Lancaster PA Hotels | » Susan http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Mud-Sale Season is upon us! http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/mud-sale-season-is-upon-us/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/mud-sale-season-is-upon-us/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:06:21 +0000 Susan http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1280 Mud-sale season Lancaster County’s late-winter and early-spring mud sales are so named because they are held in fields of melting snow and rain. Typically hosted by local fire companies, the fundraisers attract people in search of everything from buggies and hay to farm equipment and crafts. Sales begin at 8:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted, but activities continue throughout the day. Here is a list of dates and locations:

Feb.26

l.  Strasburg Spring Consignment and Mud Sale,

Strasburg Fire Company N0.1, 203 Franklin St.; 8 a.m. Call 687-7232. Furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm machinery, horses, mules, tools, groceries, fruit and homemade food.

March 5

2.   Bart Township Auction/Mud Sale,

Bart Township Fire Company, 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. Call 786-3348, Antiques, quilts, furniture, new and used equipment, small goods, hay, straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.

March 12

3.  Gordonville Spring Auction and Mud Sale,

Gordonville Fire Company, Old Leacock Road. Call 768-3869.The largest firemen’s auction/sale on the East Coast features 500-600 Amish quilts, antiques, collectibles, new and used furniture, tools, farm equipment, horses, mules, buggies, lawn-and garden supplies, barns, utility sheds and trailers, construction equipment.

March 19

4.  BART Township Building Materials Mud Sale,

Bart Township  Fire Company, 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. Call 786-3348.Wood and aluminum siding, windows, doors, paneling, bathtubs, washbowls, lumber and food.

5.  Penryn Fire Company and Limerock Parochial School Mud Sale.

Penryn Fire Company N0.1, 1441 N. Penryn Road. Call 664-2825. Woodcrafts, furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm equipment and food.

March 26

6.  Gap Spring Auction/Mud Sale,

Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Ave.; 8 a.m. Call 442-8100. Horse-drawn carriages, buggies, wagons, new and used furniture, quilts, crafts, dry goods and groceries.

April2

7.  Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire company Mud Sale,

Robert Fulton Fire Company, 2271 Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom; 7 a.m. Call 548-8995. Crafts, plants, tools, antiques, farm equipment, furniture, food, buggies, wagons, groceries and horses.

April 9

8.  Rawlinsville Mud Sale,

Rawlinsville Fire Company,33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood;.8 a.m. Call 284-3023. Quilts, horses, crafts, building materials, lawn equipment, new and used furniture.

May 14

9.   Honey Brook Auction/Mud Sale ,

Honey Brook Fire Company, 679 Firehouse Lane; 8 a.m. Call 610-273-2688. Quilts, crafts, new furniture, Winross trucks, Smucker’s bells, farm-related supplies, tools, buggies and heifers.

June 24

10.  Bird-in-Hand Mud Sale,

Route 340 across from Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant; 8 a.m. Call 392-0112. Antiques, harness and tack, specialty items, quilts, crafts, carriages, buggies, wagons and food.

June 25

11.  Refton Fire Company Sales,

Refton Fire Company,99 Church St.; 7 a.m. Call786-9462. Hardware, shop tools, plants, furniture, antiques, crafts, hay and straw quilts, horses and food.

Aug.27

12.  Kinzers Fire Company Mud Sale,

Kinzers Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East; 7 a.m. Call 442-4121. Plants, groceries, antiques, furniture, lumber, tack, sheds, gazebos, equipment, buggies, quilts and horses.

]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/mud-sale-season-is-upon-us/feed/ 0 Beat the Winter Blues!!! http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/beat-the-winter-blues/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/beat-the-winter-blues/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:43:45 +0000 Susan http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1266 With all of this challenging Winter Weather, is it time for you to start thinking about what you can do to get away from it all.  How about Lancaster County, where we have created a  new experience for you?  The Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Lancaster is offering a great new package that is getting a lot of buzz.  It is called the Susquehanna Wine Trail Package.  We have partnered with 5 area wineries to take you on a journey that will please your pallette!

The Susquehanna Wine Trail Package includes: Lodging and visits to the area wineries including Tamanend Winery,Mt Hope Winery,Waltz Vineyards & Winery, Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate and Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery.

The package is for one night’s lodging Thursday through Saturday Nights. Your wine trail includes
• $10 Coupon towards a bottle of wine at Tamanend Winery
• Wine, Cheese and Cracker tasting for two at Waltz Vineyard & Winery
• Coupon for a bottle of Wine at Mt Hope Winery up to $10.95.
• Coupon for a bottle of Wine at Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery valued $16.00
• Coupon for a Vacu-Vin Wine Saver at Nissley Vineyards.(retail $13.50)

Package will also include our breakfast, Directions to the Wineries and a Welcome Packet with fun Wine Facts & Recipes.

So come on, THINK SPRING and start by making your reservation for the Susquehanna Wine Trail Package!

For Reservations, call, 888-STAY-FFI Online: www.marriott.com/lnsfi

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]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/field-of-screams-aka-jasons-woods/feed/ 0 Local wineries and vineyards Package http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/local-wineries-and-vineyards-package/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/ffi/local-wineries-and-vineyards-package/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25:24 +0000 Susan http://www.lancasterpahotels.com/?p=1212 Are you a wine aficionado? If the answer is yes, then the Susquehanna Wine Trail Package is for you. Five of our local wineries are offering coupons for you to enjoy their wines. Offers are for bottles of wine or wine tasting. Participating wineries are Mt. Hope Winery, Tamanend Winery, Waltz Vineyard and Winery, Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, and Nissley Vineyards.  For more information or to make a reservation, please visit our website.

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PA Renaissance Faire



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Make A Wish


Mother’s Day 2009 I took my mom to watch the Make-A-Wish Convoy. That was all she wanted and we had the best time!! Although my mom and I sat along the route, my friend took her 3 grandsons to see the trucks and play games at Burle Industries on New Holland Pike. They go every year and have the best time while giving back to the community.The best part is seeing the Make-A-Wish children smiling in the big rigs!!

The activities start at Burle Industries at 8:30 am with kid’s games, live bands and great food. The Make-A-Wish Convoy leaves Burle Industries at 1:30 pm.

Happy Mother’s Day to all!

Make A Wish Convoy 2009 on YouTube

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