“Erdenheim Farm: Centuries of Farming at the Edge of Philadelphia” walking tour with Dan Lurie

Date: Saturday, April 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Location: Erdenheim Farm (5051 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444)
Registration: Coming soon!
Admission: Conservancy Member Admission $15.00, and Non-Member Admission $25.00.

As stewards of the land, Erdenheim Farm is dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of historic structures and a sprawling green expanse. This is a testament to the commitment to preserving pastoral life in the greater Philadelphia area. Touching the northwest corner of the city and once considered to be within Chestnut Hill, Erdenheim Farm encompasses 470 acres and is home to about 570 animals: cattle, sheep, donkeys, horses, chickens, and rare goats.

During this special 90-minute walking tour, Dan, Erdenheim Farm’s esteemed manager, will guide you through the historic Horace Trumbauer designed Sheep Barn, where dozens of young lambs are frolicking about and climbing upon their mothers. Tour attendees will also learn about the chickens, composting, livestock guardian dogs, and a fascinating preservation project featuring the Arapawa goat, a centuries-old endangered species that, for a time, was only found on a single island near New Zealand.

Witness ongoing efforts to expand their population, with Erdenheim Farm playing a crucial role in their conservation.

Photo courtesy of Erdenheim Farm.

Dan Lurie has been the Farm Manager at Erdenheim Farm since 2015. As a graduate of Swarthmore College, working at the farm represented a return to the Philadelphia area after spending 18 years living in California, where he was initially a Horticulturist before managing large estates and properties. Dan is passionate about Erdenheim Farm and enjoys managing its myriad operations and programs. Particularly interested in the farm’s livestock guardian dogs, and rare goats.

Join us for a captivating journey unraveling intricate history, preservation initiatives, and a profound commitment to conservation at Erdenheim Farm.

All tour guests must sign a waiver for Erdenheim Farm. 

If you would like to submit any questions in advance, please email Conservancy Programs and Communications Manager Chrissy Clawson at chrissy@chconservancy.org.

In addition to our generous sponsors and supportive businesses, the Discovering Chestnut Hill Tour and Lecture Series are sponsored by event sponsor John B. Ward & Co. Arborists and supporting sponsor Cawley Masonry. 

Registration Coming Soon!