Despite one’s best efforts, and often to great surprise, life tends to be something you can’t plan. Just ask Linda Merrill, a mostly retired nurse and Penn National resident who set out to find her dream home and ended up finding a love she never expected. Always an advance planner, Linda started her search for […]
Art, Culture, Food: It’s all here in historic Franklin County
As if being in the midst of breathtaking natural beauty wasn’t enough, Penn National’s surroundings in historical Franklin County offer a plethora of rich cultural happenings. Music, theater, art—it’s all in your backyard, making Penn National a truly special place to call home. A Rich History Settled by Scots-Irish and German immigrants in the 1730s, […]
The (Delicious) Road to Your Best Health
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’ – Hippocrates Want to lead a healthier, more active life? Eating more plants is a good place to start, especially considering Penn National is located in the same fertile valley that supplies produce to the farmers markets in Washington, D.C. Whether you’ve got a green thumb, […]
Sinking Roots in the Perfect Farm-to-Table Community
When Carolyn and her husband Bob decided to move from Austin, Texas, 18 months ago, they started looking for an agriculturally rich community, similar to the one they were leaving in Austin. Bob worked in the nursery retail industry and both he and Carolyn enjoyed growing organic herbs and vegetables in their 7,600-square-foot garden. It was […]
She Quilts, He Golfs – Why Penn National Is a Perfect Fit for Couples Like Nancy and George
It was almost love at first sight for Nancy and George Bills. Once they saw Penn National and realized they could easily pursue their passions—quilting for Nancy and golf for George—they wasted no time in making the move from their home in South Jersey. “I took a drive out and looked around and said ‘This […]