The Homeplace at Trailcrest Farm

02/15/2023

To our friends from The Homeplace days: We are now selling our grass-fed BLACK ANGUS BEEF to the public. USDA Prime! All sales are local/must be picked up in Strasburg PA. A website is coming soon but I wanted to share that we have entered the fresh meat market and let you know in case you are in the area and are interested. Details attached! Let me know if you have any questions!

09/14/2022

05/04/2019

Two new calves running around the farm.

04/11/2019

Cartoon Network Hotel opening next to Dutch Wonderland...Summer 2019. Gotta check it out!

The Cartoon Network Hotel, a nine-acre property, is currently under construction and is set to open summer 2019.

01/29/2019

Come on and smile. You know you want to...

11/28/2018

Interior and exterior photos of the reconstructed Star Barn...No people in sight! What a privilege!

10/13/2018

For our friends from all over the world who stayed at our farmhouse---a photo of our first grandchild. Here, Ethan is bout 2 weeks old.

04/22/2018

Time for little calves...

It's baby time!

04/22/2018

It's baby time!

12/17/2017

Loving the snow before Christmas!

12/04/2017

Cold and chilly December weather is coming to town. Dare we hope for a white Christmas?

This winter, Southeast PA can expect below average temperatures in December, with slightly above average temperatures in January and February, followed by below average temperatures in March. We an…

11/02/2017

It's Bazaar Season in Lancaster County PA!

Holiday bazaars benefit Lancaster County schools, churches and pet rescue groups. Here's more about more than a dozen bazaars.

10/01/2017

Lancaster County foliage: Peak performance expected the second half of October.

09/22/2017

It's Fair Season in Lancaster County PA!

08/24/2017

LOL!

08/04/2017

It's been a good year for our herd. Three bullies and two heifers. (That's 3 boys and 2 girls, LOL!)

07/12/2017

July 4, 2017

06/26/2017

Strasburg: Front page of the Sunday Lancaster Newspaper ...lots of nice articles.

With its location among Amish-owned farms, proximity to Lancaster and attractions such as Sight & Sound and its namesake railroad, Strasburg has all the makings of a tourist town.

05/25/2017

Chicken humor...gotta love it!

05/18/2017

Special events and fun things to do this May, 2017 in Lancaster County PA!

05/13/2017

Farming humor.

04/25/2017

Baby photos taken against log walls in the sunroom at the farmhouse by my talented daughter-in-law. See Landis Photography at https://www.facebook.com/pg/clandisphotography/about/?ref=page_internal

04/19/2017

So far, Lancaster County PA officials have stood up against this silliness. Hope Kentucky Amish win this case.

An Amish community in Kentucky is fighting back against an ordinance requiring large animals to wear collection bags to catch their droppings.

03/23/2017

Whoa! Coyotes in STRASBURG PA?

The first clue was the howls from the darkness beyond Andrew Ray’s home in Strasburg Borough.

03/17/2017

This is a good book for anyone who would like to understand our neighbors better.

Recommended. This book gives basic, understandable, and thoughtful information about the Amish.

03/17/2017

Recommended. This book gives basic, understandable, and thoughtful information about the Amish.

03/03/2017

02/24/2017

Mud Sale/Spring Sale: Strasburg PA, Saturday February 25 beginning at 8:00 a.m.! Antiques, Quilts, Crafts, Tools, Sporting Goods, Horses, Farm Machinery, Sheds & MORE!!

If you have any questions please call Ivan Fisher at (717) 687-5220, Isaac E. Fisher at (717) 687-6223 or Strasburg Fire Company at (717) 687-7232.

02/09/2017

Pretty...lovely here in Lancaster County PA...

Aw yes...we had almost forgotten how captivating snowscapes can be in Lancaster County. We may not be getting as much accumulation as predicted but it is enough to make the great outdoors look stunningly beautiful.
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02/04/2017

LOL! Farmer humor.

01/30/2017

Spring mud sales are coming up fast! Here are some details...

Subscribe What is a 'Mud Sale'? What is a mud sale you ask? Many Lancaster County towns and villages are protected by volunteer fire.…

01/30/2017

Details on upcoming 2017 Mud Sales in Lancaster County PA.

Subscribe What is a 'Mud Sale'? What is a mud sale you ask? Many Lancaster County towns and villages are protected by volunteer fire.…

01/18/2017

We found this keystone shaped, early American rug be**er in the dirt cellar of the farmhouse basement. It appears to be handmade. Pennsylvania was known as the Keystone State as early as the 1800's. Rusted, but pretty cool.

01/12/2017

Just like a little child...

01/04/2017

Before and after photos...transitioning from a white & yellow kitchen to a red & white kitchen.

11/25/2016

It's official. The Homeplace at Trailcrest Farm is now closed. We are truly grateful for those who have graced us with their presence over the last 14 years! May the Lord richly bless you. Edie and Rich