was also a dream. She’s achieved those goals in her own way: Her Strasburg-area home, which is surrounded by farmland, is decorated according to her own spin on modern farmhouse, while a barn-inspired she-shed is nestled in the wooded backyard. A smaller garden and tool “he-shed” is the domain of her husband, Matt …
8.Off The Well-Beaten Path
July-August 2023
By Michael C. Upton
From mansion museums to miniature horse farms, Lancaster County is full of nearly hidden gems that satisfy a visitor’s demand to see something truly unique to this area …
9.Mount Joy: Honoring the Past, Sailing Into the Future
July-August 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
History abounds in this small town that grew out of the wilderness, offering natural riches to fur traders and religious freedom to Scots-Irish settlers. Fast forward 300-plus years and while Mount Joy continues to thrive and grow, it has also managed to retain its small-town feel and values …
10.Waterside Getaway
March 2023
By Sue Long | Photography by Nick Gould | Styling by Kathy Shenk
Who doesn’t fantasize about living by the water! The historically low interest rates, which were available during the pandemic, created a phenomenon that enabled people to realize their dreams of buying second homes. One such couple set their sights on living beside the water in the Annapolis area. Once they found the perfect property, they turned to Kathy Shenk of Interior Fancies, as well as other Lancaster-area companies, to transform it into their home away from home.
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