A visit to the Lancaster area must include a stay at the Rocky Acre Farm. Located in Mt Joy, close to all the Amish sites, the Rocky Acre Farm provides a unique bed and breakfast experience. The 200 year old farm was a refuge on the Underground Railroad and is still a working dairy farm. One of the best features of this establishment is the owner, a friendly, gregarious woman who will welcome you and help you to chart your adventure in Amish country. She will direct you to backroad jaunts along country roads to places the tourists don't always get to go. These include a woodworking shop, a farm where homemade ice cream can be consumed, and a pretzel factory where you can be the chef.
At the bed and breakfast itself you will stay in nicely appointed rooms which are decorated in the Pennsylvania Dutch style. There is a large family room with a complete kitchen, in case you want to bring your grandchildren along. Kids can feed a baby goat with a baby bottle, see cows being electronically milked and play with the multitude of cats found on the grounds. It is fun for grownups too.
The breakfast at Rocky Acre Farm is like no other breakfast I have experienced at any other bed and breakfast! It is a feast to behold. Every morning you will be treated to a multi coursed feast. It includes fluffy eggs, bacon, delicious hash browns, biscuits, hotcakes, fruit and more! The best part is this banquet is all included in your room rate.
By now you must be sold on a visit to Rocky Acre Farm. You will not be disappointed by the food, the hospitality and the surroundings.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Get Away to Cambridge Maryland
Why not take a relaxing weekend trip to the Eastern Shore of Maryland? A visit to the historic town of Cambridge is well worth the 2 hour drive. A canopy of ancient trees hovers above you and Victorian homes surround you as you enter the restored area of Cambridge.
Many of these homes have been turned into bed and breakfasts and the Victorian Gardens Inn is one of the loveliest. Built in 1890, this Victorian Heritage House is surrounded by landscaped English gardens. The proprietor, Lynette Chase, offers her hospitality and goes out of her way to welcome you and make your stay as nice as possible. The rooms are en suite and the room rate includes a scrumptious breakfast. Lynette will tailor the breakfast to your dietary needs. There are comfortable drawing rooms with fireplaces and you might enjoy a glass of port before you go off to dinner in town.
There are so many diversions in this area of the eastern shore. You might stroll down the tree shaded streets of Cambridge and take in the beauty of a bygone era. In the updated downtown area you will find many shops and galleries. An interesting gallery is the 447 Studio. Up a staircase you will find a bevy of artists working in their studios in watercolors or oils. The paintings on the walls are for sale. Other unique stores in the downtown area include Joie de Vivre, the Sunnyside Shop and A Few of my Favorite Things. Delicious gourmet food items, handmade jewelry, clothing and colorful knitted items can be found in these establishments.
Twelve miles outside of town, the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge beckons. You can take a relaxing nature walk here and view the many species of protected birds. Eagles make their home here as well and you might spy one of their cozy nests. Additionally there are bike paths to discover and you can try kayaking on quiet creeks. The Choptank River can be expored on a Skipjack and there is a company that offers rides in certain seasons.
On the way home are the towns of Easton and St. Michaels. There are shops and historical sites in both of these towns and they can be visited for the day or for a weekend.
Sometimes an overnight or weekend getaway is just what a person needs to refresh and to rejuvenate. This area of the eastern shore takes you back to a time when towns were small, people cared about their neighbors and the pace of life was slower. We all need to experience this from time to time and Cambridge is the perfect place to do this.
Many of these homes have been turned into bed and breakfasts and the Victorian Gardens Inn is one of the loveliest. Built in 1890, this Victorian Heritage House is surrounded by landscaped English gardens. The proprietor, Lynette Chase, offers her hospitality and goes out of her way to welcome you and make your stay as nice as possible. The rooms are en suite and the room rate includes a scrumptious breakfast. Lynette will tailor the breakfast to your dietary needs. There are comfortable drawing rooms with fireplaces and you might enjoy a glass of port before you go off to dinner in town.
There are so many diversions in this area of the eastern shore. You might stroll down the tree shaded streets of Cambridge and take in the beauty of a bygone era. In the updated downtown area you will find many shops and galleries. An interesting gallery is the 447 Studio. Up a staircase you will find a bevy of artists working in their studios in watercolors or oils. The paintings on the walls are for sale. Other unique stores in the downtown area include Joie de Vivre, the Sunnyside Shop and A Few of my Favorite Things. Delicious gourmet food items, handmade jewelry, clothing and colorful knitted items can be found in these establishments.
Twelve miles outside of town, the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge beckons. You can take a relaxing nature walk here and view the many species of protected birds. Eagles make their home here as well and you might spy one of their cozy nests. Additionally there are bike paths to discover and you can try kayaking on quiet creeks. The Choptank River can be expored on a Skipjack and there is a company that offers rides in certain seasons.
On the way home are the towns of Easton and St. Michaels. There are shops and historical sites in both of these towns and they can be visited for the day or for a weekend.
Sometimes an overnight or weekend getaway is just what a person needs to refresh and to rejuvenate. This area of the eastern shore takes you back to a time when towns were small, people cared about their neighbors and the pace of life was slower. We all need to experience this from time to time and Cambridge is the perfect place to do this.
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