2026 MEDIA KIT
Connect Your Business With Future Neighbors
Explore the abundant opportunities people experience as they live with purpose in community at Garden Spot Communities.
Both Garden Spot Village and Frederick Living received U.S. News & World Report “Best” Status in a variety of areas. Newsweek also named Garden Spot Village to the 2025-26 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community List.
Ad opportunities in the magazine are limited, so we invite you to contact us as soon as possible to reserve the ad size of your choice: destination@gardenspotcommunities.org
2026 DEMOGRAPHICS & DEADLINES
Distribution – Your Ad in the Hands of Our Future Neighbors
• 13,000 COPIES PRINTED PER
ISSUE
Harrisburg LANCASTER
Washington
Baltimore
• Richmond
• Rehoboth
Advertising Deadlines
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• 11,000 copies mailed to households that have expressed interest in moving to one of our communities, located across South Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, as well as New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Florida Remaining copies are distributed to local businesses and available for pickup at Garden Spot Village and Frederick Living
• Digital edition: destination.gardenspotcommunities.org
SPRING/SUMMER ‘26 AD DEADLINES:
• GSC Free Ad Layout, materials due Jan 23
• Print-ready ads are due Feb 6
FALL/WINTER ‘26 AD DEADLINES:
• GSC Free Ad Layout, materials due July 24
• Print-ready ads are due Aug 7
Reader Profile
• Age 55+
• Homeowners
• Retirees
• Current and Former Business Owners and Leaders
• Middle to upper income
• Share their copy of Destination with a friend or family member.
• Spend at least an hour reading
Destination.
2026 Editorial Themes
SPRING/SUMMER
• Generational Threads FALL/WINTER
• Expanding Our Borders
Columns
• People of the Community
• The Table - A Celebration of Food
• On the Move
• Nearby & Beyond
• Sharing Wisdom
Advertiser Testimonial
HOSTETTER REALTY
“It has been a blessing to partner with Destination Garden Spot Communities magazine for years. Through this publication we have been able to connect with so many incredible clients and friends. As Realtors in the local community our desire is to be a resource and walk along side our clients as they make these significant life changes. Destination has given us a wide-reaching avenue to offer our service and communicate our message. Thank you for this longstanding relationship, we consider it an honor.”
—Greg Hostetter and Carol Lehman
Ad opportunities in the magazine are limited, so we invite you to contact us as soon as possible to reserve the ad size of your choice: destination@gardenspotcommunities.org
1.
x 18” + 0.125” bleed 2. BACK COVER ....................................... $1,299 9” x 10.75” + 0.125” bleed
3. INSIDE BACK COVER ........................ $1,199 9” x 10.75” + 0.125” bleed
4. FULL PAGE $1,099 9” x 10.75” + 0.125” bleed
5. *HALF PAGE ADVERTORIAL $599
Layout done by Garden Spot
6. *1/4 PAGE BUSINESS LISTING ...... $299
Layout done by Garden Spot
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Specifications
TRIM SIZE 9” x 10.75”
BLEED 0.125” on all sides, outside of trim (Full Page/Spread with bleed only)
MATERIALS Adobe PDF created with press-quality settings.
COLOR Full color ads only; convert colors to CMYK.
ARTWORK All artwork should be 300 dpi at the size it is placed in the file.
FREE AD LAYOUT ASSISTANCE
AT DESTINATION GARDEN SPOT COMMUNITIES, WE RECOGNIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A SMOOTH AND IMPACTFUL ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE. THAT’S WHY WE PROUDLY PROVIDE A COMPLIMENTARY AD LAYOUT ASSISTANCE SERVICE, ENSURING YOUR MESSAGE SHINES IN THE BEST POSSIBLE LIGHT.
How It Works
Our creative services team is eager to collaborate with you, bringing your ideas to life in a visually appealing and engaging advertisement for your business. Simply share your vision when reserving your space, and leave the rest to us!
Why Choose Our Free Ad Layout Service?
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN: Harness the expertise of our skilled design professionals who will craft an ad aligning with your brand, captivating your audience effortlessly.
TIME-SAVING: Delegate the layout process to us, saving you time and effort. Focus on your core business activities while we bring your vision to life.
NO ADDITIONAL COST: This service comes at no extra charge, underscoring our commitment to maximizing the value of your advertising investment.
How to Get Started
1. WHEN RESERVING YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE, indicate your interest in our free ad layout service.
2. PROVIDE US WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS, branding elements, and imagery for your ad.
3. RELAX as our design team creates a compelling layout tailored to your company’s unique charm.
Make your advertising experience hasslefree and effective with our magazine’s free ad layout assistance.
Photography Fees
Photography taken by Garden Spot:
• $100 per photo used
Professional photography capture session:
• Estimate per ad
FOR INQUIRIES AND RESERVATIONS
Contact Kristy, in our advertising team, at destination@gardenspotcommunities.org or 717.355.6119.