Used as a Federal hospital for wounded soldiers following the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, today the Farmhouse offers the feel of history with modern comforts and extraordinary hospitality. Two suites are offered for family accommodations, and group events are a specialty at the Lightner.

With the exciting April 14 opening of our new National Park Visitors Center, we are now only two miles from an unforgettable experience!!

Please rely on our expertise to help you plan your stay in the Gettysburg area.  We can recommend the best way to tour the Battlefield, favorite restaurants for your dining pleasure and day trips using us as your home base.

Our Victorian parlor offers quiet space for reading and visiting or listening to the history of the Farm as presented by Mrs. Lightner a.k.a. Miss Eileen.

Or you may enjoy livelier gatherings with new friends in the Common Room where games, a cable television, and videos are available for your entertainment. Bring your own bottle of wine for a quiet gathering.  With advance notice the Hoovers will be glad to have champagne or wine waiting for you.