Your happy hosts: Dan & Jenny Gehman
About Us ...
We your hosts, Dan & Jenny, were married in 1989 and have only lived alone for approx. 6 months of our married lives. We’ve almost always had people living with us in some shape or form and they have come from all over the world. We have treasured this and find it a joy and constant surprise to have folks like you come as strangers and leave as friends.
Dan was born & raised a Lancaster County boy. He is one of 6 siblings, brought up in a home with rich roots in the Mennonite tradition of faith. Dan is happiest when he’s serving others, especially if that serving involves maps or the giving of directions!
Jenny was born in Philadelphia but soon after moved to Maryland just outside of Washington, DC, an area rich in color & culture. She was raised as one of 4 children. Jenny is happiest when hanging in a hammock, but seriously, if you need her, don’t hesitate to ask (just please don’t ask her for directions - trust us - save that for Dan!)
Ryan is our son and you may see him around the homestead here. He was raised in this home as our one & only. Ryan recently graduated from college and is training to compete in the 2020 Olympic Trials as a distance runner. Needless to say, he’s happiest when running.
Dan was born & raised a Lancaster County boy. He is one of 6 siblings, brought up in a home with rich roots in the Mennonite tradition of faith. Dan is happiest when he’s serving others, especially if that serving involves maps or the giving of directions!
Jenny was born in Philadelphia but soon after moved to Maryland just outside of Washington, DC, an area rich in color & culture. She was raised as one of 4 children. Jenny is happiest when hanging in a hammock, but seriously, if you need her, don’t hesitate to ask (just please don’t ask her for directions - trust us - save that for Dan!)
Ryan is our son and you may see him around the homestead here. He was raised in this home as our one & only. Ryan recently graduated from college and is training to compete in the 2020 Olympic Trials as a distance runner. Needless to say, he’s happiest when running.
About this Space ...
We built this home in 1995 with the desire to host international students. In fact, just behind us is Immerse International where students from around the world come to live and study. Two days after we moved into our home, two women moved in to live with us, one from Japan & one from China. It’s been a revolving door ever since. The specific space you will be inhabiting was originally our large group space. We’d meet here for student Bible studies, and for all kinds of parties (hello, goodbye, birthday, holidays, you name it!). The space you are in has been very rich in relationships.
In 2011, Dan’s parents were ready for another phase of downsizing. Therefore, we took the party space and transformed it into an apartment for them. Your kitchen used to be the spot Dan would beat everyone around the ping pong table!! His parents lived with us for about 3 years, following which a newly married couple moved in for an additional 2 years. When the apartment emptied, a friend suggested we open to folks like you, so here we are. We spruced it all up with you in mind, doing our best to think of all that would make this space what you, dear ones, might need.
In 2011, Dan’s parents were ready for another phase of downsizing. Therefore, we took the party space and transformed it into an apartment for them. Your kitchen used to be the spot Dan would beat everyone around the ping pong table!! His parents lived with us for about 3 years, following which a newly married couple moved in for an additional 2 years. When the apartment emptied, a friend suggested we open to folks like you, so here we are. We spruced it all up with you in mind, doing our best to think of all that would make this space what you, dear ones, might need.
About You ...
As for you, enter in, sink down, make yourself at home. You are in a prepared place & space. We’re most happy to have you here. Be at rest. Be fully here. And when you leave, leave as a friend.