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7 Must-Try Breweries and Distilleries in Hershey, PA

wooden beer sampler with four different beers lined up from lightest to darkest left to right and a hand reaching for the sampler in the background

Updated for 2024 Nothing is better than exploring the fantastic breweries and distilleries in Hershey, PA. Craft beer has become more popular, with 9,552 craft breweries operating in the US in 2022—an increase of over 1,000 since 2019. According to the most recent statistics, the great state of Pennsylvania leads the pack with the most…

3 Vineyards in Hershey-Harrisburg PA Worth Visiting

Table topped with assorted wine glasses, fruit, cheeses and breads for tasting

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…

Caramel Apple Pie Scone Recipe

Freshly-baked scones come out of oven on tray

I recently came up with this recipe and it was a huge hit with the guests! It’s another Chef Dan Original made for the first time from my mind and heart… here’s to always cooking with love and friendship! Enjoy! Ingredients & Tools Sturdy pasty cutter 2 sticks of butter sliced into small cubes 1…

5 Fun Ways to Experience Amish Country

Horse-driven Amish buggies driving down a rolling country road

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…

Sweet Summer Sounds In Hershey

group of friends drinking wine and sharing a picnic outside at a vineyard

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…

Top Restaurants with Outdoor Seating Near Hershey PA

Elegant dining tables set with fine china, linen napkins and wine glasses

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,…

Our Delicious Mincemeat Bar Recipe Revealed

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…

Take a Sip of Summer in Wine Country

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

  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…