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Open House Event in Chambersburg and Biglerville – Tour 5 New Homes
Join Us for a Special Open House Weekend – Feb. 22 & 23

Looking for a new home in South Central PA? This is your chance to tour five move-in ready homes during a special open house event in Chambersburg and Biglerville! Explore a variety of home designs, experience our signature craftsmanship, and meet our expert sales team.

? Majestic Ridge (Chambersburg) – 1 home open to tour
? Appleview Estates (Biglerville) – 4 homes open to tour

? Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23
? 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Andrea and Brandy will be on-site to guide you through each home and answer any questions you have about features, financing, and more.

❄️ RSVP below to recieve event updates in case of inclement weather

Majestic Ridge in Chambersburg:

Avalon C | 3,006 ? | 4 ?️ 2.5 ?| $569,900
- Location: 2313 Adin Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202 | Homesite 6
- Features:
  - Spacious .8 acre homesite with gorgeous mountain views
  - Luxurious kitchen with linen cabinets, ceramic tile backsplash, center island, and stainless-steel appliances
  - Hardwood flooring throughout the entire main level
  - Luxurious Owner’s Bath with soaking tub and separate shower
  - Full unfinished basement with egress window well
  - Plus much more…
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Appleview Estates in Biglerville:

Home 1: Elmcrest C | 1,385 ? | 3 ?️ 2 ?| $394,900
- Location: 61 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | Homesite 48
- Features:
  - Upgraded kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and center island
  - Hardwood flooring throughout the main level (carpet in bedrooms)
  - Main-level laundry
  - Main-level owner’s suite with private bath
  - Full unfinished basement with egress window well
  - Plus much more…
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Home 2: Aspen C | 2,029 ? | 3 ?️ 2 ?| $439,900

Location: 60 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | Homesite 39
- Features:
  - Morning room extension off the family room
  - Upgraded kitchen with white and blue cabinetry, quartz countertops, and center island
  - Gas fireplace
  - Vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level (carpet in bedrooms)
  - Main-level laundry
  - Full unfinished basement with egress window well
  - Plus much more…
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Home 3: Monroe C | 1,680 ? | 3 ?️ 2.5 ?| $409,900
- Location: 45 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | Homesite 50
- Features:
  - Upgraded kitchen with white and sand cabinetry, granite countertops, and center island
  - Luxury vinyl plank flooring in the foyer, and kitchen/breakfast area
  - 2nd floor laundry
  - Owner’s suite with private bath
  - Full unfinished basement with egress window well
  - Plus much more…
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Home 4: Chamberlain A | 1,768 ? | 3 ?️ 2.5 ?| $399,900
- Location: 53 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | Homesite 49
- Features:
  - Upgraded kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and center island
  - Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire main level
  - Main level laundry
  - Owner’s suite with private bath
  - Full unfinished basement with egress window well
  - Plus much more…
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Questions?

If you have questions about these homes, or if you’d like to tour at another time, contact us at 1-855-SAHome-1 or newhomesales@sahomebuilder.com. We hope to see you there!
February 12, 2025
Appleview Estates in Biglerville – Model Grand Opening

Attending the National Apple Harvest Festival this weekend? While you’re in town, stop by the Appleview Estates model grand opening! We’re excited to showcase our brand-new model home and two nearly complete quick move-in homes.

Visit us on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13, from 12–4pm. Discover why Appleview Estates in Biglerville is the perfect place to call home!

Appleview Estates: Spacious Homesites, Perfect Location

Located in the heart of Adams County, just 7 miles north of Gettysburg, Appleview Estates offers spacious homesites with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside, and low HOA fees. This community features single-family homes on homesites ranging from one-quarter to just under one-half acre. Choose from ranch-style homes to larger two-story floorplans with up to five bedrooms.

Appleview Estates provides easy access to Gettysburg via Routes 34 and 394, with proximity to Routes 15 and 30 for trips to Harrisburg, York, Carlisle, and Northern Maryland. Enjoy local shops, farmers’ markets, and popular attractions like the National Apple Museum and the Historic Round Barn. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby Oakside Community Park and its recreational offerings. Appleview Estates is also within a short drive of Pine Grove Furnace and Caledonia State Parks.

The community is served by the Upper Adams School District, with schools just 1-1.5 miles away. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful home life or outdoor adventure, Appleview Estates offers both.

Explore These Homes During our Appleview Estates Model Grand Opening Event:

Elmcrest Ranch Model Home | 61 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | $399,900

Homesite 48: 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths / 1,385 Sq. Ft. / .26 Acre

The Elmcrest Ranch is a charming Craftsman-style home featuring a covered front porch and stone accents. Inside, you’ll find an upgraded kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and sleek black Whirlpool appliances. The open floor plan includes mocha hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, with cozy carpet in the bedrooms. The spacious main-level owner’s suite offers a double vanity, a walk-in shower with corner shelves, and a linen closet. Plus, this home includes a full unfinished basement, providing plenty of storage or room to grow.

Chamberlain | 53 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | $419,900

Homesite 49: 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths / 1,768 Sq. Ft. / .21 Acre

The Chamberlain offers a warm welcome with its board and batten shutters and covered front entry. Step inside to discover an open floor plan with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level. The upgraded kitchen features white cabinetry, a blue island with granite countertops, and black Whirlpool appliances. Upstairs, the owner’s suite includes a double vanity and a walk-in shower with cultured marble finishes. The home also includes a full unfinished basement for future expansion.

Monroe| 45 Kristi Lane, Biglerville, PA 17307 | $424,900

Homesite 50 : 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths / 1,680 Sq. Ft. / .21 Acre

The Monroe boasts a Craftsman-style exterior with a covered front porch and a two-car garage. Inside, the kitchen impresses with white cabinetry, a sand-colored island, granite countertops, and black appliances. The owner’s suite features espresso cabinets, a double vanity, and a walk-in shower. The second-floor laundry room adds convenience, while the unfinished basement offers plenty of extra space.

Join Us for the Appleview Estates Model Grand Opening This Weekend!

We can’t wait to show you these beautiful new homes. Make the most of your trip to the National Apple Harvest Festival by stopping by for a tour of our model home and two move-in ready homes. Join us on October 4-5 and October 12-13 from 12-4pm. See you there!

Explore All Quick Move-in Homes:

S&A Homes has a wide selection of quick move-in homes throughout the Gettysburg, PA area. To see a complete list, click here:

Have Questions? Ask Jason & Brandy!

Our Online Sales team, Jason and Brandy, is available seven days a week to answer any questions. We look forward to helping you with your new home search!

Call or Text: 814-247-0065

Email: newhomesales@sahomebuilder.com

September 30, 2024
Fall Events in South Central PA: Your 2024 Guide

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall in South Central Pennsylvania is a time for fun and celebration. From food festivals to scenic train rides, this area has an event for everyone. Whether you’re new to the region or have lived here for years, these fall events in South Central PA are a great way to enjoy the season with friends and family.

Mercersburg Beer & Wine Festival

Date: October 7
Location: Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg, PA
Details: Enjoy local wineries and breweries, plus live music and delicious food. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door.
More Info: Mercersburg Beer and Wine Fest

National Apple Harvest Festival

Dates: October 5-6 & 12-13
Location: South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendtsville, PA
Details: Celebrate the apple harvest with live music, crafts, and tasty treats. Admission is $10, and kids under 12 get in free.
More Info: National Apple Harvest

Hollabaugh’s Fall Farm Fest

Dates: October 14-15
Location: Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. Fruit Farm & Market, Biglerville, PA
Details: This event offers hayrides, cider pressing, and fun kids’ crafts. Entry is free, but some activities may have fees.
More Info: Hollabaugh Bros. Farm Fest

Orbisonia & Rockhill Furnace Fall Foliage Special

Dates: October 14-15
Location: East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill Furnace, PA
Details: Take a scenic train ride through beautiful fall landscapes. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids.
More Info: East Broad Top Railroad

Fall Furnace Fest

Dates: October 19-20
Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, PA
Details: Enjoy pumpkin carving, hayrides, and local history presentations. Entry is free, but certain activities require a fee.
More Info: Fall Furnace Fest

Fall Harvest at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses

Dates: September 28 – October 27
Location: Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses, Mechanicsburg, PA
Details: This family-friendly event includes hayrides, pumpkin painting, and games. Entry is free, though some activities may have fees.
More Info: Ashcombe Fall Harvest

Falling Spring Beer Fest

Date: October 26
Location: 40 Spring St, Chambersburg, PA
Details: Sample unlimited small pours from local breweries, with live music and food. Tickets are $30 before September 30, then increase in price.
More Info: Falling Spring Beer Fest

Enjoy Fall Events in South Central PA

From apple festivals to scenic train rides, South Central PA has fall events for everyone. These festivals are the perfect way to enjoy the season, meet your neighbors, and embrace the local culture.

For more information about new homes in South Central Pennsylvania, contact S&A Homes at 1-855-SAHome1 or visit our website.

September 12, 2024
Kick Off Your Summer: Your Guide to Exciting Events in South Central PA

Getting out and seeing your community and the area you call home is both fun and rewarding. Exploring your surrounding towns and meeting your neighbors can foster a sense of community and belonging, whether you are new to the area or a lifelong resident. Summer is here, and with it comes sunshine, cookouts, festivals, arts, music, and fun events for everyone. South Central Pennsylvania, with its beautiful rolling hills, provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities. Here is a guide to exciting summer events in South Central PA that highlights some of the best things to do this season:

All Summer! | Carlisle Car Shows

Location: Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle

Details: Carlisle Car Shows Website

Are you an avid car lover? Carlisle hosts car and truck shows from spring to fall, marking 50 years of Automotive Excitement. Events are held rain or shine at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

June 21st & 22nd | Hanover Lavender Festival

Location: Lavender Fields at Swan Hollow, Hanover

Details: Hanover Lavender Festival Website

This delightful gathering in the Lavender Fields at Swan Hollow features vendors, crafts, food trucks, live music, a bounce house, Lavender Sash making, U-Pick Lavender bundles, and is BYOB.

June 29th | Shippensburg Mac n’ Cheese Festival

Location: Shippensburg Fairgrounds, Shippensburg

Details: Shippensburg Mac n’ Cheese Festival Website

This festival at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds offers live music, games, food trucks, vendors, a Mac n’ Cheese Competition, and more. It’s the cheesiest way to end June!

July 13th & 14th | Biglerville 69th Annual Blueberry Festival

Location: Hollabaugh Bros Market, Biglerville

Details: Blueberry Festival Website

This annual Blueberry Festival features live music, wagon rides, and fresh blueberry ice cream. Enjoy blueberry sundaes and pie a la mode at the ice cream tent. Don’t forget to pick your own blueberries!

August 10th | Biglerville 34th Annual Peach Festival

Location: Hollabaugh Bros Market, Biglerville

Details: Peach Festival Website

The Peac#h Festival is the highlight of August! It features peach sundaes, pie a-la-mode, peach ice cream, and milkshakes. You can also enjoy live music, wagon rides, face painting, and more.

August 17th | Fort Loudon Peach Festival

Location: Fort Loudon Community Center Grounds, Fort Loudon

Details: Fort Loudon Peach Festival Website

Held at the Fort Loudon Community Center Grounds, the annual Fort Lodon Peach Festival is one of the most renowned in the state. Enjoy peach pies, cobblers, sundaes, ice cream, arts & crafts, vendors, family entertainment, free admission, and parking.

August 31st | Shippensburg 43rd Annual Corn Festival

Location: Downtown King Street, Shippensburg

Details: Shippensburg Corn Festival Website

Wrap up your summer with the Annual Corn Festival in Shippensburg. Enjoy local corn, crafts, over 250 vendors, food trucks, a Corn Eating Contest, and live entertainment.

June 21st – 23rd | Fort Loudon Market Fair

Location: Fort Loudon, PA

Details: Fort Loudon Market Fair Website

Experience the 18th Century at the Fort Loudoun Market Fair, which features artisans, crafts, educational booths, interpretative livestock, historical firearms demonstrations, and more. It’s a must-visit for history lovers!

July 11th – 14th | Gettysburg Bike Week

Location: Allstar Family Fun & Events Complex, Greenmount, PA

Details: Gettysburg Bike Week Website

Gettysburg Bike Week promises thrilling motorcycle events, live music, and vendors. Join fellow riders for scenic rides, stunt shows, and a vibrant community experience. Don’t miss this exciting event in historic Gettysburg!

July 13th – 20th | Chambersburg 38th Annual Chambersfest

Location: Chambersburg, PA

Details: Chambersburg Chambersfest Website

Join the Chambersburg community for ChambersFest 2024. Enjoy events like Restaurant Week, Old Market Day, Burning of Chambersburg, A Capella & Unplugged, Scoop-a-Palooza, and more. The event culminates with the Burning of Chambersburg Reenactment.

With so many summer events and activities happening throughout the summer, South Central PA is the place to be. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories!

S&A Homes builds new homes in communities and on privately owned land throughout South Central Pennsylvania. For more details, contact us at 1-855-SAHome1 or visit our website.

June 7, 2024
Holiday Events Near S&A Homes’ Communities

The holiday season is the best time to start new traditions with loved ones! Whether it’s venturing through a holiday light display or attending a local winter event, having traditions during the coziest time of year makes the season bright.

Our S&A Homes team has curated a list of magical events and attractions to get your entire family in the festive mood!

Holiday Lights on the Lake at Altoona

From now through January 8, experience Holiday Lights on the Lake at Altoona from the comfort of your vehicle! For 26 years, this incredible display has been a family favorite and is considered one of the most beautiful holiday light displays in the area. With over 50 acres of land illuminated by more than 1 million lights, this exciting attraction is sure to boost everyone’s holiday spirit.

Visitors can also stop by Santa’s gift shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decorations and tree ornaments. Delicious baked goods and homemade crafts are on display for adults, while special treats and visits with Santa are available for the kids!

For more information on dates, hours of operation and pricing, visit www.lakemontparkfun.com.

Festival of Trees

Presented by the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, the Festival of Trees will take place on December 9 through 11 as part of the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas event. This community event transforms the Central Pennsylvania Institute into a winter wonderland featuring more than 60 beautifully decorated trees, a poinsettia sale, a holiday scavenger hunt, letters to Santa, basket raffles, live music, tree competitions and so much more!

A free shuttle will be provided with pick-up locations at Bellefonte High School and on the diamond. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 years old and under. For more information on the Festival of Trees event, visit www.bellefontevictorianchristmas.com.

Volvo Holiday Lights Drive-Thru

Spend time with the Volvo family this holiday season at the Volvo Holiday Lights Drive-Thru! Starting December 8 through 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., experience a light display like no other at the Volvo Construction Equipment. This unique attraction showcases construction equipment wrapped in colorful displays of holiday lights that all ages can enjoy!

For more information on this fun event, visit www.visitcumberlandvalley.com.

A Christmas Carol at the Majestic Theater

Enjoy a night at the theater with your nearest and dearest! A multitude of talented actors, dancers and singers are bringing to life the holiday classic of A Christmas Carol at the Gettysburg College Majestic Theater. Evoking emotions of true magic and holiday cheer, this heart-warming show provides music and laughter that the entire family will appreciate.

For show dates, times, pricing and more visit www.gettysburgmajestic.com.

Winter Market in Downtown Bellefonte

Shop under the lights at the downtown Bellefonte Winter Market! On December 11 from 12 to 4 p.m., enjoy a European-style, open-air market located in Talleyrand Park near the gazebo. The Winter Market will feature close to 70 local artisan vendors, food trucks, craft beverage vendors, story-time and crafts for kids and a warming tent for when you get chilly!

For additional information on the Winter Market in downtown Bellefonte, visit www.statecollege.com.

Which holiday event located near your S&A home are you going to attend this season?

Contact us to discover new home opportunities from S&A Homes across Central and South-Central Pennsylvania or visit one of our new home communities today!

December 8, 2022
Decorated Model Open by Appointment Only at New Gettysburg Community

S&A Homes is excited to announce that a newly decorated model home is officially open for tours at Cannon Ridge, its latest new Gettysburg community. Priced from the $260,000s, this collection of low-maintenance townhomes offers walkability and convenience in an incredible location just minutes from downtown Gettysburg. (more…)

July 17, 2020
New Phase of New Gettysburg Homes Now Selling at Cannon Ridge

Local home builder S&A Homes is thrilled to announce a new phase is now available at Cannon Ridge, its community of new Gettysburg homes. This maintenance-free collection of townhomes is perfectly located just minutes from downtown Gettysburg. (more…)

August 13, 2019
Home Organization Tips for a New School Year

Back-to-school season can be just as chaotic as it is relieving (for the parents at least!). After a long summer break without much structure, getting back into a daily routine can bring some much-welcomed order back to your home.

When you think about getting organized for school, there’s more to organize than just your kids’ rooms. Thinking about the rush you feel from the moment the alarm goes off until you’re finally able to push the kids out the door, you’ll understand why organizing the whole house is important. Here’s how to organize some key rooms in your home for this new season and start the school year on the right foot!

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August 14, 2018