lancaster farmland trust speaker at farmhouse

Preserving farmland in Lancaster County

A representative from Lancaster Farmland Trust, a Strasburg nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve farmland, visited our farmhouse this Spring and spoke at our staff meeting! Our team learned […]

Do the Amish make their own buggies?

Test your knowledge of Amish buggies! Tour guides at The Amish Farm and House recently took a field trip to an Amish-run carriage machine shop to see how Amish buggies […]

How to Fold an Amish Quillow

Did you know that the Amish make quilts that fold into pillows? They are cleverly called quillows! If you have found yourself the new owner of an Amish-made quillow, it […]

How the Amish Have Fun

By Olivia Zook As purveyors of Amish tours in Lancaster, PA, we’re often asked a variety of questions about Amish life, customs, and culture. One of the most common questions […]

amish farm and house bus passing buggy in front of farmhouse

How to Respectfully Engage with the Amish Community in Lancaster PA

You’ve made your travel plans, your tickets are booked, and you are on your way to Amish Country! What’s next? We put together a quick list of important do’s and […]

Harvest Time

Fall Crops and Harvest As Fall approaches, it is easy to think about all the things that come with it. The leaves change color, a chill has crept into the […]

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