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The Latin American Alliance finds a new home for the ever-growing Latin American Festival: New Holland Community Memorial Park.
As the saying goes, better late than never. At the invitation of Listrak, Warwick Education Foundation and Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development had planned to hold back-to-back benefits at the Lititz company’s headquarters in 2020. Covid squashed those plans. The two postponed events were finally held in May 2022.
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68. Table for Two That favorite date night – dinner and a movie –is back. Thanks to Zoetropolis in Downtown Lancaster, you can do both under one roof.
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62. Foodographer Jordan Bush is witness to the grape harvest at Waltz Vineyards in Manheim, where on a day in September 2021, it was all hands on deck, as a monster storm was bearing down on Lancaster County, putting the harvest in danger of ruination.
ON THE COVER: Nick Gould photographed three of Southern Market’s food hall proprietors. Left to right are Bushra Fakier (Flavors of Morocco), Jonathan Forbes (X Marks the Spot) and Trang Vu (Pho Life).
As you will discover, there’s never a dull moment for residents of Lancaster’s seniorliving communities. With clubs, recreation, a wide range of fitness options, outings, volunteer opportunities and cultural events, residents can enjoy active and engaged lifestyles.
Built in 1888, Southern Market did service as a farmers market for 98 consecutive years. After the market closed, it was transformed into an office building. Now, as a food hall, its original intent is back on the menu thanks to the 10 food stations that now fill its main floor food hall.
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Throughout a sunny Saturday in September 2021, approximately 7,000 people strolled into the New Holland Community Memorial Park for the Latin American Festival. At first, the pairing between the small-town venue in rural eastern Lancaster County and an international event seemed a bit unusual, but it turned out to be a perfect fit.
he county’s premier Latin American celebration, which had packed 15,000 attendees into Long’s Park in 2019, was looking for a new home after a Covid-respite and New Holland turned out to be a perfect and welcoming fit. “We couldn’t ask for anything better than the way [New Holland Borough] received us, the way they treated us, the way they helped us out. It was beyond, beyond, beyond expectations,” says Jaime E. Zabala, the founder and president of the Latin American Alliance. “We felt so welcome from the very beginning.”
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The festival, which provides an entire day’s worth of music, food and fun inspired by a host of Latin American cultures, had its beginnings in the early 2010s. When Lancaster City’s most wellattended cultural event, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, came to an end after more than 30 years, Jaime and other Latin American leaders noticed a lack of events representing the diverse cultures of the community. He then set out to create a not-for-profit organization that would maintain, develop and share traditions and values of the many Latino cultures. According to the United Nations, 33 countries define Latin America, including Jaime’s native Ecuador.
American countries,” Jaime says. “I introduced the idea of working together [with other organizations and community members] to create a parade, but in the end, no one was really interested in a parade. Then the idea for the Latin American Festival was born. I had never in my life organized a festival.”
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DESPITE JAIME’S amateur status in festival organization, the first Latin American Festival took place in Lancaster City’s Binns Park in 2013 and immediately filled a cultural void. Having attended the 2013 event, I can agree with Jaime describing the first festival as a “great success.” The event grew in popularity each year and eventually outgrew the downtown location, prompting a move to Long’s Park. After a hiatus in 2020, Jaime started looking for a venue that was both intimate and could handle the crowds he hoped to attract. He was familiar with New Holland Community Memorial Park because he had lived in the Borough for several years. By choosing New Holland, Jaime could show how the festival is a county-wide event.
“This is an event organized by a group of Latinos, but it is for the entire [Lancaster County] community,” says Jaime, who throughout our chat could not put enough emphasis on the fact that the festival is a family-oriented event. “For Latinos, family is a very important part of ourAlthoughculture.”the largest, the September festival is not the only event the Alliance holds. Throughout the year, Alliance committee members
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“Being married to someone who is from the United States –Lancaster County actually – and having two children, we thought it was important for them and other children to have something where they can learn about the roots, traditions and cultures of all Latin
7LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 WhereAndWhen.com PENNSYLVANIA’S GUIDE TO GETAWAYS, UNIQUE DESTINATIONS & FUN THINGS TO DO, delivered to your door! Left: Dancers from Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi (Mexico) performing at last year’s festival. Above: Grammy Award winner, Grupo Manía from Puerto Rico, will be this year’s headliner. Below: An Ecuadorian dance troupe prepares to take the stage. Bottom: The Ayazamana dancers perform in front of the bandshell at New Holland Community Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of Latin American Alliance.
Pinchos PhotosColombian-style.shish-kabobs,above,courtesy of Latin American Alliance. The festival is familyoriented and offers activities for children of all ages.
are busy with a student Spanish Literature Contest, Miss Hispanic scholarship programs and the Sharing the Culture educational music workshop. “The Latin American Festival is our signature event,” Jaime says. “It started everything.” The festival, which is being held September 17, coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15.
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WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT – and the reason I try to attend every year – the festival is about music, food and family fun. Once again, the musical lineup for this year’s festival is stellar! This year’s event will begin with the opening ceremony, Latino flag presentations and The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Then Sings My Soul from Strasburg. The day will include performances by Puerto Rican dance group Danza Fiesta from New York City and an appearance by an Argentinian tango group. Jaime encourages everyone to learn some new Nextsteps.to take the stage will be a mariachi group with accompanying dance troupe, then local balladeer Rammiro de Colombia, followed by the U.S. Navy Band’s Cruisers, an eight-piece “contemporary entertainment ensemble” formed in 1999. “You have to be a great musician to be in the U.S. Navy Band. They play all types of music, but for the festival they are going to try a lot of Caribbean rhythms,” says Jaime. “I don’t like to say this year is going to be better than last year. Every year we try to do the best possible based on what we have. But, we always conclude with a famous artist, and this year we have a threetime Grammy winner.” Urbanda, a large and fast-paced merengue típico band, will be opening for the headliner, Grupo Manía. Grupo Manía formed in Puerto Rico in the early ’90s and has produced many merengue hits. Since 1993, Grupo Manía has released 16 albums.
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I will see you at the park along Jackson Street in New Holland!
“You’re going to see a bigger crowd this year because of Grupo Manía,” says Jaime, who hopes to top the 10,000-visitor mark. The event will also have a wider variety of food vendors for what Jaime expects to be a bigger crowd. And he made sure to remind me about the children’s entertainment going on throughout the day all over the park. He reiterates, “This is a family-oriented event and a cultural gift to theBestcommunity.”ofall,itisfree.
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This year’s festivities will start at noon on Saturday, September 17, and run until 8 p.m. The park is located at 400 E. Jackson St. in New Holland. For more information, visit latinamera.org.
The flags of Latin countries are presented during a ceremony that’s held at the start of the day.
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ut Listrak’s headquarters is more than a workspace. It’s a space for celebrating. And celebrating was on Ross’s mind when he offered two of his favorite nonprofit organizations – Warwick Education Foundation and Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development – the deal of the decade: a party space, fully decorated were actually formulated for two nights in 2020, but – well, you can guess the rest of that story. Post-pandemic, the party-goers were primed for a major celebration, so in May 2022, they picked up where they left off and got into the spirit of dressing in ’80s style, big-time. and themed, for their annual fundraisers. In other words, back-to-back parties that shared a common theme, while entertaining and fundraising with their own unique guest lists of patrons. Synergy at its best!
When Listrak’s owner, Ross Kramer, dreams, he dreams big. Just check out the 93,000-squarefoot headquarters he and his father, Howard Kramer, built at 100 West Millport Road in Lititz. It’s a sprawling, modern center of technology and talent, laser-focused on helping Listrak’s 1,000plus clients deliver email, text and marketing messages to promote their brands and sell, sell, sell.
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The two organizations’ plans for their mutual ’80s Prom Night-themed events
Life of a Party
We ♥ the '80s Listrak’s Lititz headquarters was the scene of two back-to-back “Back to the ’80s” benefits – one for the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development and the other for the Warwick Education Foundation (WEF). Party fare was served and dancing was held in a space that was transformed into a high school gymnasium, with the basketball court serving as the dance floor.
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Clockwise from top left: Listrak co-founders, Ross and Howard Kramer, got into the spirit of the festivities and appeared as Prom Dude and Slash from Guns N’ Roses. The backdrop is a graffiti tunnel that was created by Stray Production Services. At Schreiber’s event, guests began the evening with cocktails and a silent auction that were held in a space that was decorated with a giant Rubik’s Cube and neon Slinkies.
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Winner of the WEF costume contest! A Richard Simmons look-alike! Totally awesome fashion statement as seen at the Schreiber party. An ’80s girl band? No, it’s (left to right) Krista Kramer, Ashley Buitrago, Karen Garber and Jessica Kilgore doing their best Madonna impressions at the WEF party.
Who knew Top Gun would be both nostalgic and current? Welcome to the WEF party, SamMaverick!Lombardo and his wife, Dena, rolled up to the WEF party in style. Sam channeled Miami Vice’s Sonny Crockett, while Dena paid homage to ’80s-chic fashion.
Photos by Stephanie Boerger Warwick Education Foundation Photos by Lance Bowden, Kissel Hill Photography
THE WAIT WAS well worth it! Guests were dazzled by the props,decorations’80s-centricandoverseenby the creative team at Stray Production Services. The Stray crew set to work on creating a cool entrance to the party space that would set the mood and provide a perfect photo op: a graffiti tunnel that harkened back to ’80s pop culture, including MTV, the ubiquitous boombox and posters of the hottest bands of the time. Stray’s event designer, Melody Strayer, confides, “We even put a few ‘Easter eggs’ in the graffiti – some of our employees’ names, the initials of the Listrak owners, Ross’s college and more.”
She recalls, “Much of the budget had already been allocated for big builds like the graffiti tunnel entrance, and there wasn’t enough left over to source fancy linens and chairs. I was specifically trying to figure out how to make folding chairs work with the overall design, and someone said, ‘What if we turned it into a prom in the gym?’ since lower-budget linens and chairs would be typical for an event like that.”
The idea was a winner with the Kramers and morphed into adding basketball hoops and miles of streamers, thus turning the dance floor into a basketball court. “One thing I love about Listrak and the Kramers is that they are always up for nonconventional ideas, and they give our team so much freedom to run with the vision,” says Melody. “Our prom was complete with matching prom king and queen thrones, sashes and crowns – a perfect selfie opportunity!”
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Listrak’s in-house party-planning committee worked in tandem with Stray Productions, as they sourced most of the nostalgia-inspired centerpieces including Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots and fiberoptic lights. Stray’s crew suspended a giant Rubik’s Cube and a sea of neon Slinkies in the cocktail areas to enliven the bar and seating areas.
The reason for Schreiber Pediatric’s event – helping these and many other families obtain pediatric therapy for their children.
“Listrak has such a cool space that lends itself well to separate cocktail and banquet areas,” Melody observes. “We knew that we wanted the banquet area to have a completely different feel than the cocktail area; the idea to turn it into a 1980s gymnasium-prom was born from a Stray brainstorming session.”
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FOUNDATIONEDUCATIONstardom.WARWICK , which held their party on Friday night, was celebrating 25 years of providing over $2.4 million in teacher grants. Those grants are used to support Warwick School District educators’ efforts to go beyond their budgets to create innovative learning opportunities. For example, Bonfield Elementary School’s Emily Craig, a reading specialist, was able to provide every one of her students with a book to read as a family and a reading calendar. She also brought guest author speakers into the classroom. Students of Warwick High School’s Sarah Martens received solar-panel kits to help them better understand how the sun can power at least a part of our future energy needs. After Friday night’s Bon Jovi and Madonna look-alikes departed and retired their spiked wigs, t-shirts and fishnets, Listrak’s party space was spotlessly cleaned and the tablecloths were changed. Twenty-four hours later, a new crowd of ’80s-clad partiers was on hand to support an equally compelling cause at Schreiber Pediatric’s 38th-annual gala: providing therapy to Lancaster County’s children who have special needs. After two years of putting his party plans on ice, Ross Kramer was able to say to the appreciative crowd, “Thank you for being part of our dream.”
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A six-piece horn band announced the end of the cocktail hour with The Final Countdown, leading guests into the “gymnasium” for a live auction, dancing, party fare and a costume contest that propelled a Richard Simmons look-alike to
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PRODUCED BY KAYLEE REX At one time, the word “retirement” entailed taking it easy and watching the world go by. However, research has revealed that such a lifestyle later in life can have an adverse effect on our physical health and mental well-being. The good news is that a new generation of older Americans is heeding the findings of that research and has adopted the mantra of “the best is yet to come.” They look forward to exploring rediscovered or new-found interests without feeling guilty or self-conscious of where they might take them.
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a new world of possibilities. Many residents are rediscovering old hobbies or are adopting new ones. They are developing new social circles. Some are exploring hidden talents. Still others are actively involved with clubs whose areas of interest are wide and varied. Others are adding a semblance of structure to their lives by developing regular workout schedules in the gym or pool. Some are becoming active in their communities – oncampus and off – through volunteering. This year’s Senior Living advertorial provides insight into the fact that seniorliving communities recognize that their residents represent an active and engaged generation that is embracing the freedom of retirement and aim to expand their horizons but at the same time, appreciate the security that living in a Continuing Care or Life Plan community provides.
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Fortunately, senior-living communities are also heeding the research and recognize the benefits that leading an active and engaged life can provide. As a result, they are offering residents a wide range of activities and experiences that will expand their horizons.
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Retirement. The thought of it can be both daunting and exhilarating. Some approach it with worry and ponder how, after leading a life devoted to schedules, they will now fill their time. Others embrace this new phase of life and look forward to the world of possibilities retirement provides.
Fitness Activities Homestead Village’s unique 26-by52-foot therapy pool is kept at a warmer temperature than typical pools for the comfort and enjoyment of our residents. A variety of aquatics classes are offered and enjoyed by our residents. Homestead Village also offers tai chi, gentle body yoga, cardio and aerobic exercise classes, as well as hula-hooping and aging gracefully exercise series and more! Stauffer Spring House provides residents with a second fitnessSetcenter.on90 delightful acres, our naturally beautiful campus provides additional fitness opportunities, such as bicycling and walking.
Homestead Village is proud to have up to four residents actively serving on the board of directors. The Resident Association and the Resident Council provide an official voice of the residents to the community leadership. Monthly Coffee with the President meetings give residents an opportunity to personally meet with the president and discuss ideas. Over 30 committees are fully run by the residents. A sampling of committees includes Arts and Crafts, Music, Excursions, Theme Dinners, Bicycle Club, Ladies Connections, Environmental Resource Group, Social Justice, Education, Outreach, Theatre, Exercise and Fitness, Mah Jongg, Golf, Soil for the Soul gardening club, Library, Safety, Wood Shop, Welcome Committee and more! Having residents involved in leadership creates a better community.
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Homestead Village 1800 Marietta Avenue Lancaster, PA info@hvillage.org717-397-4831HomesteadVillage.org17603
A Sampling of Clubs
• Dining Options Plow and Pineapple Café, Pineapple Room Fine Dining and the new Stauffer Spring House
• Population Approximately 600 residents
• Range of Services Residential Living cottages, villas, carriage homes and apartments that are dual-licensed for Personal Care; Skilled Nursing; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy; secure Personal Care memory-support households; Home Care.
Group Activities Homestead Village is proud of the range of life-enrichment opportunities that are available to residents. Favorites include frequent outings to Downtown Lancaster and destinations such as the Fulton Theatre, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Central Market. Overnight trips have included destinations such as South Carolina, New England and Philadelphia. History discussions, lecture series and musical performances are conveniently offered on campus. Caregiver support groups, Bible studies and other opportunities are also available for spiritual growth. Residents also organize an amateur radio club, wood shop, library, pickleball group and card clubs. There’s sure to be something for everyone!
Volunteer Options Homestead Village has over 250 volunteers who have logged over 9,000 volunteer hours this past year! Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities including providing Friday evening soft dinner music outside of the Plow & Pineapple Café, leading activities or crafts for residents in the nursing care center, serving as an HV library volunteer, sorting and distributing campus mail, serving as an HV resident council or board member, volunteering time to support HV Auxiliary fundraisers and serving on the HV Activities Committee.
• Residential Options Apartments, cottages, villas and carriage homes, most of which offer two bedrooms, two baths and a garage. Select homes feature basements and finished lofts. The Townstead Apartments are a new opportunity for luxury apartment living.
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Lovers of the outdoors and environment will appreciate the resident-led Friends of the Woods and Wetlands group. There are clubs for model train enthusiasts, cycling, bridge, billiards, table tennis and a women’s Bible study, to name a few. New clubs are being added regularly based on residents’ interests.
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Landis Homes
Landis Homes 1001 East Oregon Road Lititz, PA info@LandisHomes.org717-569-3271LandisHomes.org17543
Group Outings
Volunteer Options Volunteers partner with staff and families to fulfill the Landis Homes mission of honoring and enriching the lives of residents. Volunteers can share musical talents, visit care areas, escort residents to their various activities and drive the on-campus shuttle, to name a few.
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Azalea Dining Room hosts monthly themed dinners and private events. Catering service and meal delivery are also available. Meals Plans are optional in cottages, hybrid homes and apartments.
Garden Room Café offers dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Options include pastries, made-to-order eggs, soups, salads, hot entrées, local vegetables, sandwiches and desserts. Stir fry, pasta and omelet stations are a popular way to customize meals.
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• Population 856 residents
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The Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning is located at Landis Homes and is available for persons in Lancaster County age 55+ to engage in educational, cultural enrichment and service opportunities.Groupexercise is also a great way for residents to make friends, stay connected and stay active. Pictured above is Landis Homes’ water volleyball team. The team is part of a greater water volleyball league that was created to include several retirement communities in and around Lancaster County. In this league, residents play a different retirement community each week.
Serving aging adults and their families by honoring and enriching their lives in a community of Christ-like love.
Fitness Activities Fitness options for residents include our state-of-the-art and easy-to-use fitness equipment for cardio and strength training, a beautiful pool and spa and outdoor Life Trail stations throughout the campus. Our wellness program offers instructor-run classes such as Mat Mania, Functional Fit, Power Circuit, Balance classes and Country Line Dancing. Aquatic classes include Aqua Fit, Tai-Chi and Smart Moves.
Individuals can take pleasure in day trips to local points of interest such as Winterthur, Gettysburg, Lake Tobias and Longwood Gardens, as well as to such destinations as the Finger Lakes and Cape May. Additionally, residents participate in trips to the Fulton Theatre, Senior Games activities and live concerts. There are regularly scheduled trips to local grocery stores and other retail shops.
• Residential Options Apartments, cottages, hybrid homes and suites
• Dining Options: Owl Hill Bistro is open to residents, their families and the community! Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées and desserts are perfect for lunch or dinner. Pizzas are prepared from scratch and cooked in our Woodstone oven with gluten-free options available. Guests at the bistro can experience savory, roasted meats and fish such as rotisserie chicken, salmon, crab cakes, steak and more.
Continuing Care/Life Plan Range of Services Residential Living, Healthcare, Personal Care, Rehabilitation Services, Home Care Services and Adult Day Services.
Continuing Care Community with Independent Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing.
A Sampling of Clubs
Cornwall Manor offers a fitness center, spa, swimming pool (indoor), exercise classes, pickleball, a walking trail, dance classes, putting green, bocce court, billiards and table tennis for residents to keep active.
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• Population 550 residents
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We offer a full range of services including Independent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Therapy. In addition to a physician’s office, pharmacy services are available. Residents are also afforded the services of maintenance and housekeeping personnel and transportation.
• Residential Options
Cornwall Manor offers off-campus opportunities such as concerts, day trips, community theatre and lectures. On-campus residents participate in book clubs and book reviews, one-day university, choir, bell choir and summer outdoor concerts. Guest speakers also visit.
Cornwall Manor
• Range of Services
Residents can socialize and meet up with friends via the movie theater, Residents Association, artistic programs (painting, metal tooling, glass art, etc.), outdoor picnics at the pavilion, trivia and neighborhood gatherings.
Cornwall Manor PO Box Cornwall,125PA OF CORNWALL MANOR
Residents can enjoy clubs dedicated to trains, crafting, reading, woodworking, cards and games, dining, Bible study and bird watching. Groups with interests in gardening and the greenhouse are also active.
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One- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 650 to 1,500 square feet. Single and duplex homes offer 1,000 to 2,700 square feet.
• Dining Options Options include the dining room and Manor Café; meal plans are not required. Dining is available and provided in higher levels of care.
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Pet owners often socialize in the dog park. Social get-togethers are also commonplace.
717-273-2647Cornwallmanor.org17016PHOTO COURTESY
The New Nature of Senior Living Group Activities
Our residents love to socialize while enjoying savory offerings from our in-house dining team! The remodeled Cat’s Back Café offers additional menu options and increased seating. Residents can dine-in or opt to pick up an entrée from our “graband-go” selections.
Life Plan Retirement Community
Dedicated to Faith, Family & Community
• Range of Services
HomesFairmount
As Gail, one of our residents, puts it: “You can stay as busy as you want to here!” Fairmount offers a variety of activities including excursions to farmers markets and our on-campus museum, picnics in the park, game nights, bird-watching outings, outdoor concerts, book clubs, scavenger hunts and special events such as craft shows and “Fairmount’s Got Talent.”
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Our Residential Living Activities Committee plans a variety of events, and the Welcoming Committee envelops incoming residents with kindness in order to make new members to the Fairmount family feel at home.
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• Dining Options
• Population Fairmount is licensed for 74 beds in Personal Care and 114 beds in Health Care and is home to approximately 400 residents.
Fairmount Homes 333 Wheat Ridge Drive Ephrata, PA mailbox@FairmountHomes.org717-354-1800FairmountHomes.org17522
Fairmount offers Residential Living, Personal Care, Short-term Rehabilitation and Health Care/Skilled Nursing. The rehab center provides physician-directed programs including physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies. Fairmount also offers a Plain Community Rehabilitation Program for those who do not have insurance due to religious beliefs.
Many of our group activities are initiated by our residents! Some share presentations on books they have written, others share pictures and stories from interesting trips they have taken and still others initiate special evenings like “Family Feud” night, carpet ball and card tournaments.
This summer, we enjoyed the fruits of the labor of residents with “green thumbs,” many of whom donated produce from their gardens to Fairmount’s dining team. Other residents volunteer by weeding and watering flower beds around campus. Many residents give their time by visiting with our Skilled Nursing residents.
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Residential Living accommodations include 52 cottages, ranging in size from a cozy 778 square feet with one bedroom, to a spacious 1,700 square feet with two bedrooms, twoand-a-half bathrooms, sunroom, two-car garage and finished basement. All of our cottages have at least a one-car garage.
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•OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity
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• Residential Options
Fairmount’s 103 apartments range in size from 566-square-foot studios to roomy 1,422-square-foot two-bedroom options.
With two fitness rooms on campus, exercise classes, bocce and cornhole tournaments and extensive walking trails winding throughout the 56-acre campus overlooking the scenic vista of rural Lancaster County, there are many options for our residents to stay in shape.
Spiritual Connection Fairmount welcomes those from all denominations and walks of life, and we remain rooted in our faith-based mission. Our chaplain stays very busy visiting and praying with residents, teaching Bible studies and offering Communion. We offer church services on Sunday mornings. A group of our residents conducts weekly prayer walks throughout Fairmount, praying for our residents and the staff who serve them.
Jay Martin utilizes his specially designed woodworking shop, located in the lower level of his cottage, to create a harp for his wife. He has carefully crafted a variety of live-edge tables, among many other unique creations.
Volunteer Options
We help our widowed and single residents connect by attending meals and activities together; and we also offer a support group for those who have lost a spouse.
We offer many fun and engaging group activities for residents. Our trivia events, card clubs, water volleyball team – as well as our darts, Wii bowling and shuffleboard leagues –offer some light-hearted competition. Our regularly scheduled wine and cheese mixers and BYOB events give residents a chance to bring their own drinks and meet up with friends to chat and have fun. It’s no surprise that many of our most popular group activities involve food; ice cream and root beer float socials, football tailgating events and trips to local restaurants are always fun activities!
Group Activities
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Our residents enjoy a variety of opportunities to pique their interests, cultivate hobbies or develop new pursuits – and many of those involve joining the fun clubs we offer!
Luthercare
Reflecting Christ’s love through service to others
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Spiritual Connection Luthercare is concerned with our residents’ total well-being, which includes their spiritual connection. Luthercare provides full-time chaplains who develop programs and opportunities to enrich residents’ spiritual lives, as well as provide spiritual and pastoral care for residents and families. We offer weekly worship services, Bible studies, prayer services, hymn sings, group devotions and other spiritual enrichment activities.
We have clubs dedicated to books, walking, poker, water volleyball, special interests for men and women, computers, sewing, gardening, choirs and much more.
We host educational and cultural programs and series that cover many different topics. These programs often include invited presenters, musicians, artists, authors, chefs, wellness experts and more. Many of our residents have deep connections within our surrounding communities and enjoy arranging for guest speakers to share their knowledge and talents with us!
Cultural Activities
Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents?
A Sampling of Clubs
We offer activities for all fitness levels with support from our trained fitness instructors. A variety of classes are available throughout the year, including water aerobics, tai chi, stretching and balance, chair yoga and shadow-boxing. Our fitness rooms feature cardiovascular equipment, such as treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and elliptical trainers along with weight-training stations. Our Luther Acres campus has a heated indoor pool that is perfect for exercise and enjoyment. Our communities also offer outdoor activities, such as a putting green, shuffleboard, cornhole and bocce.
There are many opportunities for residents to volunteer their time and talents in areas that pique their interest. Options truly abound and a sampling includes serving as cashiers in our campus stores, delivering mail and meals, arranging flowers, assisting with campus tours and volunteering on Residents’ Council and other committees.
• Population Across our three communities, we have about 840 residents who are part of our full continuum of care. Of those, about 580 reside in Independent Living cottages and apartments at Luther Acres and St. John’s Herr Estate. Our supportiveliving environments are found at all three communities.
600LuthercareEastMain Street Lititz, PA info@luthercare.org717-626-8376Luthercare.org17543 •OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity Continuing Care Retirement Community • Range of Services
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Our communities feature comfortable and stylish Independent Living cottages and apartments that entail a variety of designs and address a range of tastes and budgets. We also offer beautifully updated private Rehabilitation rooms, private or companion Personal Care suites and private or semi-private Skilled Nursing Care rooms.
Luthercare’s three senior-living communities – Luther Acres in Lititz, St. John’s Herr Estate in Columbia and Spang Crest in Lebanon – offer a lifestyle rich in services, amenities and programs. Luthercare offers active Independent Living, supportive Personal Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation services and In-home care.
Our chef-inspired dining options make residents feel as if they are guests at their favorite full-service restaurants – complete with a professional wait staff and menus to delight all tastes. Each day, you’ll enjoy choosing delicious made-fromscratch items, including signature dishes, regional favorites and freshly made desserts. We offer dine-in or take-out options, as well.
• Residential Options
Volunteer Options
A Sampling of Clubs
Providing for our residents in a manner faithful to the Bible and honoring our Lord, Jesus Christ. BY JORDAN BUSH
Fitness Activities
Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, aquatic center, indoor walking track and outdoor sport court. The sport court offers five sports: pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton and basketball. Group exercise classes (land and aqua) and unique outings, such as hiking and kayaking, round out the offerings. Overall wellness is our goal, and we focus on six areas of wellness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and financial.
Opportunities include visitation, mail delivery, assistance with group activities, joining residents on walks or sitting outside, distributing refreshments, playing games, assisting with Sunday Worship and Bible study groups, helping in the dining rooms, escorting residents to the beauty shop or rehabilitation, folding laundry, writing letters for residents and more.
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Our wellness program offers services designed to maximize your health and independence and achieve your fitness goals.
There is truly something for everyone who wants to learn new skills, make new friends, rekindle an old interest or just relax and have some fun!
Group activities are coordinated by both our Wellness and Activities departments. Examples include crafts, outings to local restaurants and museums, outdoor activities like pickleball, bocce and cornhole, as well as quieter offerings such as coloring, bingo and trivia. In our Wellness department, you can take part in land and aquatic classes offered throughout the week.
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Cultural Activities
Cultural activities include special events on campus like performances by Servant Stage, the Allegro Orchestra and Quintessentially Brass. Residents also visit local areas of interest, including Longwood Gardens, Sight and Sound Theatre, American Music Theatre and enjoy longer excursions to places like the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and other cultural experiences.
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents? Although Quarryville does not offer designated programming for widowed or single residents, singles are welcome to participate in all the community’s activities and events! Some residents choose to attend “couples” events with a friend and are encouraged to do so. Also, a grief support group is available on campus for those who are coping with the loss of a spouse.
Group Activities
Resident-led interest groups provide a wide array of activities. These groups cover many different interests, from sports like pickleball, swimming, water volleyball, tennis, golf, etc. to Bible studies, Christian ministries, hymn sings, poetry, card games, board games, sewing and knitting, trains, woodworking and much more!
• Population Over 420 people call Quarryville Presbyterian home, whether they live in Residential Living, Supportive Living, Skilled Nursing Care or Memory Support.
To help you in personally knowing God better and experiencing His love and peace, we have a full-time chaplain and a part-time chaplain on staff. Our spiritual programming includes several chapel services throughout each week, hymn sings and resident-led activities such as prayer for persecuted Christians, missions, prayer meetings, men’s Bible study, Vespers, Sunday Bible classes, prayer meetings and ministries in our Personal Care and Skilled Nursing areas. God created us for relationships with each other, but above all, with Him.
• Residential Options
Great Rock, our Residential Living cottage neighborhood, is surrounded by picturesque hills and Lancaster County farmland. Many of our cottages provide spacious first-floor living, as well as a second-floor option. Our beautifully appointed, maintenance-free apartments offer an impressive choice of styles, floor plans and sizes with all the conveniences you need.
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Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community 625 Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA dickersonk@quarryville.com717-786-7321Quarryville.com17566 •OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity
Quarryville Presbyterian is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with all levels of care available on campus. Inspired by God to care for those who had faithfully served the Lord, the Reverend Dr. Franklin S. Dyrness opened Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in 1948 on the property next to his home and the church he pastored in southern Lancaster County. His vision was a haven where seniors could live without worldly concerns about shelter, food and care. Our vision is to be a premier Christian retirement community, known for its warm, gracious and secure environment and attractive facilities where residents continue to grow spiritually while enjoying their retirement.
• Dining Options
We offer a wide variety of Residential Living accommodations including awardwinning cottage homes in our Great Rock neighborhood and spacious apartments with multiple layout options. We also have Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation services and Memory Support services available.
• Range of Services
Our Windows on Park dining room features a fine-dining experience with delicious menu items created by our executive chef. Join your friends and neighbors to enjoy some favorite Lancaster County foods or try some new dishes that are sure to tempt your palate! The Bistro Café is a popular spot for breakfast and made-to-order lunch. Have a cup of freshly brewed coffee with a pastry, a full breakfast of eggs and pancakes or grab a breakfast sandwich. For lunch, relax with a cup of soup and a tasty sandwich. At the Joyful Scoop, a 1950s-themed ice cream shoppe, you can enjoy fresh, hand-scooped ice cream, a milkshake or float.
Pursue More From Life
In addition to the Herbal Society, other clubs encompass a variety of resident interests, including lifelong learning, contemporary issues, woodcarving, woodshop and performing arts. Residents can also take part in Culinary Council, as well as education and library committees.
At Moravian Manor Communities, the Herbal Society is spicing up retirement living in Lititz. Residents Sue Burrell and Lucy Meinsler, founding members of the society, sought to create an herb and edible flower garden for the chefs to use in a variety of dishes served in the Owl’s Nest Restaurant. The residentinitiated collaborative mission also includes providing programs such as how to cook with herbs, incorporate herbs in flower gardens, use herbs in craft projects and more. In addition to zesting up the menu at MMC, the society also is seasoning up the lives of residents who take turns watering and maintaining the garden. Sue, first an elementary school teacher with a passion for gardening, went to work for True Value Hardware and helped build up its garden-center business. Lucy discovered her passion for herbs while living in Connecticut, where she was a frequent visitor to Caprilands Herb Farm. Sue and Lucy connected at a campus program on herbs, discovered their common interest and the Herbal Society bloomed to life. To learn more about MMC’s Herbal Society, visit moravianmanorcommunities.org/blog
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• Range of Services
As a not-for-profit, Moravian Manor Communities provides Residential Living and Life Plan offerings, including Assisted Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care and Shortterm Rehab.
Life Plan Community
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• Population Nearly 500 people in residential homes and a capacity for 158 residents in the supportive neighborhoods.
Moravian Manor Communities
Moravian Manor Communities 300 West Lemon Street Lititz, PA
nicolem@moravianmanor.org717-626-0214moravianmanorcommunities.org17543PHOTOBYNICK GOULD
The Owl’s Nest Restaurant & Sippery serves fresh farm- and sea-to-table comfort food plus specialty drinks, wine and craft beer (to residents and their guests only). The Gallery Café is a relaxed cafeteria-style hub, while the Founders Dining Room offers home-style daily specials and á la carte items. The Tree Top Terrace and Pavilion feature grill stations. A variety of convenience meals and catering is available.
A Sampling of Clubs
Residents can enjoy golf outings, bocce ball, life writing, biking, hiking, bunco, pool, poker, floral workshops and more.
The on-site SmartFit studio offers a variety of cardio and strength-training equipment. Additionally, residents receive an annual membership to the Lititz recCenter with access to the state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pools and pickleball courts.
A sampling includes Socrates Café (an intergenerational program between MMC residents and students from the Linden Hall School for Girls) and trips to the Fulton Theatre, farmers markets, local museums and historical destinations.
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• Residential Options Apartments, carriage homes, cottages and townhomes with nearly 40 different floor plans.
• Dining Options
United Zion offers many volunteer opportunities for residents including one-toone visits, activity assistance in healthcare, event support, playing music, leading devotions, wheelchair transport, marketing support, gardening, library attendant, pet visitation/therapy, being a greeter for new residents and more!
25LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 •OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) also known as a Life Plan Community • Range of Services Independent Residential Living, Personal Care, Long-term Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation • Residential Options Cottages and apartments for Independent Living. Private two-room suites and single rooms for Personal Care. All private rooms in our Firestone Healthcare Center for Long-term Skilled Care and Short-term Rehab. • Dining Options We provide a full range of culinary options, including a full-service restaurant, take-out, delivery and Grab & Go Marketplace. • Population 160
marketing@uzrc.org717-627-8421uzrc.org
Additional campus amenities for activities include the fitness center, billiards, shuffleboard court, cornhole, vegetable garden, community flower garden, chapel with organ and piano, library, fire pit gathering areas and outdoor barbecue.
Retirement Community
United Zion Retirement Community
Residents can engage in social connections through the book club, Sunshine Club, choir, Bible study, prayer group, bell choir, gardening, dementia support group, game nights, card club, live entertainment, crafting creations club, movie matinees, Friday shopping, Tuesday Lititz excursions, restaurant and museum outings, local events, bus trips, on-campus lecture series, bingo, hymn sings, trivia and more.
United Zion 722 Furnace Hills Pike Lititz, PA 17543
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Residents can stay healthy through group fitness classes, walking trail, fitness center, shuffleboard court, wellness screenings and pet therapy. Volunteer Options
Spiritual Connection Daily devotions and Sunday services are held in our beautiful on-campus church with organ and piano. Our full-time chaplain oversees the spiritual programming at United Zion, which includes communion, hymn sings, gospel choir, visiting pastors, Bible study, prayer group and more. Also offered is a monthly Catholic Mass and weekly communion.
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Fitness Activities
PVFiT fitness center is free to use for residents, with opportunities to exercise independently or with a trainer on the cardio and strength-training equipment. The heated, saltwater-treated pool is a great place to exercise or rehab from an injury. The fitness studio offers group classes like yoga, strength and better balance. Members can also head to the pool for water spin, water yoga or water volleyball. To enjoy the beautiful countryside and natural surroundings of the Pleasant View campus, residents can travel on the walking trail that circles around the property.
There are a number of ways residents can get involved and give back to their community. Escort a resident from personal care or skillednursing care to activities or appointments or become a companion visitor to another resident. Pet therapy visitors are needed as well! There is an on-campus thrift boutique that is completely volunteer-run, from cashiers to donation organizing. Assist with activities, clerical work, campus maintenance and grounds and much more. Whatever a resident’s interests are, there is sure to be a volunteer opportunity perfect for them.
Pleasant View recently welcomed pygmy goats, with more animals to come, which gives a new volunteer opportunity to residents. They can visit the goats to get them accustomed to being around people, with the hopes of using them as therapy animals in the future.
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Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents? The majority of campus activities can be enjoyed by couples and individuals alike. Activities are a great place to meet new people and form new friendships.
The calendar is filled with group activities every day. Socials and picnics, card games, community events, fitness classes, bus trips, Bible studies, shuffleboard, Wii bowling, cornhole and ping pong are only a few of them.
Pleasant View is a tight-knit community where residents stop and chat with each other and support each other in their mutual interests. Many have agricultural backgrounds or have started a new hobby through the gardening club, planting and caring for a variety of flowers and vegetables in a shared garden bed. Residents also help out in the hydroponics garden, growing micro-greens and herbs using a water circulation system and timed artificial light; some of the items that are grown are used in the on-campus restaurant, Hearth and Harrow. The wood shop is a great place to hone woodworking skills or to learn new skills. The train club’s members maintain both an outdoor miniature train and an indoor train room, making them a popular destination for visitors.
Group Activities
There is also a team of dedicated staff for each level of living, providing a variety of group activities and enrichment to residents on all levels of care.
Cultural Activities
Volunteer Options
There are book clubs for readers, sewing groups for those who enjoy creating and many more to suit the interests of every resident.
With Lancaster City and other popular destinations only a short drive away, the Pleasant View bus is usually full! Bus trips to the Fulton Theatre or a movie theater are common, as well as trips to local restaurants.
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There are currently 100 apartments in the Town Square buildings, 36 newly constructed apartments on the West Lawn and 52 cottages settled around the beautiful country atmosphere of the Pleasant View campus.
Pleasant View Communities provides a wide range of services including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation services. Residential Options
Pleasant View Communities 544 North Penryn Road Manheim, PA info@pvcommunities.org717-665-2445Pleasantviewcommunities.org17545 •OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity Continuing Care Retirement Community • Range of Services
Hearth and Harrow’s restaurant, bistro and outdoor patio provide a place where friends can relax and families can gather. For residents of Personal Care, there is a formal dining room with meal plans available.
• Population 400 residents across all levels of living Spiritual Connection
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While Pleasant View does not have an official religious affiliation, it is a faith-based organization with Christian roots. Worship services are held every Sunday and holidays, as are daily devotions and Bible studies. A recently renovated prayer room allows residents to have a small, private space to worship and reflect.
Willow Valley Communities is designed with the needs of both couples and single residents in mind. With smartly appointed residences conveniently located in community neighborhoods, residents enjoy an abundance of opportunities to make new friends and mingle with neighbors.
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Group Activities Group activities at Willow Valley Communities cover an extremely wide range from the more cerebral to extremely active. Groups gather to explore current events and pensive subjects, as well as activities like boating, hiking, running, biking, fishing, fencing and more. Residents also travel near and far with planned excursions ranging from regional hotspots to exciting destinations.
Willow Valley intergenerationalanother30,000-square-footCommunities’Clubhouseisvenuewell-knownforprovidingactivitiesforresidents and their families and friends. The pool and HarTru tennis courts provide hours of activity outside, while fun abounds inside with pinball and skee-ball at the vintage arcade, golf at worldwide courses via the golf simulator, bowling nights at the alleys and more action at the fully equipped fitness and sports centers.
Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents?
A Sampling of Clubs
Fitness Activities
Spiritual Connection At Willow Valley Communities, just as there are opportunities for residents to take care of their minds and bodies, there are a multitude of ways to tend to their spirit.
Willow CommunitiesValley Life Lived Forward
Cultural Activities Willow Valley 80,000-square-footCommunities’CulturalCenter is home to a 500-seat performing-arts theater, education rooms and ballrooms. The Cultural Center hosts a seemingly endless schedule of world-class music and dance performances, classes, lectures and presentations. The art gallery, also located in the Cultural Center, features a rotating display of area artists. An expansive art room is available nearby for residents to attend specialty classes or work on their own projects. Chautauqua Hall is another locale available for a multitude of activities, including concerts, dances, parties and lectures. The 9,500-square-foot gathering place consists of a spacious seating/dining/ dance area, a full commercial kitchen, bar and grill, performance stage with accompanying audio/lighting equipment, Green Room, outdoor patio and restrooms. Glass overhead doors create a pleasant connection with the outdoors. The outdoor patio features a grill, custom fireplace and kitchen for hosting outdoor events.
Willow Valley Communities offers over 100 different clubs and organizations covering virtually every interest, including photography, reading, sports, computers, biking, travel, painting, fencing and even podcasting. Residents are encouraged to pursue their passions – whether revisited or brand new. Residents also are encouraged to start their own clubs to share their unique talents and passions with others.
Volunteer Options Willow Valley Communities’ residents hail from nearly 40 states across the nation. They bring with them a multitude of professional and personal backgrounds that they joyfully share with the greater Lancaster community. This includes many things, from academic and musical mentorship to garden produce donations to area food banks.
• Range of Services
(Willow Valley Communities is within a few minutes’ drive of a wide variety of churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other places of worship.)
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• Population Willow Valley Communities is home to 2,500 residents from nearly 40 states across the nation. Willow Valley Communities has a team of chaplains on campus to enhance and support the spiritual well-being of residents, residents’ families and team members throughout the community. Chaplains are available to all residents regardless of their faith tradition. They minister in all levels of the community, such as Residential Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing Care. They provide weekly worship services, small groups for prayer, Bible study, grief support, religious-themed lectures, mission trips, home and hospital visitation, one-on-one support and counseling, Celebration of Life services and help in connecting residents with spiritual resources.
Willow Valley Communities offers award-winning amenities and programming, hundreds of clubs, performances, lectures and activities. Willow Valley Communities’ Type A Lifecare contract means that if long- or short-term care is ever needed, there will be no increase to the resident’s monthly service fee because of the need for enhanced care.
• Residential Options
Willow Valley Communities offers over 100 distinctive floorplans to choose from, ranging from cozy studio apartments to luxurious full-size apartment residences and spacious multi-level homes.
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• Dining Options Twelve distinctive culinary venues allow residents to recharge. The choices range from casual coffee shops and wine bars to the fullservice gourmet restaurant, Local Table, located in The Clubhouse.
•OVERVIEWTypeofCommunity Premier 55-plus Lifeplan (CCRC), Lancaster County’s only exclusively Type-A Lifecare contract community.
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Southern Market Comes Full Circle
FOOD HALLS ARE NOT to be confused with food courts. Unlike food courts, which are mostly located in shopping centers and malls and are defined by fast food and eat-and-run schedules, the vendors in food halls specialize in artisanal cuisine that is made to order and, in most cases, is healthy to boot. Trend watchers attribute the growing popularity of food halls to the fact that they attract the blue chip of consumers – the younger, more adventurous generations who love to sample international food and socialize while they do it. The selection that is available is prompting food halls to be seen as a new version of smorgasbords: I dare you to order from just one food station! It’s impossible to do! Multiply that by the number of people in your party and you have a modern-day grazing station on your table that encourages sharing. Morgan Street refers to the phenomenon as “cross-ordering.”
The iconic market house that once served generations of shoppers has returned to its roots and has been transformed into a modern-day food hall whose vendors provide visitors with a taste of the world. But it hasn’t entirely moved away from being an office building, as its upper mezzanine offers space and amenities to small businesses and nonprofits.
The allure of food halls is also defined by ambiance. Many have infused abandoned warehouses and other under-utilized buildings whose uses have fallen by the wayside with a new purpose in life, thus serving as prime examples of adaptive reuse. Finally, food halls strive to be social hubs where visitors can meet up with friends old
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BY SUE PHOTOGRAPHYLONG BY NICK GOULD F ood halls are making an impact on the culinary landscape across America. Large cities such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Seattle are each home to more than a dozen food halls. Some of the more well-known are Chelsea Market in New York, Revival Food Hall in Chicago, Union Market in D.C., and Reading Terminal Market and The Bourse in Philly. Now the phenomenon is making inroads in smaller cities. Morgan Street Food Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina, for example, is garnering huge attention and great reviews. Lancaster, of course, put its name on the foodhall map with the opening of Southern Market in January.
Mayor Art Morris approved expenditures for a study that would provide guidance for resolving the issues facing Southern Market. The results of the study (1984) suggested the two markets be consolidated and the building be adapted to serve as perhaps a visitor’s center, a police station or a recreation center. A year later, the
THE RISE OF the age of automobiles and the expansion of suburban areas in the post-war years nearly caused the demise of Southern Market. Shoppers coming into town from outlying areas began to complain about the lack of parking in the vicinity of the market. A 55-car parking lot that was established across Vine Street from the market did little to resolve the situation. The issue came to a head in 1950, when the city announced plans to purchase the market and convert it into a parking garage or even tear it down. A petition circulated by a standholder successfully thwarted the plans but by 1952, a similar proposal was introduced. Mayor Howard Bare ultimately announced the plan was a go and standholders would be moving to Central Market, where they would maintain Wednesday and Saturday hours in the shared space. The closing was announced for April 15, 1953. Once again, however, Southern Market would get a reprieve. City Council members recommended that a referendum on the fate of the market should be placed on the primary ballot. Voters stymied the planned closure by a two to one margin. Despite their support via the ballot box, shoppers continued to avoid the market.
32 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 and new. In the opinion of architect Pieter Berger and developer Mark Manguera, who have designed and developed food halls in Southern California, the definitive food hall entails “inspiring food, design and architecture.” How fortunate is Lancaster to have a food hall that hits on all three of those attributes? The food is simply delicious and the surroundings are inspiring. Best of all, Southern Market is serving as an “incubator” that is providing the proprietors of the food stations with an opportunity to “get a taste” of what being the owner of a small business entails.
A decade later, the Lancaster Planning Commission called for the closure of the market. City Council again came to its rescue and invested more than $90,000 for upgrades.
BY 1975, STANDHOLDERS from both markets saw the writing on the wall and petitioned the city to consolidate the markets. A competing petition successfully kept Southern Market from closing. It was back to the drawing board. More money was invested in the market. In 1977, the roof was replaced and the basement was renovated to create space for the Conestoga Valley chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen to set up shop. Nevertheless, attendance waned and a regulation regarding bus parking only compounded the situation. By the 1980s, 50% of stands at the market were not open on Saturdays.
Brittnie Jones, owner of Savoy Truffle, is the first proprietor to leave the nest, as she has taken over an empty space at Champion Forge Center on Harrisburg Avenue. (A late August opening was her goal.) A self-taught baker, Brittnie and her family made the move to her husband’s hometown of Lancaster.
“It’s a family affair,” she says of her business. In her new location, Brittnie will offer her signature cupcakes, pies, macarons and cakes, as well as grilled cheese, loaded hot dogs and more.
Chris Ballentine, who is the community relations manager for Willow Valley Communities, has an office at Southern Market and is on the premises two or three days a week. Shared spaces such as meetingthisroom fill the commonofficesthatmezzanineprivate-accessareaishometo19andotherspaces.
Historic Southern Market is historic simply because of the architect – C. Emlen Urban –who designed it. Only 23 at the time he was assigned the project in January 1888, he was already being lauded for his work. Southern Market would be his most ambitious project to date. Cost estimates came in at $75,000, which according to a story in LNP, would equate to $2.2 million today. By April of 1888, most buildings had been removed from the site and construction progressed so rapidly that a grand opening was held September 23-24; 123 stands filled the market. Urban’s timeless design was only altered in 1931, when plumbing and lighting upgrades were made and restrooms were added. Five years later, a heating system was installed.
The Dawn of a New Southern Market With Southern Market standing nearly empty, new ideas emerged on how it could be utilized to bring increased foot traffic to the southern edge of Downtown Lancaster. Two new players emerged with viable ideas.
The team from Willow Valley Communities was interested in learning more about Southern Market. They saw the possibilities that collaborating with Lancaster Equity and ASSETS on this unique project would bring to Lancaster. Willow Valley Communities, with its extensive food-service experience, proved to be the missing part of the puzzle. “The ironic thing is that the Thomas family had a stand at Southern Market,” says Chris Ballentine, Willow Valley Communities’ community relations manager, referring to the founders of the 55-plus community. “With food as its centerpiece once again, the market was coming full circle.”
As project developer, Willow Valley Communities brought in Willow Streetbased CCS Building Group, whose expertise centers on creating “highly intentional spaces” and extends to both new commercial and residential construction and historic/adaptive reuse. “Willow Valley Communities has a long-standing history with CCS Building Group,” says Maureen Leader, Willow Valley Communities’ public relations and communications manager.
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One was Lancaster Equity, a communitydevelopment corporation whose aim is to substantially reduce poverty in the city over the next 10 years through entrepreneurial programs and ensuring people earn a living wage and have access to affordable housing. They saw Southern Market as an avenue to help people achieve those goals through introducing the food-hall concept to Lancaster. ASSETS, a nonprofit organization that assists budding entrepreneurs and whose office was located inside the market, saw a similar path.
The Work Begins
The strategy was nearly derailed when a Maryland-based company submitted plans that would have transformed the building into a home-improvement store. When potential tenants backed out, the company withdrew the Lancasterplan.Equity then submitted a plan that included a proposed food hall and was successfully able to purchase the building from the city. Lancaster Equity and ASSETS both had big dreams but feared a lack of funding going forward would not allow the project to reach its full potential.
33LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 consolidation of the two markets was made official. Central Market would be open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Southern Market was slated to become the home of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry, city offices/council chambers and a visitor’s center. Yet another petition was circulated, but this time more than a dozen of the largest standholders deemed it was time to move on. The market closed its doors on April 26, 1986, after 98 years of continuous operation. The conversion to office space commenced in 1988.
Chris notes that visitors who frequented Southern Market when it was essentially an office building, immediately comment on the bright and airy atmosphere that now exists.
Yet another chapter in Southern Market’s history was written in the last decade, when the city relocated its offices in 2014, followed by the Chamber in 2017.
Fortunately, a new player entered the picture. Willow Valley Communities had announced plans for a new venture that will be located just across Vine Street from the market. Mosaic, a 20-story high-rise that is slated to welcome residents in late 2025, will provide Willow Valley Communities with an urban option for potential residents.
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Bushra Fakier arrived in Lancaster – via Morocco and Canada – in 2014 with her husband, Feizel Fakier. Bushra, who has a PhD in physics, always enjoyed cooking and launched a business at Lancaster Marketplace. When the pandemic put Lancaster Marketplace on pause, requests for her food prompted Bushra to install a commercial kitchen in her home to meet the demand for catering and to-go food. She also began hosting impromptu –and very popular – pop-up dinners. Bushra’s food is not only delicious and beautiful, but it’s healthy, as she pairs fresh local ingredients with authentic spices, herbs and rubs from her native Morocco. Her menu offers everything from appetizers to desserts.
4E’sCuisineLatin Eddy Rodriguez, who hails from the Dominican Republic and moved to New York as a teen, brings industry experience to his eatery. Prior to Southern Market, he managed the kitchen and food services for SACA (Spanish American Civic Association) in Lancaster and operated a catering service. The “E” in the name of his eatery refers to himself and three other family members. His food, which includes hand-helds such as Cuban sandwiches and empanadas, blends the flavors of the Caribbean with the farm-fresh products of Lancaster County. He calls his new enterprise a “Healthy Life Hospitality Company.”
Pictured is chicken tagine, which is made with chicken, saffron and olives and is served over rice. The salad combo is comprised of beets, carrots and cucumbers.
“Cooking from the heart” is one of the main ingredients in the food that the Khilo family prepares at their food station. They also take pride in the fact that they can share the “magical flavors from the crossroads of civilization” – their native Syria – with visitors to Southern Market.
Pictured are chicken shawarma (seen here as a wrap but it is available as an entrée) that entails marinated meat (chicken in this case) and special seasonings. It is accompanied by hummus and tabbouleh, which is made from cracked wheat, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, lemon juice and olive oil.
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Pictured are maple BBQ ribs, roasted potatoes and black bean salad.
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andButterBean Jessie Tuno calls coffee her passion. She brings 20-plus years of experience in the hospitality industry to Southern Market. Her charming café is the perfect place to indulge in one of her trademark coffee or espresso works of art – made with Latin American coffee beans –and enjoy a delicious pastry (made in-house). Specialty syrups are made in-house, as well. The menu also features cold brews, lattes, frappes and smoothies.
Pictured are a breakfast sandwich that is filled with bacon, eggs and cheddar, and an artful cup of butter latte.
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Owner Trang Vu and her business partner, Davaun Dorsey, are acquainting Lancaster with this traditional noodle soup that is made from rice noodles, broth, cilantro and green and white onions. Pho, which is considered to be Vietnam’s official dish, is versatile – a hearty comfort food for winter but light enough for summer’s hot weather. The menu also features noodle salads, egg rolls and drinks such as Vietnamese iced coffee. Pictured is a traditional vegetable pho noodle soup that is made with tofu.
Owner Jonathan Forbes, who grew up in Lancaster, has been cooking for as long as he can remember and determined as a teen that a career in food would figure into his future endeavors. His career stops included two private clubs (including a five-star premium club) and operating a catering business. At Southern Market, the menu focuses on Southern soul food and offers such classics as fried chicken and fish, cornbread, sides such as collards and green beans, rice pilaf and a beverage called church punch. Pictured are fried chicken, collard greens, mac-n-cheese and sweet potatoes.
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Matt Shultz made a life-changing career move when he turned 40. While Matt had spent his career in the jewelry industry, what really dazzled him was pizza. In fact, he loved making pizza so much that he occasionally worked part-time in Philadelphia-area pizza restaurants. The milestone birthday convinced him to follow his dreams and with the support of his family, Matt moved back to his hometown of Lancaster. Now he is sharing his culinary gems – Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, chicken parm and and salads – with visitors to Southern Market. Pictured is Matt’s version of Detroit-style pizza.
A Taste Sensation
“It used to be very dark in here,” he says, referring to the dark wood that once defined the interior spaces and the fact that a second floor that had been installed to accommodate the Lancaster Chamber, essentially keeping light from the windows along the roofline from reaching the ground floor. “When the Chamber’s staff visited for the first time, they could not get over how different the building now looks. They kept commenting on how bright the interior is,” Chris says. Office space still exists – now 19 such spaces are found on the mezzanine level that was created by eliminating the second floor. Consultants and podcasters are represented among the small businesses, while nonprofits such as ASSETS and a theatre company work out of the privateaccess offices and share common spaces such as meeting rooms, a kitchen and restrooms. Chris has an office in the building and is on-site two or three days of the week. He remarks that between the quietude, the architecture and a view of the food hall, it makes for an inspiring place to work. Community spaces are another element of the makeover. Such spaces can be rented for purposes such as meetings and social events, with catering supplied by the market’s Construction,vendors.restoration and remodeling got underway in 2020; Southern Market’s public opening took place on January 27, 2022.
Of course, the main attraction of a food hall is the variety of cuisine that is available. In addition to the worldwide choices, all food is prepared on-site, fresh by each of the chef vendors in the shared commercial kitchen.
Akhi Sushi Owner Sai Nu, who emigrated from Myanmar in 2012, is Southern Market’s newest vendor. Formerly a social worker, he perfected his skills at making Japanese and Burmese-inspired sushi through working at restaurants owned by friends in Lancaster. Now he has taken the next step and is operating his own food station at Southern Market, where the extensive menu includes poke bowls, cooked and raw maki and sushi combos. Sai Nu is happy to be a business owner and is thankful that he now has a way to “pay back the community that has helped me and my family.” Pictured is crunchy crab sushi.
Southern Market’s concept is based on an incubator approach. “The goal is to help folks who want to establish a successful and viable business,” says Maureen. The food stations at the market are operated by vendors whose experience in the industry is just as diverse as the food they offer. Vendors applied to become a part of Southern Market through the market’s website and were connected with ASSETS, which has launched a Food
“The first thing that needs to be established is whether a prospective vendor is a good fit,” says Sharon Habanec, who is Willow Valley Communities’ senior vice president of culinary services and is onsite several days a week to work with the vendors.
A Learning Process
NINE MONTHS IN, Sharon is noticing that several vendors are weighing their options and are realizing that operating a full-fledged restaurant may not suit their personal goals and circumstances. Some have shared that being at Southern Market is satisfying their dreams and even taking them in other directions such as catering and operating a food truck.
Just as the vendors are navigating their way, the Southern Market team is as well. Prepping for large downtown events like July’s Roots & Blues Festival is critical.
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“The ‘fit’ addresses both the culinary offerings and the quality of the products, as well as adding menu items that provide new and unique offerings of the food hall,” she explains. A diverse menu, of course, helps to entice visitors. A camaraderie factor ensures the food hall runs smoothly. “Because everyone has varying degrees of experience, we are seeing that they all are helping each other,” Sharon notes. “Everyone seems to really get along well.”
Industry Lab to work with individuals interested in the industry and specifically with vendors who are chosen to take a space in the food Insidehall.the market, there is space for a total of 10 food stations. As of mid-July, the market was searching for a replacement for one vendor who will be opening a location,brick-and-mortaraswellas for one that will fill the last space at the front of the building.
A menu created by mixologist Steve Wood entails a mix of locally sourced ingredients and a globally influenced cocktail culture. Here you’ll find classics that have been tweaked to bring a modern spin to the renowned cocktails of the past. Unique cocktails inspired by the offerings at the various food stations also set the tone at Bar 1888. Microbrews and wine are also served. Pictured left to right are Strong-armed Old Fashioned, A Peeling Compromise (topped with a brûléed banana) and French Linen, which is enhanced by a mist of rose water.
Another element of the food hall –Bar 1888 – has proven to be very popular with visitors. Headed by mixologist Steve Wood, the cocktail menu is unique in that it offers new twists on the classics, as well as innovative drinks that complement the wide-ranging culinary choices.
“We were packed for that,” says Sharon. First Fridays also bring in additional traffic. Sundays see an uptick in business due in part to the fact that St. Mary’s Catholic Church is Southern Market’s neighbor. Sharon notes that while locals are flocking to Southern Market, tourists are discovering it, as well. The return of conventions and other events at the Marriott is already generating traffic to Southern Market. It’s also become a favorite destination for residents of Willow Valley Communities. “I see a lot of familiar faces,” Sharon adds. Maureen notes that shuttle service between Willow Valley Communities and Downtown Lancaster is encouraging residents to pay a visit to Southern Market.
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“It’s just another way Willow Valley Communities is supporting the city,” she says of residents who attend cultural events, shop and volunteer with nonprofit organizations and schools. Tweaking opening hours has resulted in an increase of lunch traffic. Outdoor dining was added at the front of the building and is proving to be popular. Trivia contests are held Wednesday evenings (on a Wednesday in mid-July, a record 26 teams competed), while Thursday nights are devoted to Music Trivioke. Live music is offered on weekends. “Southern Market is also getting lots of inquiries about renting the community event spaces,” Maureen adds. Chris is excited by the fact that Southern Market will create a new hub on the southern edge of downtown.
“Between Mosaic and the work that LancasterHistory is doing on the other corner [at the Stevens & Smith Center], this end of downtown is primed to become a destination,” he points out. “It’s exciting to be a part of something that is only getting started.”
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ight people trying to work in one room was becoming a problem,” says KbE’s president, Aaron Riddle, of the company’s former office and showroom on South Broad Street in Lititz.
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“We hated the thought of leaving Lititz –Derck & Edson was a great landlord,” he says of the architectural-landscaping firm that was KbE’s next-door neighbor. “They even tried to find us new space,” he adds.
SPACESTRADING K b E BECOMES ITS OWN CLIENT
Just like homeowners, businesses outgrow their spaces and are faced with the decision of whether to expand or simply move.
KbE (Kitchens by Eileen), a design, build and remodeling company that specializes in kitchens and baths, did not have the option to expand and instead faced the task of finding a new home.
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KbE made its home in what had probably been someone’s residence 100 years ago, but like other buildings on the east side of Broad Street, had transitioned into commercial space. When Aaron’s mother – and the company’s namesake – Eileen, moved into the space in 2009, it suited her one-woman design company. Nearly a dozen years and employees later, that was no longer the case. The cramped space was also affecting “first impressions.” While other companies offered clients inspiring showrooms, KbE was only able to present one model-kitchen layout, which no longer conveyed the extensive services the company now offers. The building also lacked an adequate storage area, which required KbE to rent storage units near Lancaster Airport. The mounting issues prompted Aaron to begin looking beyond Lititz. “I hated to do it,” he says, adding, “Lititz has been very good to us.”
BY EARLY 2021, the time had arrived to make a decision. The company had grown substantially over the years and more recently, Covid had created an unprecedented amount of business. Aaron deemed that in order to keep progressing and expanding, the company needed to move to larger quarters. After all, there was a family tradition to uphold. The roots of the company that started as a one-woman enterprise extend back 50
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The new KbE showroom in Brownstown features a modern kitchen that Aaron says he’s “had in my head since the summer of 2021.” It demonstrates the fact that wood cabinetry is making a comeback. Here, walnut elements pair beautifully with blue-painted cabinets. Other design elements include brushed-gold plumbing fixtures and door handles/pulls. The granitecomposite under-mount sink is set into the island’s quartz countertop. Black appliances also add a modern touch. “Stainless is no longer a given,” Aaron says. The panel refrigerator (beside the ovens) blends with the cabinetry to provide a seamless look. Technology is increasingly impacting appliances – many high-end refrigerators now offer four temperature zones. Below: A corner of the kitchen is dedicated to a beverage center. Pocket doors such as this one are made by local craftsmen.
BY LATE SUMMER 2021, KbE was the proud owner of a new home. Aaron, who inherited his mother’s artistic talents, and the company’s designers went to work designing the interior, thinking the entire process could be completed in six months time. “I had this idea of making it look like a home,” he says. “I didn’t want people to come in and feel like they were walking through a series of vignettes.” While KbE once had to make what was originally a home function as an office building, it would now attempt to transform an office building into a home-like environment.
40 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER years. After graduating from duCret School of Art in Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1972, Eileen noticed an ad that had been placed by a Long Island cabinet shop that was in search of an artist who could bring design ideas to life through drawings. Intrigued, Eileen successfully applied for the job. Through working with designers and cabinetmakers to create the artwork, she became interested in the design process and pursued her CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) credentials.
In the late ’90s, Eileen and her husband followed Aaron and his family to Lancaster, where she worked for Rutt HandCrafted Cabinetry and later, a design company in King of Prussia. The shop in Lititz followed, allowing Eileen to move her business out of the Riddles’ home. Looking back over her career, which included projects in Hawaii and Montana, Eileen credits her ability to create kitchens that address both form and function to her love of cooking. While Eileen stepped away from the business in 2019 – she remains involved with select projects – KbE remains a familyowned business. Aaron is now joined by his wife, Esther, who serves as operations manager. Their son, Jonah, performs all the installs for the closet division. Aaron’s sister, Elizabeth Riddle-Hash, who is an interior designer with Ethan Allen, collaborates on projects. The Riddles’ daughter, Lily, who worked at KbE for a time, is now pursuing her real estate license.
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“At one time, this was Martin Appliance’s service building,” he says. Offering 5,000 square feet of space (including much-needed storage), Aaron points out that the model kitchen from the Lititz location would fit into what is now a space that holds a model bathroom/closet in the new building.
“I ALWAYS SAID the only thing that would tempt me to move out of Lititz is if I could find a property near Martin Appliance,” Aaron says of the appliance company’s Brownstown location. A year’s worth of searching came to an end when Aaron learned the accounting firm he uses would be vacating the building that sits next to Martin’s. The two buildings share a driveway.
Covid, of course, proved to be a game changer. Because of the pandemic and the supply-chain issues that resulted, KbE carried out the transition in stages. In January of this year, offices were completed, which allowed employees to relocate from Lititz. During the next several months, exterior work was completed and a large kitchen in the rear of the building was installed. In June, another kitchen, as well as a bath and walk-in closet at the front of the building were completed.
INDEED VISITORS ARE greeted by a home-like layout and atmosphere. Walk through the residential-like front door and you completely forget you are in an office building. The door provides passage into a foyer whose floor is inlaid with brick-sized pieces of black slate. Turn right and you step into a kitchen that pays homage to Lancaster County’s love affair with traditional styling. Ideas – from the wood-look LVT flooring, uniquely patterned backsplash and a windowlevel sink – abound. Turn left from the foyer and you enter a spa-like bath that features a walk-in closet that is outfitted with elements from the Victory brand for which KbE is an exclusive dealer. Walk further into the foyer and you encounter the welcome desk that is backed by cabinetry that is finished in a dramatic shade of green. “People are embracing color,” Aaron notes. The color is paired with black hardware; the impression is a modern farmhouse. To the right is a dining-roomlike conference area that is outfitted with a gorgeous custom live-edge table that was created by one of KbE’s craftsmen. Walk on and you encounter the employees’ offices. Each one is individually decorated. “We wanted everyone to ‘play’ with their own offices,” he says of the unique spaces that serve as a home-awayfrom-home for the designers and other personnel. Even the employee kitchen serves as an idea space as it’s outfitted with modern cabinetry that is black in color and is paired with small-scale mint-green appliances. It could serve as inspiration for someone looking to take up residence in a small condo or even a tiny house. Last but not least is a kitchen that exemplifies modern design and represents the return of wood cabinets. The appliances are top of the line. The next-generation composite sink is intriguing. The custom glass-and-wood pocket doors are beautiful.
AARON HOPES TO have the new space completely finished by year’s end. “So many things are on back-order,” he says. “I feel a customer’s pain,” he says of the extended
The kitchen at the front of the building reflects Lancaster County’s fondness for traditional styling. White cabinetry is still in vogue; here, it’s paired with brushed-nickel door pulls and a backsplash whose configuration is reminiscent of Armstrong Flooring’s popular “Christmas” pattern. Aaron is also a fan of LVT flooring, which only continues to improve (and fool the eye). “It’s pet-friendly and all you need to do is mop it,” he reports. Another design element Aaron likes is bringing a window down to the level of the kitchen sink and counter.
Over the summer, finishing touches such as painting, wainscoting and creating a welcome area were accomplished.
Tammy’s favorite design element in the project seen on the following pages entailed reusing and updating the ventilation hood over the stove.
Aaron shares that where cabinet orders once took eight weeks to fulfill, as of July it stood at 24 weeks. “Windows are a real issue,” he says of the six-month wait time. Prices, of course, are up. “The cost of bath products are up 20% over last year,” he notes. In the 10 years he’s been involved in the industry, Aaron has seen quite a few changes in kitchen design. The fact that the kitchen has become the centerpiece of a home prompts clients to think outside its dimensions. “Remodeling a kitchen seems to get ideas flowing in other directions. A lot of people opt to remodel the entire floor,” he says of creating a more open and cohesive look. Connecting kitchens with nature has also become popular with consumers.Convenience and organization have also become important elements of kitchen design. Aaron names moving plates out of upper cabinets and into drawers as one change that consumers are loving. Pull-out cabinets located on either side of the range that store herbs, oils and items like baking sheets make cooking more organized. The pandemic has had an influence on kitchen design. Because so many people were spending time in their kitchens, they realized what works and what doesn’t from a design perspective. “The kitchen is still the room where everyone seems to end up,” Aaron says of gatherings that might entail a family meal for four or a party that includes dozens of guests. “The open-concept designs suited people [pre-pandemic], but now they are looking for ways to create barriers that separate cooking spaces from social areas,” he says of the ever-expanding island and zones that provide separate spaces for prepping, cooking and staging. He also finds that “family dynamics are also influencing the functionality of a kitchen.”
42 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER wait times that exist but hopefully are easing. “In June 2021, appointments were backlogged five months,” he notes. “Today, it’s more like two months.” The lag time is somewhat of a blessing. “By the time we sit down with someone, they have a good idea of what they want. People research like crazy and know what’s out there!” Supply-chain issues continue to affect installation.
WHILE HE MISSES the camaraderie that existed in Downtown Lititz, Aaron has taken note that his new corner of the county is becoming a destination in itself. Together, KbE and Martin Appliance provide one-stop shopping for kitchen design. Need a car? Bobby Rahal Lexus is just across the highway. Dinner? The Log Cabin is 10 minutes away. Over in Leola, the new location of Fox Meadows Creamery just opened. Head toward Lititz, and you’ll encounter Artisan
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The owners of this kitchen were all too aware of the issues associated with a galley-style layout and deemed it was time to update the space. They turned to KbE for help and began working with designer Tammy Chubb. As is often the case, the project took on new dimensions when the clients proposed the idea of expanding the space with an addition that would create much-needed functional space and brighten the room. “The vision was to make the space look and feel brighter and have better functionality. The challenge was to update its style but be mindful of the home’s age, integrity and existing goalTammycharacteristics,”explains.Thelight-and-brightwasachievedthrough white cabinetry, wall color and flooring, as well as adding large windows and French doors, which not only admit light but provide a connection to the outdoors. The addition also allowed for Tammy to include more storage, including a tall, pantry-like configuration of cabinets.
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To execute the game plan, Tammy merged transitional styling with a neutral color scheme. Shaker-style doors/drawers comprise the cabinetry. A beverage bar –painted a custom color of green and finished with a charcoal glaze – breaks up the expanse of white and brings a furniture-look to the space that is closest to the dining area. Black – used for counters, lighting fixtures and the French doors – provides contrast. Sleek stainless appliances add a modern look to the design.
The Look
The goal in updating this galley kitchen was to lighten and brighten the space and improve
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Mill Co., which offers unique items for the home. “It’s all good,” says Aaron of the possibilities change brings. KbE is now located at 4224 Oregon Pike in Brownstown. Visitors are welcome to browse the display rooms. Appointments are required to discuss projects. For more information, visit kitchensbyeileen.com.
Once the domain of older homes, galley kitchens – which appeared to be afterthoughts from a design perspective –are being transformed into functional and stylish spaces that meet the needs of 21stcentury homeowners.
A galley-style kitchen presents its share of challenges. Those could include a lack of counter space, which makes cooking no fun at all. Because of limited storage space, kitchen items get stashed in closets all over the first floor (and maybe even the attic). The hallway-like floor plan creates a traffic flow reminiscent of Pac-Man. Another issue is that galley kitchens tend to be dark. Finally, a galley kitchen can be a lonely place, as it certainly doesn’t lend itself to entertaining – the party remains in the other areas of the house while you toss the salad or put the finishing touches on dessert all by your lonesome.
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Appliance garages (cabinets that sit directly atop the counters and harbor small appliances) help to keep clutter to a minimum.
“The copper hood and accents are my favorite things about this kitchen,” Tammy relates. “This was an existing hood that we reused. Now, it’s the focal point of the kitchen.”
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Mixing metals – stainless and copper –adds interest and a touch of glam. A paneled refrigerator provides a break from the stainless appliances and blends with the cabinetry.
French doors frame the addition that allowed for expanded work and storage spaces to be incorporated into the design. White cabinetry, flooring and wall color further brighten the space.
Left to right: A large window over the sink area was added in an effort to brighten the space. A configuration of cabinets and a drawer surrounding the ovens created a much-needed pantry.
Credits • Designer: Tammy Chubb, KbE (Kitchens by Eileen)
• Flooring: Cloister’s Flooring America
SOULCIALIZEhappiness.CATERING takes pride in offering Southern-style soul food that brings people together with every bite. Owner Corey Woods’ love of culinary arts and years of experience and education led him to bring soul food to Lancaster’s thriving foodie scene. With soul food as his vessel and passion, Corey not only feeds his clients but he’s also proud to be an asset to his community by supporting events that benefit minorities and school children.
BOWMAN’S STOVE & PATIO is a 45-year-old familyowned business located in Ephrata that specializes in outdoor furniture, gas fireplaces, wood stoves and gas and charcoal grills. They have over 100 patio furniture sets on display all year and over 40 burning displays of stoves, fireplaces and fireplace
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Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Soulcialize Catering offers a mouth-watering menu featuring seafood gumbo, fried chicken, ribs, brisket, mac-n-cheese, collard greens, cornbread and more. To taste Soulcialize Catering’s delicious creations, stop by their stand at Lancaster Central Market or book them for your next event. Soulcialize Catering can accommodate any size event, whether it’s a wedding, family reunion or corporate lunch. For more information, visit soulcializecatering.com
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Fall is here, which means it’s time to decorate our homes with gourds, colorful leaves and pumpkins. Gather those scarves and indulge in pumpkin spice everything.
Lancaster County businesses are also preparing for fall with the latest trends, information and tips for your home, health and
LANCASTER’S FINEST SELECTION OF 1060 Division Highway (Route 322) | Ephrata, PA 717-733-4973 | www.bowmansstove.com Over 100 Patio Furniture Sets on Display All Year stoves, fireplaces & patio furniture Mon.-Thur. 9:30am-5pm • Fri. 9:30am-8:pm • Sat. 9am-5pm Sundays beginning 9/1, 12:30-5pm 105 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster • WWW.OLDEMILLHOUSE.COM717-299-0678
Since 1976, OLDE MILL HOUSE SHOPPES has been helping their clients furnish their homes and find unique gifts. Located on Strasburg Pike inside a restored bank barn and an 18th-century stone house, the shops are filled with furniture, rugs, quilts, florals, lighting, women’s clothing and much more. In the stone house, find countless decorating ideas in the different room settings. Their expert staff will assist you with all your décor needs and help to recreate the interior of any area in yourWhathome.started in two rooms of the owners’ home has now grown into a must-see destination. Be sure to check out their lighting showroom – voted “Among the Best” in Lancaster –which is filled with their own handcrafted period lighting fixtures. To learn more, visit oldemillhouse.com
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With over 30 years in the industry, ZEISET HOMES & RENOVATIONS ’ experience in new construction and remodeling will help make your home projects a breeze from the design stage through completion of the project. Zeiset 1977
inserts. Bowman’s also has their own install crews that perform all installations.Modernand transitional-style gas fireplaces are gaining popularity, such as linear gas fireplaces, which are much wider than they are tall. Gas fireplaces now have many other options besides traditional log sets. You can now choose from glass beads, river rock, driftwood, white birch logs, etc. Shop as early as possible this year if you want to have a new stove or fireplace installed this winter. Worldwide raw material shortages and shipping delays are causing many products to have longer lead times than normal.
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CALL LARRY ZEISET AT 717-629-3719 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT! zeiset-homes-renovations.business.site CUSTOM HOMES & ADDITIONS • “AGING IN PLACE” HOME MODIFICATIONS IN-LAW QUARTERS • DISASTER REPAIR/INSURANCE RENOVATIONS: KITCHENS, MASTER SUITES, TOTAL HOME BEFORE AFTER
48 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Special Advertising Section PICK YOUR OWN Delicious Apples WE PICK • YOU PICK • HAYRIDES CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Our Fruit, Give the Best! 400 LONG LANE, LANCASTER CHERRYHILLORCHARDS.COMPA717-872-9311
Homes is a general-contracting company that can help you add in-law quarters and aging-in-place modifications, renovate your kitchen, restore your historic property and much more. See how Larry and his team can help improve your home by calling 717-629-3719.Autumnwill soon arrive at CHERRY HILL ORCHARDS AND FARM MARKET in Lancaster County! Their garden area is bursting with color and decorating ideas with hearty fall mums, pumpkins and garden-refreshing ideas. Soon, the cool crisp nights will produce the bright, shiny color on your favorite apples for picking. Their traditional apple varieties, like Red Delicious and McIntosh and newcomers such as Modi, Honeycrisp and Evercrisp, will be ripening on the trees in a few short weeks. Autumn also brings fun activities like pumpkin picking and hayrides. Every Saturday from mid-September through October, bring the whole family to pick apples and take hayrides and photos! When you return from their fields and orchards, a must stop is the Orchard Farm Market for fresh-squeezed, “all natural” apple cider, cider donuts, fresh baked pies, breads, cookies and many other specialty items. Bring your whole family or group for fun on the farm at Cherry Hill Orchards located south of Lancaster, just outside of Willow Street in New Danville. To learn more, please visit cherryhillorchards.com and follow them on Facebook to keep up with all the upcoming events and fresh fruit picking in the Orchard.
YORGOS LANCASTER , located at 66 North Queen Street, offers an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, liquors and a large wine and champagne selection for dinner. Casual pub fare is offered on the first floor. Find authentic Greek-influenced dishes at Kefi Mediterranean Taverna on the second floor. Experience rooftop-terrace dining with beautiful views overlooking the city at Little Mykonos on the third floor (weather permitting). Yorgos also offers two exquisite venue options to accommodate large parties and events. Yorgos serves lunch, dinner and late-night fare seven days a week, as well as breakfast on the weekends. Dine-in or carryout are both available. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Celebrate every reason and season with Yorgos! Call 717-394-6977 for reservations and venue availability or visit yorgoslancaster.com.
THE BELVEDERE INN simply has it all – great food, creative cocktails, stunning décor, a knowledgeable staff, outdoor dining, musical entertainment and a touch of history. Open since 1998, The Belvedere Inn has focused on locally grown and raised ingredients since day one with entrées such
Celebrate the fall season at some of Lancaster City’s most revered restaurants!
Mediterranean TavernaCasual Pub Fare Terrace & Lounge EXperience Dining Elevated At YORGOS LANCASTER enjoy lunch, dinner, and late-night fare 7 days a week. And breakfast on the weekends! We use the freshest local ingredients and the highest quality steak and seafood. We offer an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, liquors, and a large wine and champagne selection for dinner. Casual pub fare on the first floor. Authentic Greek-influenced dishes based on our Family’s old-world recipes at Kefi Mediterranean Taverna on the second floor. Rooftop-terrace dining with beautiful views overlooking the city at Little Mykonos on the third floor. Celebrate every reason and season with us! We also offer two exquisite venue options to accommodate large parties and events. Make your 2022-2023 reservations now! 717.394.6977 | 66 N. Queen St.| Lancaster, PA | YorgosLancaster.com Monday–Friday 10:30am–2:00am, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am–2:00am, Kitchen Open Until Midnight
402 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA belvederelancaster.com717-394-2422 24 years as a Lancaster city dining and entertainment landmark. Three distinctive & exceptional Lancaster city dining experiences
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as grilled lamb rack, braised short ribs, seared sea scallops, filet mignon and more. C’EST LA VIE and JOSEPHINE’S DOWNTOWN are located in the heart of Lancaster City across the alley from Central Market. Inspired by European bistros, C’est La Vie offers a casually elegant atmosphere with dishes such as hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas and entrées. Downstairs, Josephine’s offers a refined dining experience reminiscent of a swanky supper club. The menu features elegant French-inspired cuisine, including entrées such as duck a la orange, brioche-crusted turbot and Chef LeBoon’s signature crab
52 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Special Advertising Section VISIT OUR OTHER TWO LOCATIONS! Miso Sushi and Grill in Harrisburg and Sapporo East in Mechanicsburg 1565 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, Pa 717-826-9909 • GENKISUSHIANDGRILL.COM PROVIDING HOT BREAKFAST AND SHOWERS FOR THOSE IN NEED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022 at Bent Creek Country Club, beginning at 6:00 PM Lancaster ANCHOR EST. 1985 Here every weekday morning. PROPOSED BRAND PRIM ARY DESIGN ANCHOR LANCASTER Auction Gala Tickets: $125 per person • Purchase tickets online at AnchorLancaster.org RESERVE YOUR TICKETS BY SEPTEMBER 25TH. Live & AuctionSilent featuring vacation getaways, golf outings, staycations, cigar basket, brewery-themed basket and MUCH MORE! For more info, email Patty director@anchorlancaster.org.at
GENKI SUSHI AND GRILL , which recently opened on Manheim Pike, offers traditional- and contemporary-style sushi, for both sushi beginners and experienced eaters. In addition to sushi, Genki Sushi and Grill specializes in tempura dishes and Japanese grilled dishes served with their homemade mouth-watering teriyaki sauce. Their menu features the freshest ingredients and sashimi-grade seafood. Guests are also welcome to BYOB (no cork fee). Stop in Tuesday through Sunday for lunch or dinner. Learn more at genkisushiandgrill.com or by calling 717-826-9909.
ANCHOR LANCASTER , located within First United Methodist Church in Lancaster City, aims to be a good neighbor by providing a hot breakfast and warm showers to their guests every weekday. Voted the #1 nonprofit in Lancaster County,
Thecakes.owners of Miso Sushi and Grill in Harrisburg and Sapporo East in Mechanicsburg have opened a new location in Lancaster!
OPEN SATURDAY 7 A.M.–3 P.M. l columbiapamarkethouse.org l 717-684-2467 l 15 S. Third St., Columbia, PA Visit the Columbia Market House and discover the best of Lancaster County. Located just off the square, park and spend the day browsing Columbia’s downtown shops, breweries, eateries, antique havens, and more! Produce, pretzels, soups, salads, sodas, Marketallthisknickknacks,smoothies,andandthat;it’satColumbiaHouse.
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Anchor Lancaster served 29,920 meals and provided 3,271 showers last year. Each weekday morning, a free breakfast is served from 8:309:45 a.m., featuring a nutritious menu including hot, proteinfilled food items, juice, milk, cereal, toast, fruit and coffee. Before and after breakfast, unsheltered guests are also welcome to take free showers. Anchor Lancaster supplies each shower guest with a toiletry kit, underwear and socks along with a fresh towel and wash cloth.
EpitomeFit’s coaches are deeply invested in the health of their members and care for them on a personal level. Their community and culture is one that is supportive, fun and very inviting to the first-time gym goer and people of all physical levels. Find membership information, recipes, blogs and other resources on their website, epitomefit.com.
In 1954, the late George Grove Sr. started what later became GEORGE J. GROVE & SON, INC. The business moved from George Sr.’s home to a shop on Cabbage Hill, incorporating in 1973. Five years later, it moved to its present location on the Manheim Pike. George J. Grove Jr. joined the business at a very young age, assisting with installations. In keeping with family tradition, George Grove III also became involved and now plays a vital role in the family business.
The Groves have built their business on a firm belief in a quality product and installation and in maintaining professionalism, integrity and fairness in their relationships with their customers. George J. Grove & Son, Inc. provides all types of home improvements. Their product lines include windows and doors, roofing, vinyl siding, spouting, gutter protection systems and patio enclosures. They also carry skylights, shutters, railings and retractable fabric and metal awnings.
THE COLUMBIA MARKET HOUSE is a treasure located in the heart of this historic river town. The plans for this structure originated in 1868 with Robert Crane, an engineer and contractor with the railroad and one of the men responsible for stopping the advance of the Confederate troops by helping to burn the covered bridge across the Susquehanna River. Opened on September 17, 1869, the market has served as an anchor for this community. The Borough funded construction of the Market House, an anomaly at a time when many of the market buildings in the state were privately funded. While visiting, take a tour of the well-preserved dungeons from 1834 including a solitary confinement cell. In 2019, after being closed for a few years, Columbia, in partnership with the state, once again invested in this building and on May 29, 2021, the Market House reopened with a restaurant, stand spaces and room for special events.
EPITOMEFIT , the region’s only fitness-after-40 specialist, was founded with a passion to help people transform their health and wellness through their tailored health coaching program that focuses on three main elements: movement, nutrition and lifestyle. To address these areas, EpitomeFit educates you on holistic nutrition, coaches you in building healthier lifestyle habits and uses the safest and most effective techniques in exercise to improve your movement and posture.
55LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 • Windows • Doors• Siding • Roofing • Soffit • Fascia • Spouting • Gutter Guard • Awnings Let Everything For Your Home’s Exterior Fall On Us! Expert Craftsmanship • Lifetime Guarantees • Family Owned Experienced, Licensed & Bonded Contractors • Competitive Pricing FREE ESTIMATES BUILDING TRUST SINCE 1963 6 MONTH 0% FINANCING IS AVAILABLE • 26% FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ON SOLAR SKYLIGHTS • VETERANS & SENIOR DISCOUNTS 717-393-0859 • 1219 Manheim Pike, Lancaster • georgejgrove.com Visit our showroom: Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-1 #2 Roofing#1 Doors/ExteriorsWindows/ MartinFurniturePA.com EPHRATA 1717 West Main St. (2 miles west of Ephrata on Route 322) 717-721-3139 The products you love. The service you expect. NEW PROVIDENCE 2318 Beaver Valley Pk. (1 mile north of Quarryville on Route 222) 717-806-7373 you lo
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For nearly 20 years, GREENAWALT ROOFING has been known throughout Lancaster County for exceptional residential and commercial roofing and full exterior services. From roofs to siding and gutters, they’re your one-call solution for all exterior needs. Voted a favorite roofer in LNP Readers’ Choice Awards from 2016-2021, Greenawalt operates with the goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations. They only use the highest-quality materials with precision installation and workmanship on all jobs. To their customers’ benefit, their commitment to excellence is reinforced by an unmatched, industry-leading 12-year warranty on all their work, above and beyond the manufacturer’s warranty.
Greenawalt carries 5-Star SELECT ShingleMaster™ status with international building-materials manufacturer, CertainTeed™. They currently serve most of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, as well as the greater Pittsburgh area.
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MARTIN FURNITURE & MATTRESS ’ goal is to provide customers with furniture for every room at a variety of pricepoints to best fit your budget. Whether you are looking for the latest trends or local Amish-made furniture, Martin Furniture & Mattress is confident that they can meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Not sure which style you prefer? No problem! Their sales consultants have years of experience and are able to assist you with each step of the process, from design and room layout through completion. They also offer a line of mattresses, bedding and home décor. Martin Furniture & Mattress looks forward to the opportunity to serve you! Follow them on social media @martinfurniturepa to stay updated with the latest trends, design tips and giveaways.
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MR. BILL’S FRESH SEAFOOD and THE FAT CRAB CAFÉ are your premier seafood sources in Lancaster. Perfect for any gathering, Mr. Bill’s has the finest in live and hot steamed crabs, oysters, shrimp, lobsters, fresh fish and more, all yearround. You’ll love their shrimp and crab-claw party trays!
PLAYFUL PUPS RETREAT is a premier pet resort committed to providing a clean, healthy, fun and nurturing environment for your dog at their two Elizabethtown-area locations. Playful Pups Retreat offers dog boarding at their Milton Grove Road location and dog daycare and training at their Hershey Road location. When you’re away from home, have peace of mind knowing that your furry family member will receive attention, love and high-quality care, as well as enjoy tons of fun at Playful Pups
Don’t feel like cooking? Enjoy the taste of the beach at Fat Crab Café, located inside Mr. Bill’s market on Harrisburg Avenue. Treat your family to delicious appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, platters and more. For more information about Mr. Bill’s and The Fat Crab Café, visit mrbillsseafood.com.
430 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster • Mrbillsseafood.com • Fatcrabcafe.com Store Hours: Sun. - Thur. 11am - 6 pm • Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 7 pm Open Labor Day 9 am - 3 pm Central Market Stand Hours: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 6 am - 3 pm STEAMEDHOTLIVE&CRABS IN ANY QUANTITY SHRIMP OF AMERICAS!THE Store Open Everyday All Cafe717-299-2791SummerOpenWedneday-Sunday717-299-2008 Cafe Hours: Wed. - Sat. 11am - 7:30 pm Sun. 11am - 6 pm • Closed Mon. & Tue. SCAN HERE TO PLACE YOUR FAT CRAB ORDER!CAFE
Visit SPOOKY NOOK FARM for a perfect fall day in Lancaster County. Hang out with their many llamas and alpacas, as well as their Valais Blacknose sheep, and learn all about the beautiful creatures and how they are cared for. The farm breeds, shows and sells the animals, so they will be sure to answer any questions you may have. The farm offers tours of the property and llama walks. To visit Spooky Nook Farm, you will need to schedule an appointment, which they can personalize to your needs. They welcome schools and small groups, as well as special events on the farm. Be sure to visit their farm boutique, Pamela’s She Shed, for alpaca clothing, candles, fiber and yarn and much more! Call 717-459-3414 to schedule your visit and discuss how Spooky Nook Farm can make your experience unforgettable.
The addition of a backyard shed from FOX COUNTRY SHEDS is the perfect solution for your fall and seasonal storage needs. While organizing your cluttered garage so that you can (finally) park your car, consider a beautiful backyard shed. Or safely store your new outdoor patio furniture from the cold weather elements. Still working remotely? Convert your new shed into a much-needed home office just steps away from the bustle of the household. The Rancher Shed’s extra-tall height and overhead loft is the perfect solution for out-of-the-way storage. Love clean lines? Bring the “modern farmhouse” look to your backyard with the classic Farmhouse Shed. Whatever your current storage needs are, adding an attractive “Fox Shed” will not only add valuable storage space to your home but will enhance the exterior of your property, as well.
58 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Special Advertising Section Boarding Daycare Bathing Training Luxury Overnight Boarding: 717-689-3408 Where Belly Rubs are Always Free! Daycare & Training Center: 717-689-3756 www.playfulpupsretreat.com Central PA's Premier Place for Pampered Pups! We proudly offer... Providing individualexperiencescustomizedbasedonyourdog’suniquecharacteristicsandpreferencesVisitourApp! • FARM STORE • PRIVATE EVENTS • FARM TOURS • LLAMA WALKS By Appointment Only 462 Weidler Lane, Manheim • 717-459-3414 WWW.SPOOKYNOOKFARM.COM ValaisPennsylvaniaSheepBlacknoseof
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4. Project managers oversee your renovation from start to finish. They also offer an option for those who want the look and convenience of a custom closet without paying a sky-high price. Their patented system, VICTORY CLOSETS , allows you to reconfigure your closet any time without tools, fasteners or support pins. Simply lift and move! Visit their new showroom, located at 4224 Oregon Pike in Brownstown (next to Martin Appliance).
KITCHENS BY EILEEN (KbE Design & Build) has over 25 years of superior, award-winning design and construction experience. Each renovation project is carefully handled by their expert designers who specialize in space planning and design. Their project management team handles your job all the way to completion, giving you peace of mind from start to finish.
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Retreat. Their team members are dog lovers who are chosen for their knowledge of dog behavior, dependability and exceptional attitudes. The Playful Pups team gets to know each dog and provides individualized care, enriching activities, socialization and of course, a lot of belly rubs and snuggles. For more information, visit playfulpupsretreat.com.
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59LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 TO YOUR BACKYARD B R I N G T H E 10 x 20 Farmhouse Shed 12 x 20 Heritage Garage • Sheds • Garages• Gazebos • Pavilions • Playsets • Poly Furniture • Site Prep • Custom Options • Standard Delivery Included 537 E. 28TH DIVISION HWY., Along Rte. 322 in LITITZ, PA | OPEN DAILY: MON.-SAT. 717-626-9560 | CUSTOMIZE & ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.FOXSHEDS.COM Add a Loft,PegboardorWorkbenchHandytoYourShed! Come Visit Our New Showroom! J:1 1,..1 Closets, Pantries, Laundry Rooms, and More! 4224 Oregon Pike, Brownstown 717-553-7860 victoryclosets.com/sv Beautiful, Versatile, Affordable Custom Closets & Storage Solutions
For more than 50 years, Gochenauer Pet Resort, which is family owned and operated, has provided quality care for pets. Their professional staff is committed to giving your pet individualized care and attention to ensure it adjusts to its
GOCHENAUER PET RESORT ! Same loving owners, staff and experience you’ve always expected since 1971, with some awesome updates and additions to give you and your pet the most amazing experience here!” says Jody Gochenauer.
HARVEST SEASONAL GRILL believes that everyone should enjoy nutrient-dense, farm-fresh flavors. Every three months, they introduce an all-new, seasonally inspired menu created with honest ingredients from local farm partners. The new Autumn menu is their most ambitious (and delicious) yet. With an abundance of under-500 calorie dishes, plant-based offerings, gluten-free/allergy-friendly options and wood-fired steak, poultry and seafood, there is an appetizer, entrée and dessert for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you are dining at one of their convenient locations, searching for the perfect venue for your private event or need to refresh with Harvest Happy Hour (Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m.), Harvest Seasonal Grill looks forward to introducing every guest to “farm-to-table for everyone.”
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temporary home. At Gochenauer’s, your pet is always treated like family and provided with all the essentials to keep them happy and healthy until you return. Request an appointment 24/7 at gochenauerpetresort.com or during normal business hours by calling 717-569-6151.
PRECISE BUILDINGS is based in Lancaster County, central to an area rich in heritage and timeless estates. Precise provides distinctive equestrian structures, as well as fully custom renovations. Their goal is to not only meet but exceed your expectations with your investment. With over 25 years of success in design and construction, their highly skilled craftsmen pay attention to all the details to make your finished project unique to you and your property. Creating your vision is a process that begins with a team. They will work with you to precisely plan, design and construct your dream facility. Your requirements and ideas added with their experience and knowledge will make it reality. Precise Buildings will build your dreams and preserve your legacy. View their work by visiting them online at precisebuildings.com or give their design team a call today at 717-768-3200.
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61LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Award-Winning Care Since 1971 For more than 50 years, Gochenauer Pet Resort has been providing veterinarian-recommended pet boarding, daycare, and grooming for families throughout Lancaster, PA and beyond. Our multi-generational, family-owned and operated resort has proudly been chosen for over 50 people’s choice awards recognizing our outstanding services, advanced level of care, and attentive caregivers. DOG BOARDING • CAT BOARDING • DOG DAYCARE • DOG GROOMING & SPA Call Us Today at 717-569-6151 To Book Your Pets’ Boarding, Daycare Or Grooming GOCHENAUERPETRESORT.COM Building YourPreservingDreams, Your Legacy 717.768.3200 I precisebuildings.com I Horse Barns I Bank Barns I Indoor Arenas I Garages I Restoration I Venues
Foodographer Grape Expectations FarmingFruitful WALTZ VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY 62 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022
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Days before a storm was forecasted to blow across the county, Waltz Vineyards was buzzing with activity. With the ground saturated from two previous storms, the coming rain had the potential to cause grapes to burst on the vine, thus ruining the harvest. Poised on a bucolic hillside in Manheim, the farm’s rolling fields were filled with vines that would need to be hand-picked immediately. The entire season and grape supply for the 2021 vintage hung in the balance.
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY JORDAN BUSH As you might surmise, farming is farming, no matter whether you’re growing tobacco, vegetables, grains or fruit. The weather plays havoc. Disease spells disaster. Pests create frustration. Sometimes making a pivot is in order. For example, Jan and Kim Waltz never entertained the idea of growing grapes on their sixth-generation farm in Manheim. However, a trip to California in 1995, inspired their interest in growing vinifera grapes as a hobby. Their grapes did well, and eventually Jan started selling them to wineries. He also took note that wines made with their grapes were winning awards. Sémillon grapes on the vine at Waltz Vineyards, moments before harvest mid-Septemberin2021.
IN 2000, THE WALTZES produced their first wine, opening the door to what would develop into an ultra-premium wine operation that now includes a Europeaninspired tasting room at the winery, a shop and tasting room at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse and a shop at The Market at Wilbur in Lititz. Jan serves as president and winemaker, while Kim oversees marketing and human resources. Their son, Zach, is the director of operations. Growing grapes and managing crop health for resale ultimately shifted to include wine production, bottling, inventory management and keeping abreast of shipping and state sales tax laws across the country. Fortunately for Waltz Vineyards, the rewards – and awards – followed.
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JAN’S WILLINGNESS to reinvent the Waltz farmland may well have ensured its longevity. “Preservation has the best intentions, but the land has to be viable,” he says. Waltz has proven that point, diversifying and ultimately reinventing the land, ensuring its sustainability. The offers of developers and investors are less appealing when a farm is fruitful.
At the time, the farm largely grew corn, soybeans, tobacco and wheat. Jan was growing frustrated by the state of farming commodities, which are sold at fixed prices regardless of the product’s quality or if it had been a difficult growing season. Worse, growing tobacco brought one paycheck a year after harvest, one that had to be accepted and budgeted towards regardless of the production costs, yield and the quality of the product. Selling grapes, however, was easier, as you can set prices based on quality. The different varietals coming to market at varied times also helped with cash flow.
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Waltz is also regarded as an estate winery, which are less common than one might expect. To be considered an estate winery, the winery must own the vineyards in which its grapes are grown. Wine production is also expected to remain on-site. As an estate winery, its owners have an obvious knowledge of the climate, rainfall, heat and past seasonal data that aids in the development of their wine. When it comes time to harvest, an estate winery’s grapes can stay on the vine longer until conditions are optimal. To move the grapes from the field, Jan helms a tractor and transports the handHand-picked Sémillon grapes await collection and pressing to begin fermenting in stainless steel tanks later that afternoon. Thirty-six acres of vinifera grapes grow on the Waltz farm in Manheim, which has been in their family since 1827. The Waltz family – like my maternal Overly family and many others in our area –traces their roots back to Alsace, a region between France and Germany that is influenced by both cultures and is known for winemaking.
“Our best-growing Bordeaux varieties are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot,” says Zach. The well-drained shale and limestone soil is naturally acidic, which works in the vineyards’ favor. Altitude impacts temperatures; a few feet of elevation in the wrong direction can make a difference where growing grapes is concerned. The altitude at the vineyard is 620 feet above sea level, dropping to 550 feet at the main vineyard. At satellite locations, it ranges between 500 and 550 feet. Therefore, cold-hearty varieties are planted further downslope, where pockets of cool, dense air settle. To further ensure the grapes’ longevity, frost fans are used early in the season to push warmer air downward to prevent frost from forming. “Critical winter temperatures are what puts you out of business,” says Jan. “All it takes is one cold Opposingday.” weather conditions can also lead to problems. During the growing season, humidity is a significant consideration. Too much moisture on grapes leads to Botrytis, a grey mold that captures the attention of fruit flies. Fruit-fly larvae hatch in 24 hours, spread rapidly and feed on and ultimately damage the fruit. Wind and sun exposure can help to combat humid conditions, making the direction in which vines are planted an established method to mitigate the mold issue. This, along with altitude, is known as aspect.Tocombat the issues summer weather brings, Waltz plants white grapes in rows spanning east to west, which allows for greater airflow and sunlight to dry dew early in the day, limiting fungi, rot and pests. Their red grapes are planted in rows spanning north to south, offering sunlight to both sides of the grapes throughout the day, contributing to a balanced sugar production and acidity. Some varieties are left hanging on the vine for as long as possible to concentrate color and flavor in the skins.Fitting the French profile, many of Waltz’s barrels are made of French oak and cooperage, charred to specifications for each variety. Even so, it’s important to the Waltzes that wine be fruit forward and balanced, not hidden behind notes of heavy oak or other flavors.
Zach and Jan Waltz discuss the next steps in the process of harvesting Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These white grapes will ferment in stainless steel tanks to produce their 2021 “Fusion” wine.
WALTZ’S 2021 HARVEST
“Wine production requires balancing three key quantities: acid, sugar and alcohol,” says Zach. “Along with that, it is a winemaker’s job to maximize and preserve the delicate aromas and flavors throughout the two-year-long process in barrels.” Each process is carefully controlled and meticulously executed. For instance, when the grapes are pressed,
65LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 picked grapes to the winepress that’s located next to the vineyard’s tasting room. Packaging, transportation and preservation are non-issues during the harvesting process. Grapes harvested in the morning are de-stemmed, pressed and refrigerated that afternoon, preserving a ripe-on-the-vine quality.
The land that defines the property has a lot going for it. Terroir (think terrain) is the taste of wine that’s imparted by characteristics of place, soil, altitude, climate and technique. That process begins by planting varieties that pair well with specific sites and the slope of the landscape. The soil composition and climate on the Waltzes’ farm are quite similar to that of central France, making Bordeaux varietals the grapes (technically, a berry) of choice.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
Jan’s experience told him they had a narrow window of a few days to harvest – after the water seeped deeper into the ground from the previous rains and before the tropical rains from the remnants of Ida arrived. Gathering as many people as they could to hand-pick the grapes, Waltz harvested five acres of grapes from 12-year-old vines bearing Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Incredibly, they did it in one day. The rolling hillside was dotted with roughly 30 workers, who hand-picked 1,000 pounds of grapes every 15 minutes, or two tons per hour. The grapes were inspected and then placed in yellow crates, where they awaited Jan and his tractor-wielding food-grade containers. Bursting with juice and the sweet aromas of pears, the delicate grape skins had already started to break in the containers. According to Jan, had these grapes been destined for another location, they could only be transported by being “separated into small, stacked bins” that would allow for air flow and a better distribution of weight. Additionally, they would have had to be nearly frozen to ensure their safe travel.
66 LANCASTER COUNTY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2022 the gentle process is handled in a nitrogen-purged tank, which prevents the juice from oxidizing. “We don’t want to lose any aromas or flavors,” says Zach.
IT TAKES EVERY PART
In 2021, Sémillon grapes were a bumper crop for Waltz, thanks to a narrowly averted disaster. In mid-September, the soil was saturated after two heavy rainstorms, pushing the grapes on the vine to the brink of bursting. The remnants of Hurricane Ida illuminated the weather radar and would soon unleash an immense volume of rain over Lancaster County. If the Sémillon grapes had to endure yet another heavy rain at the end of the season, the berries would burst on the vine, spoiling the crop.
Jan and Zach begin the pressing process. Sémillon grapes bursting with juice under their weight are poured into a hopper for de-stemming (right), before being pumped to a vacuum press that extracts juice without oxidizing it. The press removes unripe berries, skins, seeds and any remaining stems, thus preventing bitter tannins from being absorbed into the wine. The aroma in the surrounding air is mouthwatering, with notes of fresh, ripe pears.
After graduating, Zach leveraged his education and experiences to work for E. & J. Gallo Winery, which is based in Modesto, California (Central Valley), and dates to 1933. An international distributor of wine, Gallo’s wine portfolio is nearly 100 labels deep. “I worked at one of Gallo’s premium quality wineries called Edna Valley Vineyards; I worked with some of the same varieties that we grow like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon,” says Zach. “I primarily learned qualitycontrol procedures and operational logistics, which are especially important for our winery that is growing fast.”
Below: Jan and Kim Waltz in the barrel room of their Manheim winery. Here, the wine is finished in French oak barrels.
Growing up on the farm and being part of the wine-making process, Zach decided early-on that the family’s vineyard is where he wanted to remain. To achieve his goal, Zach enrolled at Cornell University, whose viticulture (growing) and enology (winemaking) programs are considered among the best in the world. Zach has an affinity for chemistry and biology, having spent time studying both with Cornell’s pre-med students, who typically become doctors, veterinarians or scientists. Those sciences provided him with further insight into the wine. According to Zach, natural yeasts are the “coolest tool” in the winemaker’s arsenal, as “they evolve and change their DNA throughout fermentation.”
The two main processes of growing grapes and of winemaking are overwhelmingly sophisticated. Observing the process as an outsider, my sense tells me the agricultural quality and level of production could equate to anywhere in the world. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Waltz has a track record of winning international wine competitions. “Our cellar uses some of the most advanced winemaking technology available,” says Jan.
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WHILE JAN, KIM AND ZACH are passionate about their craft, it takes more than a few conversations with the Waltzes to begin to grasp how deep the proverbial rabbit hole goes.
THE FUTURE LOOKS ROSÉY. Between Kim and Jan’s experiences in farming and operating a winery and Zach’s growing up on the farm/vineyard, his education and foundation in chemistry and his work experience in California, the Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery is positioned to put their corner of Lancaster County on the map. “It takes every part,” says Zach of the equation that is relied upon to create a bottle of wine.
For more information about Waltz wines, their tasting rooms and wine events, visit waltzvineyards.com.
Jordan Bush is a commercial photographer. His work has allowed him to discover and document cultures and food across five continents. A graduate of Garden Spot High School and Millersville University, Jordan and his fiancée, Jessica, reside and cook together in Ephrata.
Table for Two Zoetropolis: Cinema, RestaurantStillhouse,
The tradition of dinner and a movie being a favorite night out is back. Zoetropolis in Downtown Lancaster offers both – plus locally distilled spirits – under one roof. Who knows … you might even catch a fleeting glimpse of a real star – Taylor Kinney of NBC’s Chicago Fire is an investor.
Other partners are founder Leigh Lindsay, Cheila Huettner, Matt Hostetter and Todd Smith. Actor Taylor Kinney is one of its investors.
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Chef Russell Skiles joined Zoetropolis last fall. He describes the menu as casual American fare with some contemporary twists. “Over the years, without thinking about it, I’ve developed my own culinary voice as I’ve found the food that satisfies me. I love supporting local farms and using hyper-local ingredients,” he explains. “I like to eat fresh and sustainable things, so I cook that way.” The chef is also a fan of foraging. “I’m into foraging for wild edible foods. I’ve foraged wild fruits and herbs to use in the restaurant. Part of foraging is being a steward of the land,” Russell says. “Shop Local” is also part of his mantra. Nearly all the vegetables are sourced from local farms. Russell says some of the farms have stands at nearby Central Market, while others are found throughout the region, including Fifth Month Farm in Mount Joy; Brogue Hydroponics in Brogue, York County, and Field’s Edge Research Farm in Lititz. Eggs are procured from pasture-raised poultry at Horse Shoe Ranch in Pottstown. Rolls come from Alfred & Sam’s Italian Bakery in Lancaster, and unleavened and sourdough breads are sourced from Front Porch Baking Co. in Detroit-styleMillersville.pizzais a popular menu item.
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THE RESTAURANT is light-filled thanks to the window-filled, roll-up garage-type doors that open onto a patio. Inside, the walls are composed of exposed and painted brick; a view into Lancaster Distilleries’ distilling area is also provided. Seating can be found at the large bar that nearly fills one wall and a variety of tables.
Chef Russell’s high-hydration, square-pan pizza is available with a variety of toppings. “High hydration means a lot of water is used in the dough – that makes the crust light and airy,” he elaborates. “We place cheese on the bottom and spread it all the way to the edges, so it crisps on the edges when it’s baked. Then the sauce goes on the top. Detroit-style pizza is trending in bigger cities like Philadelphia right now. We were the ones who introduced it here.”
Burgers, which are made with a blend of short rib, dry-aged chuck and brisket, are also top-sellers. “We use Cooper Sharp cheese since it melts really well and has a great flavor. Lettuce, tomato, onion and our special sauce are then added. Then, we serve it on a soft roll,” he explains.Themenu also features Brussels sprouts, wings, hand-cut fries, Socca-battered mushrooms, buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and Caesar and chopped salads. Brunch is served Sunday; the menu features items such as sausage, egg and cheese biscuits and morelmushroom and boursin-cheese omelets. Vegan and gluten-free options are available ROCHELLE A.
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T he name Zoetropolis is derived from the word, “zoetrope,” the device that made still images appear to move in the early days of movies. The multifaceted venue – restaurant, cinema and home to Lancaster Distilleries – has evolved since its founding as a small arthouse theater in the 1990s. Originally located on Lemon Street, it moved to James Street in 2014, and to its current location in 2018. The theatre, which was the first venue to open at the new location, continues to focus on independent and foreign films and documentaries, as well as live music and open-mic nights. The restaurant and distillery were added in 2019. “This building is a lot closer to the heart of downtown, so it gets a lot of foot traffic. Zoetropolis is a destination for anyone who loves film, live music, food and libations,” says Nate Boring, one of Zoetropolis’ partners. “It’s a symbiotic relationship; you can come here and stay all day and have everything you need.”
“We’re a home for everybody,” Nate says of the diverseLANCASTERmenu.DISTILLERIES combines Nate’s passion for craftsmanship and his love for distilled spirits. He serves as head distiller and proudly notes that many of the spirits have garnered awards. “We try to use as many locally sourced ingredients as we can. We’ve even used some herbs and fruit foraged by Russell to create spirits,” Nate says. He adds that most of the spirits, which also include mixers and syrups, are crafted in small batches. Seasonal offerings include green walnut liqueur, Forager’s Special Paw Paw Brandy and an apple brandy crafted with PennsylvaniagrownLancasterapples. Distilleries’ products are also available at select Fine Wine & Spirits stores in the county and can also be purchased at Central Market, Green Dragon and Adams County farmers markets. Delivery is available within a 10-mile radius of the distillery.
including vegan chili and a vegan burger that’s served with vegan cheese. Gluten-free rolls are available upon request. Additionally, since menu items are made-to-order, most can be made glutenfree, vegan or to accommodate other dietary needs by switching out a few ingredients.
AS FOR THE THEATRE, it’s somewhat akin to watching a movie in your living room, as the seating includes upholstered chairs and sofas, as well as tables and traditional seating. Food and beverages are available in the lobby. For First Friday Fright (presented by Mike and Colleen Madrigale of Mr. Suit Records), films of a frightening nature are screened. Each month, the Philosophy-Drink-Film Series features a movie, a specialty cocktail and a discussion led by York College professor, Dennis Weiss. (September’s movie is Vertigo, while October’s is Psycho.) Revival Mondays feature both modern-day and cult classics, with weirdness being the theme. There’s also an Animated Film Series, as well as one named in honor of one of their bartenders/managers, Carl, with the theme of the films being “cool” and “crowd-pleasing.”Zoetropoliswill also play a role in two upcoming film festivals. The Gleaners Film Festival (September 22-24) is a community-based event that features non-normative and marginal works, which will be held at Winters Visual Arts Center at F&M and at Zoetropolis. The headliner is John Waters, the director of cult classics, Pink Flamingos and Hairspray (for details, visit gleaners.site). Zoetropolis will also be one of the five hosts for the Red Rose Film Festival, which features the work of international filmmakers. It kicks off September 1 and will culminate October 15 with an awards ceremony (visit redrosefilmfestival.com for details).
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse Restaurant is located at 112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Restaurant hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday, 4-11 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.), Saturday, 12-11 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.), and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (kitchen closes at 2:30 p.m.). Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 717-208-6572 or visit zoetropolis.com, Facebook and Instagram. Reservations may be made on Zoetropolis’ website. Clockwise from top: Zoetropolis is known for its Detroit-style pizza and burgers that are a blend of short rib, dry-aged chuck and brisket. Spirits from Lancaster Distilleries are used to create Zoetropolis’ cocktails. The theatre’s seating is a mix of upholstered pieces, traditional chairs and tables. The theatre’s snack counter offers everything from popcorn and candy to beer and Farm-freshwine. ingredients comprise chef Russell’s salads.
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As for Pennsylvania, the state points to its Plain population – notably in Lancaster County – as being the inventors of whoopie pies. Defenders of PA Dutch whoopie pies being the originals claim they date as far back as the old country. Legend has it that the thrifty Amish women would use leftover cake batter and frosting to create surprise treats for their husbands and children. Upon spying the treats in their lunch buckets, they would exclaim “whoopie!” Finding recipes or family history that substantiate the claim that Pennsylvania’s whoopie pies are older than the hills is next to impossible. (In the opinion of Maine’s whoopiepie defenders, oral history does not count.)
Western PA also figures into the argument for the Keystone State: According to ancient history, the Harris-Boyer Bakery in Johnstown, trademarked a delicacy known as “gobs” in 1927. Legend has it that as a treat on one occasion, employees were invited to choose a dessert to enjoy on their break. One employee created his own by bonding two small chocolate cakes with frosting. Ownership took notice and gobs were created. The area’s folklore authority, Susan Kalcik, is of the opinion that the basis of the dense cake recipe used to create gobs is descended from Medieval Germany. While they are a dead ringer for whoopie pies, the bakery named them in honor of the low-quality coal that is extracted from mines and discarded. Unlike whoopie pies that have adapted to changing tastes and are now available in adventurous flavors, gobs have stayed true to tradition and feature chocolate cake shells with vanilla filling, although it seems that red velvet and pumpkin flavors have made inroads.
What started out in 2003 as a “sweet” little festival that offered 100 varieties of whoopie pies has grown into an extravaganza that features 400 flavor combinations, a day’s worth of entertainment and three satellite parking lots. The mind-boggling selection is achieved by pairing 20 cake flavors – as well as eight specialty flavors – with dozens upon dozens of filling flavors. New cake flavors for 2022 include pineapple-rum cake, blackberry sangria and oatmeal. What enticing flavors will be on the menu? Fall’s favorite taste sensation, pumpkin, will be available with an assortment of fillings (how does salted caramel sound?). Chocolate lovers will want to sample a whoopie pie that’s been dipped in chocolate. There will also be several adult-only flavors (chocolate cake shells filled with Irish cream is one). Red velvet cake shells filled with marshmallow sound decadent. Confetti cake shells stuffed with cotton candyflavored filling definitely will satisfy a sweet tooth. Can you think of a better way to start the morning than with coffee-flavored cake shells filled with mocha buttercream?
The festival also features whoopie pierelated activities including treasure hunts for the kids, an amateur whoopie pie-eating contest, a “whoopie” yelling contest and a create-awhoopie-pie contest (all ingredients will be supplied). Shoppers will be able to peruse the offerings of crafters, makers and artisans.
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Can you imagine having the opportunity to choose from among 400 flavor combinations of whoopie pies? If that sounds like a dream come true, mark your calendars for September 10, which is billed as “the most delicious day in Lancaster County” by Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, whose annual Whoopie Pie Festival is back on the calendar.
AS YOU MAY KNOW, the origin of whoopie pies has been a topic of heated debate for nearly a century. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Maine are among the states that lay claim to that honor. The latter two date their whoopie pies to the 1920s, courtesy of various bakeries that claimed they not only invented the original whoopie pie but also provided its name. Maine regards the whoopie pie as its official state treat.
ONE THING WE neglected to discuss is the health benefits – or lack thereof – of whoopie pies. Regular-sized whoopie pies pack a punch –an average of 679 calories and 36 grams of fat (much of it the dreaded trans-fat variety). That probably explains the popularity of macaronsizedBakerieswhoopies.are making attempts to make whoopies a little more healthy. For example, Hershey Farm’s festival features several glutenfree varieties. At Dutch Meadows Farm in Paradise, its owners work with about a dozen other small sustainable farms and businesses to provide consumers with healthy food. One farm, Walnut Run in Honey Brook, makes its whoopie pies (as well as other baked goods) with spelt. According to the farm’s website (dutchmeadowsfarm.com), spelt is easier on the digestive tract than are commercial grades of flour. Of course, suggestions for making healthier whoopie pies can be found online. Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn is located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Ronks. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For details, visit whoopiepiefestival.com. Facebook photos/Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn
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