About Armstrong Farms
Armstrong Farms is an historically prominent 200-year-old family farm still operating a large purebred Black Angus cattle herd on a 1000 acres. Armstrong Farms is a designated Pennsylvania Century Farm, (presented by the Pa. Historical Museum Commission, the Govenor of Pa. and the Secretary of Agriculture) in continuous family ownership since its acquisition in 1816, demonstrating a durability and love of the land that is the heritage of Pennsylvania. The farm is located only 45 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, in southeast Butler County 2 1/2 miles from the National Historic District of Saxonburg. The Allens continue their farming heritage by managing one of the largest herds of purebred cattle in the northeastern US. Their venture into agritourism began as they neared the 21st century, by opening the farm as a bed and breakfast in 1996. The Andrew Room, in the Main Farm House dated 1816 was the first room and Drake's Guest House, also located at the Main Farm, began the bed and breakfast. By 200 they had the opportunity to expand their agritourism by developing and opening the Westminster Preserve Farm Campus. Westminster Preserve includes the Bonnie House, Love Cottage and the Westminster Barn. The newest additional is the Alyson Anne Cottage and Fieldstone. The growth of the inn has helped the Allens achieve their aim by allowing people to experience what farm life is all about.
The Pennsylvania bank barn at Westminster Preserve is a prime example of preservation efforts. Built in April,1862, the barn hosts weddings, corporate parties, and other social events. The 3.5 acre Love Pond remains a natural setting for unique and serene ceremonies. Surrounded by both natural habitat and manicured lawn, pasture, wetlands and woodlands, the deck/gazebo site provides a breath-taking and memorable experience.
Armstrong Farms has received numerous environment stewardship awards including awards from the Pennsylvania Cattlemen's Association and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Collaboration with Ducks Unlimited and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has enhanced the environment through wetland development, planting of tree seedlings and warm grassland establishment. These efforts have provided cover and nesting areas for many bird and animal species. The farm is now a demonstration farm for the Natural Resources Conservation District for rotational grazing.
An annual "wildflower walk and bird species identication" is held every year in May to support the Saxonburg Area Library
Armstrong Farms offers guests an opportunity to learn about good environmental and stewardship practices, hike on 7 miles of trails, fish, hunt, observe wildlife, camp, and horse back ride.
The Allen children, John, Alyson, Andrew and Kristan are part of the overall operation and now grandchildren proudly represent the 7th generation to remain on the farm. Kathy & John Allen remain the owners of the bed &breakfast &farm. 
"Pig in the Pasture", the community pet, with our Black Angus heifers
Armstrong Farms has been designated as a Green Space through an award from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Articles and features about this amazing historic family farm have been published in The Pennsylvania Farm Newshttp://pafarmnews.com/Articles/2008/081025_B%26B.htm, The Rural Journal, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association magazine, the American Angus Association Journal and The KNOT wedding pages (featured story of Alda and Angur's wedding at Armstrong Farms), Range and Pasture Press, The Shorthorn Journal, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Butler Eagle, the Tribune Review, The Pittsburgh Magazine, The Pennsylvania Farmer and The American Agriculturist.
In 2008 The Knot and The Wedding Pages selected Armstrong Farms as one of the top eight wedding venues in Pennsylvania.
This unspoiled acreage allows anyone an opportunity to experience relaxation, romance, and to learn about the present farming operation through observation and hands on farming chores.
