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Your Questions Answered for Bus Groups

Historic photo of The Plain & Fancy Farm with the gardens

Bringing Your Tour Group to Plain & Fancy Farm

At Plain & Fancy Farm, we’ve been welcoming tour and bus groups, for decades. In this FAQ, you’ll find answers to common questions about bringing large groups to Plain and Fancy Farm here in Lancaster County.

How to Book

How to inquire about a group dining reservation?

If you are inquiring about a group of 20 or more, please visit this page and fill out the online form or call 1-800-791-9062 to contact our sales team about your inquiry. Please make sure to check your junk email for emailed replies. Reservations can be booked over a year in advance and popular dates fill up quickly.

How far in advance do I need to book my group for dining with you?

We suggest reaching out to us as soon as possible as our most popular dates fill up quickly. We currently are booking dates through the end of 2026 and 2027 dates will open on January 2 2026. Just know that dates especially Friday and Saturdays do sellout early. Make your reservation request.

How do I contact you to inquire about booking an event?

Please visit this page and fill out the online form or call 1-800-791-9062 to contact our sales team about your interest. We recommend inquiring about your event as soon as you have a date in mind as some dates due fill out quickly.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Please email us at sales@tesincpa.com or give us a call at 1-800-791-9062 to discussion cancellation policies for your specific booking.

How can you help us plan our church or corporate retreat?

We can help with meals, lodging, and meeting spaces as well as with local activity suggestions.

Can I tour the venue before booking?

Yes, we offer in person and virtual tours. Please email us at sales@tesincpa.com or give us a call at 1-800-791-9062 to arrange an appointment.

Do you offer packages for group dining or bus tours?

Yes, we offer group rates for bus tours and large groups of 20 or more. Give us a call or fill out this online form for details.

What is required to reserve a date?

A signed contract and a small deposit.

Food Options

What type of food do you offer?

We offer a full range of dining options and menu options. However, for bus groups and tour groups, our PA Dutch family-style meal option is the recommended option. See the menu.

Do you only offer Family-Style?

No. We offer a range of dining options including: menu dining, limited menu dining, buffet and plated meals in addition to our family-style dining. We also offer a full bar. However, if you are coming with a tour group or bus group, family-style is the recommend option. See the menu.

What is on the family-style menu?

The menu is available here.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

We also can accommodate many common dietary restrictions including allergies, gluten free, vegan and more. Send us an email at sales@tesincpa.com or give us a call to discuss your needs.

Are alcoholic beverages available?

Yes, alcoholic beverage service is available for any event. We have a full-liquor license and certified staff. We offer full bar, limited bar and cash bar options.

Do you offer family-style, buffet, or plated meal service?

We offer the following dining styles: family-style, menu dining, limited menu, buffet, plated and boxed lunch.

How long do we have to eat?

Groups choosing the family-style dining option will have an hour and fifteen minutes to enjoy their meal.

What drinks are included with the family-style menu? 

Iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee, and hot tea are included with the Family-Style Menu.

Activities in Lancaster County

Can I book a private buggy ride as part of my event?

Yes, we can work with you to help book your private buggy rides with Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides which are here on property.

Can you book other food and activities for us in Lancaster?

We also can book your group’s reservations at MIller’s Smorgasbord, one of the leading buffets in Lancaster County focused on PA Dutch fare. We also can recommend activity options in the area and assist with local transportation depending on your needs.

What else there is to do in Lancaster County for our tour group?

There is so much to do in Lancaster County from educational experiences to art, theater to shopping. Check out our guide here or give us a call to discuss your options.

What else there is to do on Plain & Fancy Farm for our tour group?

After doing your meal at Plain & Fancy Restaurant, you can shop at The Barn & Hearth Shop, check out Amish Experience or take a buggy ride at Aaron & Jessica’s. If you are planning to stay the night in Lancaster, ask about staying at AmishView Inn & Suites. Also, on site is Smokehouse BBQ & Brews.

General Questions & Logistics

How far is it to Sight & Sound?

Sight & Sound Theatre is under 6 miles away. It is less than a 15 minute drive but please leave time for theatre traffic, parking, and loading and unloading.

How far is it to American Music Theatre?

American Music Theatre is under 5 miles away. It is less than a 15 minute drive but please leave time for theatre traffic, parking, and loading and unloading.

Where do I drop my passengers off?

Please drop them at the start of the path in the West Lot (address 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird in Hand, PA 17505).

Where can we find a dump station?

The TA Express Lancaster Travel Plaza is just minutes away – 2622 Lincoln Hwy E, Ronks, PA 17572.

Where should we park the bus?

Bus parking is available by the trees in the West Lot (3121 Philadelphia Pike)

May the bus driver dine separately?

When dining family-style seating there is unfortunately no single seating or separate dining options. For more information or concerns, please contact sales at sales@tesincpa.com.

How many people can your venue accommodate?

Our largest space can host up to 280 guests. If your group is larger, we have worked with Amish Experience and Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides so that we can split your group into smaller groups so that one group can be doing an activity while one group is eating, etc.

Is there lodging available for overnight guests?

Yes, we can discuss reserving rooms at AmishView Inn & Suites.

Accepted payment types? 

We accept cash, credit card and debit for day of payments. If you would like to pay by check, checks are due at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact sales at sales@tesincpa.com to arrange. 

When is payment due?

For family-style dining, $100 deposit is due within 30 days of booking to confirm your reservations. The remaining balance is due the day of the reservation at the restaurant before you are seated to dine.