CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

Spotlights

Pleasant View Communities:
Perspective of Purpose

Meet Les and Faye Houck  After living in the house they built and loved for 32 years, the Houcks made the decision to move to Pleasant View in 2022. After 57 ...Read More

Landis Homes:
Enriching Lives, Together

Meet Roland and Dottie Yoder  For 44 years, Roland and Dottie Yoder lived in Montgomery County, Pa., where they pursued their respective vocations. In moving to Landis Homes, the Yoders furnished ...Read More

United Zion Retirement Community:
Your Story Matters Here

Meet Clarence and Marcia Spohn  Before moving to United Zion Retirement Community, the Spohns resided in a Victorian home in Lititz for 29 years. Their home reflected Clarence’s love of history and ...Read More

Willow Valley Communities:
Life Lived Forward

The Willow Valley Communities Lifestyle: Right-Sizing   Willow Valley Communities residents don’t use the term “downsizing” when discussing their move to the 55+ premier community in Lancaster.  Instead, they say, “right-sizing.” That’s ...Read More

Festivals, Fairs, Fundraisers: It’s September!

Fall is in the air, which means fair season goes into full swing in Lancaster County. While farmers are finishing the harvest, theatres and musical organizations are kicking off their ...Read More

Recess! In the Courtyard

Recess! For a kid, that word ranks up there with “Christmas” and “snow day.” For the parents of Sacred Heart School students and the parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus ...Read More

Discover the Independent Retailers of Lancaster City

The vibrant variety of independent retail in Lancaster City will take center stage during Lancaster City Indie Retail Week from July 12 to 20. With a focus on the passion, creativity ...Read More

August Angst

Sadly, summer is winding down and soon it will be back to the same old routine. Don’t despair; there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fleeting days of summer. ...Read More

Haint Blue

No, it’s not a Dutchy way of describing a shade of blue … wait a minute, turns out there might be some truth to that! I just love how the ...Read More

Glass in the Garden

Dale Chihuly is once again putting the focus on glass as an artistic addition to gardens through the exhibit that is on view at Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. However, ...Read More

Are You Ready to be a Maximalist?

Just when we’ve gotten comfortable with pristine white walls, bare windows and clutter-free kitchens, “they’ve” gone and turned the tables

No Fooling, April is Here!

Spring has sprung! It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer. Photo Credits: Facebook Lancaster City

A Look Back

It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the pandemic changed our lives in so many ways. One

Hilton Carter: A Plant-Focused Life

“Have you ever walked into a plant nursery or greenhouse and instantly felt a change in the air? The feeling of

On Trend!

Wedding season is fast approaching and if you’re in need of inspiration, the weddings LCM covered in the January-February issue

Make Something!

If you’re feeling crafty (or makerish?), Lancaster County offers plenty of opportunities to explore your creative talents during the month

Goodbye, Country Life! Hello, City Living!

Scott and Karen Hoober have loved Lancaster for as long as they can remember and always dreamed of living in

In Columbia, Gardening is Neighborly

Television is filled with programming that depicts neighbors waging war over property lines, unkempt yards, annoying security lights, barking dogs,