Wow, the last time I visited Lancaster was when I was a kid in the 1960’s, and I’m ashamed to say the only thing I remember about it was that my cousin got his hand caught in the coke bottle vending machine at the motel. Okay, giving away my age here. I guess we didn’t know about Turkey Hill icecream to make it a memorable vacation! If I went back at least now I would have something to remember!

I love Lancaster County but have never visited Lititz. I would like to go there during their annual crafts fair. When I think of celebrating Lititz with ice cream I dream of ice cream with pretzel pieces, chocolate, and some rainbow colored sprinkles. Now that I know there is chocolate in Lititz I will be sure to drop by.

We live in silcon Vally- California. Our 1st desire is to INDULGE IN TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM when we visit our family in Lancaster.

My favorite is Philadephia Vanilla Ice Cream.

YOU’LL COME TO CALIFORNIA- WE WANT YOUR ICE CREAM HERE.

I awoke from a nightmare dream
That I spent a whole day without ice cream!

I love ice cream!!!!!!

I never have been to Lancaster. It looks beautiful. It looks like a great vacation spot.
Also A few years back we were at Edaville Railroad in Mass. There was a stand handing out samples of Turkey hill ice cream. Nothing better than Turkey Hill on a hot summer day. They gave us a cow shirt.How nice of you Thanks a bunch.

Saturday I will be in Lancaster County attending a concert. Can’t wait. For anyone who has never been to Lancaster County, try it,you will like it. I know I do.

I have never been to the Lancaster area, but hopefully we can plan a day trip there for sometime this summer. Any suggestions?

The Amish are good,caring,God-fearing,family-oriented people.They live out their Christian convictions.I believe in the sanctity of and the right to life.The right to life can be found in our nation’s Declaration of Independence.This right is encoded in the natural law.The vast majority of true Christians believe that God has granted all human beings the right to life.This includes the unborn babies.

It is really thoughtful for such a reputable company to really get in touch w/ their customers by interacting with them through various blogs. The area sounds facinating and a great appreciation for the community and their heritage is well displayed here. Great facts! Kudos to the cookbook giveway too.

I have lived in Lancaster county all my life. I was raised on a farm and we always made home made ice cream. The only ice cream I purchase is Turkey Hill. Lancaster County is a beautiful place to live.

My favorite place in Lancaster is the Leola Produce Auction. To see the Horses bringing in the wagon loads of melons and sweet corn and flowers all arrainged so pretty.

It was Turkey Hill Day at the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday the 6th, and my friend of 43 years and I decided to have some scrumptious ice cream on this muggy day. I reminded her how messy a cone of ice cream can be, but she insisted in eating her chocolate-vanilla swirled treat out of a waffle cone. She spent the better part of a half hour leaning over a trash receptacle at the game, while streams of Turkey Hill ice cream seeped out of crevices all around the cone, dripping onto her hands and khaki slacks. I thoroughly enjoyed my Turkey Hill ice cream out of a small replica of a Phillies hat, used as a cup. Just a word to the wise…if you have the choice of bowl or cone, go for the bowl!
You may pay a little more, but it’s well worth it.

I love Turkey Hill!!!!!!

I found your article about the Amish quite timely. The rest of the country could learn something from their way of life. Imagine if more people went to horse and buggy or the one room community school house. Neighbors helping neighbors raise a barn and just getting together.

Being a Lancaster County Native (not saying how long,,,but remember Turkey Point before Turkey Hill Ice Tea … the Amish have always been our Neighbors & Friends… and a constant reminder of a gentler time.
I cannot imagine my Life without these Folks & of Course My Favorite Ice Cream…..Turkey Hill !!!

I have tremendous respect for the work ethic and religious devotion of the Amish.The citizens of Lancaster County are fortunate to have such good neighbors.I’m a pro-life Catholic who admires those who live by Christian values.

The Amish can never cease to amaze. Thanks for such a wonderful article!

I have been going to the Amish country every year with my family since I was 5 years old….the tradition continues, I am now 32 married with 2 children, and have not missed a year yet. Our trip only lasts 3 days, but it is so relaxing and slow paced. It has been built up so much since I was a kid, still so much fun. I would love to visit turkey hill for a tour, any plans to open to the public?

Turkey Hill is by far the best tasting

ice cream I’ve ever tasted. Thank You

Turkey Hill.

Do any of the Amish work for Turkey Hill, providing milk?

There is not a flavor I don’t like!!!

turkey hill has the best ice cream around
they take pride in it

just tryed the Junior Mint ice cream. Great!
David M

I find the Amish so fascinating. It is amazing how they have maintained their simple way of life through so many generations in the midst of all the hustle and bustle in the world around them.

I love Turkey Hill Ice Cream!

I love to visit Lancaster for all of the handmade crafts and local food products!

we love the large farms , they also have the nicest looking cows. just like the large turkey hill cow

We love going to see the fine hand made furniture!

Some of the best B&b’s are located in Lancaster County!

My daughter and I just visited Lancaster on her school trip. We went to an Amish farm and saw what they wore and how they lived. She was so amazed by everything. We can’t wait to go back. Also, Turkey Hill ice cream is our favorite!

I have not been to Lancaster PA but reading this article and of course, eating Turkey Hill Ice Cream really makes me want to visit!!

We have been going to pa. for many years now even when it was a dry state. now we take the grandkids to see all the beautiful sites. That was the only place to get the turkey hill Ice crean. Now we can have it anytime anyplace we want.

When my family and I first visited Lancaster many, many years ago, we saw lots of “Turkey Hill” signs. We weren’t familiar with Turkey Hill because it was not available in NY. Now, years later, we find it in our supermarket and are we ever glad!

I have only visited Amish country once but your description makes it sound like a wonderful way of life. Family is extremely important to me and the pressures of our lifestyle sometimes make family togetherness a challenge.

Happy Fourth of July to you Turkey Hill! Thank you for all you do!! It’s the best!

As a kid we lived in Garrett County Maryland and we had an Amish community nearby in Grantsville, MD. It was one of my favorite places to visit as a kid and we would usually dine at a restaurant which only served Amish food. The picture above really brings back some memories. Sometimes I think we should get back to some of the simpler ways of living.

I have always wanted to go to lancaster county be/c I dont live so far away, but at least the Amish come to all of our farmers markets, so I am able to get a taste of them if nothing else

I’ve always admired and respected the Amish community. The integrity and compassion shown by those individuals is something we should ALL strive to achieve. PS – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup is my favorite!!!!! )

I wonder how many calories are in a years supply of ice cream. If it’s Turkey Hill, it’s worth it!

We moved here to Lancaster almost 14yr ago from NY after many visits…When asked why, my husband immediately responds, “Have you ever heard of Turkey Hill Ice Cream?”…his favorite Neapolitan, mine,
Butter Pecan/Chocolate….

The best ice cream, Turkey Hill. My favorite are Butter Pecan and the Cherry. We always enjoy spending a week in the Lancaster area, it’s such a beautiful place.

The only ice cream my son eats in the summer is Phillies Graham Slam!! I like to sneak a bite or two as well!!!

I thought Turkey Hill was a funny name for ice cream but it turned out to be delicious. Ice cream is the one “sweet” I like to “treat” myself to.
We visited Lancaster briefly once and I would like to go again.

I feel lucky to live so close to Lancaster County. I enjoy taking the kids for a ride and seeing the amish farms, etc. We like to stop and see the horses on the farms. We even play a clock game when we see an amish bugging going down the road (buggy at 12:00, etc.)

God Bless the USA

I purchased an RV made by the Amish, It is snug as a bug in a rug…the craftsmanship in impeccable! We enjoy our Turkey Hill ice cream which is scooped with our Turkey Hill scooper!

My family has visited Lancaster County, PA for many years and admire the Amish for their hard work and clean lifestyle. There is a lot to be learned there!

Lancaster– a wonderful spring break trip!!! I wonder what it would be like going to a one-room school house and using no electricity. The second best Amish food: Amish macaroni salad!! They get the award for the best cooking ever!!

I know my day is going right when I find Peanut Butter Ripple at the Acme!

Lancaster County is a unique and beautiful place. I was priveleged to live there for a year and enjoyed many a relaxing drive on the backroads and seeing the hard working, religious Amish folks. They remind us of a simpler time and of what’s important in life.

Turkey Hill fits in perfectly in Lancaster County. The values and quality of Turkey Hill products are reminiscent of the Amish population.

My first and favorite Turkey Hill flavor is Tin Roof Sundae. I probably put on 20 lbs. with the help of Turkey Hill Tin Roof Sundae.

My favorite Turkey Hill experience is when I open a new container and stick my spoon in to find the soft spot full of chocolate and peanuts. I imagine the machine that fills the cartons pulling out the filling head from this spot and leaving a small tail and a mother lode of yummy goodness.

If you’re diabetic, control what you eat-
The Turkey Hill brand has “no sugared” treats-
From rich cherry chocolate and strawberry, too-
Flavors galore for people like you!
It’s packaged in pink, this no-sugared kind-
Both creamy and rich, the best you will find!
The Turkey Hill brand is what you implore-
So stop by your nearest Turkey Hill store!

i have 3 children,and can’t keep enough of the turkey hill flavors of ice cream in the freezer. just love it.keep it going.

The first time I had a taste of this delicious ice cream I became a fan. It was introduced to our area (Pittsburgh) at the grocery store by Turkey Hill employees who drove a big truck with a statue of a hugecow. That stopped traffic!!I’ve tried several flavors- but for the summer I especially prefer any of the Duetto flavors-so refreshing and no ice cream headache. And, yes, I’ve spread the word!!

hi i want to tell you the amish are unbeleivable, they built my daughters kitchen, i bought a rocking chair and other furniture built by the amish, and i tell you it sure is well built.i love seeing lancaster,and the turkey hill ice cream is oh so good,i have a sign on my refrigerator { enough for today}so creamy and awsome. I go in the site watching for updates all the time ,and also like to catch the cow game.

The article on Lancaster county takes me back to my childhood. I grew up in Lancaster,lived there till I entered the Navy in 1951. In the summer I worked on a Mennonite farm hanging tobacco,picking up potatoes ,etc. I am still able to visit my 97 yr old mother. When there I still like to drive around the countryside.I do not like seeing the farmland dissapearing.

I love Turkey Hill Light. The last time I visited the Amish, I was only a teenager. I’m sure there has been some changes and I would love to go back.

on comment 184 the email address is richardde52@yahoo.com. Thanks

I am about 25 lbs overweight and 24 of those overweight lbs are from Turkey Hill Ice Cream,Oh by the way I am not complaining your ice cream is the best.

Lancaster and Turkey Hill go together like summer and sunshine!

I would like to know more about the Anabaptist religion. I have never heard of it. Would you please elaborate on it.

The article on Lancaster was just as I remembered it. It is one of my favorite places to visit. I just love the Sight and Sound shows and seeing all of the sights there. I do not live in Lancaster County but have the privilage of having a Minnonite family live next to me. They are wonderful neighbors. My husband’s favorite flavor of Turkey Hill ice cream is Chocolate Marshmellow and mine is Chocolate Cherry Cordial.

I have been in Lancaster County several times over the years and have always enjoyed my times there. The food is always wonderful and I enjoyed learning about the way the Amish live. When my son was about 6 years old I took him through the Wax Museum at the entrance to Dutch Wonderland and we were both fascinated by the barn building scene at the end.

Lancater County is a peaceful, serene place, where one can experience the back to basics, simpler times.The sights, smells and life styles are refreshing. Not to mention you can taste good, wholesome foods-like Turkey Hill.

I was @ my local Genuardi’s today and took advantage of a great sale on Turkey Hill Ice Cream & used one of the great savings coupons I received in the mail too. Thank you!

I have relatives in the Lancaster area and visit as often as I can. The Amish are just regular people living out their beliefs to the best of their ability. Some of my ancesters were Amish.

I have been to Lancaster a few times, and I Live very close to the Amish areas of OH and western PA. I have great respect for the devotion they show to their faith and their family. I know that according to the scribes in the Budget newspaper they enjoy their ice cream as much as I do. Their family celebrations seem to include it frequently. So do mine, and I love the limited edition flavors you offer, they give a taste of something different. The peppermint at Christmas is my favorite! It’s not really the holidays until I get my peppermint ice cream.

I’ll always remember the stinging smell of fresh horseradish being grated at a stall in the farmers market. Great for hamburgers, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a Turkey Hill flavor!

Lancaster County is simply BEAUTIFUL & Turkey Hill ice cream is simply DELICIOUS!!

I just finished reading another of Beverly Lewis’s books about the Amish folks….I’ve enjoyed at least 1/2 dozen of her books in the past few months.

Ahhh, Lancaster county and the Amish farmers markets. How I miss them so since we moved twice and now are in a neighboring county…Every corner in Lancaster county seems to have a road side stand with an honesty box. I miss the fresh produce. Nice write up on the Amish, Turkey hill. Thanks!

My mother and I took my 2 daughters to Lancaster over Easter vacation for a few years before they stared school. We stayed at the Bird in Hand Inn and have great memories of the time there. The picture you describe is exactly what we experienced. We saw the miles in the field behind our Inn and went into the farmer’s market next door. We took a great tour (included withour stay) and saw quilting, a couple of working farms and a nice trip trough the area. We learned about the differences between Amish, Mennonites, etc. It was such a nice experience and I would love to go back again.
P.S. Everyone in the family loves Graham Slam (maybe because we are such Phillies fans!)

I haven’t been to Lancaster in several years,but it is so beautiful there.Its a shame that the horse and buggies have to share space with the cars! I remember the first time I went there and was surprised to see all the Turkey Hill markets! They were great places to get your wonderful ice cream! I’d love to go back again soon.

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I loved my last visit to Amish country. Thank you for spotlighting them.

I haven’t been to Lancaster in several years. But, I always remember how beautifully serene the Amish country is.

As a quiltmaker I enjoy visiting the many quilt shops in Lancaster County, especially those on an Amish farm.

Turkey Hill Vanilla Ice Cream on warm Amish Shoefly Pie, this just brings tears down my cheeks. I love Turkey Hill Ice Cream. Linda

Everything from A to Z. All age groups are surely to enjoy and embrace a memory making trip to Lancaster County. Sight & Sound is awesome beyond words, the American Music Theatre, The outlets, The Green Dragon, Dutch Wonderland, the list goes on and on. How blessed we are in Pa. to have the opportunity to enjoy the many, many variety of things Lancater County has to offer. Home of Turkey Hill! You just gotta love it!

Lancaster County (as well as York County) is the most amazing mix of the simple and peaceful Amish way of life and an abundance of outlet stores, factories, and highways. The Amish shops have beautifully crafted items you won’t find in any ‘box’ store! They recently built a Shed for the Cape May County Museum here, to house a collection of buggies! I love visiting my son there as often as possible.

this is exciting. our family has been a regular visitor of Lancaster County since 1984. we even have a gathering this August to a farm B & B that we are looking forward to, so this will be a great way to help us get ready.

Dessert is not dessert if it does not contain ic cream

I’m a fromer PA lady now in VA and every chance I get I buy Turkey Hill Ice Cream it’s nice to get something from home here and the taste is heavenly. We also get the tea and other drinks here so keep doing what you do.

My parents moved to Lancaster County 23 years ago. My Father was in a wheel chair for 18 months before he passed away. Every Saturday I drove from Delaware to Lancaster to take both my parents for a country side ride. We really enjoyed the parks, farmland (daddy was a farmer)and the river. That was 10 years ago. I am still going to Lancaster on Saturdays and take my Mother for rides. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!

Once you visit you’ll want to come back again and again!

I lived in Chester County most of my life until the past 4+ years. I always enjoyed visits to Lancaster County as a child, it was so fascinating and different. Now, my grandchildren who live in Chester County, are experiencing the same wonderment as I did, they love the farmland, the animals, the horse & buggys we see along the way, the auctions, markets, etc., but most of all the quiet & serenity of where I live now. I am so glad I am able to share this with them more often than I was able to experience as a child. Thank you Lancaster County!

Last night I opened a box of Turkey Hill Ice Cream chocolate with peanut butter swirl. I ate right out of the box till I had the gob of peanut butter swirl that is in the middle. OH MY….. IT WAS…. AWESOME.

We visited Lancaster County many years ago when I was a little girl and after reading all these wonderful blogs about it, I really want to go back again. I remember being fascinated by the horse and buggies and that it was very pretty there. What a nice trip it would be to visit Turkey Hill Dairy and that beautiful area.

Just wanted to let you know I would still like to win the new scopper that you are advertising.Thank you.

Every June on the last Saturday there’s a consignment auction to benefit the schools of the Amish. You can get lots of nice things there. I bought a beautiful Quilt. They are so beautiful. I enjoy myself. There’s also alot of good homemade food there!

there are a few small Amish communities in WNY state so we have a small taste of the Lancaster county larger Community. I have respect for their views and ways and enjoy the limited interaction that I have had with them.

I am very proud to be called a fellow American of the Amish throughout our country. They have managed to live dignified and pure lives set apart from the hustle and bustle of modern-day living, but they are awesome stewards of their land and property. I look forward to the next time I catch a glimpse of a passing buggy in Lancaster County and am reminded of how admirable their simple lifestyle is in the face of life’s great complexities.

I have visited the Amish in many places, including Pennsylvania. I think they have great religious devotion and always surprise me with their devotion to their religion.

Ive been to Amish Country in Ohio, but I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never visited the Amish in PA!! Coming from an NJ native, that’s a shameful thing to admit. I must rectify it witha visit soon.

I’ve been to “Amish Country” near Akron, but for a NJ native, I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never been to see the Amish in PA! Great article. Now I MUST visit.

We find our occaasional visits to Lancaster to be delightful.
One of the most memorable was when Turkey Hill sponsored an Ice Cream Festival and we spent several hours enjoying the many events and sampling all of your wonderful products.
We also enjoy exploring country roads where we found a delightful co-op Amish store – take us back to more simple times.

Awww-you are making me homesick!!! It’s no wonder I could not sell my childhood home in Lancaster Co. I return there about every other month to enjoy the peace and quiet.

I have lived in Philadelphia all my life and have not yet made it to Lancaster. I enjoy shopping at the Reading Terminal in Center City where many Amish sell their goods.

They are called “plain”, but once you get to know them, they are anything but plain. They are very personable, they love to laugh, they love to cook and eat, they love their families, they just love life. If you get a chance, get to know them and your life will be enriched.

My husband and I were both born and raised in Lancaster County. We still have relatives there and enjoy going “home” for visits. In the meantime, we enjoy Turkey Hill Ice Cream in Pittsford, NY

when I was younger we always went to Lancaster for vacation 2 or 3 times a year. I still love going now and anjoy more that it has to offer.

As a child I was always fascinated to see the horse and buggies. Today when we see the horse and buggies, my children enjoy seeing them, as I still do.

We spend time in the Lancaster area every year and each trip we discover something new along with our favorite
places to visit.

John Biddle

There is nothing more likely to get a second glance than to see a buggy parked outside Walmart. I wish the Amish ran a Bed & Breakfast so that my grandkids could spend a few weeks on a farm.Wonderful memories of my great Aunt’s farm back in the 1940’s.

LANCASTER, PA IS A BEAUTIFUL AREA AND THE AMISH PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
TURKEY HILL IS PART OF THE GOODNESS.

DONNA SCHMIDT

Every summer growing up we’d go out to Lancaster to camp for a week. I used to love waking up and hearing the “clip-clop” sounds from the horse and buggies. And we always used to go to Stoltzfutz for some of the best apple butter known to mankind.

I love Pennsylvania and the Amish country! Such beautiful scenery, and so peaceful. I truly miss the green trees and open water of the east coast after moving to CA. Turkey Hill is like coming back home, I wish there were actual stores to buy it from out here.

I have lived in central PA for more than 30 years and have been to Lancaster County many, many times. I always marvel at the austere beauty of the Amish farms and how the Amish have adapted to the encroaching urban growth by starting businesses and working at craftsman jobs in the “English” world.

I’m proud to say I’ve been blessed to live in Lancaster County all my life, and Turkey Hill Ice Cream and Tea is my family’s favorite treat!

My wife and I enjoy our annual visit to the Lancaster area. The beauty and serenity are great. Being from the Buffalo New York area, I really enjoy the Turkey Hill sundaes made for the Bills and Sabres.

Lancaster County is such a beautiful place to visit especially during the summer. They have such quaint names such as Bird in Hand. Get away from the hectic life and go there for a day trip if you live close enough. And of course have some Turkey Hill ice cream somewhere along the way.

I have always wanted to visit Pennsylvania and the Amish country. I am one that enjoys the simple things in life and have a high set of values. This is prevelent in the Amish people and I have the utmost respect for their traditions. Someday I hope to be able to travel to that area. My vacations plans are on hold as my husband is in a nursing home and I do not want to leave him for a period of time.

I never saw “Amish Country” up close until my brother and a friend moved to Lancaster. It is a lovely area and things seem so simple to the Amish compared to the every day life I am used to. Amish food is just absolutely wonderful.

Best ice cream and ice tea there is.

The most peacefull and relaxing community on the east coast! Very educational for the grandchildren!

I have only been to the Amish country once when I was small with my parents many yrs ago but as yyoung as I was I was struck with their peaceful coexistence with nature I still am very close to nature but not as much as the Amish way of life

If you have’nt visited “amish country” you don’t know what your missing. Up until two years ago, my Mom and siters and I would spend a “girl’s weekend” In Lancaster. Loved Shopping and eating and spending time in the beautiful countryside. We stopped going when Mom became ill and couldn’t travel anymore. reading this article gave me the urge to get these girl’s weekends started again. Thanks for the inspiration. Hopefully I’ll win the trip and can start a new tradion with my daughter
P.S. Just discovered that my local market has The PIneapple Upside Down cake and I can”t wait to try it.

Lancaster County is our favorite place to visit for vacation or just a day out. It’s like a step back in time to when things were not as hectic. You can really relax as you visit. We never tire of looking at the neatly kept farms of the Amish and hearing the horse and buggy go by. The fresh produce from a local Amish stand it the best!

We live in Lancaster, and I love that my kids can see the working farms, horses and buggies and other sights any day – while Lancaster has a great city life as well!

An aunt of mine lives in the Amish area (Peach Bottom!). She had made friends with a couple of the Amish women a little while back and has since learned the art of quilting from them. A pretty cool thing for a woman in her 70’s!

As I child I belive I visited what we called Amish country and it was really fasinating. I hope to take my children when they’re a bit older.

Would love to visit the area. As i grow older, the simplicity of this life is something that is so appealing. A comfort…..like ice cream!

Lancaster Pa is a step into the past for many of us. As aI drove thru there last summer I admired their simplicity and pace of living

We have been traveling to Lancaster County to vacation since 1997. There is so much to do here, but my favorite is to ride around & enjoy the relaxing scenery of God’s creation & the life style of these Amish folk. I enjoy photography & this is a great place for taking pictures.

I have not been to Lancaster for over twenty years. When I was first married, we visited often – to shop at the Amish farm markets and vist the many antique markets. I remember small convenience stores called Turkey Hill back then – which we did not have in western PA. It’s great to have your products available everywhere! Thanks for the great ice cream, looking forward to the fat free Southern Lemon Pie!!!

Lancaster is such a beautiful area. My children were amazed that the Amish still lived the way they do today and do not take advantage of all the modern conveniences. It was a nice experience for them to learn more about their life style and how talented they are in their crafts.

My mother grew up in Penn and she loved the Pennsylvania Dutch, thier habits, cooking and beliefs. To read your article, brought me back fond memories of her and the Penn Dutch cooking she used to make. Thank you. I told my wife we must visit Lancaster one day.

My parents retired to Lancaster and lived there for 14 years. Loved to visit that area, as did my family.

Always love to visit Lancaster. It is beautiful and peaceful. It also shows how the early settlers lived, a good history lesson.

Ever since I was a little girl (50+ yrs ago!) we’ve vacationed in Lancaster Co. I can’t think of a more wonderful place to visit. The food is out of this world! So is Turkey Hill ice cream! My favorite flavor is Butter Pecan, but I enjoy trying all the monthly special flavors, as well. Happy 4th to everyone!!

I love Lancaster county and Hershey Park. WE stayed in a Bed and Breakfast last summer with our two young daughters and we can’t wait to return. WE love the simple life in Lancaster and meet so many wonderful and kind people!!!!!

Ok now I really want to go to Lancaster I am watching Good Morning America on WPVI Channel 6 and the commercial RIGHT NOW is about Lancaster – Strasburg RR and Willow Valley Resort. I want to be there and eat plenty of TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM!

Want the past than go to Lancaster, Pa. There you will find it the simple life. We are so much in a hurry these days. Working ,Making Money & raiseing afamily, we forget there is more out there. The simple life as our parents, grandparents knew. Let me have some of that.

I never get tired of seeing those horse and buggies.

never knew my birth month was also the month that honored my favorite food

Pennsylvannia and the Amish country are beautiful. It is so nice to see green and not tall buildings. Makes you want to take a deep breath and exhale slowly.

Today I learned something new. I always thought the Amish came from Holland since they are called Pennsylvania Dutch not from central Europe. I knew they and many others came to America at that time (and still do) because of religious persercution. Thanks for the lesson.

My husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary every year in Lancaster. It is about an 8 hour drive but we love Lancaster. It is a very relaxing vacation for us and we love the food.

Hope the Amish love Turkey Hill Ice Cream as much as we do…even though there is absolutely nothing “plain” about either the ice cream or any of its delicious flavors.

Thank You for the information. USA is a beautiful place to live. Turkey Hill thank you for giveing us the club and blog to write. Happy 4 of July to all.
Don’t for get your Turkey Hill Ice Cream this Friday.

I’ll never forget driving through the Amish countryside a few years ago (we happened to have become lost). There was snow on the ground and I wish I had my camera. There was a big open field and walking across the pure white untouched snow, were two Amish children dressed in all black. What a beautiful black and white picture it would have made.

the amish people are strong in their faith, their families and their communities. to uphold their beliefs in a world filled with distractions and confusion is a testament to that strength. people are fascinated with their simple, self sustaining way of life and they have become the base of the tourism industry in the lancaster area. known as amish country, the areas other varied attractions make the area a great place to visit and enjoy.

It’s always a joy to visit lancaster County. It’s like returning to the real America with people living the simple life and enjoying just being part of the community.

Just love the peach! No fuzzy skins juicy and delicious!

I’ve lived in Lancaster County all my life and think Turkey Hill Ice Cream is the best!!

We want to visit Lancaster County on our next long weekend. We can’t wait!

We love visiting t his area twice a year. Wouldn’t miss the Strasburg Railroad and the Choo-Choo Barn!

We LOVE visiting the Amish Country. We have been there twice in the last six months. The simple life is the best.

We are planning to visit Amish country later this summer.

We are planning to visit later this summer…can’t wait!

Taking a leisurely drive from Berks County down the backroads to Lancaster County is one of my favorite things to do. While gas prices have deterred me a little bit, I usually try to go at least once every two weeks. I’m always in awe of the simple yet very productive lifestyle of the Amish and Mennonite and seem to be drawn to that area. A stop at the Bird-In-Hand Restaurant is always on the agenda, and when I can’t get to Lancaster County, I can always read a Beverly Lewis’ book to mentally take me there!

Grew up in the area, now live in North Carolina. Been thru that area oh so often. However, never toured the area. Back to ice cream, TURKEY HILL is the best and I do wish I could get it in this area of North Carolina.

Wow, what an interesting article. I didn’t know they came from Switzerland I thought it was just Germany.

Having been raised near Lancaster County and having had higher educated in the heart of this beautiful country, I had come to find out one of the reasons “why” the Amish use the horse and buggy for transportation; to maintain a close knit community.

WIth the advancement of technology, “we”, Turkey Hill Ice Cream Lovers, have expanded our community to the entire distribution area of this delicious treat through this website!

Love to visit Lancaster County,I cannot resist their beautiful handcrafted quilts.

Beautiful country and it’s always fun to visit and enjoy the back road scenery. Their farms are so well kept. Amish people are just amazing compared to the rest of the general working class. They are huge contributors to our food and milk supply with their dairy farms. I’m sure that Turkey Hill can attest to that! Thank God for the Amish!

been thru amish country a few times
and love the pace of life there.love
the rolling hills too.

Lancaster is such a relaxing place to visit. You can sort of go back to a simpler time.

What a great taste of history and wonderful scenery. Thanks Turkey Hill!

I’ve lived in Lancaster County all my life and have NO desire to live anywhere else.

What dedication it takes to practice Amish, especially in today’s economic climate. Their words, works and dedication to their beliefs is awesome, as are their crafts.

There’s no place like Turkey Hill Country!

What a lovely, peaceful photo.

i just found your june 30 email–because i was away this past weekend in Lancaster County! we visit at least once a year.

for anyone who hasn’t yet had the pleasure of visiting the area, be sure to turn off Rt 30, north or south, for a ride thru the countryside.

Our world would be so nice if we went back to the basics(like the Amish)I enjoy our trips to the Amish country(when we can)& enjoy the people & their wares.Esp. their Turkey Hill ice cream.

I lived for 6yrs in blue bell pa and i remember going out on sundays with my family and driving into lancaster and seeing the amish familys out driving around in their buggys. It was neat watching the familys and seeing the way that these familys live. they do live a simple life and they do not like getting their pictures taking i remember my mom trying to take a picture of some children playing. the children saw that my mother was going to take their picture and they ran in to their school i always remeber that.

Lancaster County is beautiful country. I also think that Turkey Hill Ice Cream is the best!

I love Lancaster County. Some of my ancesters were Pennsylvania Dutch.

I remember visiting PA “Dutch Country” when I was a little girl with my parents and 2 brothers and sister. We got honey from a bee keeper and we got this amazing coco clock. It was hand carved, weighted and had this flower design which looked like heart petals painted red. We also got this great hand thrown tea pot. The Amish have a great artistic way about them. In NYC they had a store in Grand Central Station. Everyday they’d come to NYC in their buggys and put out their wares. Apple butter, fresh churned butter, fresh bread, honey and pies. In 2002 they redid the lower level and the small store was no more. But we do see them from time to time at the farmers market at 14th street. I know they lived in NJ but were from PA. I highly recommend just stopping by and having a taste. Remember how “Grandma used to make” it. Well the Amish do so everyday. Good luck to whomever wins. You’ll really enjoy yourself.

I love to take a ride through the county and get some Turkey Hill.

After our first visit to Lancaster we were hooked. Our grandchildren had such a wonderful time. They were in awe of the life style, surroundings and all there was to do. We had so much fun that they have asked to go back again this year. Can’t wait and so excited it is during ice cream month!!!

I love travelling through “The Amish Country,” as we call it, and thinking about their simple lives. When it comes to ice cream, I like it all! From Turkey Hill simple, plain flavors to the combination Duettos!

I first tasted Turkey Hill on a trip to Lancaster, PA but it was not available in the part of New Jersey where I lived at that time. I would always bring a cooler with me when I went to Pennsylvania and bring it home full of Turkey Hill. When, several years later, I moved to Southern New Jersey one of the greatest part about the move, was that I could now buy Turkey Hill in my local supermarket. Turkey Hill has always been on my weekly shopping list since then.

I originally lived in Sussex County, New Jersey and Turkey Hill was not available there, at least not at that time. The first time I tasted it was on a trip to the Amish Country and I loved it. After that each year I would travel to Pennsylvania and fill up a cooler with Turkey Hill. One of the most thrilling things of moving to southern New Jersey was finding that Turkey Hill was available in the Supermarket. What a treat that was and continues to be today. Turkey Hill is always on my weekly grocery list.

If I go back to Amish country will definitely look for quilts again

Lancaster and Ice Cream, now that is America! I used to work in that area and it is truely one of the most beautiful and reflective places to be.

Well, now Turkey Hill ice cream has edged out all the rest. Over time I’ve tried every ice cream the supermarkets sold (especially those on sale) and some from local ice cream stores. Your Turkey Hill has turned out to be far above the rest and is now our dessert of choice for all occasions. How about that!

Only one thing makes our four active little children take a break from running through the sprinkler or playing chase on these hot summer days- ICE CREAM!
Thanks Ronald Reagan for making our national summertime love official!

Turkey Hill is the creamiest, tastiest ice cream I’ve ever eaten. Has a lot of flavors and is a good deal for the money!

This is the best ice cream I’ve ever eaten. We have forgone buying any other brand of ice cream.

Every month of the year is ICE CREAM MONTH to me!

Every month is ICE CREAM MONTH to me!

My husband and I travel to your part of the state to camp with friends. We will be there at the end of this month. I appreciate the fact that Turkey Hill has such great sugar free ice cream–as my husband is diabetic. When we enjoy it for dessert, he never has to feel left out.

As most of us are in a craze about eating healthy and organic, the Amish food is all natural, so they know how to take care of themselves better.

We have visited Lancaster County once. It was more than 15 years ago. I would really enjoy another visit. And to see more of the area.
And we love the Turkey Hill brand of ice cream. You can really taste the quality. It truly is my preferred brand.
I say this with true sincerity.

I LOVE Turkey Hill!!! It is by far the best ice cream out there! Especialy the chocolate peanut butter…YUM

Been there twice in last 20 years. Maybe third time in near future. Enjoyed both times.

If you go to the Amish Country don’t forget to stop at Shady Maple and the Flower and Craft Warehouse.

I visited Lancaster County and sampled some products from the Amish. Highest quality and freshness always. Turkey Hill is my favorite brand of ice cream and I always have at least 2 in the freezer.

I was fortunate enough to spend a week in Lancaster County some years back, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We took a buggy ride with a Mennonite tour guide, visited some of the shops, went to farmer’s markets, toured a typical Amish farm, ate at Pennsylvania Dutch restaurants, and also visited Hershey Park & toured the Hershey Chocolate World. A return visit is long overdue! I also love receiving the Turkey Hill Journal, for a fun sneak peek at upcoming flavors, as well as interesting facts. I’d love to tour the Turkey Hill factory!

Wow, it’s only July 2 and look at the increased participation on the blog! Makes you wonder how many ice cream nuts out there check out the TH website in a day. Pretty cool that so many folks want to help celebrate National Ice Cream month!

I love Amish Country! We have traveled there many many times. Strasburg Railroad, Rockvale, Sight & Sound and of course the Turkey Hill stores we love them all. We also spent many nights in Lititz at a B&B and eating Wilbur’s candies. Please pick me I need a fix of Turkey Hill Landscape and with the gas prices I will not be going this year unless I get a free stay!

I have visited the Lancaster area several times over the years and loved it. I have attempted to make some of the same dishes my family sampled there -have not yet mastered Shoo-Fly Pie though.. but know Turkey Hill Ice Cream is something no one can duplicate-it is uniquely delicious.

((sigh)) We moved back to Central NY from Akron Ohio, where, an hour away we were blessed to have our own Amish Communities in Millersburg and Kidron Ohio.

To get away from the hustle and bustle of My husbands daily college life, we’d run out to get our farm fresh eggs and talk with the locals who were all too sweet. I enjoyed that part of our life during a hard 4 years where we were poor in wealth but rich with the Amish spirit. My husband worked around the clock with his job and school and we really couldn’t spend money on elaborate vacations, those weekends we spent enjoying the Amish delight, searching back roads and meeting new people with different ways of life was so refreshing to us.

I must say the peace and simplicity from Amish Country is what kept us rejuvinated and renewed our minds and spirits.

After a year of being back here in Central NY, I love our home state, but would love to enjoy Amish Country again. We have plans to visit sometime in the future.

Thanks for sharing about the community we loved so much when we were living in Ohio. You gave us a glimpse of what we can enjoy close to our new home now with plans of an adventure in Lancaster County.

I was excited to hear about the new duetto flavor- root beer float- what a simple and calming way to enjoy a summer evening!

Great article on Lancaster County and the Amish.
A lifestyle hard to find in today’s fast paced world.
Hard to find and rare in some stores is my Turkey Hill favorite ‘Philadelphia Style Coffee’ ice cream.
Each time I have Turkey Hill Philadelphia Style Coffee ice cream I sit back, relax and enjoy the rich flavor and smooth texture and think about these simple pleasures.

Are there any turkeys in Turkey Hill

Although I have never traveled to Lancaster County, my husband and I would love to go back to PA. We went to the Poconos for our honeymoon, 44 years ago. It was very sad last year when their community was turned upside down when a gunman invaded their schoolhouse. What a tragedy! Our prayers are with those families.

I grew up near Lancaster County, and have always enjoyed visiting the area, to enjoy the scenery, shopping, and the food. The picture above is beautiful! We recently just tried the fried icecream which was a limited edition, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!

I have been going to Lancaster almost every year for the past 35 years. Great place to visit!

The country road looks so peaceful and clean a nice place to stop and enjoy some Turkey Hill ice cream.

Happy to see root beer float available again. I came up with the idea of using a flavored popsicle or frozen fruit bar to stir Turkey Hill iced tea. This keeps the tea cold longer than ice cubes and provides some slush to sip through a straw later. Delicious products!

I enjoyed your article on the Amish and Lancaster County, almost as much as I enjoy Turkey Hill Ice Cream ! We live near Allentown, PA and I always enjoy visting Lancaster. As some have already said, the Amish have maintained their lifestyle amid all the changes in technology and lifestyles maintained by the majority, and I honestly beleive they made the correct choice.

i rember takeing my children there when they were small.i miss those time they were great.

I haven’t been to Lancaster County since I was a little kid. I wonder how the landscape has changed, or maybe it hasn’t. I recently went to Ohio on a camping trip and found a similar Amish settlement right next to our campground. I say similar because the beauty of Lancaster county just can’t be beat.The Amish drove their horse and buggies and wore the traditional dress, but there area just wasn’t as buccolic as Lancaster Counties is. I would love to go back and visit the PA amish area.

I enjoyed the article about the Amish. It brought back memories of growing up in the country and taking “hay rides” and the simple life. Having a dish of Turkey Hill while reading this also brings back the days of making homemade ice cream. Thank you for the memories!

I enjoyed your article on the Amish/Lancaster County. When my children were young we took a trip to Lancaster. It was a wonderful experience. The country was beautiful, the people friendly, the food delicious. It was a great learning experience for the children besides visiting Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland. We stayed for four days. It is a treasured memory. I hope I win the trip so I can take my granddaughters and relive the memory. Thank you for being a warm and fuzzy company, for making great ice cream and for your special offers/contests.

WE love turkey hill ice cream! If we run out it is a true family emergency. Our youngest daughter, has cp and is difficult to keep any weight on her little body. Thank god she loves turkey hill vanilla bean ice cream!
The Dr. says it keeps her healthy.
THANK YOU TURKEY HILL!

It does occasionally happen: we run out of ice cream when None of the local stores are featuring Turkey Hill on sale. (!) But not often.

I think everyone should experience Lancaster and the Amish, even if it’s just for one day. It’s a wonderful perspective on what life ought to be…enjoyed and savored!

Amish Country is the way to go! It is obvious that less crime is done here and for a reason. Maybe we should all go Amish for a week but of course enjoy it with the Turkey Hill Ice Cream by ourside!!! Thanks Turkey Hill!!!!

We have been in Lancaster county for 9 years now and absolutely love it! The farms and rolling hills of corn just thrill me. I find it so enjoyable when friends come to visit to just ride around and show them a view of the countryside. Lancaster county is a great place to live!

My kids were surprised that we could get Turkey Hill ice cream in MA. They thought they could only get that at Grandma’s house in PA.

I’ve always respected the Amish, living within their means and preserving their traditions.

We have travelled to Amish country a few times, and always enjoyed it. The relaxing pace and how nice they are is wonderful!

I am so glad that you picked the Amish to write about in your first column. Long ago–when I had just started working and had very little money–a friend and I BICYCLED across Lancaster County. It was a great trip: pretty rolling farmland, many cows, and the people were all very friendly. Especially great was the farmer selling his large and juicy peaches for 10 cents apiece. We had a lovely chat with him while we ate our peaches!

I have visited Lancaster County once in the past and it was a memorable experience for me. My husband and I plan to take our children to Lancaster County in hopes they can learn something from the Amish and the much more simplistic life they live. Seeing this life style is like a breath of fresh air, an escape from the hustle and bustle we have in the hectic lives we live. It reminds me to stop and smell the roses.

I Love Lancaster and the Amish heritage. If anyone wants to learn more about the Amish, they should read the books written by Beverly Lewis. They give you a wonderful insight to the Amish beliefs and customs. And while you are at it, while reading, don’t forget to eat a wonderful gut bowl of Turkey Hill ice cream to make the experience complete!

Spent 5 years back and forth from the Jersey Shore to Lancaster county while our daughter went to college in Elizabethtown. Beautiful county, area, and people. Loved that there are Turkey Hill mini-marts all over out there! Wish we had one here now that she’s graduated!!

Lancaster County sounds like the perfect weekend getaway! Can’t wait to visit!!!

I live among the Amish near Sinking Valley, just west of Bellville. They are dear friends. Although it takes time for them to trust you and allow you into their lives, they will open up little by little. My friend Mary calls me to drive into town when she is in need of something. Saturday, I ran ice out to their home because they were making homemade ice cream! ( I could have brought them a few gallons of Turkey Hill LOL.)

We have visited Lancaster often. The Amish are truely beautiful people. Plain, simple, hardworking, and lovely people. Maybe the reason we love Turkey Hill is because of the homemade taste. Just delicious!

The Amish and Turkey Hill, so similar, no fake ingredients, just purity at its best.

I HAVE TRIED MANY BRANDS OF ICE CREAM AND I STILL COME BACK TO TURKEY HILL.

I’ve been coming to Lancaster County since my son was a three year old-that was 1976. We have Amish friends there and always have pizza/Turkey Hill parties with them-they loved the Gertrude Hawk Box of Chocolates and the Root Beer Float Duetto.

I love Lancaster County- I’ve visited three times already this year and stocked up on Turkey Hill while there!!

Without a doubt, Lancaster County is my number one place in the world. I visit as much as I can. I’ve been close friends with an Amish family in Bird-in-Hand since I was a child and can’t get enough of Lancaster County. I wish I could find a job and move there.

Lancaster is a wonderful place! We head up that way to a craft festival at Long’s Park every Labor Day! The weather is still warm and usually sunny– perfect weather for Turkey Hill Ice Cream. We also love the Duettos and my new favorite, Raspberry Lemonade Smoothie.

When I first moved here four years ago, I had to call home about my experience! I had been sitting at the drive-thru bank teller when to my wondering eyes… I horse and buggy pulled up to the teller next to me! THAT was a surreal moment!

We love the values of the Amish in caring for their elderly family members.

The Amish have sustained their lifestyle amid all the crazyiness in our World. How many of us would long to be living a simpler life! The products they produce are amazing, especially considering not having the conveniences of the average American!
How fitting that the best ice cream, Turkey Hill, comes from such a beautiful area!

I have always loved visiting Amish country and Lancaster-it’s like going back in time-My nephew and his wife live there and the area is getting a lot of developments-hope they can preserve as much of the country as possible-love eating at the “all you can eat” restaurants and shopping at the farmer’s market-LOVE whoopie pies-maybe that could be a new Turkey hill ice cream flavor!

Turkey Hill Ice Cream can’t be beat-
Eagles Touchdown Sundae is my favorite treat!
I found it in cups; a take-along-size.
The “wunder gut” taste is no surprise!

My whole family are obsessed with ice cream. We love to put vanilla over warm brownies!

My family has always loved visiting Amish country. My mother’s and father’s family is from PA. We strive to get over there during the summer, especially to stop at the Fisher’s farm to buy fresh produce and homemade rootbeer. We’ve stopped there so often that they have become friends and some of the Amish children have corresponded with us.
Fall is also beautiful there.

I think the Amish are amazing. I could never be as strong willed as they are. I know for a fact that people have a misconception of what they stand for.

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WE LOVE ICE CREAM!! My family and I are ice cream fanatics!! Turkey Hill is our favorite by far. One of our favorite things to do is make brownies, and add hot fudge and ChocoMintChip ice cream!!! Yummy…..

My boys only choose Turkey Hill ice cream out of all of the ice creams in the freezer case at the supermarket. It is definitely their favorite and mine, too. Thanks.

This is beautiful farmland. You can almost smell the fresh grasses. I would love to visit here and sample the Amish cooking and see their handiworks.

I’m truly a TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM JUNKIE – I ALWAYS KEEP VANILLA BEAN on hand. Just add fresh fruit or maple syrup or nuts or cake or any combination of ingredients you feel might tickle your palate. Creating desserts using ice cream -then eating them – is my mission in life.