1867 Farmhouse Getaway in Lititz, PA

 

We don't get to see Steve's brothers and their wives as often as we like anymore. They all live in New York and we are in Virginia. Everyone is busy with families, jobs, etc., etc. We all know how that goes. So, a couple of months ago I made the suggestion to the wives that we meet up in Pennsylvania for a long weekend and we made it happen!

We rented an 1867 farmhouse on Airbnb. It is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania, which turned out to be an equidistant  drive for all of us. The countryside there is dotted with many old, stone houses and stone barns. The little log cabin beside it is also available for rent, although we didn't rent it ourselves. The house has been updated inside and we had comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. It was loaded with good books to read which was a treat for everyone. Off the backside of the house is a patio overlooking a pond. It was pleasant to sit there in the evening and listen to the birds. 

We went for jaunts around the countryside and ate at local restaurants. We browsed for antiques, visited the Green Dragon Farmers Market, and saw the story of Daniel at The Sight and Sound Theater. We caught up on life in general and enjoyed each other's company. 

One of the wives suggested we get together again next year at a house in Maine that we rented together several years ago. I said I would look into it and see if it was still available. I hope it is. There is nothing like family. Time is fleeting and we need to make gatherings a priority. 

Look how deep the door jam is! I love these stone houses.

The Green Dragon Farmers Market and Flea Market

For any rug hookers out there- I spotted this Peggy Teich rug in an antique mall. It measures around 18x18" and was priced at $495. No, I didn't buy. But her rugs are very nice!