{"id":3257,"date":"2024-02-29T08:27:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T13:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/ichasesunsets\/?p=3257"},"modified":"2024-02-29T08:27:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T13:27:29","slug":"ohios-amish-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/ichasesunsets\/2024\/02\/ohios-amish-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio’s Amish Country"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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Welcome to Ohio\u2019s Amish Country\/B. Green<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

About Amish Country<\/h2>\n If\u00a0 you drive up 1-77 North toward Cleveland, Ohio, take Exit 73 for Ohio 751 toward Stone Creek\/Tuscarawas, veer onto Beuhler Road and Ragersville Road Southwest to Ohio 39 West, you will find yourself amidst the beautiful rolling hills, charming towns, and manicured fields of <\/span>Ohio\u2019s Amish Country<\/span><\/a>. As you drive along, you will surely pass horse-drawn buggies and people on bicycles, because this area is home to many of Ohio\u2019s Amish and Mennonite families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span>Susan L. Trollinger<\/span><\/a>, the residents of this area are \u201cdescended from Anabaptist immigrants who fled religious persecution in Europe, [and] typically live in rural areas where they seek to <\/span>live a different sort of life<\/span><\/a>, resisting aspects of contemporary American culture that undermine their commitments to church, family, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTo live at a slower pace, they drive horse-drawn buggies instead of cars. To pursue their calling to follow Jesus rather than chase personal ambitions, <\/span>they stop school<\/span><\/a> after eighth grade. To avoid the distractions of consumer culture, they prohibit TVs and internet connections in their homes. And to keep themselves humble, they yield to communal rules about dressing plainly, living in modest homes, and keeping their businesses small.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSeeking to follow Jesus, they embrace nonviolence and find inspiration in the story of <\/span>a 16th-century Anabaptist<\/span><\/a>, Dirk Willems, who was imprisoned for his faith. He escaped, but because of his commitment to love his enemy, he turned back when he saw that his captor had fallen through the ice. His captor survived to witness Willems being burned at the stake.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOut of their deep commitment to <\/span>separation between church and state<\/span><\/a>, the Amish refuse to swear oaths, receive Social Security benefits, or join the military. That\u2019s why you won\u2019t see an American flag in an Amish school or hear Amish students recite the Pledge of Allegiance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n However, that is not all true of the shops that line the roads of Ohio\u2019s Amish Country. Patriotism and Nationalism are evident on clothing and decor everywhere you turn. Shopping is definitely something you will want to spend time doing when you visit this lovely area.<\/span><\/p>\n Ohio\u2019s Amish Country\/B. Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \ Ohio\u2019s Amish Country is famous for a number of things. Some are food, wine, furniture, antiques, crafts, and farms. There are so many places to visit. Let me just suggest a few:<\/span><\/p>\n Country Food, Amish Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n** ** **I must just admit that I have never eaten in an Amish restaurant and come out hungry or disappointed. I\u2019m sure there are some that are better than others, and I have not tried them all (there are hundreds of choices), but here are a few favorites:<\/span><\/p>\n \nDer Dutchman at Walnut Creek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nThe Amish Door at Wilmot<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nThe <\/span>Plain and Simple Diner at Berlin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nHoney Bee Cafe and Bakery at Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nThe Dutch Valley Restaurant at Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Ohio\u2019s Amish Country\/B. Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAmish Wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n****** ** ******There are several locations in Amish Country where wine and sometimes craft beers are sold. \u201cTasting\u201d is often an option for a small charge. There are wines for any palate. You may enjoy visiting these:<\/span><\/p>\n \nWinetagous at Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nBreitenbach Wine Cellers in Dover<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nSilver Moon Winery, also in Dover<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nBaltic Mill Winery in Baltic<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nSunny Slope Winery in Millersburg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCheese and Deli Meats<\/strong><\/h2>\n******** ** ********Ah, the very reason we make some of our trips to Amish country are for the delicious cheese and meats. Just yesterday, my husband was passing through on his way to Cleveland, and he stopped to get some colby, green onion, and baby Swiss cheeses. The choices seem endless! These same stores also feature homemade candy. Tasting is available.<\/span><\/p>\n**** \nWalnut Creek Cheese, of course, Walnut Creek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nTroyer Country Market in Berlin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nGuggisberg Cheese in Charm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nBroad Run Cheesehouse in Dover<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nHeini\u2019s Cheese Chalet in Millersburg\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFurniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n********** ** **********Some of the strongest and well-made furniture in the country is made by the Amish. These establishments have items on sale for immediate purchase or to custom order. The custom orders are wonderful, but one must be prepared to wait a while for the finished products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n**** \nMiller\u2019s Rustic Furniture in Millersburg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nBerlin Furnishings in, you guessed it, Berlin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nSwiss Valley Furniture in Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nWeaver\u2019s Furniture in Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\nSwiss Country Lawn and Crafts, also in Sugarcreek<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe Farm at Walnut Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n************ ** ************Farming is an Amish way of life. Generous homes line the roads and are hugged in by fields planted with corn, hay, and garden vegetables. Most homes have an out building to house horses that pull the black buggies to and from destinations.<\/p>\n One farm is a little more unique. <\/span>The Farm at Walnut Creek<\/span><\/a> is a working Amish Farm that is open to the public, and where daily farming chores and activities take place. The website tells that, \u201cDepending on the time of year, you may see plowing, planting, harvesting, thrashing and more. You can tour non-electric farm houses where they may be canning, quilting, or baking. You can also buy produce at the farm stand, and take pictures of all that you see. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe farm <\/span>hosts over 500 animals, comprised of species from six of the seven continents. Our menagerie includes exotic animals such as giraffes, camels, zebras, and kangaroos along with more common animals like horses, llamas, buffaloes and deer. Visitors have the opportunity to view and hand-feed the animals from your car or a horse-drawn wagon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n This is a fun place to visit. The Amish guides are very helpful and knowledgeable. I mean, have you even lived until you have hand-fed a giraffe? Our grandchildren loved it!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lodging<\/strong><\/h2>\n I have read that over four million tourists visit this area every year. As you might guess, there is a plethora of choices of lodgings, some more rustic than others. One might even opt to stay in an Amish home. Night life is not really a \u201cthing.\u201d This is more of a peace-and-quiet kind of destination. There are a few shows<\/a> that one might attend, all of which are family friendly!<\/span><\/p>\n My choice for lodging in Amish country is unusual and off the beaten path\u2013a castle \u2026 yes, castle! <\/span>Landoll\u2019s Mohican Castle<\/span><\/a> is located very remotely in Loudonville. Trust your GPS, even though it looks like you may be lost. There is a variety of types of accommodations (including suites), walking paths, an indoor pool, and a superb restaurant. It\u2019s another place our grandchildren loved, and so did we! It was like spending time in a fairy tale!<\/span><\/p>\n Another Interesting Spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n The last place on my list of \u201cmust-visits\u201d is <\/span>Warther Cutlery<\/span><\/a>. There are two locations. One is in Dover. <\/span>This Museum <\/span><\/a>honors Ernest \u201cMooney\u201d Warther (who my grandfather made a trip to meet many years ago) who not only came up with the cutlery designs, but also hand carved to scale many steam engine locomotives. These amazing creations are on display in the museum. His wife\u2019s unbelievable button collection can also be viewed.<\/span><\/p>\n Warther\u2019s Cutlery\/B. Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Mooney\u2019s son David<\/span><\/a> is also an accomplished craftsman. His museum and shop are in Sugarcreek, and his collection features historical, made-to-scale ships.<\/span><\/p>\n **************** ** Warther Museum\/B. Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ** The museums are amazing, but I must also give a shout out for the cutlery. I am a kitchen person, and Warther knives are without peer, the best cutlery I have ever used.<\/p>\n ** All this, together with crafts, antiques, garden doo-dads, and gift items makes Ohio\u2019s Amish Country the second most visited spot in Ohio (after Cedar Point). There is plenty to do in the heart of Ohio\u2019s Amish country whether you make it a day trip, a few days\u2019 visit, or a quick pass-through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ** God bless you and give you sweet travels!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" * *****************About Amish Country If\u00a0 you drive up 1-77 North toward Cleveland, Ohio, take Exit 73 for Ohio 751 toward Stone Creek\/Tuscarawas, veer onto Beuhler Road and Ragersville Road Southwest to Ohio 39 West, you will find yourself amidst the beautiful rolling hills, charming towns, and manicured fields of Ohio\u2019s Amish Country. 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