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While not everyone enjoys the brisker weather that comes with the Christmas season, there’s one thing I think we can all appreciate: the warm glow and radiance of holiday lights. Lancaster County offers some breathtaking light displays and exhibits to heighten your holiday spirit. Here are a few of my favorite Lancaster County holiday light …
Turkey-Club-Baked-Eggs
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays…the quality time with family, a reason to remember and reflect on all the things I have to be thankful for, the delightful feast with all the trimmings…and the leftovers!!! If your hungry dinner guests don’t gobble up every bite on Thanksgiving Day, rather than just doing warm ups …
250 anniversary
It’s hard to believe our 250th anniversary year is nearing its conclusion! If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to attend any of the events we held throughout the year to both celebrate our milestone and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations, mark your calendar for Sunday, November 3! The Historic Smithton Inn Hootenanny Awaits …
Apples
This year’s fall harvest has been one of the best ever for apples in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. So what better way to celebrate the season than enjoying hearty home-made bread featuring Lancaster County apples? This Apple Praline Bread recipe can’t be beat. It masterfully blends the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the sweetness of …
Furniture
All of our guests have their own unique tastes and ideas about what they want to do and the places they’d like to explore while visiting the Historic Smithton Inn. But shopping absolutely ranks very high on the list for many visitors to our area! And shopping for authentic Amish-crafted keepsakes is an ideal way …
Farm
I just love the fall season here in Lancaster County; the air is crisp, the leaves take on gorgeous hues, and then there are the amazing fall festivals! I always point our guests in the direction of Landis Valley Museum and the historic Ephrata Cloister when they’re looking for Lancaster County fall events that offer …

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