Group Tour Info
The Amish Farm & House strives to provide a quality edcuational experience for your group--an experience that is authentic, accurate, cooperative and respectful of our Amish neighbors. Each year, thousands of groups--from school and church groups to scouts and senior groups--visit to experience a simpler lifestyle at The Amish Farm & House. If you or your group has ever wanted to learn about the Amish lifestyle, you've come to the right place. This page gives you a brief look at what we have to offer for your group. For more information about groups, please contact:
A group is considerd to be fifteen (15) or more people paying in one (1) transaction. Call for group admission rates. While we gladly welcome walk-in groups, the following programs apply only to groups with advanced reservation.
Peggy Nana-Sinkam, Group Sales Coordinator
717-394-6185 or email her at peggy@amishfarmandhouse.com
Guided House Tour:
Your group will have a guided tour through our historic 1805 farmhouse, which was last occupied by an Amish family. Your knowledgable guide will explain the Amish history, clothing, customs and culture as you tour the various rooms of the home. See the church room, kitchens, bedrooms, clothing and more.
After your house tour, your group is free to wander our 15-acre farm, which dates back to the time of William Penn. Visit our barns and exhibits, see and interact with our farm animals, stop by our resident demonstrators (in season). Your group may want to take the walking path and wander out to our authentic and historic 1855 "Willows" Covered Bridge.
Your group will have a guided tour through our historic 1805 farmhouse, which was last occupied by an Amish family. Your knowledgable guide will explain the Amish history, clothing, customs and culture as you tour the various rooms of the home. See the church room, kitchens, bedrooms, clothing and more.
After your house tour, your group is free to wander our 15-acre farm, which dates back to the time of William Penn. Visit our barns and exhibits, see and interact with our farm animals, stop by our resident demonstrators (in season). Your group may want to take the walking path and wander out to our authentic and historic 1855 "Willows" Covered Bridge.
"Step-on" Tour Service:
Take your group a step further! Let one of our highly-trained guides escort your group on your motorcoach through the picturesque Lancaster County countryside on a 1, 2, or 3-hour "step-on" tour. See one-room schools, Amish homes, cemeteries, buggies, barns and more as you travel the back countryside roads of Lancaster County. Your guide may stop at an Amish shop (when available) for that added experience! It's a "must-see" in Lancaster County. (Your group must have a bus or motor coach for this service.)
Take your group a step further! Let one of our highly-trained guides escort your group on your motorcoach through the picturesque Lancaster County countryside on a 1, 2, or 3-hour "step-on" tour. See one-room schools, Amish homes, cemeteries, buggies, barns and more as you travel the back countryside roads of Lancaster County. Your guide may stop at an Amish shop (when available) for that added experience! It's a "must-see" in Lancaster County. (Your group must have a bus or motor coach for this service.)
School Presentation: Private schoolhouse presentation in the Willow Lane One-Room School. This school was designed and furnished with help from our Amish neighbors. It's the only Amish school in the area that was built specifically for you! Step inside the school and see the desks, cirriculum, artwork and more. Your guide will explain a typical day, explain more about the education system and give your group a more hands-on experience! Don't miss it. Call 717-394-6185 to reserve. (Remember, this is exclusively for groups.)
Tour & Dinner Packages:
Following your visit to the Amish Farm and house, head on over to Good 'N Plenty Restaurant and experience the best in PA Dutch cooking. Enjoy a mouth-watering, traditional family style meal of Pennsylvania Dutch goodness!
CALL 717-394-7111 TO RESERVE
All dinner packages include the renowned tour of the Amish Farm and House and a complementary guided experience at the Willow Lane One-Room School!
Tradtional Family Style Meal: Includes traditional relishes, fresh homemade bread, delicious, crispy fried chicken, TWO addtional meats, four vegetables/starches, five mouth-watering desserts and a selection of beverages. $27.45/$16.00
Family Style Value Meal: Includes traditional relished, fresh homemade bread, delicious crispy fried chicken, ONE addtional meat, real mashed potatoes, noodles, a fresh green vegetable, two homemade pies, ice cream and a selection of beverages. $24.85/$15.30
Family Style STUDENT CHICKEN Dinner: Includes fresh homemade bread, delicious, crispy fried chicken, four vegetables/starches, Jell-O, homemade pie, ice cream, and a selection of beverages. $20.50/$15.75
Family Style TWO MEAT Dinner: Includes traditional relishes, fresh homemade bread, delicious crispy fried chicken, ONE additional sliced meat, four vegetables/starches, Jell-O, homemade pie, ice cream and a selection of beverages. $22.95/$16.50
HOTEL PARTNERS (for GROUPS)
480 New Holland Avenue, Suite 3000
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-735-2075 CALL FOR DETAILS!
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300 Harrisburg Avenue,
Lancaster, Pa 17603 CALL FOR DETAILS
1-877-208-5521
717-479-4439
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Hay Rides: Enjoy a tractor-pulled hay ride around our picturesque 15-acre farm. This experience is exclusive for groups. Our hay wagon can acommodate up to 20 people. It's a great way to see the whole property without much effort. $3/person
Gift Shop: Be sure to visit our gift shop to take home a piece of Lancaster County with you! Visit our 2,000 square foot gift shop filled with locally made items, local books, cookbooks, Amish dolls, Amish-made items, local souvenirs, and much more! We strive to carry local and American-made items! Click HERE to learn more!
WE HAVE NEARLY 1,000 UNIQUE PRODUCTS THAT ARE MADE LOCALLY, IN PENNSYLVANIA OR IN AMERICA. VERY FEW GIFT SHOPS--INCLUDING AMISH ONES--ARE LIKE OURS!
The Amish Farm & House is located:
45 minutes from Hershey
90 minutues from Philadelphia/Baltimore
1 3/4 hours from Gettysburg
2 1/2 hours from Washington, D.C.
3 hours from New York City
Suggested length of stay is 1.5 hours.
Reservations are suggested in advance.
Free admission and gift shop discount for bus driver and tour escort.
French, German, Hebrew, Russian and Spanish-speaking guides are available upon advance reservation.
Free parking and ample room for motor coaches. Handicap accessible.
Open daily, year round--including Sundays!
45 minutes from Hershey
90 minutues from Philadelphia/Baltimore
1 3/4 hours from Gettysburg
2 1/2 hours from Washington, D.C.
3 hours from New York City
Suggested length of stay is 1.5 hours.
Reservations are suggested in advance.
Free admission and gift shop discount for bus driver and tour escort.
French, German, Hebrew, Russian and Spanish-speaking guides are available upon advance reservation.
Free parking and ample room for motor coaches. Handicap accessible.
Open daily, year round--including Sundays!
