Bus Trip Painting Party to Lancaster
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Bus Trip Painting Party to Lancaster
Tickets now on sale for Painting Party Hosts.
Painting Party BUS TRIP to Lancaster County: Create, Shop, Flowers & More. Saturday, August 9, 8:30am - 9:00pm
Hop on the pARTy Bus for an all-day excursion to Lancaster County with Painting Parties by Judy.
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Visit an Amish farm (where Judy grew up).
Paint a metal tray full of native PA flowers.
Eat lunch in the newly erected event barn.
Experience a live-action Chalk Talk at the Barnyard Art Studio Theater.
Shop at Bricker Village: wine, antiques, chocolates, crafts, art, and more.
Eat at the historic Brickerville House Restaurant (on your own).
Pick your own flower bouquet at Royal Oak Flower Farm.
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Amish Farm, Painting & Lunch
The bus will depart the parking lot of Cedar Grove BIC Church, Mifflintown at 8:30am. Our first stop will be at an Amish Farm in Kinzers, Lancaster County. Tour the gardens and see the animals on the same farm where Judy grew up. Then you’ll enter the newly built event barn on the farm for a Painting Party led by Judy. Each person will paint a tray with an outline of Pennsylvania and a selection of native PA flowers. Or, you may choose to paint your own design. Lunch will be provided in the event barn by Anna.
Chalk Talk Theater
Our second stop will be the theater at the Barnyard Art Studio for a captivating Chalk Talk by professional artist Elva Hurst. “In the Garden of Flowers” is the theme for the live action art experience. There will be time to explore the gift shop. Snacks will be provided before boarding the bus.
Shopping and Dining
Next, we will take a short drive to Bricker Village. Several shops located around a flowery courtyard include: antiques, wine, chocolates, candles, décor, glass, crafts, and local artwork. While at Bricker Village, plan to eat at the historic Brickerville House Restaurant. Serving homestyle meals for over a decade in an upscale and cozy atmosphere. Family-owned and family-friendly. Find their menu online. Pay for your own meal. Other options include a convenience store next door or bringing your own meal.
Pick Your Own Flowers
Our final stop will be at Royal Oaks Flower Farm. Walk among the flowers and learn tips for flower arranging. Then pick your own fresh flower bouquet to take home (price included in ticket). Return to Cedar Grove by 9:00pm.
PRICE:
$112 a person.
Only 56 seats on the bus. No refunds, but you can transfer your seat to someone else. Please list all names at checkout. Note any special needs.
Former Painting Party Hosts Offer:
BRING 4 PEOPLE: You come for 1/2 Price ($56)
BRING 8 PEOPLE: You come for FREE
-your seat counts in your number.
-offer removed when bus is nearly full.
-tell me when you hosted
THANK YOU for hosting a painting party with me since 2015! Wow, 10 years!!
NOTES:
- Bus seats are in groups of 2: plan to bring a friend (or several)
- Very little walking. No stairs at all locations. There are stairs to enter the bus. Walkers can be stored below the bus.
- Children are welcome with a supervised adult. Please list age of child.
- Lunch may consist of sandwiches, salads, chips, pies, and cold drinks. Made by Amish owner and subject to change. If you are bringing your own lunch, please make a note in comments below.
- Watch your email for more information closer to August 9.
- Contact Judy with any questions you have. Just don't miss this trip!
The flowers you paint, see, and pick will continue to brighten your days long after this memorable excursion. Painting Parties by Judy is celebrating 10 years and over 20,000 projects painted! Join us as we celebrate on this special bus trip. Let’s fill the bus!