Stay On a Farm With Animals For an Unforgettable Getaway
To make family memories that last a lifetime, you should stay on a farm with animals! Our farm stay is the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life: unplug on a family homestead while experiencing a hands-on farm experience, interacting with farm animals, and eating homegrown foods. Our stunning property has been in our family for five generations!
In the heart of Lancaster County, Verdant View Farm is 15 minutes from many of the best attractions: Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park, horseback riding, the Strasburg Railroad for train rides, mini golf, and so much more. Lancaster County has the largest Amish population, providing many opportunities to learn more about the simple life. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Amish during a visit to Amish Village or visit one of the many Amish farms.
Your stay on a farm with animals includes cozy accommodations with thoughtful amenities for families. Each morning, families participate in farm chores. Your kids will never forget milking cows and collecting eggs on a working farm! After chores, we gather around the table for breakfast with the farm crew. The breakfast features homegrown and locally sourced dairy, seasonal produce from our garden, and homemade baked goods. Book your farm stay in PA today!
Why You Should Stay on a Farm with Animals This Summer
A stay on a farm with animals is a family-friendly experience for all ages. Toddlers will love experiencing animals for the first time, older kids will love feeding the animals, and adults will find many aspects of farm life appealing. Our farm stay has cows, calves, goats, chickens, bunnies, cats, and a farm dog. An overnight stay provides plenty of unstructured time for socializing, relaxing, learning, and playing.
We think you should stay on a farm with animals this summer to:
- Reconnect with nature and enjoy the fresh air. Farmstays are a great stress reliever for adults. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside!
- Participate in farm chores. Hands-on experiences like milking cows and feeding animals provide unforgettable memories for kids. The work is invigorating and benefits the mental and physical well-being of your family.
- Enjoy farm-to-table meals straight from the source. This helps to develop an appreciation for the work that goes into producing food and promoting healthier eating habits.
- Relax and rejuvenate with a slower pace of life. Escape city noise, work stress, and technology while reconnecting with family.
- Connect with the local community and cultures. While our family isn’t Amish, we have people who work at Verdant View who are.
- Farm stays are a great learning experience. You can learn about animals, sustainable farming, and food production with hands-on education.
- Farm stays are an affordable and interesting alternative to a traditional hotel while providing a unique experience. We think most kids would love to stay on a farm with animals!
- Create lasting memories as a family through shared activities, as your kids engage in unstructured play in wide-open spaces while you enjoy the peace of the countryside.
Explore more Amish Farms in Lancaster County, PA
The Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are the country’s oldest and largest Amish settlement. A vital part of the county’s culture, the Amish are heavily involved in agriculture and cottage industries. When you arrive in Amish Country, you return to a simpler, slower pace of life. It’s common to see a horse and buggy on the backroads of Lancaster County as you stop at roadside stands selling everything from homemade root beer to canned vegetables. Farm tours are a popular attraction to add to your itinerary.
A visit to one of these Amish Farms is a great way to learn more about the “plain” life:
- Tour Old Windmill Farm to experience life on an authentic Amish Farm. The owners, who are Amish, offer several packages, including a farm tour with seasonal options or a farm and garden tour with veggie samples and hay rides around the farm.
- Visit the Amish Farm and House to experience the simplicity of Amish life. The guided farmhouse tours offer an up-close understanding of the Amish community and way of life. Visitors can feed all kinds of farm animals and drive an Amish scooter. A visit to the schoolhouse educates guests about Amish education. There’s something for everyone!
- Learn about Amish traditions and practices at Amish House and School, which are accurately and sensitively presented. The Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm offers farmland tours—a 90-minute tour of beautiful farmland while learning about history, taxes, education, courting, and more.
- At The Amish Village, visitors can explore a genuine Amish property, including an Amish farmhouse. The Amish Village features a schoolhouse, a working windmill and water wheel, a blacksmith shop, a smokehouse, and picnic grounds. You can shop their market for Amish food and Crafts.
- Take an Amish Farm Tour buggy ride from AAA Buggy Rides. This tour stops to explore a working Amish Dairy farm.
- At Moon Beam Meadows Farm, take a personal Amish Farm tour of the Nubian Goat farm with animal interactions. At the end of the day tour, finish with S’mores around the campfire.
Verdant View Farm, located in Lancaster County’s Amish Country, offers a family-friendly stay on a farm with animals. Two homes on the property offer cozy, comfortable rooms with private baths. Each morning, a farm-to-table breakfast with homegrown food is served family-style, allowing curious minds to ask questions of our farmers. This unique experience is a fabulous alternative to a traditional hotel. We can’t wait to host you; reserve your lodging today.
