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Feb 14 2011

Mud Sales 2011

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 2:41 pm

Lancaster County’s term for annual auctions and sales is Mud Sales! Thousands of people look for anything Amish, from quilts to furniture to equipment and so much more throughout Lancaster County. This is a wonderful Amish & Mennonite tradition, come and get a glimpse of a Lancaster County yearly tradition!

2011 Mud Sales

February 26th

Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Strasburg Fire Company #1, located at 203 Franklin Street, Strasburg. For more information you can call 717-687-7232.
Furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm machinery, horses, mules, tools, groceries, fruit, homemade food.

March 5th

Bart Township Annual Auction/Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bart Twp. Fire Company, located at 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. For more information you can call 717-786-3348.   Antiques, quilts, furniture, new & used equipment, small goods, hay & straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.

March 12th

Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Gordonville Fire Company, located at Old Leacock Road, Gordonville. For more information you can call 717-768-3869.
The largest fireman’s auction/sale on the East Coast, featuring 500-600 Amish quilts, antiques, collectibles, new & used furniture, tools, farm equipment, horses, mules, buggies, lawn & garden, barns, utility sheds & trailers, construction equipment.
Craft show: March 7, 6-9 p.m.

March 19th

Bart Township Building Materials Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bart Twp. Fire Company, located at 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. For more information you can call 717-786-3348.
Wood and aluminum siding, windows, doors, paneling, bath tubs, wash bowls, lumber and food.

Penryn Fire Company 3rd Annual Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Penryn Fire Company #1, located at 1441 North Penryn Road, Penryn. For more information you can call 717-664-2825.
Woodcrafts, furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm equipment, food and more.

March 26th

Gap Annual Spring Mud Sale/Auction. Starts at 8 a.m. at Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Avenue, Gap. For more information you can call 717-442-8100.
Horse-drawn carriages, buggies, wagons, new & used furniture, quilts, crafts, dry goods, groceries and more.

April 2nd

Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company Mud Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Robert Fulton Fire Company, located at 2271 Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom. For more information you can call 717-548-8995.
Crafts, plants, tools, antiques, farm equipment, furniture, food, buggies, wagons, groceries, horses.

April 9th

Rawlinsville Annual Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Rawlinsville Fire Company, located at 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood. For more information you can call 717-284-3023.
Quilts, horses, crafts, building materials, lawn equipment, new and used furniture.

May 14th

Honeybrook Annual Auction/Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Honeybrook Fire Company, located at 679 Firehouse Lane, Honeybrook. For more information you can call 610-273-2688.
Quilts, crafts, new furniture, Winross trucks, Smucker’s bells, farm-related supplies, tools, buggies, heifers.

June 25th

Bird-in-Hand Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. Along Rt. 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike) across from Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. For more information you can call 717-392-0112.
Antiques, harness and tack, specialty items, quilts, crafts, carriages, buggies, wagons and food.

Refton Fire Company Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Refton Fire Company, located at 99 Church Street. For more information you can call 717-786-9462.
Hardware, shop tools, plants, furniture, antiques, crafts, hay and straw, quilts, horses, food and more.

August 27th

Kinzer’s Fire Company Mud Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Kinzer’s Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East. For more information you can call 717-442-4121.
Plants, groceries, antiques, furniture, lumber, tack, sheds and gazebos, equipment, buggies, quilts, horses.

Feb 14 2011

Keeping up Lancaster County this Week!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 2:36 pm

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Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

Feb 11 2011

Winter Fun at the Ice Park

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 12:09 pm

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday & new year!

There’s always plenty of fun in Lancaster County..but have you went ice skating yet?! The Ice Park at the Clipper Magazine Stadium is now open till February 13th, 2011. They’re open every Thursday through Sunday, and great rates! Unlimited skating for only $6.00 and skate rentals for $3.00. Don’t miss out on great winter fun! For more information click here.

Feb 07 2011

Top 10 Reasons to visit Lancaster County in the Winter

Category: Lancaster Inn & Suites Manheim — Steven @ 10:47 am

1.) Lots of Gold Points!  During the Country Means Business promotion, stay one night Sunday – Thursday, now through Feb. 17, 2011, and receive 10,000 bonus Gold Points.  Enrollment in goldpoints plus is free and easy by visiting www.goldpointsplus.com or asking any front desk associate at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites.

2.) Roots Farmer’s Market.  Less than a mile from the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, this farmers market has plenty of indoor market space featuring locally made food and craft items.

3.) Take a tour of the Kreider Dairy Farm from the comfort of your own vehicle, year round, in any weather.  Advanced reservations required.

4.) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.  Enjoy a full buffet lunch or dinner with carving stations and a wide variety of dessert items.  Then tap your toes along with bluegrass gospel favorites in this sequel to the popular show Smoke on the Mountain.

5.) Family fun at the Hands-on House at the Landis Valley Museum.  In addition to the regular exhibits which feature hands-on educational fun for kids ages 2-10, there are several special crafts and classes during the winter, including Frosty Friends and Icy Art.

6.) Celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 22nd, at the American Music Theater with premier Elvis impersonators, Scot Bruce and Mike Albert, who perform as young and old Elvis, respectively.  On January 23rd, come back for the Elvis Gospel Show, featuring Mike Albert.

7.) American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest at the Lancaster County Convention Center.  Shop for quilts, quilting supplies, and gifts at the huge Merchant Mall, take classes on beginning through advanced quilting techniques, and view over 300 quilts on exhibit.  March 16-19

8.) Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store in Lititz, PA.  Watch live candy making and take a stroll down chocolate memory lane in the Wilbur museum.

9.) Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Station.  Kids of all ages can enjoy ice skating and sliding in the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers.

10.) Cuddle up with a loved one in a Jacuzzi suite at the scenic and cozy Manheim Country Inn & Suites.  These spacious two room suites have a king bed and two-person Jacuzzi in the bedroom, and a separate room with second TV and microwave and fridge.  Plus, you’ll be close to all the above attractions.  Call 717-665-5440 for reservations or book online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa

Jan 07 2011

Positive Changes at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites

Category: Lancaster Inn & Suites Manheim — Steven @ 1:53 pm

The Manheim Country Inn & Suites had an exciting 2010 full of positive changes, and looks forward to more for 2011.

We have welcomed several new staff members, as well as promoted current staff members to new positions.  Experienced Maintenance Manager, Milt Heilman, recently joined the Country Inn & Suites team, and has been completing deferred maintenance and implementing a preventative maintenance program.  Former Front Office Manager, Melodie Smith, was promoted to Assistant General Manager, and veteran housekeeper, Pat Fymyer, was promoted to the position of Room Inspector.  Our newly hired Director of Sales, Tonya Martin, has been creating and continuing relationships with corporate accounts, tour operators, and other groups.

We are also excited about several changes to our facility.  We recently put new Serta mattresses in all guest rooms.  Our fitness center has been renovated and now features brand new equipment, including a treadmill, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.  In December, we added a business center in our lobby with a computer and printer for our guests’ use, and our wireless internet access points have been replaced and upgraded to ensure a better wireless signal strength throughout the entire hotel.  The Manheim Grill & Restaurant opened next to the hotel, providing guests with convenient access to a hearty meal.  Looking towards the future, 2011 will bring our transition to an entirely non-smoking hotel, and some changes and improvements to our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

Nov 17 2010

Voices of Christmas & Miracle of Christmas

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 7:49 am

Sight and Sound Theatres has two GREAT shows perfect for the holiday season approaching really soon!

Voices of Christmas is a joyful celebration of Christmas with all your favorite carols, toe-tapping dances, live instruments, endearing animals, rich colorful costumes, and so much more! Voices of Christmas is now playing till December 30th, don’t miss out on this great show!

Miracle of Christmas has Christmas memories jumping to life, a touching story line. The Millennium Theatre will be warmly decorated with lights, greenery, and a spectacular thirty-foot Christmas tree. Miracle of Christmas is playing November 20th, 2010 till December 30th. In 5 days a great show that’ll give you that “wow”!

Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

Sep 19 2010

Autumn in Lancaster

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 10:08 pm

So many upcoming events and things to do in Lancaster County this fall. Watch the leaves turn, and enjoy the calm warming colors. October is only a few weeks away, our fall colors will be showing vividly, such a beautiful time of year. Why not spend that time with us? So many things to choose from to do in the area for just about everyone!

Day Out with Thomas at Strasburg Railroad is going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September. Come spend the day with Thomas the No. 1 engine and celebrate his 65th birthday. Many exciting things to do for adults and children while visiting Thomas.

Also going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September, York Fair. The York Fair is America’s first and oldest fair. The York Fair is about 30 minutes away from Lancaster.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm such a great place to start if you’re looking for plenty of things to do! From the corn maze to the harvest festival and more! 50+ fun activities do with the family & friends!

Looking for something to make you jump and have those heart stopping screams? Head out to Field of Screams! Great for adults and groups of friends & family. 3 terrifying events to choose from, or do the whole package! The haunted hayride, and the chilling haunted houses. Starting September 17th thru November 6th.

Jason’s Woods many haunted attractions to give you that extra scare, with their grand slam combo attractions! They’re also celebrating their 25th year anniversary this year! Staring October 1st thru October 31st.

Haunted Mill Scream Park five terrifying attractions to pump your adrenaline! Can you handle the chills? Starting September 23rd thru October 31st.

Hershey Park in the Dark is fun for the whole entire family of all ages! Enjoy Hershey’s trick-or-treat adventures with the kids, what a good way to enjoy October with sweets and treats! Enjoy all the thrilling coasters and entertainment.

Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings is great for families with younger children! Will feature themed rides and attractions, trick-or-treating, magic shows, ghoulish games, storytelling by The Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland and so much more! Dutch Wonderland was voted top 5 Children’s Park for the 3rd year in a row!

Looking for a ghost tours with some history & live tales of ghosts and haunted houses? Candlelight walking tours in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Country, Strasburg & Lancaster. Looking for more history head out to the Gettysburg tours.

Poe Evermore prepare for an evening of handpicked  Edgar Allen Poe stories and poems that are guaranteed to haunt, and guarantee a great evening at the Mt. Hope Mansion.

Plus many more!

Never ending things to do in Lancaster! Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

May 28 2010

Attention Foodies!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster — Susan @ 12:43 pm

I love this time of year. It’s not just the beautiful weather, I love the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available everywhere. The Great Pennsylvania Flavor Fest is this weekend at the PA Renaissance Faire. Cooking demos, wine tasting and live music are featured at Flavor Fest. Foodies will also enjoy the many farmers markets in Lancaster County. Central Market is in downtown Lancaster and the Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is located on Route 340 in the heart of Amish country. Another farmer’s market on Water Street in Lititz will be open on May 29,2010 from 8am- 12pm. The Lititz farmer’s market has music and fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods. For those foodies not afraid to go off the beaten path, try one of the local farm stands. You will not be disappointed with the home grown fruits and vegetables here in Lancaster County.

Apr 27 2010

Spirit of Hospitality

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Steven @ 8:31 am
Spirit of Hospitality

We are proud to be honored as one of three finalists in the category of “Community Service” for Pennsylvania’s Spirit of Hospitality Awards being held by the Pennsylvania’s Tourism and Lodging Association.

Our Community Service project is one close to our hearts. Every year our team raises money for the Lancaster Relay for Life in order to help find a cure for cancer. Nearly everyone is touched by cancer either themselves or someone they know. Last year our team reached the silver status by raising more then $3,000.00 in funds.

Follow the link below for some great pictures of our team in action.

Hospitality for Life


Mar 29 2010

Traditional Easter and Passover Recipes

Category: Lancaster Inn & Suites Manheim — Steven @ 3:30 pm

In the PA Dutch Tradition, add some fun color to your Easter table with this recipe for Red Beet Eggs:

8 eggs
2 (15 ounce) cans whole pickled beets, juice reserved
1 onion, chopped
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
12 whole cloves

Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
Place beets, onion, and peeled eggs in a non-reactive glass or plastic container. Set aside.
In a medium-size, non-reactive saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup reserved beet juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cloves. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Pour hot liquid over beets and eggs. Cover, and refrigerate 48 hours before using.


This recipe for Coconut Easter Eggs makes a great take-home treat for guests and coworkers:

3/4 cup  Mashed potatoes; unsalted
2 cups  Flaked coconut; fresh or dried
1/2 teasoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups  Confectioner’s sugar
8 ounces Semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

In mixing bowl, mix potato, coconut, salt and vanilla. Gradually mix in sugar. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Shape into 1/2 tablespoon-sized eggs. Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts. Dip eggs into chocolate oil mixture. Set aside on wax paper in refrigerator to harden. Makes about 60.

If you’re celebrating Passover or just looking for something different, here’s a recipe for a twist on the traditional Haroset:

2 Granny Smith apples
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup fresh mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Port or sweet wine

Peel, core, and dice the apples and sprinkle with the lemon juice.  Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse once or twice just to break up. Let sit for the flavors to meld.

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