Welcome to the Harvest Moon, a Lancaster bed and breakfast. Come and enjoy our century old Bed and Breakfast, nestled in a timeless part of the world where history and culture run deep. Come to a place in Lancaster County where the romance of horses and buggies roaming the country roads still exists. Relax and unwind in bed conjuring up what your gourmet breakfast may be while you listen to church bells, which are still being tolled. Then at the end of the day enjoy the area’s fine home baked PA Dutch cooking, which is prevalent in many Lancaster restaurants like Shady Maple.

New Holland in Lancaster County is just this place. The Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast, in the northeast part of Lancaster County, PA, is nestled in a part of the world rich with Amish and Mennonite values. Furniture makers, quilt crafters of all styles , and of course, the many roadside stands where you can purchase directly from the Amish, are yours to explore while enjoying your sojourn, whether for pleasure or business. We are approximately ten minutes away from the villages of Intercourse and Ephrata. These two towns are filled with history, unique shopping, culture, antiques, and several fine restaurants. Strasburg being a quaint town only twenty five minutes away is where you will find the Sight and Sound theater. Round your get away off with a trip to Lititz; here you can find Wilbur Chocolate and Sturgis Pretzels; two great places for the Foodie in all of us.  

While you are here take the opportunity to "Get Lost" in Lancaster's back roads. Discover our unique history in the area's architecture; spot one-room schoolhouses scattered all over the countryside and uncover the many forgotten covered bridges that dot our country roads in Lancaster County.

It's all about the food here at the Harvest Moon a Lancaster Bed and Breakfast, Your hosts, being chefs, tend to make the most of their training. The unique quality of the Harvest Moon comes from putting a special emphasis on the craft, history, and understanding of fine dining. We have put together several hands-on culinary weekends over the past couple of years that were featured in theWashington Post, the Lancaster New Era and the Budget Travel Online. There are a wide range of demonstrations available to our guests including: Italian, Holiday Entertaining, German, Holistic Weekends, and the ever-popular Chocolate demonstration during the month of February. We also do cheese and wine tours with an accent on the area's fine selection of quality wines and Amish Run Dairy Farms with real Cheese caves - Our cheese and wine tour is one not to be missed! Watch for future tours coming up.

Lancaster County is gaining in reputation as a destination sought after for its fine dining. With local ingredients readily available in our markets and road side stands, the choices are great for our area chefs to utilize. Lancaster County's Restaurants have gained in popularity over the past few years, bringing us to the forefront of fine dining in south central Pennsylvania. Be sure to inquire here at the Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast about dining in the area.

We continue to grow on our ever-popular breakfasts. Our Inn boasts the talents of two trained chefs. Marlies acquired her degree while participating in an apprenticeship program in Germany and Switzerland before coming to America. Carl went to culinary school in Providence, where he also received a culinary certificate. We cater to all kinds of dietary needs, including those who are lactose intolerant and those who require a gluten free diet and suffer from celiac disease. We are sure you will start your day of exploring Lancaster County feeling content. We are always updating our breakfast offerings, giving you the very best in fresh and local larder direct from the farmers in Lancaster Couty. In months to come, look for new and exciting recipes on our own website.

THE NEW EUROPEAN VACATION! That's what the Harvest Moon Is! As I sit and write this post, I am amazed at the number of people that have inquired about our culinary tours this year, each of them saying that they can have a little bit of Europe right in their own back yard. Well that is the goal!  With the new Wineries and artisan cheese producers right here in Lancaster County we have visited, the need to go to Europe for a Culinary Vacation is no longer necessary. We at the Harvest Moon have put together complete Culinary Weekend Itineraries for your visit to Lancaster county. From our second annual Wine Camp to Italian Cooking Demos and a Cajun Murder Mystery/Cooking Demo weekend, we have your  "EUROPEAN VACATION"  planned. Check out our Culinary Page to get a look at all of the activity. This is a great way to bring the "gourmet" out in all of you! INN THE PRESS Check out our Turducken Recipe as featured on ABC channel 27 on Thanksgiving Day, with anchor Lisa Scullen and in the Intelligencer Journal. See other press about the Harvest Moon, A Lancaster Bed and Breakfast Inn, featured in The Washington Post, Budget Travel Online and The Elks Magazine .