I recently had the pleasure of attending a breakfast with Santa at this lovely farm market/wedding venue. Having been the second of such of the season at two different area businesses this one far exceeded our expectations and will clearly be the ONLY one we go to in future years.
Held in a refurbished barn on the property that hosts weddings and other celebrations the restoration was top notch. Would definitely make Joanna Gaines proud! The space was nicely decorated in an old fashion Christmas manner that didn't feel commercialized.
From our entry till departure we were delighted with every aspect of our experience.
Since we attended a breakfast with Santa event, and it was in the low 30's outside, this review is based solely on that experience. While the property also houses a playard for kids with different activities, barnyard animals, and a farmers market we did not check out those areas but do plan on coming back in nicer weather.
Where our breakfast with Santa at Kitchen Kettle Village failed, the Country Barn excelled. The barn was spacious inside and the reservations allowed for just enough people to make dining and seeing Santa comfortable. They could have easily added more tables and chairs to really capitalize on the event but the fact that they didn't spoke volumes. Ample time was provided to dine and we didn't feel rushed. Our ticket included a photo they provided with Santa and Mrs Claus, as well as the outdoor activities. Our time with Santa was generous and felt very relaxed. Door prizes were also offered much to our surprise. Every aspect of the breakfast was well executed.
Breakfast was a help yourself buffet, arranged in several stations so it was easy to access and at no time was overly crowded. A pancake station was also set up, cooked to order in front of you with heated maple syrup. While the meal itself was good but not exceptional (the potatoes really could have used some seasoning) overall we were very satisfied with the offerings and presentation. Servers came around and cleared the tables and at no time did we feel like we overstayed our welcome, or that the event dragged on.
I can't praise the restoration enough, as no expense was spared. The original details and charm of the barn remained even with the conversion to an event venue. This would be the perfect venue for a wedding, baby, or bridal shower and I will definitely consider them if I entertain on a large scale in the future. I also had the pleasure of meeting with the owner who definitely takes pride in his land/business and was very personable, as were all the other employees we encountered.
This place is definitely a hidden Lancaster County gem and I can't wait to go to breakfast with the Easter Bunny and check out the rest of what they offer in warmer weather! read more