We love living in Central Pennsylvania and enjoying the sweet summer sounds in Hershey. There are so many wonderful things to do here all year round, but summer is certainly a highlight – and summer here means music! Many of the area’s vineyards have planned fantastic fresh-air concerts. If you love music and wine as…
The Hershey/Harrisburg area is teeming with restaurants, offering everything from charming cafes and brewpubs to wood-fired pizza and elegant dining. But what makes this area even more special is the abundance of outdoor seating options during the warmer months. You’ll find tables on tree-lined sidewalks, in cozy courtyards, on lofty rooftops, in fun beer gardens,…
Craft beer has been on the rise, with 8,275 craft breweries operating in the US in 2019 – that’s up almost 1,000 from 2018. And the great state of Pennsylvania leads the pack with the most craft beer produced each year – 3,719,415 barrels and 1,229,906,400 12 oz. bottles (according to alcohol.org)! You may be…
The Inn at Westwynd Farm, located just 25 minutes from Harrisburg, is ideal for a getaway. We are near a plethora of activities from museums and parks to restaurants and wineries and beyond. For all you wine lovers, whether you love trying new varietals or sipping old favorites, be sure to set out and explore…
About 45 minutes southeast of the Inn at Westwynd Farm lies a divine world. There, life has a peaceful rhythm, and those who reside there find harmony with nature and old-world tradition. You know you have entered Lancaster County when you slow down to drive through a covered bridge, and a horse and buggy awaits…
Our New Year’s Eve party is always themed on somewhere we traveled during the year. This fall, we enjoyed a wonderful bicycle trip in Slovenia. Slovenia is a small country in the northernmost part of former Yugoslavia, at the crossroads of several cultures. Dishes from Slovenia span several cooking styles including Slavic (Central and…
Today we’re sharing a favorite holiday treat: Mincemeat Bars. For those of you who are unfamiliar mincemeat is a delicious mix of fruits and spices. We love to treat our guests to fresh baked refreshments throughout the day in our garden-front dining room – it just adds a homey feel! This one is a go-to…
Definitely one of our favorite things to do is enjoying the wonderful wine country in our area. Thanks to its moderate climate, quality soil and rolling hills, Pennsylvania supplies wine lovers with a delicious array of wine varieties to explore at its more than 200 licensed wineries. We’ve put together a list of 10 within a…
Sausage Cranberry Quiche Recipe This recipe is guaranteed to brighten any winter morning. So good to enjoy as you watch the snow come down. It’s quickly become a guest favorite here at Westwynd Farm. The puff pastry crust is a nice change from regular pie crust and the cranberries and sausage taste so good…
There were less than 50 wineries in Pennsylvania 20 years ago. Today there are more than 150, and some of the best are literally just minutes from our Hershey Bed and Breakfast. We are so excited about new wine trail that has just been created. It showcases 12 Central Pennsylvania Wineries. Each of the wineries…