Hampton Inn and Suites Ephrata-Mountain Springs

08/27/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🛍️✨

Did you know that Adamstown—known as the “Antiques Capital USA”—is just 7 miles from us? With more than a dozen antique shops and markets along a 7-mile stretch, you never know what treasure you might find!

A few stops to add to your treasure-hunting list:

🎩Mad Hatter Antique Mall
🕰️ Adamstown Antique Mall
✨ Lancaster County Antique Center — Lancaster County’s oldest antique co-op, featuring 60+ active dealers!
🛍️ Stoudtburg Village — another fun stop to explore while you’re in Adamstown.

And after all that treasure hunting, you’re bound to work up an appetite! Stop by Columbia Kettle Works – Adamstown and grab something to eat before heading back to Ephrata. 🍽️🍻

Make a day of exploring, treasure hunting and discovering a little piece of the past. Then head back to Ephrata, put your feet up, and let us take care of the rest. 💙

Happy antiquing from your friends at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ephrata – Mountain Springs! 🏨

08/11/2026

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Tona! 🎉

We are celebrating a very special milestone—20 years with our Hampton family! 💙

For two decades, Tona has truly been the heart of our hotel. Over the years, she has worn many hats—from Houseperson to helping inspect rooms, and today, keeping everything moving behind the scenes in Laundry. No matter where she is needed, Tonna is always willing to jump in and help.

Her caring heart, loyalty, dedication, and genuine love for her Hampton family are just a few of the reasons she is so special to all of us. She has even been honored with the Hampton Spirit Award, an award that could not be more fitting for someone who so beautifully represents the true spirit of Hampton hospitality.

And then there are the pins! ❤️ Tona has saved her Hampton pins throughout the years, and looking at them is like looking at 20 years of memories, milestones, accomplishments, and Hampton history all in one place.

Tona, thank you for 20 incredible years of hard work, laughter, friendship, caring for our guests, and—most importantly—caring for all of us. You don't just work at our hotel. You are part of its heart, its history, and its family.

¡Feliz 20.º aniversario laboral, Tona! Nos sentimos muy bendecidos de contar contigo. 💙🎉

08/08/2026

It is National Ice Cream Day! 🍨 Save the date for next month's Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 9, from 1 to 4 pm at Historic Ephrata Cloister. Visit where Ephrata began during this family-friendly summer celebration, featuring activities perfect for all ages!

This fund-raising event, a project of the Ephrata Cloister Associates in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, will feature ice cream provided by The New Cloister Restaurant and brownie sundaes! Get your ice cream scooped from our Celebrity Dippers! This community event is sponsored by Blue Ridge.

Nature crafts and games under the tent in the meadow will be the highlight of the event. Prizes will be awarded for the first 50 children who complete the Nature Scavenger Hunt.

Local non-profits will showcase their efforts to give back to the community in the large tent by the Visitor Center. The early village of Ephrata was known for its charity 300 years ago, an outreach that still continues to this day.

Visitors are encouraged to stroll the grounds of the Cloister. Guides will be stationed in the buildings to greet visitors and interpret the history of the 18th century structures. There will also be live entertainment, nature hikes, crafts, and more!

Admission at the door: $10/person, Ephrata Cloister Associate Members $5/person, children ages 6 – 10 are $5, and children 5 and under are admitted free.
Proceeds from the day will support educational programming at Historic Ephrata Cloister, including the Student Historians and Community Days for local elementary students. The event will be held rain or shine.

The Museum Store, featuring candles, cards, books of historical interest, and the work of local craftspeople, will be open for browsing and purchases at special discounts.

Please visit our website at www.ephratacloister.org for updates and information, or call the Visitor Center at 717-733-6600.

07/31/2026

📚🎉 We're so excited that Back to the Books is back in town! 🎉📚

It's one of our favorite days, and we can't wait to see our downtown buzzing with families, friends, and plenty of Back to the Books excitement! ✏️🍎🎒

Check out all the event details below and plan for a fun-filled day! ⬇️

If you're visiting from out of town—or just looking for a little getaway—why not make a weekend of it? 🏨 We're just steps from downtown Ephrata, so you can park the car, settle in, and enjoy everything Ephrata has to offer.

🎉 ONE MORE SLEEP! 🎉

Back to the Books + First Saturday are happening tomorrow in Downtown Ephrata! 📚☀️

Stories, school supply fun, local vendors, food, drinks, and a summer night at the Whistle Stop Plaza — we’ll see you there!

📖 2:30–4:30 PM | Back to the Books
✨ Live readings at 3 PM & 4 PM
🎒 FREE school supplies for K–12 students (while supplies last, first come first served)
📚 Signed copies of Fitz and Cleo by author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Heather Fox
💙 Special thanks to our partners at the Ephrata Public Library and the Ephrata Area Education Foundation!

🎉 4:30–8 PM | First Saturday Party at the Whistle Stop Plaza
Grab your friends, bring your family, and enjoy an evening of food, drinks, shopping, and community fun!

🍴 Food + drink from:
Big Back Burgers
Cocalico Valley VFW Post 3376 - The Ephrata VFW
Greco's Italian Ices and Homemade Ice Cream
Inna's Pierogi Shop
Old Republic Distillery Tavern Ephrata
Inspiration Brewing Company
Rad-ish Food Truck

🛍️ Retail from:
ArtByBunBun
Chromascape Studio
ComfyStitchesCo
Creations by Ali M. Ehly
Frank Wright
Friends of the Ephrata Police Foundation
Hollie’s Gourds and Refurbished Antiques
Keenllen Homestead
Klopp’s Print Emporium
Laura the Cookie Lady LLC
Lavender Acres Winery
Liberty Crafting
Monas Creations
Palawan Pottery

School will be here before we know it — so let’s soak up the last days of summer together! ☀️

07/25/2026

Looking for plans on Wednesday evening? 🎶

If you're looking for something fun to do while you're visiting Ephrata, don't miss this special performance by Servant Stage at the beautiful Historic Ephrata Cloister.

It's just minutes from our hotel and the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening in Lancaster County.

Check out all the details below, and don't forget your lawn chair or blanket! 🌟

🎭 Servant Stage Preview Performance
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Ephrata Cloister Amphitheater
🎶 Highlights from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
💛 Pay-What-You-Will admission
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or blanket to ensure a seat
🚗 On-site parking available (first come, first served)
🌞 Just minutes from the Hampton Inn & Suites Ephrata – Mountain Springs!

Servant Stage will be coming to the Historic Ephrata Cloister on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6 pm for a preview performance of highlights from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The performance will be held at the Amphitheater on the Ephrata Cloister Grounds. Performance is pay-what-you-will. Seating in the Amphitheater and parking on-site is first come, first served. We recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket to ensure a seat.

Experience the dazzling spectacle of A Preview Performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! This beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical bursts to life with the vibrant songs, energetic dancing, and a kaleidoscope of color as it retells the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. From joyous country hoedowns to rock-and-roll showstoppers, this preview version of the family-friendly favorite is packed with humor, heart, and unforgettable music. Join us for a fun-filled celebration of faith, forgiveness, and the power of dreams in this high-energy production that will leave audiences singing all the way home!

See the full performance schedule and reserve tickets at servantstage.org or call 717-455-0255.

07/19/2026

🔐 Words ESCAPE us how excited we are that The Escape Co. has opened in Ephrata! 🎉

🧐Looking for a fun way to escape the everyday? Whether you're solving puzzles, cracking codes, or just looking for a little adventure, Ephrata's newest attraction is sure to keep you on your toes!

And if one escape isn't enough, why not make it an overnight getaway? 🏨 We are just footsteps away. 👣

Call the Hampton Inn & Suites Ephrata – Mountain Springs and ask for our Escape Special to receive a discounted rate on your stay.

Come for the clues, stay for the hospitality, and discover all the charm our walkable downtown has to offer.

📞 Call today and ask for the Escape Special!

07/03/2026

🇺🇸We love how Ephrata rolls out the red, white, and blue carpet for America's 250th Celebration!

🎆As our nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, the patriotic bunting throughout downtown Ephrata serves as a beautiful reminder of the history, pride, and community that make our town so special.

🇺🇸Whether you're visiting for the first time or have called Ephrata home for years, take a moment to look around and enjoy the festive spirit. We think there's something pretty special about a small town that celebrates its history with such heart.

❤️🤍💙 Happy America 250, Ephrata! ❤️🤍💙

06/27/2026

🌦️ Rain or shine, take some time to visit the Historic Ephrata Cloister today!

Don't miss this special America250 Celebration honoring Ephrata's Revolutionary War Hospital. Enjoy living history, music, demonstrations, family activities, and more during this one-day-only event from 10 AM–4 PM.

Step back to 1776 and experience history where it happened!

Hope to see you there!!

Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 4pm for an America250 celebration! 🎉

From December 1777 to June 1778 the Ephrata Cloister was the site of a Revolutionary War Hospital. Ephrata's hospital accommodated 260 soldiers of which 60 of these soldiers died and are buried on the grounds of our site. During this special 250th event, visitors can learn more about the military hospital and its impact on the pacifist members of the Ephrata Cloister.

Throughout the day there will be performances, family-friendly activities, lectures, demonstrations, music in the Amphitheater, and more! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Event highlights:
- See Ephrata's military hospital brought to life with a Lantern Tours reprise!
- Hear historic music from our Ephrata Cloister Chorus with a special performance in the Amphitheater to close out the event.
- Visit the witness tree on property, as well as the monument honoring the soldiers in the Mount Zion Cemetery.

Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $5/person for non-members. Ephrata Cloister Associates members receive free admission. Children under age 3 are free.

Wristbands are required for select performances, such as the Lantern Tours reprise. After paying admission, visitors can pick up a wristband for a specific performance time. These wrist bands are first-come first-served.

This event is rain-or-shine, and parking is first-come first-served. We hope to see you there!

06/26/2026

Looking for something special to do this weekend?

Our neighbors at the Historic Ephrata Cloister are celebrating America250 with a day full of history, music, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and more!

Join them from 10 AM–4 PM as they bring Ephrata's Revolutionary War Hospital to life through special performances, a Lantern Tours reprise, lectures, and a closing performance by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus in the Amphitheater.

🎟 Admission is just $5 for non-members, free for Ephrata Cloister Associates members, and children under 3 are free.

It's a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique piece of Ephrata's history right here in our community. We hope you'll take advantage of this special event while you're visiting us!

Hope to see you there!!

Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 4pm for an America250 celebration! 🎉

From December 1777 to June 1778 the Ephrata Cloister was the site of a Revolutionary War Hospital. Ephrata's hospital accommodated 260 soldiers of which 60 of these soldiers died and are buried on the grounds of our site. During this special 250th event, visitors can learn more about the military hospital and its impact on the pacifist members of the Ephrata Cloister.

Throughout the day there will be performances, family-friendly activities, lectures, demonstrations, music in the Amphitheater, and more! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Event highlights:
- See Ephrata's military hospital brought to life with a Lantern Tours reprise!
- Hear historic music from our Ephrata Cloister Chorus with a special performance in the Amphitheater to close out the event.
- Visit the witness tree on property, as well as the monument honoring the soldiers in the Mount Zion Cemetery.

Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $5/person for non-members. Ephrata Cloister Associates members receive free admission. Children under age 3 are free.

Wristbands are required for select performances, such as the Lantern Tours reprise. After paying admission, visitors can pick up a wristband for a specific performance time. These wrist bands are first-come first-served.

This event is rain-or-shine, and parking is first-come first-served. We hope to see you there!

06/22/2026

🌸 Celebrating a Special Anniversary! 🌸

💕We love celebrating our guests at the Hampton Inn Ephrata - Mountain Springs!

🌅We had the pleasure of helping make an anniversary stay a little more special with flowers, balloons, and a beautiful room with a view.

Whether you're celebrating one year or many years together, we're honored to be a small part of life's treasured moments. ❤️