There are many wonderful opportunities at Garden Spot Village; people are living life to its fullest, seizing opportunties to serve, contribute and make a difference in the local community and around the world. Visit this page often for highlights of the action.
Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive “Best” status for three categories in Pennsylvania and one of just 25 retirement communities to achieve “Best” in three categories nationwide.
Read ArticleDr. Sara Zeff Geber recently mentioned Thistledown Cooperative Living at Garden Spot Village in a recent article that appeared in The Journal of Active Aging.
Visit WebsiteThe Sycamore Springs neighborhood at Garden Spot Village was recently recognized by the 2021 Design for Aging Review. The Design for Aging Review showcases communities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Visit WebsiteMeadow View, Garden Spot's innovative new memory support community, was featured in the Summer 2021 issue of Chester County Medicine.
Visit WebsiteLNP's Carole Deck shares the story of Garden Spot Village residents Bill Seitzinger, Rodney Stauffer and Jay Patton and their recent fight in a Stearman biplane. The men were honored for their service in World War II by Dream Flights' September Operation Freedom.
Visit WebsiteDave & Ruth Anne Starnes were featured in the July/August 2021 issue of Chester County LIFE. Dave and Ruth Anne shared they ways they are embracing opportunity at Garden Spot Village.
Visit WebsiteLNP's Erin Negley featured Garden Spot's community gardens and aeroponic greenhouse in today's Food + Living section. She captured the community and purpose people experience when they volunteer in the greenhouse and join our gardening micro-community.
Visit WebsiteHeather Stauffer, staff writer at LNP, shares the story of Thistledown Co-Living and how Garden Spot Village offers affordable, safe housing without government subsidies for five women.
Visit WebsiteThe editorial board of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Toledo Blade recently referenced Thistledown Co-Living as an inspiration for affordable housing for people 62 and over.
Visit WebsitePhiladelphia Inquirer featured Thistledown Co-Living in a recent article.
Visit WebsiteEvery day, Garden Spot Village's Environmental Services Department manages about 1,250 pounds of laundry. Albert Vega, environmental services director recently shared his expertise with McKnight's Long Term Care News.
Visit WebsiteWhat does it take to be a changemaker? Senior Housing News offers an in-depth interview with Garden Spot Communities CEO Steve Lindsey on the ways he is changing the expectations of continuing care retirement communities.
Visit WebsiteSenior Housing News named Garden Spot Village as an example of standout living opportunities.
Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village CEO Steve Lindsey recently participated in a session at BUILD, a Senior Housing News event held in Chicago in early May. His comments were featured in a recent article on Senior Housing News' website.
Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village was referenced as an example of an active adult community that focuses on providing abundant opportunities to live with purpose in community in a recent white paper by Plante Moran and Senior Housing News.
Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village and Sodexo were recently included in an article about innovative dining choices.
Visit WebsiteOn Tuesday, March 12 Garden Spot Communities CEO Steve Lindsey testified before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Health Committee at the State Capitol in Harrisburg.
Read ArticleThistledown Co-Living recently received the "Best Affordable Housing Design of 2018" Award from Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards.
Visit WebsiteSenior Housing News recently awarded Sycamore Springs the top spot in the 2018 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards’ “Best Independent Living” category.
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Read ArticleSenior Housing News recognized two Garden Spot Village building projects in their 2018 Architecture & Design Awards today. Of the 90 communities that submitted entries, Garden Spot Village received 1st place awards in two categories. Sycamore Springs received 1st place in the Independent Living category. Thistledown Co-Living received 1st place in the Affordable Housing category.
Visit WebsiteLeadingAge Awards Committee selected Garden Spot Communities as the recipient of the 2018 Innovation Award in September. Kathryn Roberts, board chair of LeadingAge and the awards committee, said, “This award is given in recognition of programs that are models of innovation and excellence and contribute significantly to the quality of life of the individuals served.”
Read ArticleLancaster Thriving! the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry quarterly magazine featured the Cooperative Living House in the most recent issue.
Visit WebsiteThe EFA Design Champions awards program was launched this spring to recognize the individuals who are advancing the design of senior living environments, those who have fought for design solutions that make a meaningful improvement in the lives of residents, staff, or the greater community. Scott Weaver, director of campus services, will be recognized during an awards luncheon at the 2019 EFA Expo & Conference in Salt Lake City.
Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village is just one partner working to create a Dementia Friendly Community in New Holland.
Visit WebsiteA special thank you to Carole Deck and LNP for a feature article about Sycamore Springs yesterday. Read the article online here.
Visit Website“The reason nonprofits exist is for the common good,” says Scott Miller, chief marketing officer of Garden Spot Communities. “We want to be a good community partner and do good in the world.”
Visit WebsiteSteven Jeffrey joined Garden Spot Communities as chief strategy and innovation officer on April 3.
Visit WebsiteA new layout and returning favorites in this year’s display, which opens Saturday, Nov. 26
Read Article"We’re excited that Fall Festival has activities for all ages,” says Linda Dodge, director of development at Garden Spot Village. “And with the country store, silent auction, crafters and stores that are open, it’s a great day to do holiday shopping and also benefit the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund"
Read ArticleOn July 7th, Garden Spot Village, a continuing care retirement community in New Holland, PA, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Sycamore Springs, a neighborhood expansion project that introduces a new style of living to their community.
Visit WebsiteBryan Morseman, 30, of Bath, NY, wins for the third time in a row at the Garden Spot Village Marathon.
Read ArticleThe public is invited to Garden Spot Village to experience an exciting show by Portal Percussion on Saturday, Apr. 16, at 7 p.m.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village is holding intergenerational paint parties. Open to people of any age, these parties are a way for kids and adults to share in the fun of creating a work of art of their very own.
Read Article“The Garden Spot Village Marathon and Half Marathon continues to get strong support from the running community,” says Scott Miller, chief marketing officer at Garden Spot Village and race director for the marathon.
Read ArticleThompson McConnell & Family bring the spirit of Scotland to life with the classic sound of the bagpipes. Come to Garden Spot Village to enjoy a concert of bagpipe music on Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
Read ArticleServant Stage production “Embraceable You” will be performed on Feb. 26 & 27 at the Chapel at Garden Spot Village
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village ALIVE (Active Lifelong Learners in Vital Engagements) and Eastern Mennonite Seminary at Lancaster invite the community to an in-depth course titled “Grappling with the Gospel.” The six-session class will meet on Mondays from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Mar. 7, and 14 on the campus of Garden Spot Village at 433 S. Kinzer Ave. in New Holland.
Read ArticleAn airplane, a pagoda and an adobe hacienda are just some of the hand-crafted birdhouses and bird-themed quilted items that will be up for bid in the eighth annual Birdhouse Show and Silent Auction, which takes place at Garden Spot Village from Monday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 29.
Read ArticleHaving Temple Avenue Jazz as the next performance in our Saturday Evening Concert series is certain to be a treat. Public is invited to concert on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.
Read ArticleThe Girls on the Run 5K is unlike any other running or walking event. As Johnson points out, it is first and foremost a celebration of and for the 700 girls on 49 teams.
Visit WebsiteEduard Klassen will perform a variety of Christian music from around the world on Paraguayan harp and piano, interspersed with personal testimony of God's work.
Visit Website Read ArticleA life-size red maple hand crafted of recycled iron is a stunning centerpiece for the newly renovated Village Square.
Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village and the New Holland Police Department invite the community to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired drugs on National Drug Take-Back Day.
Visit WebsiteThis summer, Jacob Landis rode coast to coast to raise awareness and funds for cochlear implants for deaf or severely hard-of-hearing individuals who cannot afford them. On his way across the country, he stopped for a "meet and greet" at Garden Spot Village, where his grandparents live.
Visit Website Visit WebsiteGarden Spot Village will welcome Andrea Lazzaro, of Italy, who will perform on the community's stage on July 21 as part of the Lancaster International Piano Festival. The public is welcome to enjoy this free performance.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village invites residents, family, friends and the general public to enjoy the music of the nifty '50s when Servant Stage Company performs "Forever Plaid" for its first time ever on July 16 & 17, at 7 p.m. both evenings.
Read ArticleEntries in the 2015 Congressional Art Contest will be on display in the Main Street Gallery at Garden Spot Village through May 30.
Read ArticleGordon Denlinger, six-term Pennsylvania representative, has joined the board of directors at Garden Spot Village. Denlinger has a longstanding relationship with the community; his parents moved here in 1998.
Read ArticleIn keeping with this year's theme of #MPOWER, residents and team members at Garden Spot Village helped a group of young people find their inner super hero when the community participated recently in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day.
Read ArticleBryan Morseman, of Bath, N.Y., battled strong headwinds to win this year's Garden Spot Village Marathon, taking first place for the second year in a row. The marathon and half marathon drew some 1,200 runners of all ages—and held a few surprises.
Read ArticleA beautiful spring-themed sampler quilt, pieced and hand-quilted at Garden Spot Village, will be among the highlights this month when Garden Spot Village participates as a destination in the annual Lancaster's Best Kept Secrets Tour. Proceeds from the sale of the quilt will benefit the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund.
Read ArticleFresh from their successful tour of Ireland, the Chamber Singers of Lancaster Bible College will entertain residents and the public with a cappella masterpieces from both sides of the Atlantic when they close this season's Saturday Evening Concert Series on April 18.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village and New Holland Police Department are teaming up to continue to offer the New Holland community a convenient and secure drop-off site for unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village and Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society are once again teaming up on a program ddesigned to provide a deeper understanding of the Amish community. Residents, friends and the general public are invited to "The Amish: Of Renegades, Literature and Healthcare" will meet on three Mondays beginning April 13.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village invites the public to enjoy the sounds of "the auld sod"—reels, jigs and hornpipes—when Hooley School of Irish Dance brings its talented young performers to our stage on March 21.
Read ArticleThe Garden Spot Village community welcomes Steve Muller to the leadership team as chief operating officer. Steve has a background engineering and ministry/leadership studies.
Read ArticleGarden Spot Village ALIVE and Eastern Mennonite Seminary at Lancaster invite residents and the public to participate in a six-part educational program on the healing power of prayer beginning February 23.
Read ArticleServant Stage Company is bringing its Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour back to Garden Spot Village, and it's bigger and better than ever with more than 30 vocalists and instrumentalists. Join us for some hand-clappin', foot-stompin' entertainment on February 27–28.
Read ArticleEnjoy an exceptional evening of musical entertainment when members of the Lancaster Red Rose Chorus, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, share their vocal talents as part of the Saturday Evening Concert Series.
Read ArticleThe popular annual fundraiser brings a breath of spring to the newly renovated Village Square Indoor Park—and supports a worthy cause.
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