This ministry partnership between the Lutheran Camping Corporation, the Lower Susquehanna Synod, and Hunger-Free Lancaster County, the Growing Project reclaims a portion of the acreage gifted to the Lutheran Camping Corporation for its original use, farming. The crops harvested are donated to assist individuals and families in need through the partnership with Hunger-Free Lancaster County. To volunteer as an individual, or a multi-generational group, youth group or family, sign up here or contact project director, Pastor Matt Lenahan at wfgp@wittelfarm.org.

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Wittel Farm Growing Project Volunteer Waiver


Spring Season (Saturdays – 9:00-12:00)

This is a preparatory season in the greenhouse, around the grounds; planting seeds, trees, woodchipping, mulching, etc…

  • April 13
  • April 20
  • May 4
  • May 11

Summer Season

Weekly Planting, tending, harvesting, and distribution with volunteer support.  

June 1, 8 (9:00-12:00)

Starting the week of June 9—Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.  9:00 am-3:00 pm.  Ending on August 31


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Advent Day Apart

Advent Day Apart

In the busyness and bustle of this season, we invite you to take time for reflection, contemplation, silence, and stillness. With hope, we will spend some time enjoying the outdoors, too.

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Advent/Christmas in the Barn

Advent/Christmas in the Barn

Join us for an intimate evening of scripture, hymns and songs, prayers and joyful music. We gather in the barn around a manger for this annual tradition, with candlelight, hot cocoa and cookies.

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