The Designers Collaborative Announces 3-Day Made In America Furniture Tour in Lancaster County, PA

The immersive event will offer interior designers and design professionals an in-depth look at American-made furniture craftsmanship.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Designers Collaborative, a designer-focused buying program, is opening registration for its 3-day "Made In America Furniture Tour" in Lancaster County, PA, from March 10-12, 2026. The immersive event, hosted by Heather McManus, CEO and Founder of The Designers Collaborative, is designed to provide interior designers and other design professionals an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and legacy of quality, American-made furniture craftsmanship.

Why it matters

The tour aims to deepen attendees' knowledge of domestic furniture manufacturing, offering insights into furniture sourcing, negotiation, and care. It also provides a chance for design professionals to network, discover new vendors, and learn strategies for better communicating the value of high-end furnishings to affluent homeowners.

The details

The 3-day tour will feature tours of Amish and Mennonite furniture factories, attendance at a local trade show, and curated design-focused stops. Attendees will stay at a renovated chocolate factory in the town of Lititz, PA, and enjoy meals at fine-dining establishments. The event will also include peer-to-peer networking, daily activities, and time for exclusive antiquing and vintage shopping.

  • The Made In America Furniture Tour will take place from March 10-12, 2026.
  • The first edition of this trip was held in 2025.

The players

Heather McManus

CEO and Founder of The Designers Collaborative, the host of the Made In America Furniture Tour.

The Designers Collaborative

A designer-focused buying program with over 500 interior design members across North America, offering wholesale savings, educational programs, and immersive experiences.

Anna Foulon

An interior designer from Embark Planning & Design who attended the 2025 tour and said it was "a fabulous trip".

Joy Williams

An interior designer from Joyful Designs LLC who attended the 2025 tour and said she "was so glad she attended and opened accounts with so many new vendors she would have never known of".

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What they’re saying

“I am thrilled to be opening up our Made In America Furniture Tour as an opportunity for fellow interior designers and design professionals to join us for a one-of-a-kind design trip that is educational and fun!”

— Heather McManus, CEO and Founder of The Designers Collaborative (EINPresswire.com)

“Thank you for putting together a fabulous trip, it was so fun!”

— Anna Foulon, Interior Designer, Embark Planning & Design (EINPresswire.com)

“I was so glad I attended and opened accounts with so many new vendors I would have never known of.”

— Joy Williams, Interior Designer, Joyful Designs LLC (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

Registration is available with fewer than 10 remaining guest spots. To learn more, visit The Designers Collaborative's events page to register to attend.

The takeaway

This tour provides an immersive opportunity for interior designers and design professionals to deepen their understanding of high-quality, American-made furniture craftsmanship. By touring Amish and Mennonite furniture factories, attending a local trade show, and networking with peers, attendees can gain valuable insights to better serve their clients and grow their businesses.