We had a spectacular trip to Lancaster, PA to see the production of "Daniel" at the SIGHT AND SOUND theater. Not only were we "whowed" by the Sight & Sound theater we saw and experienced many other attactions in the area. Lancaster is only 146 miles from Lake Frederick and can be reached by interstates or scenic backroads through the Amish country.
We arrived in Lancaster for lunch at Lancaster Dispensing Co, 35 North Market St. https://www.dispensingco.com/ , which was adjacent to the Lancaster Central Market. THE OLDEST PUBLICLY OWNED CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING FARMER’S MARKET IN AMERICA https://centralmarketlancaster.com/
The Dispensing Co restaurant was an excellant place to eat. The market was very nice, but definitely not up to the level of the other markets we would visit on our trip.
After lunch we headed to Sight & Sound theater for the 3:00 pm perfermance of "Dainiel". They did a good job on the stage adaptation, but I was overwhelmed by the Sight & Sound Theater. I had never seen a theater that could do so much, and so easily. It was a live performance with horses, a camel, llama, sheep and even white birds flying over the audience. Three hundred wings and over 100 beards were crafted for the cast. 13,000 yards of fabric were purchased. 140 people worked behind the scences. You have to see this to believe it.
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We were very pleased with the Inn at Leola Villages, 38 Deborah Dr., https://www.theinnatleolavillage.com/en/ Plus it had a nice dining room, bar and a coffee shop for breakfast. Once we were in, we didn't have to get out again.
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After a very nice dinner and breakfast at the Inn we headed to the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery where during the "hands-on " tour they tried to teach me, unsucessfully I might add, how to twist a pretzel. It was a good tour. I learned a lot about pretzel baking and we had a lot of fun.
After filling up on pretzels, Betsy located INNA's, a place that served one of her favorites, "PIEROGIES", then Jeanmarie and Jon took us to the Kitchen Kettle Village, the home of over thirty shops and restaurants. Lots of local crafts, main handmade by the Amish, and a market that offered all sorts of local produced delicacies.
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After a very busy day we rested up and headed off to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater where we saw the musical, "RAGTIME". No matter whether you liked the play or not, you had to be impressed by the talent and artistry of the the performers. This was not the typical dinner theater I was use to, and this was in Lancaster, PA. It was fantastic.
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This trip was a real step back in time and an exposure to a different culture. The Amish farms are magnificent, so big and so well maintained.
Arriving in Lancaster County in the 1720s, the oldest and largest Amish community in the country is the Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Old Order Mennonites allow technology in the home, as well as the use of cell phones. In addition, Old Order Mennonites worship in meetinghouses. Amish people tend to avoid electricity, and almost every sect chooses to worship in the home instead of a meetinghouse.
We made changes to the itinerary on the "fly" thanks to the suggestions of the group. Only made a good ride better
Thanks Gary for your kind words. It is good to hear from you. It was a special trip. We really enjoyed it. I have never seen a production like Sight and Sound. They have a second location in Branson. If you get a chance, you ought to try to see one of their productions.
It was a good tour. I learned a lot about pretzel baking and we had a lot of fun.