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snitz-fest
Lancaster County is home to many historic sites and museums, and three favorites are hosting festivals during October that are sure to provide a good time for the family while, allowing you to  experience history and colonial life as well. Apple Dumpling Days at the Ephrata Cloister:  Traditional PA Dutch Apple Dumplings and Octoberfest Soup …
Mixed Berry Puffed Pancake
This recipe is a favorite at the Historic Smithton Inn, and I thought it might be fun to share a step-by-step version of a recipe so you can cook it up and serve it just like a Bed and Breakfast. First - Mix up the Pancake Batter: Combine the following ingredients  1 1/4 cup pancake …
Window
Owning a 249 year old bed and breakfast means there's no shortage of maintenance / renovation projects to keep us busy.  We tend to schedule them during the winter months, when we're slowest with guests.  This winter we had our hands full, and basically have only JUST finished up the main projects we had slated …
garden
We're excited to announce that this morning we served guests the first dish made from veggies grown in our new garden!!  Back in March we started growing our assortment of plants from seeds.  In May we built a fence around the raised beds... a necessary precaution with all the bunnies we have in residence.  Mother's Day weekend we planted the …
Quilt Show lancaster
For third year, Lancaster County is hosting the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest, March 14-17! While many of the show attendees choose to stay downtown, the best way to really  experience the charm of PA Dutch Country is by staying at a bed and breakfast like the Historic Smithton Inn, just 12 miles …
New year fireworks
If you’re thinking about ringing in the New Year in Lancaster County, we’ve still got a few rooms left at the Historic Smithton Inn. And if you need some inspiration for ways to make the evening special, we’ve got a number of options: For couples looking for a big party, there are a number of …

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