Glasbern
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
Glasbern
2141 Pack House Road, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania 18051 Original Property Opened in 1870 Historic Hotels of America member since 2011
Yahoo! Travel awarded Glasbern “Top Romantic International Destination.” Philadelphia Magazine named it “Best Romantic Weekend Getaway” and Pennsylvania Meetings & Events named it a “Best Meeting Venue.” Guests will discover the peaceful beauty of a 150-acre working farm, luxury suites, spa, rustic elegance, and seclusion at Glasbern's luxury hotel in Pennsylvania. Deeded in 1787, today Glasbern is a premier Fogelsville, PA hotel offering leadership training programs, executive retreats, farm weddings, and restful escapes. Guests can hike trails, visit nearby wineries, and dine on locally sourced cuisine.
Discover
- Discover the amazing history of Glasbern. Joel Mohr originally founded Glasbern back during the 19th century. He purchased the location alongside the Springs House, the Gate House, the Carriage House, and the Main Barn.
- Wander through the working farm, along Lodge Loop, Garden Way, and Knoll Path, perhaps Scottish Highland cattle, alpaca, or other roaming farm stock, migrating birds, geese, and other abundant wildlife will come into view.
- Admire vintage photographs, pen and ink drawings, and other testimonies of Glasbern’s rich farming history, all located in the Main Barn. Enter Glasbern’s “Birdcages,” former grain storage silos now distinctive locales for reading the paper.
Explore
- Explore SteelStacks, the repurposed Bethlehem Steel plant. Today it houses arts, educational, and musical events year-round. Bethlehem Steel employed thousands and supplied materials for the Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge, and U.S. Navy ships.
- Visit the Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem, the remaining 6.5 acres of an 18th-century Moravian farm, to view authentic buildings and re-creations of farm life of the time. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
- Travel to the National Museum of Industrial History, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, for exhibits that display the nation’s industrial past.
Experience
- Experience the 2,600-acre Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, a must-see when visiting the area. Since 1934 they have been caring for wildlife, protecting the natural habitat of the local hawk population, and more. An average of 20,000 hawks, eagles, and falcons pass through the lookouts during the late summer and fall every year. Explore the trails, visitor center, and majestic overlooks for a great day.
- Stroll through historic downtown Bethlehem, which was founded as a missionary community on Christmas Eve, 1741, by a small group of Moravian immigrants. The Moravian Church is one of the most historic Protestant denominations in the world.
- Tour the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts. Located within three 19th-century homes, this remarkable cultural institution features a wonderful collection of American decorative arts.
Taste
- Taste the Glasbern’s Farm Fresh Breakfast. Be torn between the Vanilla Crème Brûlée French Toast, Baked Veggie Frittata with goat cheese, tomato, spinach, red peppers, onion, and farm fresh eggs, or maybe Glasbern’s Eggs Florentine featuring freshly poached eggs, spinach, and onions on an English muffin accompanied by their renowned Hollandaise.
- Savor a delicious dinner at Glasbern. Enjoy the local charcuterie & cheese board, housemade Ricotta Gnocchi appetizers, select Glasbern-raised beef, grass-fed and properly aged Meatloaf, Pan Seared Free Bird Farms Chicken Breast, or another house favorite.
- Bite into a great Hot Dog, Cheesesteak, and other local flavors at Yocco’s where hot dogs are done right. Feeling adventurous? Upgrade to the Cheese Dog with white American cheese; or the Bacon Dog dressed up with real quality bacon.
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