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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…