Nestled just 25 minutes from Harrisburg, The Inn at Westwynd Farm is the ideal destination for exploring vineyards in Hershey-Harrisburg and its surrounding attractions. We offer easy access to various activities, from museums and parks to restaurants and, of course, some of the best vineyards in the region. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast looking to…
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…
Updated for 2024 — We love living in Central Pennsylvania and enjoying sweet summer sounds in Hershey. There are so many exciting things to do in Hershey, PA, all year round, but summer is a highlight—and summer here means music! Many of the area’s vineyards have planned fantastic fresh-air concerts. If you love music and…
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…