This was one of those things you do because it looks interesting and educational. Their brochures, and their very humble website are not flashy. We ended up learning a lot and having so much fun.
We had a very sweet guide who actually told us that she had left the Amish 11 years earlier. She told us about the differences in Amish and Minonites, and she talked about how some Amish groups are more conservative than others. She explained how these differences occur.
Though we have actually spent time around Amish, we learned quit a bit from our guide.
We walked through two homes on the tour, one more modern, and the other built in 1865. The homes were opened to the public in 1983.
At the end of the tour, cookies and pastries made by some very pleasant young Amish ladies were made available. VERY reasonable prices were posted, and sales were based on the honor system! You put your own money into a small box, and made your own change! I could not pass up a fried apple pie that was flawless. If I were in the area again, I would stop by for a fresh apple pie.We also visited the barn. Yeah, I grew up around farm animals, but it is always fun seeing them and being around them.
We hung around the property a bit, not wanting to leave, as we were having so much fun. We chatted some more with our guide, and with the fun staff in the gift shop.
We were so impressed with some of the items from the Yoder kitchen that we looked through a cookbook. A kind young lady came and talked to us about the book, showing us some of her favorite recipes. She let us know that these were all from her grandmother, and that she herself put the book together. We got our cookbook signed and headed on to some more adventures in this great area.
Yoder's Amish Home gets my highest recommendation. This would be a great place to start your trip through the area!
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