The Artist's Inn is close to:
- Quilt shops and craft stores.
- Hiking and cross-country skiing in nearby Nolde State Forest.
- Antiques Capital of the USA within 10 minutes.
- Maple Grove Raceway
- Outlets in Lancaster City and Reading within 30 minutes.
- Amish and Mennonite attractions.
- Farm markets, gift shops, buggy and sleigh rides.
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Covered bridges, one-room schoolhouses, unique restaurants, wineries and microbreweries.
- Sleigh Rides
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Terre Hill has it's own SCRAPBOOKING Studio, just a short walk from the Inn! http://www.paulaluvs2stamp.typepad.com/
Winter is the perfect time to get away together - snuggle by the fireplace, soak in the whirlpool tubs, enjoy gourmet breakfast. Make some memories that will last a lifetime. There's no place more perfect than Lancaster County.
February:
December 30 - February 4 - A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster - A tribute to Patsy's spirit and a celebration of her music. Now you can relive all the passion, the drama, the glamour, and the songs of country music's greatest legend. Hear all your favorites: Crazy, Sweet Dreams, Walkin' After Midnight, Leavin' On Your Mind, She's Got You and more.
Bringing the role of Patsy to life on stage is Heather Beck. (717) 898-1900 www.dutchapple.com
December 30 - Febryary 12 - Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster - The Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium opens its gates for another season of outdoor ice skating! It's the only outdoor rink in Lancaster - enjoy skating with family & friends. $7 - (717) 509-0880- www.lancasterbarnstormers.com
January 13 - February 12 - Treasures from the AACA Museum Collection - AACA Museum, Hershey - Treasures from the AACA Museum Collection exhibit will focus on high end American Luxury Cars from the 1930’s – 1950’s showcasing styling changes over the decades. (717) 566-7100 - www.aacamuseum.org
January 14 - June 10 - From Field to Feast: Pennsylvania German Food - The Hershey Story, Hershey - Four main themes will be explored in connection to the 19th-century Pennsylvania German lifestyle: crops and harvesting, animal husbandry, food preparation and preservation, and social gatherings. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about such Pennsylvania German activities as kitchen gardening, open-hearth cooking and making butter. Christmas and Easter holiday traditions will also be explored. Free with Museum Experience admission. (717) 534-3439 - www.hersheystory.org
January 27 - March 14 - "Let's Murder Marsha" - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Paradise - Tobias Gilmore and his lovely but ditzy wife Marsha have been extremely lucky in business and love. But lately Tobias works 24/7, and Marsha sits at home reading murder mysteries and wondering why they are growing apart. Is it his age, his work, another woman?! Or could it be he's plotting to kill her? With Marsha anything can happen and it does! Come for the mystery, come for the comedy, come for the fun-- make your reservation today! (717) 687-4300 - www.rainbowdinnertheatre.com
February 1 - 29 - Chocolate Covered February- Hershey - Enjoy Chocolate Covered February at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction. This month long celebration is complete with weekend and weekday special events that are fun and sweet for the entire family. (717) 534-4900 - www.hersheyschocolateworld.com
February 1 - 19 - God of Carnage - Fulton Theatre, Lancaster - Yazmina Reza's savagely funny comedy has been described as a comedy of manners...without the manners. When two well-to-do New York City couples meet to discuss their sons' playground altercation, the thin veneer of civility that shrouds their lives is quickly usurped by more savage instincts. Watch out as cordial banter gives way to adults behaving very, very badly. (717) 397-7425 - www.thefulton.org
February 2 - 5 - Disney on Ice, Treasure Trove - Sovereign Center, Reading - Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to your hometown! Disney On Ice sets the golden standard with its newest skating spectacular. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses - Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one that started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Neverland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life. ' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late for a very important date with Alice and the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army Of Cards. Tickets: $55, $40, $25, $15 - 610-898-7201 - www.sovereigncenter.com
February 3 - 26 - An Architect's Influence - Demuth Museum, Lancaster - This year’s annual Invitational features the work of twenty-nine local artists who have created works based on the theme of architects. Charles Demuth (1883-1935) interacted with several architects throughout his artistic career, and the focus of this exhibit is how artists may be inspired by an architect they’ve studied or worked with. Museum hours: Tues-Sat 10-4 and Sunday 1-4pm. Admission by donation. (717) 299-9940 - www.demuth.org
February 3 - First Friday - Downtown Lancaster - Thousands celebrate the arts in Lancaster every First Friday without exception, and it's the highlight of the month. Use the links below to see the breadth and diversity of what you can experience here in the City of Lancaster. Download the First Friday Guide, a handy navigation tool. Learn how you can support the vitality of the arts community and the city by becoming a First Friday sponsor. 5-9 - www.lancasterarts.com
February 3 & 4 - STOMP - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Who knew that ordinary household items could ever sound so good? The originators of STOMP, a group of street performers, created a pulsating rhythm using everyday objects in non-traditional ways. There's no speech, no dialogue, not even a plot. Just a lot of high-energy performances guaranteed to have you out of your seat and wanting to join in.”$55 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 4 - Silent Movie Night - Garden Spot Village, New Holland - Enjoy three short silent film comedies accompanied by renowned theater organist Wayne Zimmerman. The program includes The Rink (1916) starring Charlie Chaplin; The Bell Boy (1918) starring Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle; and The Electric House (1922) starring Buster Keaton. These comedies of errors have withstood the test of time.Free - donations accepted - (717) 355-6000 - www.gardenspotvillage.org
February 5 & 12 - Steven Courtney - Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia - Join the Turkey Hill Experience for special performance by Steven Courtney on February 5 at 3:00pm. Show is included with your admission to the Turkey Hill Experience. Steven Courtney will be live with the Suit Case Musicians. Learn more about Steven Courtney at www.stevencourtney.com.
February 5 - Weddings Year Round Premier 2012 Bridal Event - Eden Resort and Suites, Lancaster - Don't miss this elegant day of fun and excitement, attend Weddings Year Round 2012 Premier Bridal event. Doors open at 11:30 am and a donation of $5.00 at the door will go directly to the HOUSE OF THE ROCK Ministries, (working with churches within a 150 miles radius and helping couples keep their weddings bliss). Enjoy a hourly fashion vignette by Weddings by Paulette with the latest up to date fashions in the area. Plus, over $17,000 worth of wonderful prizes will be given away. (717) 239-0300 - www.weddingsyearround.com
February 9 - March 10 - The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster - A heartwarming and offbeat new musical comedy about growing up, fitting in and earning R-E-S-P-E-C-T. There's gold stars all around when six young people in the middle of puberty learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. (PG-13) (717) 898-1900 - www.dutchapple.com
February 10 - Howie Mandel - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Howie Mandel has been seen for over 30 years in TV, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy winning “St. Elsewhere,” to the animated children’s series “Bobby’s World,” Howie Mandel has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. Viewers will certainly recall Howie as host of “Deal or No Deal” and as a judge on “America’s Got Talent.”$55 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 11 - A night With John Darrenkamp - The Ware Center, Lancaster - Metropolitan baritone John Darrenkamp performs an evening of opera favorites and traditional and Broadway classics. (717) 871-2308 - www.millersville.edu
February 11 - Air Supply & John Waite - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Australian soft rock duo Air Supply’s hits include “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “Every Woman in the World,” “Even the Nights are Better,” “Just as I Am,” and many more. Waite’s songs include “Missing You,” The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time,” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile.”$52 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 11 - Knife Skills Class - The Good Cooking Store, Intercourse - Want to cut like the pros and keep all of your fingers safe? Come prepared to chop and learn! Purchase any Zwilling cutlery product valued at $99 or more on the day of the class and you will receive the class cost back as a discount on the knife. $19.99 - (877) 525-7745 - www.goodcookingstore.com
February 11 - Victorian Valentine's Dinner - Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, Lancaster - Snuggle up next to your loved one on a horse-drawn ride to the Landis Valley House Hotel, a charmingly authentic historic setting that's been serving travelers since 1855. Dine on a delicious prix-fixe meal accompanied by h1istoric mood-enhancing music and a red rose. $145/couple, pre-registration required - (717) 569-040 - www.landisvalleymuseum.org
February 12 - Piano Concert with Anne-Marie McDermott - Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square - The wide reach of Anne-Marie McDermott's repertoire has enabled her to perform with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra. (610) 388-1000 - www.longwoodgardens.org.
February 12 - Pillow Talk - Hershey Theatre, Hershey - Pillow Talk was awarded the Oscar for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) and was the first of three movies to showcase the trio of Hudson, Day and Randall. From the script to the sets to the gorgeous costumes, the movie portrays a snapshot of Manhattan. Day is a self-sufficient interior decorator with a millionaire suitor (Randall) and a loathing for the ananymous playboy who shares her telephone party line (Hudson). What follows is deception, seduction, betrayal, reventge, and the final triumph of love as only Day and Hudson can deliver. $7, or $30 for a six pack of tickets - (717) 534-3405 - www.hersheytheatre.com
February 13 - Pie Crusts Class - The Good Cooking Store, Intercourse - Have you ever wanted to make a pie crust from scratch, but never tried because you were intimidated? Join Valerie Baer who will demonstrate how to succeed in turning out pie crusts. All participants will make their own pie crusts and enjoy pie together. $19.99 - (877) 525-7745 - www.goodcookingstore.com
February 16 - Healthy Start Lunch Cooking Class - The Good Cooking Store, Intercourse - It's time for healthy eating. Come join local cookbook author and store owner, Phyllis Pellman Good, as we enjoy squash, potato and peanut butter soup; chicken curry with rice and toppings; and fresh fruit salad for dessert. $19.99 - (877) 525-7745 - www.goodcookingstore.com
February 17 - America & Jon Anderson - American Music Theater, Lancaster - America, the light folk-rock band from London, is best known for “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” “Sister Golden Hair,” and “You Can Do Magic.” Jon Anderson, the lead vocalist of YES, co-authored the hits “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Roundabout,” and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart.”$64 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 17, 18 & 19 - Fire and Ice Festival - Lititz - The "ice" of this family festival is in ice sculptures and carvings, and the "fire" is in a chili cook-off! With Friday night block party, art show and auction, live entertainment, an igloo/ice fort contest and more! (717) 625-2388 - www.lititzlions.org
February 17 - US Army Jazz Ambassadors - The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster - The US Army Jazz Ambassadors, a 19-member ensemble, is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, the group has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz. Free - (717) 871-2308 - www.millersville.edu
February 18 - Bill Cosby - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Comedian Bill Cosby’s stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, and spawned a string of hilarious, best-selling, award-winning comedy albums. With hit TV shows like I Spy and The Cosby Show, along with feature films and best-selling books, Bill Cosby is quite simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch people’s hearts. $70 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 18 - Saturday Evening Concert: Red Rose City Chorus - Garden Spot Village, New Holland - Enjoy an evening of barbershop harmonies performed by the Red Rose City Chorus as part of the 2011-2012 Garden Spot Village Saturday Evening Concert Series. Featuring women from throughout the Lancaster area, the chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, one of the world’s largest singing organizations for women. Free - donations accepted - (717) 355-6000 - www.gardenspotvillage.org
February 19 - Golden Boys - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Frankie Avalon’s “De De Dinah” became a smash hit and “Venus” was one of the biggest selling hits of the era. Fabian, another teen idol of the 50’s, enjoyed great success with “Turn Me Loose,” and “Tiger.” Bobby Rydell had million selling singles with “Volare,” and “Wild One.” This show is sure to bring back many a teenage memory! $72 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 24 - 26 - Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Papa Mozart - Fulton Opera House, Lancaster - DATES: Friday, February 24 at 8 pm; Saturday, February 25 at 3 pm & 8 pm and Sunday, February 26 at 7:30 pm WHERE: Fulton Opera House We continue our long tradition of honoring living American composers by sharing Laconika, a recent composition by our 2012 Composer's Award honoree George Tsontakis, who will also conduct. Then enjoy a pioneering work by Mendelssohn, featuring our own Netanel Draiblate. The light-hearted Toy Symphony by Leopold Mozart (father of Wolfgang Amadeus) and Beethoven's elegant Eighth Symphony will complete one of our most interesting concert programs this season. From $26 - TICKETS: 717.397.7425 or LancasterSymphony.org
February 24 - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - American Music Theater, Lancaster - Frankie Avalon’s “De De Dinah” became a smash hit and “Venus” was one of the biggest selling hits of the era. Fabian, another teen idol of the 50’s, enjoyed great success with “Turn Me Loose,” and “Tiger.” Bobby Rydell had million selling singles with “Volare,” and “Wild One.” This show is sure to bring back many a teenage memory! $30 - (800) 648-4102 - www.amtshows.com - Guests of the Artist's Inn enjoy discounted tickets.
February 25 - Winter Fest - Stoudt's Brewery, Adamstown - The event is in the evening. The band that will be performing is Octavia. (717) 484-4386 - www.stoudtsbeer.com
February 28 - African American Contributions To the Civil War - The Ware Center, Lancaster - Hari Jones, Curator of the African American Civil War Museum, will present accounts from participants of color whose stories from the War Between the States were preserved. Program starts at 7:30. Free and Open to the Public - (717) 871-2308 - www.millersville.edu
February 29 - All About Soups Cooking Class - The Good Cooking Store, Intercourse - Join local cookbook author and store owner, Phyllis Pellman Good, in preparing soups for every part of the meal. We'll prepare and then savor zesty pumpkin soup, maryland crab soup, and cranberry with crumbled chevre soup $19.99 - (877) 525-7745 - www.goodcookingstore.com
Museums:
Lancaster
Cultural History Museum (20 minutes)
Lancaster Quilt and
Textile Museum (20 minutes)
National Christmas
Center Museum (20 minutes)
Landis Valley Museum (15
minutes)
National Watch and
Clock Museum (25 minutes)
National Civil War Museum (60 minutes)
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (30 minutes)
Mid Atlantic Air Museum (30 minutes)
Winterthur Museum (60 minutes)
Hagley Museum (65 minutes)
Outlets:
Rockvale Outlets Lancaster (20 minutes)
Tanger Outlets (20 minutes)
VF Outlet in Reading (30 minutes)
Wilton Armetale Factory Store (30
minutes)
Antiques:
There are thousands of antique dealers just ten minutes away in Adamstown, known as The Antiques Capital of the USA.
Oley Valley Antiques (15
minutes)
Renningers Antiques (10 minutes)
Churchtown Antiques (10
minutes)
Conestoga Auction (25 minutes)
Antiques Capital of the USA (10
minutes)
Horst Auction (antiques) (15
minutes)
Morphy's Auction House (antiques) (10 minutes)
Shupps Grove (5 minutes) - Read our Blog to find out more
Stoudt's Brewing Company and
Antiques (10 minutes)
Village Barn Antiques (10 minutes) Read our Blog to find out more!
Great Shopping:
Kitchen Kettle
Village (20 minutes)
Green Dragon Flea Market (10
minutes) - Friday Only
Frysville Farms Nursery, Ephrata (7
minutes)
Flower and Craft Warehouse, Blue
Ball (5 minutes)
New Holland Farmer's Market
(10 minutes) - Saturdays mornings May - September
Central Market - Tuesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays (25 minutes)
Carson's in the
Cornfields, New Holland (5 minutes)
Golf:
Hawk Valley Golf Club
(5 minutes)
Foxchase Golf Club (15 minutes)
Honeybrook Golf Club (20
minutes)
Theaters:
Sight and Sound
Theatre, Strasburg (35 minutes) - Read our Blog about Joseph
American Music Theatre
Theatre, Lancaster (30 minutes)
Dutch Apple Dinner
Theater, Lancaster (25 minutes)
Freedom
Chapel Dinner Theatre, Lancaster (25 minutes)
The Underground Railroad, Living the Experience, Lancaster (25 minutes)
Sovereign Performing Arts
Center, Reading (30 minutes)
Fulton Opera House, Downtown Lancaster (25
minutes)
The Ritz on Main, New Holland
(10 minutes)
Farm Markets:
You will find flowers and produce fresh from the farm within 3 miles of the inn - no matter what direction you travel.
Amish Farmers Market - (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) (20 minutes)
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market (Wednesday-Saturday) (20 minutes)
New Holland Farmers Market (Saturdays) (10 minutes)
Weaverland Auction (Wholesale but open to public) (2 minutes)
Green Dragon (Fridays only) (15 minutes)
Roots Market (Tuesdays only) (30 minutes)
Lititz Farmers Market - (Saturdays) (30 minutes
Shady Maple (5 minutes)
Central Market (Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays) (20 minutes)
Vilage Farm Market (5 minutes)
Wineries:
J. Maki. Elverson (30 minutes)
Va La Vineyards (45 minutes)
Tamanend Winery (20 minutes)
Twin Brook Winery (30 minutes)
Moondancer Winery (30 minutes)
Mount Hope Winery (30 minutes)
Red Rose Tasting Room (25 minutes)
Waltz Vineyards (30 minutes)
Other Points of Interest:
Aaron and Jessica Buggy/Sleigh
Rides (20 minutes)
Countryside Scooters (20 minutes)
Franklin and Marshall College(25 minutes)
Local
Covered Bridge Tour (You can start this tour right in front of the inn!)
Long's Park (20 minutes)
Longwood Gardens (60 minutes)
Manetas Park - a Family Fun Outdoor
Park (10 minutes)
Maple Grove Raceway (5 minutes)
Pa Dutch Travel
Pennsylvania Dutch Convention amd
Visitors Bureau (25 minutes)
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (30
minutes)
Red Rose Segway Tours - Read our Blog about these tours
U. S. Hot Air Balloon Rides (20
minutes)
Other Links:
Authentic Bed and Breakfasts of
Lancaster County
Escoffier On Line - The Internet Portal for
Chefs and Culinary Professionals
WhenWeBedandBreakfast.com
WCRP 1620 Radio
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