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The Country Barn
211 S Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Had such a great time with our family today! It was our first time there and we got to cut down our first Christmas Tree! Kids enjoyed the Country Barnyard fun before taking the train ride to pick out our tree. We then had some hot before heading out. Definitely a memorable family experience.

Ke
Review №2

The Manor View barn (one of three venues on site) provides a fantastic setting for your wedding dreams!Farmer Jim & Katie were extremely helpful in planning our big day - twice! We had originally planned on a May wedding but 2020 had different plans. Throughout the entire re-planning process Farmer Jim & Katie were there to help ensure our guests had a fun and safe time.Farmer Jim has a wealth of knowledge about how to maximize your wedding day experience - lean on his experience. The food was great, the service was timely and friendly, and the entire staff ensured appropriate health protocols were maintained.I cannot recommend Country Barn and Farmer Jim more highly!

Ka
Review №3

Just had my sons wedding there. It was terrific. Everything ran beautifully and guests loved the food. A great place to have a wedding that is different and unique. Thank you Farmer Jim

Mi
Review №4

Great place to pick pumpkins & eat fresh handcut fries grown on this potato farm. Kids love the new train.

Ka
Review №5

Cozy lil country store. Yet they carry plenty of food groups. Prices are very reasonable. Local grown foods. You can shop for a meal or grab milk, eggs and bread. The owner is very nice and helpful. Shop is clean and adorable. Do stop in.

Ma
Review №6

Our daughter, Kristins Wedding was yesterday, October 3rd. Farmer Jim and staff made it absolutely perfection in everyway. Friends and family commented on how personal and intimate it was. Could not have happened with out such attention to detail. From the bottom of our hearts thank you.

Na
Review №7

My family and I had so much fun. My granddaughter wouldnt stop talking about how much fun she had. Thank you so much.

Ma
Review №8

Fun to pick pumpkins but there is NO social distancing and many people not wearing masks. On the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch there were many people in a small space and many without masks. Granted it is mostly outside, but concerning all the same.

Lo
Review №9

This is a cute little country store.. prices arent bad and they do have activities if you go on weekends..

Th
Review №10

Had a great time plenty to do also had lunch there lots of fun!

Tr
Review №11

The Country Barn has become a destination that will always be close to my heart- I will never forget this experience or this place, it is truly magic. My husband and I were married at Country Barn on 6/8/2019 and HIGHLY recommend this venue- it is beautiful, elegant, and rustic- everything you could want for a wedding. But my favorite word to use to describe Country Barn is authentic. I love that this is a REAL working farm that ALSO and EQUALLY knocks it out of the park when it comes to weddings. That same genuineness can be found in the owner, Farmer Jim, who was an absolute pleasure to work with. His suggestions and advice allowed us to have the perfect wedding day- and I want to say THANK YOU for being there just as I was about to walk down the aisle to make sure I didnt get tangled up in my train :). My friends and family were blown away by the venue, food, lovely staff, and overall experience- we had so much fun and I couldnt ask for more.

Na
Review №12

I’m so grateful for the close proximity to my home. Their produce is fresh and in season. Having Country Barn close is similar to having your very own minimart... but with a fresh variety of produce, baked goods and staples.

Pe
Review №13

Lots and lots of fun activities! The pig race and gemstone mining seemed to be the biggest hits.

jo
Review №14

No social distancing is followed at all. No signs, no sanitizing stations, and people coughing and hovering right over you everywhere you go. Waited in line for food for OVER AN HOUR. Very disappointed. Didn’t get to anything other than the corn maze because people are so inconsiderate and coughing all over people without masks on. It was a complete waste of $36.

Su
Review №15

Wagon rides, baked goods, trinkets, pumpkin picking.

Au
Review №16

Very nice!!! Wished Id have some smaller Grandchildren!!! It looks like they have a very nice place to have fun their!!! It looks like all outside entertainment. I stopped to get some veggies. They all looked good. Got tomatoes, cantelope. Didnt need potatoes or some of the other veggie. But all looked fresh, very nice, clean. Will go back again, when Im in the area!!

Ja
Review №17

I certainly love it..Love the Macau

Sh
Review №18

Great shop. Nice veggies and beautiful plants.

je
Review №19

Great place for children and adults. Very friendly

je
Review №20

Came here for the 6th year in a row this fall for pumpkin picking. Last year was a dud because of the very wet summer, the patch looked like something out of Stranger Things. Just rotting pumpkins everywhere, we couldn’t pick any. This year we tried again. The hayride to the patch was a minute or under. The patch was at the end of the parking lot. You could spit back to the main area where you got on the ride. In the past the patches were much further out and you actually spent a little time on the hayride. This patch was the only one which meant it was very over-picked and saturated with people. That was disappointment #1. Secondly, when it came time to get back to the ride we were waiting in line and passed by not one, but four tractors. Bouncing a screaming baby, we tried to walk back. Stopped quickly by an elderly lady who said we couldn’t, even though we could have been there in no time. Went back and waited. Still nothing. People lined up, no tractor. A group started to walk back because people were tired of waiting. Elderly woman freaked out, threatened to “report us”, jumped in her car and recklessly drove to the end as to stop us? Not sure. No one was trying to steal pumpkins, we just wanted to get back to purchase them. If you’re going to station an elderly woman to stand guard so people wait for the ride, set her up with a radio and communicate! And don’t ignore the line when you come by in a tractor. Kind of ruined our time. We will not be returning next year.

Ph
Review №21

Charming little country store adventure

Al
Review №22

Very nice

Mo
Review №23

Im sure the quality of service was nice for people having celebrations but dont let the owners fake fronts fool you. They are mean to the employees and take poor care of their animals. They are overpriced and the quality of their products is very poor. The food for events is also quite awful.

ju
Review №24

We went there for the first time and so far it was nice. The pumpkins are a great price we bought a couple of them. The lady at the cash register was very nice to us and introduced us to the bird they have there. Im planning to go again. Very nice place. We traveled from Philadelphia.

St
Review №25

Not a bad place to bring the kids. Barn kid area opens up at 11AM.

Ch
Review №26

Country Barn has both a Farm Market, with delectable Old Dutch style foods, as well as an extended barn-land. The barn-land features a variety of farm animals--goats, pigs, sheep, and even rabbits as well as several points of entertainment. As of 2015, these points included bouncy inflatable horse racing, a (very brief) pig racing show, a potato launcher (for a small fee), some climbable barn-themed structures, a corn maze (in season), and some nifty pedal racing contraptions (imagine a wooden recumbent bike). Sometimes there are tractor rides.There is an admission price, so make sure you plan enough time to get your full experience for it.

na
Review №27

Was looking forward to having my wedding here and farmer Jim definitely didn’t disappoint. He was very friendly and was so helpful throughout the whole process. I am blown away from how amazing the wedding turned out because of Jim and his friendly stuff.

Ji
Review №28

Went there for their first year sunflower fest! It was very enjoyable but the downside to it was the care of the animals. Coming from a farming background and have worked on several farms throughout the years including owning a horse of my own, there were some things that disappointed me. I don’t want to go off on a rant so I’ll keep it simple: ponies/mini/donkey were not in the best of shape and could have easily been better taken care of (weight, grooming, pasture size/maintenance) Reason why I knocked it down two stars until I see further improvement on their care. I’d hate to see something happen to them when the care they need are quick and simple fixes that will benefit in the long run.

pk
Review №29

I have been to a lot of events here over the years. Always a great time!

St
Review №30

Every year for 5 years we have gone to the country barn for pumpkin picking and cut your own Christmas tree, this year when we went the prices were insanely high, highest they’ve ever been since we started out family tradition. Over $80 for a Christmas tree which just isn’t something we can afford. Super disappointed that I can’t cut my own tree there this year.

Al
Review №31

I have only had great customer service each time I stop in to look/buy. Their plants are the lowest price in town. Great pumpkin selection at Halloween. Christmas trees are fairly priced. If you have a sweet tooth youll love the cookies and fudge at the market store! :-) I look forward to bringing my granddaughter to the petting farm as soon as she is old enough.

Ro
Review №32

Watching campfires is addicting

E.
Review №33

Tremendous customer service. I was looking for a “balled tree” — one with roots for replanting. The owner took the time to take me out in the field to discuss the variety and the pros and cons. After some philosophical discussion I opted for a cut tree this year. My first in more than 20 years. The aroma in my house is indescribable.Make sure you visit Goliath and check out the baked goods.

BM
Review №34

We love the Barnyard Kingdom for a Fall event. A bounce pad, many animals, pony rides, pig race, tractor ride, giant slide. Food is good. Picking a pumpkin-grandkids loved it. I cant say I noticed a problem with the animals care. Someone else noted that. To the untrained eye, the place seems ok with their animals.

Lo
Review №35

The Country Barn is a beautiful place! My family (11 adults and 9 children), attended Breakfast with Santa. I cannot say enough about the breakfast food and how delicious it all was. I love that there was farm fresh food served. This was by far, the best buffet food I have ever had. The staff were all friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere is awesome, very warm and welcoming. It was obvious that a lot of hard work and time is put into making their events perfect here. With all of that said, there was a few things that could improve for next year..... Santa was great and did a great job with all of the kids, however, his beard was a hot mess (falling off), you can fix that Santa :). Lastly, the photographer was clearly not experienced. She did not communicate while taking pictures, not a 1,2,3, ready, nothing, just took shots and printed. The lighting was terrible as well. I would have rather the breakfast included bringing your own cameras for pictures rather than what the photographer was producing. Thank you Country Barn for an awesome and memorable Breakfast with Santa! Until next year :)

Ja
Review №36

Super friendly folks, great entertainment, and lots of activities. Look for the country line dancing on most Tuesdays and Fridays. Have attended many weddings here and have seen these folks do a superb job time and time again.

Ya
Review №37

Stumbled upon this farm today as we came to visit our family with our 1 and 1/2 year old son. We expected a good pumpkin patch and just maybe a tractor ride and we were unbelievably surprised! The place is AMAZING for toddlers and older! I mean what Farm provides a huge bouncy “matt”! We saw animals, had great snacks, climbed tractors, took a tractor ride, rode a pony and of course got awesome pumpkins! What a wonderful day! We will be making this farm our regular visit and looking forward to Christmas with Santa and all of the other activities throughout the year! Thank you for making our day!

Ja
Review №38

We had our prom at the barn and the service was great

E.
Review №39

I really enjoy taking my children & ALL my nieces and nephews (12 in all) to pick pumpkins. This has become an annual event. They look forward to this every year.

Em
Review №40

DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY. Their products are way overpriced and lacking in quality. And while they are ever-so-sweet to their customers, they can barely keep an employee for over a week. Go here if youre looking to get gouged and work here if youre looking to be screamed at. If you want quality, go to an amish greenhouse where you know the people that own the business are doing the actual work. I will never give them my money again and I advise the same to you.

Dr
Review №41

Very nice staff. The food in the market is fabulous. They have great farm rides for younger kids.

Ni
Review №42

Beautiful location, affordable prices, friendly staff, and Farmer Jim is the man.

Lu
Review №43

I can only speak to their Christmas tree selection. I came here for a you-cut Christmas tree on December 1st. Their trees are scraggly and small, and theyre so paranoid that youre going to steal one of their saws that they make you leave your drivers license at the desk before theyll give you a saw. Walked across the muddy field to their 1/4-acre of trees (saplings mostly) to find the selection very poor and exclusively under 5ft tall. I would recommend looking elsewhere for Christmas trees. I sure did.

bl
Review №44

Went for an easter egg hunt with my three year old . I called in advance to put my childs name in because I was told there were limited spots. The 10am hunt did not start until 11am, but a bunch of grumpy toddlers could finally hunt eggs.Here is the best part, all of the plastic eggs were empty!I could have overlooked the unorginization and delay in time, but having kids hunt for empty eggs is terrible.

Ma
Review №45

I would give a zero if I could. The owner is a terrible person! She rips off employees and treats them like sub-par human beings. She SCREAMED at my brother when he called to say he couldnt come in for a shift he was assigned with less than 24 hours notice (due to a doctor appointment he;d had for weeks). VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! On top fo that, she refused to pay him for all the days he worked, and now we have to file a lawsuit just get her to pay him what she owes. DONT GIVE THESE SCUMBAGS YOUR BUSINESS!

Da
Review №46

Just awesome.great fun, great staff.great family experience.

Br
Review №47

Will never go again without the petting zoo.

De
Review №48

Advertised blue spruce trees, but upon arrival, didnt have anything but saplings. What was left to cut down yourself were the equivalent of charlie brown trees :(

Jo
Review №49

Nice little store.

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  • Address:211 S Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States
  • Site:http://www.countrybarnmarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 717-872-5591
Categories
  • Farm
  • Banquet hall
  • Christmas tree farm
  • Farmers' market
  • Pumpkin patch
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
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