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Township in Pennsylvania, US
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Ephrata is a township and borough in Lancaster County. It is known for the historic Ephrata Cloister.
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Built in 1873
Historic monastic refuge of the "Schwarzener Brethren" (also known as the "Dunkers"), a fun-loving group who preached a celibate lifestyle and a vegan diet. After annoying neighbors in other towns, they realized they would have to build their own enclave if they were ever to get someone to listen to exciting stories of being celibate and never doing nothing with nobody. For some reason, the order died out after a few decades, as the last words of the last member of the order were, "This sucks. I hope I can be reincarnated as an insatiable hooker who loves eating chili cheese dogs."
Luxurious and romantic bed and breakfast in Lancaster County, PA. Also a small event venue. On-site craft brewery and pub. Jacuzzi and fireplace in almost every room.
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Lancaster · Regional · LNS
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