Sometimes, we curate delicious travel adventures locally in the United States, like exploring Indiana Amish Country. We took a journey to the past loaded with plenty of modern-day fun. We explored Indiana Amish country through local business owners who make the products and craft the wares for their culture. Delicious home-cooked meals, scenic back roads, peaceful people, and local products are what made our 3-day, 2-night visit to Amish Country so memorable.
Delicious Amish Food Experiences
When we arrived in Shipshewana, we stopped at The Davis Mercantile for shopping and a pretzel-making class with the owners of Jo Jo’s Pretzels. We loved getting our hands in the dough while we heard about the history of the pretzel.
We were welcomed as guests for dinner at a traditional Amish wedding feast in an Amish home. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to hear Elaine and her son Seth talk about the Amish wedding day and their traditions. Seth even serenaded us with a customary German Wedding song.
We stayed at the charming Inn at Amish Acres, which is part of the Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort. The farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Exploring Cottage Industries in Amish Country
We were off bright and early to get a first-hand look at a day in the life of real Amish business owners and the cottage industries they’ve created. Our private local guide joined us and embarked on the Real Housewives of Indiana Amish Country tour.
After meeting our guide and exploring Yoder’s Department Store, we headed back to meet Elaine and Seth at the Carriage House. Elaine gave us a demonstration on Amish baking and gave us her secrets behind creating the perfect cinnamon roll and Amish peanut butter (hint: mix peanut butter and marshmallow fluff). We left with cinnamon rolls and Elaine’s recipes!
On our journey, we visited an Amish schoolhouse and learned about education from a local teacher. We also visited Sonshine Baskets, where we spent time with the family that owns and operates the business. We learned about the art of basket weaving, and many of our fellow adventurers took home some new souvenirs.
Lunch was a highlight because we were honored guests in another Amish home. We visited the Yoders, where we enjoyed a traditional Haystack Lunch and homemade pie. They shared not only their home with us but also their transportation. They took us on buggy rides for the most authentic view of the beautiful scenery.
The last stop in our day was to a Camel Dairy Farm. We learned about farming and the uses of camel milk. The chance to chat with the family and pet the camels was a unique surprise to the day!
For dinner, we ate at the famous Blue Gate Restaurant. We love it when our guests share milestones with us. John and Dorothy celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on our trip, and so did we! At the Blue Gat,e we had a special dessert made for the special couple.
Exploring Amish Quilt Gardens in Indiana
Our last day of the trip highlighted a unique beauty that joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event. We had a tour of the quilt gardens and murals along the Heritage Trail with a local Nappanee Ambassador. The volunteers who create the quilt gardens pack 150,000 plants, with over 1 million blooms, into 19 giant gardens planted in the shape of Quilt Patterns. It is a sight to see!
At the end of the trip, one guest shared that they picked this particular Indiana Amish Country trip because we went into real homes, and it allowed her to learn more about a culture that always interested her.
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