Koziar's Christmas Village landed on one of those "highly recommended holiday adventures" lists,…read moreand since it's only about one hour from home, we added it to the 2025 must-see lineup. December got packed packed, so we didn't make it out until the last Sunday after Christmas -- which honestly turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I can't even imagine how absolutely packed Koziar's must be in the days leading up to Christmas, and while there's plenty of room to spread out, massive crowds just aren't our thing. Visiting after the holiday rush made the experience much more relaxed and enjoyable. Even though it was post-Christmas, it was somehow still considered a prime night, so admission was $18 per adult. Not ideal, but also not outrageous compared to other big-name light displays. Parking, however, was free, plentiful, and close to the entrance, which immediately earned major bonus points because so many places charge extra just to park half a mile away. Pulling up the drive is where Koziar's really makes its first impression. You come over a dark country road hill and suddenly -- BAM -- Christmas lights everywhere. They shimmer across the lake and light up the entire valley in a way that genuinely stops you in your tracks. This is one of those moments that's better experienced than explained. Once through the gate, you're welcomed with a miniature diorama and a warm holiday greeting from the Koziar family themselves. The walk-through path is simple and clearly marked -- just follow the arrows painted on the pavement. It's fully paved, well-lit, and stroller/wheelchair friendly, which makes this a great option for families. If you're a small child, this place is probably pure magic. Older kids might be a little less impressed, but as an adult, the nostalgia factor here hits hard. The wooden characters -- hand-painted and intricately lit with antique-style Christmas lights -- immediately transported me back to childhood visits to my grandparents' house. There's something very old-school, very comforting, and very heartfelt about the displays. It's not flashy or tech-heavy; it's warm, charming, and intentionally vintage. There are plenty of indoor buildings along the route, which offer a chance to warm up, grab a snack, and contemplate evacuating your wallet. We kept it simple with a churro, a chocolate chip cookie, and a hot cocoa for about $6 total. The snacks were clearly mass-produced and not gourmet by any stretch, but they were hot, fast, and fairly priced -- exactly what you want while wandering through the cold surrounded by lights. The music playing throughout the village was a surprisingly nice mix: classical Christmas carols, country holiday tunes, and classic cartoon favorites. It added to the experience without being overwhelming. The dioramas scattered throughout ranged from intricate and whimsical to slightly unusual -- some made us smile, some made us tilt our heads -- but there was always something to look at. At no point did the experience feel dull or empty. Koziar's Christmas Village may not become an annual must-do for us, but it's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. If you're looking for an affordable, walkable, nostalgic holiday experience that warms your heart and reminds you what Christmas used to feel like, this is definitely a place to put on your list. Cozy, charming, a little quirky -- and very much its own thing.

If it was more aptly called "Koziar's Christmas Lot," I don't think anyone would go but it would be…read moremore appropriate. After planning to go for years, we went tonight (two days after Christmas, a Friday). We got there right at 6 pm. Some signs said they open at 5pm and other signs said they open at 6 pm. Teenagers were competently directing people where to park. That part was easy and orderly, and parking was free. We got in one of the three disorganized lines, one for cash only, one for cash AND credit card, and one for credit card only. I don't know why they needed to make it complicated. It wasn't intuitive, people were confused, and gaps in the line fences allowed others to cut in, bisect the existing lines, and create their own branches of the lines. The cash line didn't move very fast. Why not do online ticketing through Eventbrite---you KNOW they make a lot of money and much smaller family businesses do it so why can't they----have a QR for entry, and zip people in. $18 for one adult during peak days. No receipt, no stamp for reentry. Pets aren't allowed, which was made clear upfront (online) and posted on-site. The attractions are mostly Christmas and so much of it is the same stuff from 20 to 30 years ago, creepy doll decorations with lights to make it Christmasy, and then they have random things like Betty Boop, dinosaurs, and stuff that's not iconic Christmas. The walking pathway is such that you can't really go back to see anything or do a second lap. It's meant for a one-way walk through and a quick boot out you go. Lots of lights were out, one huge gingerbread inflatable was completely flat, and a bunch of lights on their main "Kozier's Christmas Village" were out---at least fix that! The hot cocoa was good, and it wasn't Swiss Miss thankfully. It's a small 10 oz cup and $3 each. The chocolate chip cookie was very very good, buttery, soft, gooey, hot, and freshly made for $1.50 each. Go once, don't recommend it to others, and go home. If you need to drive 2-3 hours for it, skip it and find a more local attraction.

Great sales and prices. They have a good used saddle selection as well as some other used items!…read more Everything from tack and equipment to sprays, ointments, supplements and feed items. They even have some used boots. Good selection of circle y tack, if you're in need of horse supplies (especially western gear) this is a place to check out. The best selling point of this place is that they're educated on leather working and can fix almost anything! The owner was super helpful and informative, very kind!

Harry is so knowledgeable and he has so many saddles to try to determine which one fits best. He…read morecan also do custom work and make goods that are every bit the quality (if not more) than the commercial brands. He's a pleasure to deal with.

We booked the Amish farm fun combo $30 per person 1.5 hours. We got there early so they put us on…read morean earlier time. However what they put us on was the regular Armish farm fun $22 per person for 1 hour. The difference is the combo one includes gardening and barrel train ride. But anyway, we realized it as the tour ended after one hour. We didn't bring it up since my children actually wanted to leave because of the hot summer heat. I will recommend the $22 basic tour. It was packed with action and after one hour, my kids had enough of the farm ( we also visited the miniature horse farm next door before this) and long for AC. The tour started with a hayride around the farm, about 8 min ride. Then we went indoor at the animal barns to cuddle: chicken, ducklings, bunnies, kittens, piglets , feed Cheetos to pigs and watch them go down the slides, bottle feed the cows, milk a cow and collect eggs ( pick one up and put in a basket). It was fulled of actions. Strongly recommended this $22 basic farm tour. While you are waiting for your tour, you can kill time by playing at the playground ( under full sun) or go indoor to the corn box for free.

This was my family's second time coming back here. My kids were just 3 years old the first time…read morethey came here and loved it. I took them back recently, as they're about to turn 6 years old, and this was the perfect age. There are a variety of experiences you can do here. We did the standard farm tour that includes a 5 minute wagon ride, where kids can drive! And then you go to the farm. On this last trip, there was a little confusion on the tour portion. I think they didn't realize our whole group was waiting. I ended up going up and found someone who managed to find one of the Amish women to give us a tour. On the tour, you'll see baby animals, feed the horses, bottle feed a calf, see baby chicks, and pigs. Then at the end, you can reach under chickens and pull out eggs from the nest. My kids could have stayed here all day. They also have a playground on site, tricycles, and a little shop where you can buy dairy products. Definitely worth a stop here!

I highly recommend a visit to Swartz Farm in Mohnton. Great for ALL ages. We took our goddaughter…read morethere with her two children (2 and 4 years old). We were met by Dennis who was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable (it was his family farm). We also met Lindsay, a volunteer with a passion for the animals and educating others about the farm. It truly had a "family" feel to it - saw Dennis' son and young granddaughter bathing one of the animals :) They took their time with us and answered all of our questions. The kids had a blast and Dennis made sure they were safe as they cuddled with a variety of animals. We all loved the tour and the overall experience. So grateful for the work they are doing at the farm and in the community. Thank you again!

It's not cheap to go here. $100 for 2 people to go for 30 minutes. We did enjoy it though. The…read morevolunteer who gave the tour was knowledgeable and very nice. The animals are very friendly and you get to touch and hold them. They are very well taken care of as well. Highlight for me was the baby goats. You need to book this in advance

Customer service is wonderful. They are so welcoming and down to earth. The ambiance is a relaxing…read morevibe. The bathrooms are accessible and even welcoming. Go there for the plants, variety of antiques, art, nic-nacs, and the experience indoors and out. There are two areas for parking.

Finally stopped in, after passing by for so many years. They had a great selection of plants, both…read moreindoor and outdoor, and succulents. The inside was much larger than expected, with many nooks and crannies containing a variety of antiques and furniture. Even the bathrooms contained items for sale. The staff could not have been friendlier. I was traveling, otherwise, I would've bought some of the healthy looking plants. I left with a few small, but nice things for my mother's day gift. They had so many nice bookmarks for $1.25 and some small, packaged food items that were reasonable, as well. The succulents ranged from $3-$9, for the most part. A lot of the herbs outside were very healthy looking and also reasonably priced. I'll be back, for sure. They mentioned holiday open houses. That seems like the perfect time!

An absolute gem! My husband needed to go to the feed store next door, so we also stopped in here…read more It is absolutely wonderful! The owners are very kind and knowledgeable. They have beautiful gifts from around the world, as well as local items. The store is full of interesting things. The more you look, the more you find. Upstairs they have lots of toys, especially things they do not require batteries. We found some great puzzles. Downstairs there two rooms full of gifts and jewelry. I picked up a few things and returned later that day to get more. This is now my first stop for gifts.

This is our favorite place to buy gifts year-round. The (really nice) owner stocks a fantastic…read moreselection of high quality games and toys - learning games, craft kits, etc. Also really nice items for the home. This is not the usual "country crafts" selection, but a lot of thoughtful and humorous choices for all ages and genders!

If you are used to clutching your 50%-off coupon as you run to AC Moore, well then, you will have…read moresaved so much that you can occasionally splurge on the very high quality selection here. Expertly-knit samples are draped all over like the wearable works of art they are, intimidating the 30-year-yet-low-skilled knitter I am. However, affordable classes can help push you to the next level. (In the mean time, use the public library system to find tons of stitch dictionaries and patterns.) The owner has a serene presence that enhances the store's quiet elegance. And two cocker spaniels serve as greeters. The puppy will even present you with his toy.

Trish has a great little store. Good selection and always very helpful.read more

Such a fun tour! The weather prediction was calling for rain so they kept in touch with multiple…read morecalls to check if our schedule allowed flexibility with the weather changes. Scooters had a chance to practice in the lot before we got on the road. We actually started an hour earlier to try to avoid the worst of the rain. We came prepared for the weather in a convertible! Raincoat. Check. Big umbrella to cover our seats and plastic sheets to shield our legs. Check. Good shoes for mud. Check. We were offered plastic ponchos but they were pretty flimsy. The car interior was definitely not pristine. Coolers were provided with water. We also kept a towel and valuables we wanted to keep dry in there. We picked the yellow smart car which quacked when you hit the horn. The cow car mooed. Every Amish kid pumped their arms for us to hit the horn. We meandered through the quiet countryside. We stopped at a goat farm, leather shop, souvenir store with coffee and delicious fresh pretzels then an ice cream stop. Come prepared and have fun. Sounds like they will no longer offer the scooters in the near future.

We booked the smart cars, and ended up being the only ones on the tour, so it was private and we…read moreleft 30 minutes early. The drive was beautiful. We stopped at a leather maker/store, a cheese store, a creamery and a country store with animals that also sold pretzels and soft serve icecream. The entire trip was about 2 hours. The tour guide was very friendly. The cars were pretty dirty and beat up but still cute and fun to drive. It was so interesting to actually meet some of the Mennonite people working in these locations. We did feel obligated to buy something at each location, especially being the only people on the tour, but we found things we actually wanted to purchase without issue. Overally, we would highly recomend. We did the "country roads excursion".