Sharon Lantz ShirkJan 121 minJanuary isn't normally my JAMHowever this year... *I'm using it for planning and organizing... which means emptying out files, setting up bookkeeping for 2022 *Carl...
Sharon Lantz ShirkMar 13, 20213 minAgain SPRING has SPRUNG!It's something that happens every year because of the faithfulness of our Creator GOD! But i honestly don't get used to it OR take it for...
Sharon Lantz ShirkJan 29, 20212 minJanuary 2021 ThoughtsIt's a cold day in Janurary, lots of wind and sunshine... not Sunshine for warmth but for light, and that is good. We haven't seen...
Sharon Lantz ShirkMar 19, 20202 minChanging times: Closed until JuneStumptown Manor will not be taking any new reservations until the last weekend in June. If you are already booked, we are looking forward...
Sharon Lantz ShirkJan 18, 20203 minFive fun facts about Stumptown ManorHappy New Year to All ...YAY for a NEW YEAR! We hope that this year of 2020 will bring you lots of new and exciting adventures! It might...
Sharon Lantz ShirkMar 6, 20173 minMarch 2017 Update: Annual Ox Roasts and Mud SalesIt's 2017 and it seems like a blink or two and now we are already in MARCH! We have travelers passing through in Winter and visitors to...
Sharon ShirkDec 9, 20162 minCelebrating Christmas in Lancaster CountyChristmas Celebrations are big here in Lancaster County. For those of you who are looking to spend the holiday with us, here are a few...
Sharon ShirkAug 19, 20162 minAugust 2016 Update: Trains, Airplanes, and Other End-of-Summer AdventuresI can hardly believe that summer is already drawing to a close! Already kids are heading back to school and I'm starting to think about...
Sharon ShirkMay 9, 20162 minMay 2016 Update: Red Rose Run and Two Fruity FestivalsWe are already in the month of May, a lovely month normally, but so far this year we are catching up on rain and more rain. Seems like we...
Sharon ShirkApr 3, 20161 minApril 2016 Update: Take a Ride!Lancaster County, PA is so many great activities for kids. One of the best, rides! Here are three of our our guests' favorites. ...
Sharon ShirkMar 27, 20163 minMarch 2016 Update: Mud Sales, First Fridays, and the Quilt ShowAs I mentioned in last month’s update, mud sales are the place to be for bargain shoppers! Not bargain as in always the lowest price,...
Sharon ShirkApr 16, 20122 minThe Color of SpringSpring is easy my favorite season considering all the color and beauty that just comes naturally after the usual dormant winter season....
Sharon ShirkApr 1, 20123 minRest and RelaxationMany of our guests at the bed and breakfastare folks who frequently visit Lancaster, some have been making the trip for years, others...
Sharon ShirkFeb 29, 20122 minHandiwork Passed DownEarlier this month I wrote about my own collection of Amish and Mennonite Quilts, and the role they play not only in Lancaster...
Sharon ShirkFeb 17, 20123 minLancaster Quilts: A Legacy Passed from One Generation to AnotherLancaster County is famous for its Amish and Mennonite quilts. In mid March theAmerican Quilters Society will fill Lancaster with avid...
Sharon ShirkFeb 2, 20122 minAn Amish FuneralIt was a quiet day and the weather was cold cause it’s winter. There were so many buggies lining our road … going to the cemetary on Eby...
Sharon ShirkJan 26, 20122 minSummer in the Winter: A Trip to Longwood GardensCold, windy weather? Winter blahs? No problem, still plenty to do here in Lancaster County! Today is one of those days, much like the one...
Sharon ShirkJan 3, 20123 minChristmas ReflectionsSeveral days after Christmas, snow is coming down here in Lancaster County. We always hope for snow to arrive with Christmas …Christmas...
Sharon ShirkDec 9, 20113 minLancaster County ThanksgivingThis is the time of year that feels like you could blink too long and the end of the year would arrive. Part of it is that there is so...
Sharon ShirkNov 30, 20111 minStumptown Manor Breakfast FavoritesAs promised, here are a few of my personal (and my guests) favorite breakfast recipes: Breakfast Quiche 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2cups milk...