What a beautiful spring day in Cumberland Valley to celebrate the grand re-opening of this special Farmers Market on the Square in Carlisle. In its 6 th year, the market was bustling with shoppers in straw hats, children with their sunscreen and floppy beach hats, music, and smoky whiffs…
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My husband and I have been talking about getting out and going hiking this spring and summer. We finally gave it a try this Sunday at the Mount Holly Marsh Preserve in Mt. Holly Springs. This was a great place to start out. They have an easy-to-find parking lot off of Baltimore…
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This past Saturday, my husband and I signed up for the Rain Barrel workshop at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses. It was $50 and seemed like a great deal, since rail barrels at Lowe's cost around $100. Ashcombe is a large facility with home decor, baked goods, flowers, gardening supplies and…
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Earlier this week I shared my Meadowbrooke Gourds tour experience, where I learned how this unique company grows and crafts gourds into fun, seasonal home decor items. What I didn't share, was that I also had the opportunity to take one of their gourd crafting classes to make my own…
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Nothing says fall quite like decorative gourds and Jack O' Lanterns. Luckily for me, Cumberland Valley is home of the largest gourd crafting facility in the United States - Meadowbrooke Gourds. If you're not familiar with Meadowbrooke Gourds, you can take a free public tour to learn…
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My mom and aunt needed to get away for the weekend and wanted to meet somewhere fun that wasn't too far of a drive for either of them. My mom is from North Eastern PA and my aunt is from the Valley Forge area, so I suggested they meet and stay in Carlisle. They were looking for a hotel…
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Last night I decided to skip the gym and take my workout outside since it was such a beautiful day. Opossum Lake proved to be a fantastic alternative! I expected the 4-mile trail to leisurely wind me along the recently refilled 59-acre Opossum Lake, but what I got was easy to moderate…
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The recently arrived warm weather means that it is the perfect time for hiking in the Valley. My family and I love to go hiking at Kings Gap. After a leisurely drive to the top of the mountain, we park and head to the back porch of the Mansion. It always provides incredible views of the…
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It's summertime in Cumberland Valley and you know what that means right? Festivals, fairs and all other wonderful outdoor activities are in full swing! I know that festivals aren't for anyone - the food is greasy, the crowds are large, and the sun is hot. I just happen to be one of…
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