About Armstrong Farms

Armstrong Farms is an historically prominent 200-year-old family farm still running a large purebred Black Angus cattle herd on a 1000 acres. Designated a Pennsylvania Century Farm and located only 45 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Armstrong Farms is located in southeast Butler County only minutes 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 first accommodations were the Andrew Room in the Main Farm House dated 1816 and Drake's Guest House.   By 2000 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. The growth of the inn has helped the Allens achieve their aim by allowing people to experience what farm life is like.

The Pennsylvania bank barn at Westminster Preserve is a prime example of preservation efforts. Built in 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. Cooperation with Ducks Unlimited and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has enhanced the environment through wetland development, planting of tree seedlings and warm grassland establishment to provide cover and nesting areas for many bird and animal species. The farm is now a demonstration farm for the Natural Resources Conservation District.

Armstrong Farms offers guests an opportunity to learn about good environmental and stewardship practices, hike on 5 miles of trails, fish, hunt, observe wildlife, camp, and ride trails on the guest's horses.

The Allen children, John, Alyson, and Andrew are part of the overall operation and proudly represent the 7th generation to remain on the farm. Kathy and John Allen remain the owners of the bed and breakfast and farm.

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 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, Pennsylvania Farmer and the American Agriculturist 

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.