Unique things to do in Pennsylvania

After arrival and introductions, we'll start the process by showing you how to properly slash your dough and get it into the oven. this will allow our first loaves to bake and cool in time for sampling, because who wants to attend a sourdough class and not get to eat any of it? :) Next, we'll begin the process of mixing ingredients, going over the recipe and process. during the periods when the dough will be resting ill conduct a demonstration for a fun live cultured beverage, you can make at home or simply enjoy it during the baking class. Since there is so much time involved in producing a loaf, I'll be moving along with the steps as quickly as we can and spending most of the time between processes answering questions and explaining the why behind the techniques. classes typically last between 3-4 hours so light refreshments will be served throughout the class. You will leave class with, starter, instruction printout, a loaf of bread to bake the next and a bread proofing basket. Other things to note Let me know if you have any food allergies.

Come and join us for an intimate and educational experience on the day and the life of an Alpaca caregiver! We provide an opportunity for people 5 and older to feed, occasionally pet, halter train and a guided walk with Alpaca and Llama! In addition we will share some unique and educational information regarding camelids! We may also stop to greet our unique and crazy flock of chickens! Book a private experience for special occasions, birthdays, engagements!! We have limited availability during the week, however can accommodate larger groups via request. If the guided walk is not your thing Hidden Brook Ranch Alpaca offers Alpaca Yoga, the chores tour, Alpaca Smore's and Campfire. Other things to note: Please wear appropriate shoes (sorry no Flip flops or sandals) or bring an extra pair! We do have a public restroom and do have facilities to wash up before and after your experience. Our event is for children 5 and up. Please contact the hosts for questions regarding children under the age of 5. Due to the stress caused to our animals we do not permit dogs on the ranch. Thank you for understanding. If you need to reach us during on the day of your visit please call us as we do not always get the messages through Airbnb in time. If you are unable to reach us by phone make sure to leave a message. Please keep in mind that Alpacas look different throughout the year.

For this experience, I will utilize the divinations of cartomancy and clairvoyance for your rooted message given to me by the divine. This healing session where I provide a tarot reading and Oracle Guidance on areas in your life you will like to receive confirmation and advice from! It is a very interactive experience and most of the time you’ll leave not only feeling “lighter” with a lot of information to consider but you’ll feel empowered and inspired! This is Great for Team Building, Groups and Teams! Please reach out to me to make a Team Bonding Experience for your groups :-)

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. Don't worry about picking up any ghostly travelers; the entirety of the tour takes place outdoors! This 2-hour tour is offered on select evenings. Ready to get chills and be scared by some obscure ghost stories? ***Please note: This is NOT a haunted house tour OR a pure Ghost Tour but rather a history tour with a spooky twist!*** Please note: -Every participant will have to sign a waiver. - Free cancellation and full refund up to 24 hours before tour start. - Tour will take rain or shine! Please message if there are any concerns about inclement weather.

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this specialty tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country. Let’s talk and spill all that historical tea hunny! Tour Includes: - The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade - Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist - The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore - Barbara Gittings, LGBTQ Pioneer - Controversies of Racism in the Gayborhood - A tribute to Gloria Casarez Distance: 1 mile Other things to note If you have any questions or would like to request a private tour - feel free to reach out! We accommodate time requests, content requests and private parties.

Hug A Highland allows guests to visit our family owned and operated farm to brush, love, feed, and take nonprofessional pictures with our Scottish Highlands and miniature donkeys! It is a perfect way to get up close and personal with friendly farm animals. If wanted, guests can also take a look around our farm to learn more about beekeeping, cover crops, or agriculture in general. MUST BE 10 YEARS OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE

Guest arrive and get settled in. Guest chose to paint either a wine glass, canvas, or wood plank at our studio. Guest are given step by step instruction from the beginning to the end of a chosen painting. Guest get to paint along with me or they can go rogue and paint whatever their heart desires. When guest complete their art it will be mostly dry by the end of their session, if not we provide blow dryers to speed up the process for those who have to get going. Our studio is always setup for painting. All art supplies (paint, canvases, brushes, easels, and smocks) needed to create the painting are provided. We also provide bottle water, and wine glasses. Other things to note We can accommodate couples, groups, individuals, families, and more. We are accessible via all local highways, and bus route 23 stops right outside our studio.

Come channel your inner artist while collaborating! You and partner will paint side by side to create a painting; whether you come with your boo, partner, husband or bff we can assure you a great time! Experience the pleasure of painting together. Enjoy some fun games, complementary wine, while in good company, and take your relationship to the next level. We do not discriminate between couples, so bring a friend, spouse or any significant other. I The two of you will receive your own canvas to create one masterpiece! Oh, how much fun! No art skills needed and all supplies to create (2) 11 x 14 stretched canvas to make one 11x28 masterpiece by putting your 2 canvases together to become one.

Cow Cuddling Therapy - Guests will meet and actively interact with docile, loving and affectionate rescue brown swiss cows, oxen and calves. Guests arrive to our Working Farm & Sanctuary, and are given an educational and fun tour by tractor or foot of the 350 acres, where they will be introduced to how humans, cows, the land and nature co-exist harmoniously. After the tour, guests are escorted to our newly constructed cow barn to lay in the comfortable straw with each of the cows as they rest and ruminate. This close contact and touch relieves stress and uplifts the spirit of the cow cuddler. This therapy is known as Koe Knuffelen and is extremely supportive of improved mental health. The experience concludes with a delicious plant-based / vegan meal prepared by the Sanctuary's Culinary Center from produce raised organically on the very same land and/or sourced locally from other farmers. The entire experience lasts 4 hours and costs $100 per person, $320 for 4 persons and for 5 persons and more, please call for rates.

Create a one of a kind dessert inspired candle. With over 150 design options, our candle-making class is unique because we create candles that look and smell like edible foods! Guests will be shown different varieties of wax toppings that we make in our facility and receive guidance in creating their design. Guests will be able to take home their candle creation and will have completed the class with unique candle making knowledge and experience. Photography and Videography of your experience can also be provided complimentary so that you can share your experience with family and friends at the end of your trip. Ages 10 and up

Have you wanted to try wheel throwing? If mud ain't flying then you ain't trying! Beginners welcome! 90 minutes of working on a pottery wheel with instruction. Keep your favorite, glaze and firing included. $80/person (contact host for more price options!). 2-4 wk turnaround, patron responsible for cleanup and shipping cost. If our schedule doesn't fit yours please reach out, we'll do our best to accommodate

Upon Arrival guests will be greeted by one of our co-founders or animal caregivers at our historic event barn. Guests will receive a brief introduction to the nonprofit and the property. You will be able to enter animal enclosures and meet some of the animal residents, while learning about animal agriculture and hearing some of the unique rescue stories at Tamerlaine. Many of our animals love human attention! Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch (vegan) while taking in beautiful views of the property. Learn about the lives of farmed animals and animal rehabilitation, while listening to unique and inspiring recovery and rescue stories that will warm your heart. There is parking on site when you arrive. Arrive 5- 10 minutes before the tour to fill our our waiver and use the restroom.

After arrival and introductions, we'll start the process by showing you how to properly slash your dough and get it into the oven. this will allow our first loaves to bake and cool in time for sampling, because who wants to attend a sourdough class and not get to eat any of it? :) Next, we'll begin the process of mixing ingredients, going over the recipe and process. during the periods when the dough will be resting ill conduct a demonstration for a fun live cultured beverage, you can make at home or simply enjoy it during the baking class. Since there is so much time involved in producing a loaf, I'll be moving along with the steps as quickly as we can and spending most of the time between processes answering questions and explaining the why behind the techniques. classes typically last between 3-4 hours so light refreshments will be served throughout the class. You will leave class with, starter, instruction printout, a loaf of bread to bake the next and a bread proofing basket. Other things to note Let me know if you have any food allergies.

Awaken your senses on a 90-minute guided hike in scenic Buttermilk Falls State Park. Join local forager & ecologist, Sarah Kelsen, for a hands-on adventure where you'll learn to identify a variety of wild & native Northeastern plants, while observing & maintaining the diverse forest ecology. Sink into the present & soak up the outdoors! Hikes depart from and return to Firelight Camps in Ithaca, NY. We will meet at the Firelight Lobby Tent, downhill from LaTourelle Hotel. Payment is due before we depart on our hike. I also offer hikes at other locations or with private groups; please contact me to learn more!

Lancaster, PA is 1 of 18 cities certified nationwide to welcome refugees. On this amazing walking tour you will eat some of the best food in downtown Lancaster. You will meet your host at the Lancaster City Welcome Center. After a brief introduction you will walk around the city tasting a variety of foods at seven different locations. Including from Denmark, Italy, Jerusalem, Japan, Spain, Laos, and more! The chefs are excited to share their culture and food with you. You will hear stories from immigrant and refugee chefs who have settled in Lancaster to open shops featuring recipes from their home country. Lancaster is a historic 18th century city. While en route, we will visit historical sites of culturally diverse business owners dating back 200+ years. You may also visit hidden gardens, and roof top restaurants. This is a great activity for groups, families, or friends visiting Lancaster. Walking distance is approximately 5-6 blocks total. Food stops vary by day and time. Both tours offer a significant among of food! You can contact me to book a private tour for 5 or more people. This tour is free for children 5 and under. This walking tour can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly! Happy to accommodate food allergies. Please check your inbox after booking for parking tips and meet-up information.

This experience captures a piece of the Philly culture and is lined up so that every stop is a hop and skip away from the next. With this tour we skip every line and pay no covers. It’s 4- 5 (dependent on group size) of our favorite bars with a secret bar or speakeasy along the tour; That even people that live in the city don’t know about. We will have a few drinks at each stop and makes some friends along the way. Look forward to having a great time with you. If you need a day outside of our calendar, message us and we can come up with an arrangement.

We will safely guide you on a fun tour of local breweries and distilleries, also a covered bridge. We go at your pace. We love to share all the fun and beauty in the Catskill Mountains, and look forward to hosting you and your group.

Welcome to the Philly Thrift Tour: Imagine a walking tour where you get to stop and pick up magic along the way. Let’s take a walk with your favorite Thrift Sister, Style enthusiast and Sustainable fashion guru. Here you will learn about this city’s top thrift stores and the great sales that take place in these specific locations. This is a walking tour where you will not only get your steps in but take in the amazing day of being around like minded creatives who you can create life long relationships with. This 4 store experience will have your bags filled with gems and still enough money left to enjoy your time in the city. Through this experience I guarantee you will leave not only with a full bag but a full heart after meeting others as excited as you are for the passion to thrift. What you will get: ~Every tour will begin at noon and we will spend 45minutes to an hour in each store. ~You will get a walking tour map. ~You will get a store itinerary for each store stating the color sales etc. ~Styling Tips,Shopping assistance and help keeping you on a budget if needed. ~Whether you bring $5 or $500 expect to find magical gems. ~We will visit 3 Stores minimum. If time allows we will go to all 4 time flies when your shopping and having fun. ~This is a walking tour please dress comfortable. ~I can be found on IG: @theblazervault if you have any questions.

We’ll meet by the bridge that runs over our creek, walk through the pastures, the gardens and barns. We’ll talk about the season, what crops we are currently harvesting, where animals are, why we move them around so much, and our growing techniques. You'll meet our beautiful Maremmas (Rey and Daisy) that serve as guard dogs for our livestock and see where our chickens roost and where our cows and sheep graze with plenty of opportunity for questions. At the end of the tour stop by to check out our farm store and let the kids run loose on the playground. Other things to note: The tour is not strenuous but we will be walking up some hills, and depending on the weather it may be a bit muddy. Please wear appropriate footwear and sun/rain protection. The farm can be a dangerous place for unattended children. Adult supervision is required to ensure children remain safe.

Join us at the wood-fired outdoor brick oven for an evening of delicious farmstead fresh pizza. Saturday nights, May-October, we invite neighbors, friends, and guests to make pizzas with local ingredients, enjoy field fresh salads, and sit around the campfire. We bring the dough and all of the fixings, you bring your appetite! It is always the highlight of everyone’s stay at Stony Creek. Garden fresh salads are also included. Please bring your own beverages. Pizza night is a gathering of campers and community. All are welcome. - $22 a person, children under 3 free