The Wandering Disciple

The red brick walls of the Netherlands Inn and Spa rise up from the surrounding cornfields in the the heart of Amish Country in Lancaster County.  (Photo: August 28, 2005)

Nestled in the heart of Amish Country, the Netherlands Inn and Spa is a quaint little hotel located in Strasburg. The rooms are furnished with handcrafted furniture, providing a local touch. (Photo: August 28, 2005)

Strasburg, Pennsylvania: In the quiet Amish countryside sits the Netherlands Inn and Spa. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the inn provides the opportunity to kick back and relax in quaint, county accommodations. The Inn was opened in 1973 and designed to resemble to country inns of the 18th century. The five buildings of the complex are named after notable people of Strasburg history. Building one is named after George Hoffman, the builder of the first home in Strasburg in 1733. Building two is named after Francis Asbury who began the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1795. Building three is named after one of the original grantees of land in Strasburg, Martin Kendig. Building four is named Musselman House and because the name is very common in the region, it is not sure which prominent towns member the building is named after. Finally building five is named after Senator John Carpenter who was the director of the Strasburg Philosophical Society. The hotel features ...