Summary
Schantz Haus is the Homestead of Joseph Schantz, (Johns), the Amishman who founded the city of Johnstown, PA.
The homestead is currently a dairy farm owned and operated by Bill and Jeanette Hunsberger and sons. The farm sits on 120 acres of land providing woods, pasture, cropland and housing for a one hundred and fifty cow, Holstein herd. The farm is located in Davidsville, easily accessed off of Rt. 219 and close to other locations of historical significance. Opportunity to learn Johnstown's story, explore coal mining history, experience life on a dairy farm, and much more is available to you by visiting Schantz Haus.
French doors in the sitting room provide privacy for Guests to enjoy as they relax and enjoy the farm. The room overlooks the pasture and opens out onto a sitting porch, which can be enjoyed in suitable weather. Television, VCR, games books and puzzles are provided for quests to enjoy as they use this room. Enjoy your breakfast in this 19th century farmhouse dining room. Experience for the first time, or reminisce the breakfast a farmer would enjoy as he/she has already applied three or four hours to the day's work. Breakfast menus offer a variety of country home cooked entrees with fresh milk, meat, eggs, fruit, homemade coffee cakes, sweet rolls, breads and homemade jams and spreads.
source: www.schantzhaus.com
Activities & Animals
Cows, Milking, Children's activities, Dairy tour, Help with chores