Community / Farm-to-Table

At Mansion House 1757 we place value on sustainability and our environment. Being Gettysburg’s Premier Farm-to-Table restaurant goes hand in hand with our environmentally sound business practices.

Environmentally Conscious

~ Farm-to-table dining cuts back on Carbon emissions due to decreased transportation of our products from local farms, butchers, cheese makers, bakers, brewers, and artisans, even produce from our raised beds and garden to your table.

~ Our Bed and Bath Linens are laundered with Melaleuca Green products.

~ Our Table Linens are laundered in a non-detergent, Green non-alkaline solution.            

~ We clean all contact surfaces throughout Boutique Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern with Melaleuca Green products.

~ No harsh chemicals (bleach/grease cutter) are used in the Kitchen.

~ Our TO-GO containers are Bamboo and biodegradable, no Styrofoam, or plastics.

~ We use natural fertilizer on our Raised Beds (herb gardens) and Grounds.

~ Our Simple Syrups, Juices, and Concentrates are made in house, no additional ingredients, plastic containers, and packaging that comes with pre-made mixers.

~ Paper straws are in use, no plastic.

~ Refillable Dispensers in all Guest Room showers.

~ All Guests rooms and public areas at Mansion House 1757, have independent thermostat for heating and cooling.

A few of our efforts:

The Keeney Family has been committed to protecting our environment. We strive to be good stewards in our community and our natural resources, responsibilities we take very seriously. Make everyday Earth Day!

What is Farm to Table?

At Mansion House 1757, we pride ourselves on our farm-to-table dining experience. Our talented chefs craft delicious dishes using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.

We appreciate all that Adams County has to offer, from the bounty of produce, meat, cheese, honey, bread, beer, cider, eggs, and wine from our local farmers and artisans. By prioritizing seasonal produce and sustainable practices, we ensure that every meal is not only flavorful but also supports our local community.

Take a peek at the local farmers and artisans who make our true hospitality a reality and enjoy a culinary journey that highlights the best of our region’s bounty, prepared with care and creativity.

Please Note: Because we are farm to table, our menu’s change with the seasons. The menu’s featured on our website are samples of what we traditionally serve.

Our local Farmer & Artisan Partners

  • About:

    We began producing pasture raised livestock and poultry on our small farm, Rettland Farm, for sale directly to consumers in 2007. A lack of adequate meat processing services in the region combined with our long-held interest in making unique, artisanal meat products led us down the path of becoming meat processors, in addition to livestock farmers.

    As a result, The Farmstead Butcher was born in 2017, on the premises of Rettland Farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since opening, we have proudly become known for creating "Craft Meat and More!"—by using craftsmanship, time honored techniques and the best meats we can source to make products that are unique, delicious, and fun!

    Check out their website: Homepage - The Farmstead Butcher

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    Apple Valley Creamery is a small dairy farm and creamery located in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.  This sixth-generation farm has been in the Stoner family since 1928.  Hard work and perseverance led to the growth of the farm and the establishment of Apple Valley Creamery in 2005.  We are dedicated to being good stewards of the resources God has given to us so that we can pass our family farm on to future generations.  Apple Valley Creamery is currently owned and operated by Larry & Sharon Stoner and their family.

    Check out their website: Apple Valley Creamery

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    We source nearly 100% of our organic or fair-trade teas, flowers, berries, fruit, and produce locally.

    You can find our product at many grocery stores, hospitals, health food stores and breweries around Western Montana.

    Check out their website: Nourishing Cultures - Missoula Montana Premier Kombucha - wholesale & retail % %

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    At the beginning of 2017 we decided that life is too short to not do what you love. So, we created Five Cedars Farm as a place for families to find happiness, source locally grown, healthy produce, delicious eggs and honey!

    Grown with love for our friends, family, area restaurants, grocery and markets.

    Check out their website: Five Cedars Farm - Farming, Locally Grown Produce

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    We are a small, working farm and apiary. Located back a gravel farm lane, Old Soul Farm is the perfect place to get away from it all and still be within 10 minutes of the Gettysburg Battlefield. 

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    We’ve been baking artisan breads and pastries for the Adams County community since 1996.  We maintain standards that are at the heart of traditionally crafted European village-style baking. Our attention to time & temperature is the key to transforming the humble ingredients of flour, water, salt and yeast into a flavorful and memorable loaf.

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    Twin Springs Fruit Farm produces a variety of tree fruits, berries, field crops, and greenhouse crops on 95 acres. Twin Springs makes an effort to employ sustainable and environmentally conscious practices, including IPM and the use of organic fertilizers.

    Check out their website: Home | Twin Springs Fruit Farm | A Sustainable Family Fruit & Vegetable Farm

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    Proper soil is where great cider begins, providing the perfect foundation for our trees. Throughout the year specialized pruning techniques and attention to maintenance contribute to the quality of our fruit.  We pay close attention to the fruit ripeness so we never have to use any additional sugar or sweeteners.  Flavor comes naturally from the fruit, as mother nature intended. 

    We not only grow our fruit but also press, ferment, package and distribute each of our ciders. Utilizing traditional, time-honored cider making methods of slow fermentation, barrel aging and wild yeast fermentation, we showcase a distinct flavor profile, unique to our orchards and our region.

    Check out their website: Big Hill Ciderworks

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    Since 1958 the Weikert Family has been producing farm fresh eggs for Gettysburg and surrounding areas including Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Fredrick, Maryland.

    The farm provides eggs to numerous restaurants and markets in the region.  Customers can visit the store located on the farm, or can inquire about delivery to their own  restaurant or  market. Our chickens don't live in cages!  Instead they roam free in the rooms of the  hen house. They enjoy natural sunlight and a diet of corn, soybeans, alfalfa meal,  vitamins  and minerals.

    Check out their website: Home (weebly.com)

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    Adams County Winery opened its doors in 1975 in Orrtanna, PA and is currently Pennsylvania’s fifth oldest operating winery. The Farm Winery sits on more than 75 beautiful acres of never ending rolling hills and farmland.

    The winery operates out of an 1860’s bank barn and is a registered historic bank barn of Adams County. In 1988, our Tears of Gettysburg was born and remains one of the oldest wines in Pennsylvania. Our vineyard is home to five different varieties of grapes, spanning more than 12.5 acres.

    Check out their website: Home - Adams County WineryAdams County Winery

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    We specialize in wedding cakes, custom cakes and cakes for all occassions!  Offering a wide variety of other desserts to fit any occasion.  Working with each customer individually to create unique and delicious cakes for any celebration.

    Check out their website: Main Street Sweets Carroll Valley, PA 717-642-9005 - Home (mainstreetsweetscakes.com)

  • About:

    Deciding on their honeymoon to quit their Fortune 500 jobs, David and Rynn Caputo attended culinary school in Calabria, Italy for four months. After traveling across all twenty regions of Italy, they knew they were destined to make their culinary passion their life’s work. Upon returning to the States and recognizing the void of cheeses they had grown to love, the idea for a creamery was born, and aptly named after their sons, Giovanni and Matteo Caputo—The Caputo Brothers. Caputo Brothers Creamery, based in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, has produced handcrafted, authentic Italian cheeses since 2011.

    Check out their website: Caputo Brothers Creamery | Spring Grove, PA

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    The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, Inc. is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion of New Hampshire’s many acclaimed sugarhouses and its delicious maple syrup. The NHMPA organizes several public events throughout the year, including Maple Sugaring Month, spanning four weekends of maple madness in March.

    Check out their website: New Hampshire Maple Producers Association (nhmapleproducers.com)

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    Michaux Brewing Company opened its doors in July 2022.  Our taproom boasts 12+ rotating taps including a limited selection of Pennsylvania-made wines, ciders and spirits.  We pride ourselves in creating a well-rounded draught list with only the highest-quality craft beers which are produced in-house.  We also offer a food menu with a variety of appetizers, shareables, sandwiches, and burgers.  Michaux Brewing Company is located in Waynesboro, PA- about 30 minutes from Chambersburg, Gettysburg and Hagerstown, MD and 1-2 hours from Harrisburg, PA, DC, Baltimore, and Northern VA..  Our location sits at the edge of the beautiful Michaux State Forest, hence the name:  Michaux Brewing Company!  

    Check out their website: Michaux Brewing - Michaux Brewing Company

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    Ploughman proudly makes ciders from apples grown in Adams County, PA. We produce our ciders from a single source: apples harvested from the abundant orchards at Three Springs Fruit Farm.

    We've been harvesting apples from our orchards at Three Springs Fruit Farm for over 200 years. We're proud to now produce a wide range of farm ciders from these apples. Ciders are made and released as the seasonal conditions allow, which means an ever expanding and rotating lineup of styles.

    Check out their website: Ploughman Cider

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    The Snyder Family at Stone Ridge Manor have been raising registered Herefords since the mid 1980s and have grown to be a major source of forage based Hereford genetics who supply seed stock both here in the United States as well as internationally. Nestled in the open countryside near historic Gettysburg, PA we have been committed to offering only the best possible products and take great pride in offering a superior service to our customers. 

    Check out their website: Stone Ridge Beef (stoneridgebeefshop.com)

Local Art

Local Artists have graciously decorated our walls with their original pieces of art. All artwork is available to purchase at Mansion House 1757. Below is a taste of the Artists and their story.

Geoffrey Thulin

“I did not choose to be an artist. Art chose me. I drew (as we all did) as a child, often creating episodic picture books that made sense to no one except me. I continued to draw at all ages and and all stages of my life. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Penn State (University Park, PA), having also studied at Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA) and in Grebbestad, Sweden. I have exhibited my work in San Francisco, CA; Martha’s Vineyard, MA; Stamford, CT; Toledo, OH; and Harrisburg, State College and Gettysburg, PA. My work is in private collections throughout the US.

Besides painting, drawing and photography, music is a passion, as is hiking. I have been a professional picture framer for over 20 years, having worked for an art museum, an art gallery and a custom woodworking shop. I live in south central Pennsylvania with my wife, Julie, where we are forever restoring our 1849 stone farmhouse.”

Tom Rooney

Tom Rooney lives right around the corner in Fairfield. He is a 1974 graduate of Gettysburg College, and worked for many years as a Paramedic with the Gettysburg Hospital. His work in watercolor is self taught. Please enjoy his commissioned piece of Mansion House 1757.

Ed Wargo

Ed Wargo began drawing at about the age of 8, inspired by his older brother, in the mid 1980's, he tried oil painting and realized a connection with the world he had never before experienced.

Wargo continued as a dedicated student of art history and painting for the past 30-years. To improve his skills and understanding, he has studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Delaplaine Art Center with Mary Pfister, and most recently with Kathy Mabius.

His style is essentially impressionistic with American and Russian painters like Paul Strisik, Emile Gruppe, and Isaak Levitan among those he most admires. Ed donates 75% of sales to S.C.C.A.P., which provides aide to needy individuals in Franklin and Adams Counties.