A beautifully preserved 18th-century religious community with striking stone buildings and meticulously maintained gardens that reveal Lancaster's deeper spiritual heritage. Guided tours offer insight into the region's radical pietist roots and craft traditions.

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Quiet Roads & Market Mornings: Three Days in Lancaster County

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Buggies, Butter Bread & Little Hands: 3 Days in Lancaster County

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Buggy Roads & Market Halls: Two Days Alone in Lancaster County

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Buggy Wheels & Golden Fields: A Lancaster County Escape for Two

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