Hidden just beyond the trees sits one of Conestoga’s oldest secrets: the Lime Kiln. Built in the 1700s by Mennonite farmers, it once turned limestone from this very ground into lime dust that nourished their crops. Inside rests something equally remarkable: a cast-iron hearth plate from the original home, dated 1748 and inscribed with the Pennsylvania Dutch phrase, “God’s well has water aplenty.” Centuries later, when the Steinman family restored the property, they placed it here as a quiet trib

A masterpiece of design, history, and resilience, the Stone Barge has stood strong for over a century! Built in 1916 from reinforced cast concrete and clad in native coral stone, the Barge serves three key roles: it’s a work of art, a leisure space once used to entertain guests, and a breakwater protecting the estate from the elements. But that’s not all it’s known for! Discover even more fascinating facts about this iconic structure by watching our video. Got Barge-related questions? Drop them