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Experience the
Heart and Soul
of an Amish family
Upcoming Book Signings
Meet Beverly at a store near you!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Joy Bookstore
4906 Penn Highway
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
10 AM
Berean Christian Stores
898D Plaza Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17601
2 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Red Rose Commons
1700 H Fruitville Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
7 PM
New Series from
NY Times Bestselling Author
BEVERLY LEWIS!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Friendly Book Store
300 W Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951
2 PM
In this riveting series debut, Beverly Lewis—
the top name in Amish fiction—gives you an
open door into the hidden world of the
Lancaster County Amish.
Hackman’s Bible Book Store
1341 Mickley Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
7 PM
As two Amish sisters find themselves on the
fringes of their beloved community, will they
find the love and acceptance they long for?
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
J.O.Y. Bookstore
Route 501 North
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
10 AM
The Thorn by Beverly Lewis
The Rose Trilogy # 1
Lifeway Christian Stores
2320 Industrial Highway
York, PA 17402
3 PM
On Sale Date:
Sept. 7, 2010
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Drive
East Earl, PA 17519
5 PM to 7 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
2960 Center Valley Parkway,
Suite 742
Center Valley, PA 18034
3 PM
Southmont Center
4445 Southmont Way
Easton, PA 18045
7 PM
“No one does Amish-based inspirationals
better than Lewis.”—Booklist
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Servant’s Heart
3825 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
3 PM
www.bethanyhouse.com
Available at your local bookstore or by calling 1-866-241-6733.
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Special Children - Special Auction
A
uctions are important fund raisers for many
organizations in Lancaster County. These
include the famous fire company “mud sales,” and
those for religious or community support groups,
including the wonderful Hospice of Lancaster
County Labor Day Auction. Such events feature
many of the foods and crafts for which the area
is famous.
Since Plain people are involved in many of the
auctions, these are opportunities to rub elbows
with local residents without feeling like you are
gawking. In fact, many auctions are planned for
when visitors are in the area, since they are often
some of the main bidders, especially when quilts
are on the auction block. And there’s the food!
My personal favorite is the Clinic for Special
Children Auction, held on the third Saturday
in September (the 18th this year), at the Leola
Produce Auction on Brethren Church Road, a mile
north of Route 23 in Leola.
What is the Clinic for Special Children? According
to their newsletter, it is “a non-profit medical
service for Amish and Mennonite children with
genetic disorders. The clinic serves children
by translating advances in genetics into timely
diagnoses and accessible, comprehensive medical
care, and by developing better understanding of
heritable diseases.”
Clinic For Special Children, Strasburg, PA
Dr. Holmes Morton founded the Clinic in 1989.
Over the first twenty years, the case load has
grown from 100 to 1,000 patients, with the number
of genetic disorders treated on children from 12
to 109. The diagnosis of many rare disorders has
saved the lives of thousands of children, often with
the help of medical centers and researchers around
the world. While the research can benefit children
everywhere, the Clinic’s local services are some
of the best available, with care plans designed
especially for the individual patient.
Here is just one example of the Clinic’s work
over the years. When a disorder suddenly took
the lives of two young brothers in a family, there
was concern about how to get blood samples and
diagnose others in their extended family who
might be at risk. The family had a wedding coming
up. So three staff members from the Clinic “drew
Amish Country News September 2010
COVER STORY
Dutch Haven & Jakey’s BBQ......................4-5
SPECIAL ARTICLES
All About Apples.....................................36-37
Esh Valley Quilts..........................................31
Gish’s Furniture............................................49
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.......................7
Rescued – Story of Enduring Love................13
Town Names.................................................20
Untold Story of Bird-in-Hand........................19
What I Love About Lancaster County.............10
Witness Movie Tours Debut.............................6
REGULAR FEATURES
Clinic for Special Children Staff. Standing, from left
to right: Miriam Echternach; Christine Hendrickson,
RN; Donna L. Robinson, CRNP; Nick Rider, DO;
Kevin A. Strauss, MD; Erik Puffenberger, PhD;
Seated, left to right: D. Holmes Morton, MD, and
Caroline Morton, EdM; Not pictured: Rebecca
Smoker and Cris Mitchell.
blood samples for three hours on a Saturday night
at the wedding reception. Out of the 63 people
tested, we found 12 males who were at risk for the
overwhelming infection, and 14 female carriers.”
As with many of these rare genetic disorders,
newborn screening may detect those most at risk
and very often save lives.
Even with grants that come to the Clinic, 48%
of its budget comes from charitable gifts, and
28% from auction proceeds. Currently, there are
auctions in Pennsylvania and Ohio every year.
The idea for the auction came from a group of
volunteers in 1991.
At the Lancaster auction, there are usually around
4,000 donated items, among them around 100
quilts, auctioned to over 1,500 registered bidders.
Here are the food numbers from 2008: 17,000
donuts, 2,000 pork sandwiches from 8 roasted
pigs, 3,275 subs, 744 pizzas, 3,000 pounds
of barbecued chicken, 7,200 servings of ice
cream and 650 milkshakes, 4,200 soft pretzels,
209 strawberry pies, 1,000 ham and cheese
sandwiches, 1,500 fried pies in 8 flavors, 700
omelets from 144 dozen eggs (by 10am), 1,900
pounds of potatoes for fries and chips, and 4,000
whoopie pies in 11 variations. Plus, 1,000 pounds
of ice were to fill and convert a canoe into a salad
bar for the 430 salads served.
And so, on an isolated farm south of Strasburg,
a state-of-the-art genetic research facility and
a group of people known for shunning much of
the world’s modern technology collaborate in an
inspiring effort that helps their children and many
others. If you are in town, don’t miss this auction.
If there is one unforgettably inspiring, totally
unique Lancaster County experience, this is it.
INFORMATION: The Clinic for Special
Children, P.O. Box 128, Strasburg, PA 17579
. Tel. 717-687-9407.
www.ClinicForSpecialChildren.org
Advertiser Listings...................................52-54
After 5 Activities..........................................40
Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy.........22-23
Amish Series................................................21
Antiquing in Amish Country..........................12
Brew of the Month........................................33
Events Calendar................................6-8, 14-15
Index.............................................................3
Photo Contest...............................................29
Places to Visit...........................................6-17
Publisher’s Message.......................................3
Reminders for Visitors..................................27
Sunday Activities..........................................40
AREA MAPS & GUIDES
Amish Country Map.................................50-51
Bird-in-Hand...........................................18-20
Dining Guide...........................................33-37
Hub & Spoke Trips................................48-49
Intercourse..............................................44-47
Lititz / Brickerville...................................24-25
New Holland / Leola / Blue Ball...............38-39
Paradise..................................................41-43
Strasburg................................................26-31
PO Box 414 • Bird-in-Hand • PA 17505
(717) 768-8400, Ext. 218
www.AmishNews.com
Published by Dutchland Tours Inc.
Brad Igou • Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
Clinton Martin • Director: Sales & Marketing
[email protected]
Kirk Simpson • Graphic Designer
For Advertising Information Contact
Clinton Martin (717) 768-8400 ext. 217.
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DUTCH HAVEN
by Brad Igou
Dutch Haven
V
isitors have
been coming
to Lancaster
County by traveling
Route 30 for literally
hundreds of years. But for over 60 years, a very
special building has signaled their arrival in
Amish Country. It’s been around long enough
that folks tell their grandchildren
about it. It has a claim on being the
area’s oldest visitor landmark. Most
importantly, it’s the “place that made
shoo-fly pie famous.” That building is
the landmark Dutch Haven windmill,
with its revolving arms still beckoning
travelers to stop and come inside.
As tourism traffic increased, so did the restaurant,
with buses paying visits into the 1970’s. The
restaurant menu featured such items as the
“Distleburger,” named after the “distlefink,” the
Pennsylvania Dutch bird which is a symbol of
good luck. Of course, there was also chicken corn
soup, sauerkraut, “bot boi” (pot pie), pork BBQ,
lettuce with warm bacon dressing, and perhaps the
Gradually, the store expanded to what it
is today, specializing in Amish furniture
and over 10,000 unique gift items and
collectibles. Fortunately, the walls on the
inside of the windmill still contain many
of the original decorations and paintings
from the “old days.” The paintings were
by an artist named Vince DeHaven, his last
name being an odd coincidence to say the
least! Other reminders of Dutch Haven’s
past remain as well, including the old
mailbox painted with Pennsylvania Dutch
designs. You’ll also see the big barrel,
informing visitors that “genuine Amish
style root beer” is available. Now filling
what were once restaurant dining areas,
are rooms bursting with over 10,000 items.
You’ll find one of the best selections of
primitive Amish pine furniture --- corner
cupboards, pie safes, chests, and shelves
are all available. Gift and decorating items
range from Amish woodcrafts to jams and
jellies, potholders to copper crafts, and
T-shirts to stunning pottery.
With a history that goes back to the very
beginnings of tourism in the county, the
building is rich in memories both for
visitors and for local residents. One local
who has a warm place in her heart for
Dutch Haven is Lois Schrock, who has
worked at Dutch Haven for many years.
She talks about the place as she would
a relative of the family. And she is glad
that the structure has been preserved,
and that those famous shoo-fly pies are
still being made and sold there.
Dutch Haven opened, without the
windmill, in the early 1920’s. At that
time, it was a small luncheonette, and
continued to operate as such when the
new owner, Roy Weaver, purchased it
in 1946, and Dutch Haven’s life as a
full service restaurant officially began.
The fame of the restaurant grew with
his wife’s delicious shoo-fly pies, an
unusual dessert that was new to most
people who stopped by to eat. Indeed,
shoo-fly pies were virtually unknown
until Dutch Haven opened and served
the pies warm, topped with whipped cream.
Meanwhile, Roy topped the building itself with
its famous landmark windmill.
Tourism first started to grow in Lancaster in
the 1940’s, and since many visitors came from
New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, they
drove right by Dutch Haven, and stopped in
to have some of the legendary pie. And who
knows? Maybe Doris Day or Dinah Shore had
even stopped by prior to their recording of the
song “Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy,”
a song also recorded by Stan Kenton and Guy
Lombardo.
fame were still being
made with the same
famous recipe. At that
point, Lois came to
work at Dutch Haven.
“My interest was to help to do whatever needed to
be done to get it up and going again. I am grateful
to Paul for buying the property because of my
interest in the history, the building, and
the place.”
Ahhhhh! Shoo-Fly Pie!
favorite dish on the menu --- Amish-style turkey
filling. The gooey shoo-fly pie was still “the thing,”
says Lois, and the dessert was even mentioned in
a TIME magazine article. The menu encouraged
diners to “Take one for yourself or send one to
someone nice.”
But then business started to decline, and so did the
property. Saving it from an uncertain future, it was
purchased by the current owner, Paul Stahl. By
1993, the interior had become a craft cooperative.
Even though the restaurant no longer operated, the
shoo-fly pies that were the key to Dutch Haven’s
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I asked Lois about the famous pie,
which she passionately feels really is
the best shoo-fly. It is difficult to argue
with someone who has sampled as many
different shoo-fly pie recipes as she
obviously has. While the ingredients to
these pies are often similar, Lois feels it is
the unique combination in the Dutch Haven recipe
that makes them so good. Try and find out what the
recipe is, and you won’t get very far. She stresses
that even people who say they don’t like shoo-fly
pie discover that Dutch Haven’s pies are delicious.
Apparently so, since between 40,000 to 50,000 are
baked there annually.
Many people make Dutch Haven a stop on their
regular visits to Amish Country. One man said
he took his first shoo-fly pie home and ate the
entire pie in one sitting! Another visitor tasted the
sample and asked what it was. Lois said simply
that it was shoo-fly pie. The visitor responded in
shock, “Why it can’t be. I don’t like shoo-fly
pie!” Over the years, a frequent visitor to the
weekly Manheim Auto Auction was also a
frequent visitor at Dutch Haven to pick up a
pie. And you can send a pie to yourself or a
friend virtually anywhere in the USA. They
hold up quite well, and taste like they’re hot
out of the oven after a little warming in the
microwave.
Jakey’s is not a fancy restaurant, but an
informal spot where the prices are not
“fancy” either. And if you prefer, you can
also order food “to go,” in case you’d
rather take it home or back to your hotel.
So, whether you visit Dutch Haven for
some serious shopping, to sample the
pie, to try some great BBQ, or just to
see the historic building itself, you’ll be
Several years ago, C. Paul Luongo put Dutch
discovering a part of Lancaster County’s
Haven’s pie in his book America’s Best 100,
history. When you walk in under
in which he chose 100 of “America’s best,
welcoming arms of the windmill, you’ll
most charistmatic goods and services.” So I
be encouraged to try a free sample of
decided to put the pie to a personal test. First,
“America’s best shoo-fly pie.” And like
I took a pie to some friends who are not fans We Always Welcome Visitors With a Free Sample of Shoo-Fly Pie. many visitors before, you will probably
of shoo-fly pies, but I encouraged them to
decide to “Take one for yourself or send
give it a try. All three of them did, and told me in the inside,” because he liked the meat so much!
one to someone nice.” After all, it IS the place
great surprise, “This is the first shoo-fly pie I’ve They start with fresh meats, of course, using local that made shoo-fly pie famous!
eaten that I really like.”
suppliers whenever they can. They then heat up the At this time of year, Dutch Haven is open
Next I wanted to send the pie to someone I knew charcoal in the “pit” and get the wood smoking. 7 days a week, 9 am to 7 pm Sunday
liked shoo-fly pies, my uncle and his wife in Woods used may be maple, apple, or hickory. The through Thursday, and until 9 pm Friday and
Florida. It was a simple phone call to Dutch Haven meat gets rubbed and smoked for as long as 12 Saturday nights. Jakey’s BBQ is open from
and off went the pie. They loved it, and told me hours. It is then sliced and ready to pile onto the 11 am. For more information, about this
that even the delivery man commented on the pie bun. The yummy sauce isn’t added until the time Lancaster County landmark, call (717) 687as he was dropping it off. It seemed he would have of service, and the sauce I had was wonderful.
0111, or go shopping and send a pie online at
liked to have been the recipient, or at least been
By the way, Jakey’s offers three different sauces to www.DutchHaven.com.
invited in for a slice!
choose from --- mild, spicy, and Carolina vinegar --Just a few years ago, food returned to the all adapted especially for the restaurant. Remember,
A 1957 Advertisement For Dutch Haven
Dutch Haven menu. Just behind the windmill is you can also get turkey and chicken pit BBQ. If you
Jakey’s Amish Barbeque. Barbeque meats and can’t decide which BBQ to order, there
sandwiches are local favorites at markets and is a sampler platter with a quarter pound
auctions. Amish picnics often feature barbeque each of three meats of your choosing.
chicken. Local volunteer fire companies host pork
Besides salads, burgers, Hebrew National
BBQ dinners to raise money. But as a visitor, the
hot dogs, Philly steak sandwiches, and
likelihood of your being able to eat at one of these
other items, the smoked beef pit chili
events is limited. What to do? Why drive on over
sounded good to me. The French fries I
to Jakey’s any day of the week. (Yes, they’re open
sampled were crispy on the outside and
Sunday.)
tender on the inside. As they like to say,
We’re talking real pit BBQ. The smell of the smoke “At Jakey’s, we make it from scratch.”
hints at the taste to come. You may have to wait
You’ll also find other Lancaster County
a little for your sandwich --- it’s not a fast food
favorites, such as corn fritters, funnel cake,
restaurant --- but you’ll be getting the “real deal.”
chow chow, chicken corn soup, pot pie,
I tried a generous sliced beef barbecue sandwich
pork and sauerkraut, and root beer floats.
with a delicious sauce. And the ribs made my
I especially liked the potato salad that was
mouth water when they arrived. A couple from
one of my sides. And new this year, they
the Carolinas also enjoyed a pork BBQ sandwich
are serving Amish-style dinners.
while I was there, and the gentleman
Naturally, Dutch Haven’s
said he ate it “from
world famous shoofly pie
is available by the slice.
Shoo-Fly Heaven
Come in for a Free Taste!
Don’t Miss Jakey’s
Great Barbeque
Right Behind
Dutch Haven!
Witness Farm Tours Offered for a Limited Time
Events
Amish Country Tours has
announced a special, exclusive
tour that permits visitors to
see the farm, now Amishowned, that was used in the
1985 Harrison Ford movie
WITNESS. The farm has
not been open to visitors
since the popular “Witness
Movie Experience Tour”
offered in conjunction with
the Pennsylvania Dutch
Convention
&
Visitors
Bureau and Amish Country
Tours in 2005.
While this tour is different,
and does not go inside any
buildings on the farm, it does give visitors the
opportunity to see the farm, take personal
photos of the buildings, and sense how
Harrison Ford’s character must have felt when
this idyllic farm setting became his sanctuary.
Fans of the movie Witness will tell you that
it is one of Harrison Ford’s best roles, and
perhaps one of the finest films to come out of
Hollywood in the last 50 years.
murder in a men’s room at
the Philadelphia train station.
John Book’s efforts to protect
his star witness lead to his
being shot. The wounded
Book goes to the little boy’s
farm in Lancaster, not only to
help protect the little boy and
his mother, but also to seek
refuge from the murderers.
Because of his injuries, he is
granted refuge on this Amish
farm, the very farm, of course,
that is visited by the Amish
Country Tours Witness Tour.
For those who have yet to see the movie,
experiencing this tour and the spectacular
setting against which the most important scenes
of the movie were shot, will most likely spur a
visit to the local video store, or perhaps online
to Netflix.
Imagine a hardened Philadelphia city cop,
John Book played by Ford, discovering that
a young Amish boy has witnessed a brutal
Much to the concern of others
in the Amish community,
an unlikely romance develops between the
policeman and the boy’s widowed mother. To
tell you more would spoil the experience of
seeing the movie for the first time. But what
we can tell you is that this is an exciting thriller
mystery, an unusual romance, and a moving
story of the clash of two cultures.
(Continued on Page 32)
Upcoming September Events
NOTE: All phone area codes are 717 unless otherwise noted. Please call or check websites to confirm dates and times.
Thru November 6
(see website for schedule)
Amazing Corn Maize Maze
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Strasburg, PA 687-6843
CherryCrestFarm.com
Thru October 31
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
Manheim, PA 665-7021
PaRenFaire.com
Thru October 30
Amish Visit-In-Person Tours (Mon.-Fri.)
Quest for Freedom Underground
Railroad Tours (Sat.)
Amish Experience / Amish Country Tours
Bird-in-Hand, 768-3600
AmishExperience.com
Thru October 30
“Joseph”
Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre
Strasburg, PA 800-377-1277
Sight-Sound.com
Thru November
“Wine & Cheese Train”
Strasburg Rail Road
StrasburgRailRoad.com
Thru November (call for schedule)
Ghost Tours of Lancaster
Strasburg & Downtown Lancaster
Strasburg / Lancaster
687-6687 / 610-404-4678
GhostTour.com
Thru October 30
Witness Movie
Covered Bridge Tours (Sat.)
Amish Experience / Amish Country Tours
Bird-in-Hand, 768-3600
AmishExperience.com
Events
Mirth & Merriment at the Faire!
W
e were lucky enough to get to the opening
weekend of the Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire for the Faire’s 30th anniversary season of
rollicking 16th century merriments. The energy of
this important milestone was apparent as, from
the moment we approached the castle gates, we
were engulfed by characters drawing us into the
day’s activities as if we were long lost friends.
To be sure, the normal array of jugglers,
jesters, sword swallowers, tight-rope walkers,
troubadours, minstrels, story tellers, balancing
acts and aerialists were all there and as
entertaining as ever. The program read that there
are 90 shows that we might see, but, in truth, it
felt like there were 190.
However, seasoned Faired veterans that we
were, we knew that much of the Faire’s very
best entertainment was not taking place on the
Faire’s 12 stages (I did particularly enjoy the
Shakespearean production on an amazing threestory replica of the Globe Theater), but rather
on the lanes of this 16th century village where
Faire character and patron mingle and interact
in ways that are difficult to describe if you’ve
not visited the Faire before.
The Faire likes to say that it’s hallmark form
of entertainment is the improvisational byplay
that takes place throughout the day as visitors
move from one area of the 35 acre Faire site to
another and in the Faire audiences where willing
“volunteers” often find themselves on stage in
a cameo role of an hilarious story that depends
on patrons to complete the comedic journey to its
surprise ending.
Before going on to our favorite entertainments,
we need to mention that the food and drynke (the
16th century spelling) were bountiful, delicious
and satisfying. On the grounds of historic Mount
Hope Estate and Winery you can, of course,
sample over 16 different varieties of delightful
Mount Hope Wines. For the
past ten years, the Faire
has been producing its own
micrbrewed ales which were
pretty refreshing on the
warm August Saturday
that we attended. The
foods were far, far better
than you might find at your
average amusement park. Giant Turkey
Legges, Steak-on-a-Stake, fresh baked
pizzas, a variety of soups and salads,
chocolates, cakes and assorted sweets…
no reason to go hungry even if you’re
there from the 11AM start to the nearly
8PM closing which took place in a rousing
Finale In Song.
Which brings us back to the entertainment.
I might say “don’t miss this” or “you’ve got to
see that”, but my very favorite Faire stage
shows were simply the Jousting Knights
in full armored combat, the Human
Chess Match, the Mud Shows (don’t
ask, just go), the Boar’s Head Inn
Stunt Spectacle, the Swordswallower,
and, the Sultry Sirens (there are a
handful of shows better suited for
adults and all are prominently
marked as such).
We had, as always, a great time
and recommend a visit, whether
it be return or first time. There’s
got to be a reason why the Faire has prospered
for 30 long years and you’ll discover why when
you step inside the gates and, in the words of my
favorite Faire tagline, “Experience the Fantasy
of Bygone Days and Knights!”
The good news is that the Faire continues all the
way through the end of October. The best place
to find Faire details, and discount tickets, is on
their web site at parenfaire.com.
Thru September 25
“Psalms of David”
Sight & Sound Living Waters Theatre
Sight-Sound.com
Thru September 25
“George M!”
September 30 - November 13
“Church Basement Ladies”
Events
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Lancaster, 898-1900 DutchApple.com
Laugh laugh long and hard at the PA
Renaissance Faire’s “Friday Knights at the
Improv!” NOW Thru September 17
Thru September 17
“Friday Knights at the Improv”
Manheim, PA 717-665-7021 PaRenFaire.com
September 3
Glo Golf
June through October. Reservations required.
Village Greens Golf
Strasburg, PA 687-6933 villagegreens.com
September 3
First Friday Activities
Throughout Downtown Area
Lancaster, PA 509-ARTS
LancasterARTS.com/firstfridays
September 3 - 6
Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival
Long’s Park
Lancaster, PA 295-7054 LongsPark.org
September 3 - 5
Apple Harvest Festival
Intercourse Canning Company
Intercourse, PA 768-0156
IntercourseCanning.com
September 4 & 6
Hospice of Lancaster County 26th
Annual Labor Day Auction
Lampeter Fairgrounds
Lampeter, PA 295-3900
September 4 & 5
Theme - Tobacco & Vintage Tavern
Available at the Amish Experience,
Plain & Fancy Farm, Berean Bookstores, by
phone and online at leading book web sites.
Shupp’s Grove Antique Market
Adamstown, PA 484-4115
ShuppsGrove.com
Events Continued on Page 14
Events
Immerse Yourself in
The Amish Story
WITNESS the spectacular
“Jacob’s Choice” told with
Disney-like Special Effects in the
Amish Experience Theater.
EXPLORE the Amish Country
Homestead, the region’s only
officially designated Heritage
Site Amish home.
SIT in a
desk at the
new Fisher
Amish
schoolroom
furnished
authentically
with desks
and more
from an
actual Amish
classroom.
TOUR the magnificent and
rarely seen Amish Farmlands
with a certified tour guide in airconditioned comfort onboard one
of our motor coaches or shuttles.
SATISFY yourself that you’re
making the most from your
Amish Experience...
• Since 1959, the area’s first, and still
foremost, interpretative source of
Amish Culture.
• The Amish Experience is one of
only three experiential theaters in
America.
• Our exclusive Visit-in-Person tour is
the area’s only officially designated
Heritage Tour (see pg. 54).
• Members PA Dutch Visitors and
Convention Bureau, National Tour
and American Bus Associations.
RECEIVE a
free Amish
cookbook
autographed
by the author
herself when
you take one
of our Super
Saver Tours.
Designated as
Heritage Site
by Lancaster
County Planning
Commission
SAVE with our Super
Saver package which
includes “Jacob’s
Choice”, the Amish
Country Homestead and a
two-hour Amish farmlands Tour.
RT 340 Between
Bird-in-Hand & Intercourse at
Plain & Fancy Farm
For GPS: 3121 Old
Philadelphia Pike • Ronks, PA
717.768.3600 Ext. 210
Open Daily
AmishExperience.com
Our newly re-designed website
contains many helpful hints on enjoying
Lancaster County as well as discount
coupons to restaurants and attractions.
We have asked some respected local industry
leaders to write a few words, not about their
business or attraction, but rather what makes
Lancaster County such a special place for them.
Scenery and Lifestyle
by Cathy Kornfield
I was 15 when I had my first introduction to Lancaster County tourism – as the gate check girl to
the Host Town’s outdoor pool. “Why are all these
people from New York, Connecticut, Delaware
and New Jersey taking a vacation. . . here. . .on
purpose?”
Back in the 1960’s, I yearned for travel to foreign
lands, of life in the big city (any big city), and a
job that would be challenging, fulfilling and fun.
It took a lifetime of experiences – from newspaper
editor, PR director, ad agency owner, to marketing
for a corporation – to make me realize how much
I truly appreciate Lancaster County, and that the
things that drove me crazy in my youth are the very
things I love about it today.
In a way the Host Town was a benchmark that set
my career path. The people who stayed there were
like a big focus group who, whether I asked them
or not, told me why they loved to visit. Though
the Amish remain the big draw, in the end it was
also about serenity, beauty, quaint, safe, farming,
small towns with funny names, and farm fresh foods
served family style.
People can still make a good living here. The fact that
housing costs and living expenses still tip towards the
relatively reasonable side is another plus. It’s a great
place to raise a family, and a great place to retire to.
In so many ways Lancaster County has changed for
the better without losing its simple way of life. I can
still walk to the bank, the post office, and grocery
store. I can drop my car off at the garage for inspection and walk home.
Summer and fall you can ride your bike or drive farm
to farm for eggs, fruits, and vegetables picked fresh
that morning. Our local farmers’ markets (including
downtown’s magnificent Central Market, our nation’s
oldest) have greatly enhanced the usual mix with
ethnic and organic foods, the most decadent desserts,
homegrown poultry, meats and dairy products.
And I love the fact you can still get lost on country
roads within a few minutes’ drive from the city, from
just about any direction.
What else do I love? The Lancaster Symphony
Orchestra, our live theaters, the changing of the
seasons, mud sales, locally owned restaurants, and
covered bridges (my favorite country walk takes me
through two).
It’s a bit ironic that, a few days ago, I bumped into
the movie Witness on HBO. The film literally put
Lancaster County on the map. If you haven’t seen
it, rent it. The plot is…OK, maybe a bit Hollywood
formula. The photography and direction are pure
Peter Weir. But the scenery and lifestyle – they are
precisely what I love about Lancaster County.
PR and marketing
consultant, freelance
writer and photographer,
Cathy Kornfield has
been working solo
since the early 1980s
thanks to E-mail and
the web. She enjoys
working for a variety of
clients, specializing in
architectural products,
f o o d p ro d u c t s a n d
services, tourism and destinations. She has the most
fun with Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, home of
America’s longest running Amazing Maize Maze®
and about 15 acres of corny farm fun activities. “It’s
the one time my name perfectly mirrors what I’m
promoting,” she quipped. “Editors love it!”
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answer would be that this area has a rich history going back hundreds of years
to the first settlers in the early 1700’s. Many of us have stuff in our attics that we
have forgotten about. Who knows what may be there waiting for an appearance on
“Antiques Roadshow?”
Did you know that the Adamstown area alone has over
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Capital, U.S.A.” The many locations stretch out along
Route 272, just off Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 286,
such as Shupp’s Grove with its themed weekends, in a
beautiful location among a grove of trees.
Renninger’s Antique Market, another Adamstown original, is
known for being the first stop for dealers and buyers when shopping
in Adamstown. Every Sunday before the birds get up activity is
already starting at Renninger’s Antique Market. Dealer after dealer
arrive and begin to set up. You can feel the quiet frenzy of panic as
buyers move around trying to view as much as possible. Suddenly
you look at your watch and realize the Indoor market is about to
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confidence that you have found the mother lode of Antiques and
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the Amish Country map, one of the more
interesting is Bird-in-Hand.
The story of the town of Bird-in-Hand is as colorful
as the name itself. To be correct, the town is really
a village, since it has no governing body. When
Bird-in-Hand celebrated its 250th Anniversary
(1734 – 1984), a commemorative booklet was put
together. It outlined a brief history of the town…
William Penn, an English Quaker, had founded
the colony of Penn’s Woods (Pennsylvania),
and settlers began arriving from Europe in the
early 1700’s, moving westward from the port
city of Philadelphia. English Quakers and Swiss
Mennonites were the early settlers, but over the
years, the Germans “made the greatest lasting
impact.” James Smith was the first of the Quakers
known to have settled in the area, arriving by the
year 1715. The Quakers built a meetinghouse and
two-story academy, which stands today, next to
the fire company.
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Welcome to the Village of Bird-in-Hand
“When the Old Philadelphia Pike became a
well-established route of transportation for those
traveling west to the Alleghenies, Lancaster
became known as the gateway to the west.” The
trip by stagecoach for passengers, or Conestoga
wagon with freight and merchandise, lasted several
days. Inns were built every few miles, identified
with signs held by an iron pole or attached to the
side of the building.
The reason for these signs was twofold. First, they
could be understood by all nationalities. Most
travelers were either English or German-speaking
people, but other languages were not uncommon.
Secondly, many teamsters or wagoneers were
poorly educated and could not read. If they were
given orders to stop at a certain inn, they could do
so by recognizing the artwork on the signboard.
Some of the signs hanging along the Old
Philadelphia Pike other than Bird-in-Hand were
The Ship, The Wagon, The Plough, The Buck,
White Horse, Black horse, The Hat and others.
The old legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand
concerns the time when the Old Philadelphia
Pike was being laid out between Lancaster
and Philadelphia. By 1734, road surveyors
were making McNabb’s hotel, built by pioneer
landowners William and Dorothy McNabb, their
headquarters rather than returning to Lancaster
every day for lodging.
Legend says that two road surveyors were
discussing whether they should stay at their
present location or go to the town of Lancaster
to spend the night. One of them said, “A bird in
the hand is worth two in the bush,” and so they
remained. The sign in front of the inn is known
to have once “portrayed a man with a bird in his
hand and a bush nearby, in which two birds were
perched,” and soon was known as the Bird-inHand Inn.
“The last hand-painted sign featuring the bird in
hand was done by Benjamin Elmer Leaman and
his artwork merely portrayed a bird in a hand.”
Variations of this sign appear throughout the town
today. Some residents might say that the bird
nestled in the human hand indicates friendship,
comfort, and hospitality.
The original hotel was destroyed by fire about
1851. By the following year, a three-story hotel
was built to replace it by Benjamin Groff. It was
auctioned off for $8,457 in 1853, and over the
years has had several owners. In the early 1900’s,
there were foxhunts from the hotel, as well as
horse and cow sales.
More recently, it was Bitzer’s Hotel before
becoming the present Village Inn of Bird-inHand, a beautiful bed and breakfast property. The
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
said that the existing brick building “may be one
of the few 19th century inns in the context of a
small town in Lancaster County, which survives
with a high degree of architectural integrity.” It is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Of course, with all the wagon traffic on the pike,
milestones were placed along the road to help
travelers with distances. One of them still can be
seen just west of the village toward Smoketown.
Since Bird-in-Hand is 60 miles from Philadelphia
and about 6 miles from Lancaster, the stone
marker reads “60 to P, 6 to L.” This was chiseled
deep into the stone, supposedly so that those
traveling at night could feel the lettering and know
their location, even without a light.
The Bird-in-Hand Mill, built by James Gibbons
in 1770 at the west end of town, “is probably the
oldest mill in Lancaster County that is still being
used” commercially, now known as Nolt’s Mill.
The datestone in the wall has the misspelled word
“biult,” perhaps an error made by a local German.
Gibbons and Brubaker were important names in
the town’s history. Quaker activists, the Gibbonses
operated the primary Underground Railroad
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The
“Untold Story”
of a Bird in the Hand
by Brad Igou
While most locals know the story behind the
naming of the village of Bird-in-Hand, few
have probably thought about the origins of the
expression “A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush.” I tried the Internet, but found no answers. One well known site even said, “Source
unknown.” By pure chance, I stumbled upon a
story in a magazine at an Amish friend’s house
that offered an explanation. It was reprinted
from a publication called “Golden Days” in
1881. This is the basic outline of the story….
We go back to England and the time of King Henry VIII. In his court, there was a celebrated jester
named Will Somers. One day, Will went to visit
his friend Lord Surrey. It seems that on more than
one occasion, the jester had saved Surrey from
the King’s displeasure by means of a “well-timed
jest.” And so, Lord Surrey warmly received Will
when he came to visit.
Lord Surrey was in his aviary, so the jester was
ushered in to enjoy the birds with his host. Will
praised the plumage of a particular bird, a kingfisher. Surrey noted the jester’s admiration and,
perhaps impulsively, gave the bird to him as a
present. The jester skipped about with delight
and was soon on his way with the bird, showing
it off to his friends, and telling them it was a gift
from Lord Surrey.
Soon after Will’s departure, a gentleman
named Lord Northampton arrived at Surrey’s,
whom he had visited the previous day. He had
come to ask for the same bird as a gift for a lady
friend! Surrey assured his distraught friend that
he could get the kingfisher back from Will, if
he promised the jester two birds another day.
So Lord Surrey sent a messenger off to find the
jester and promise him two birds if he returned
the one he had. The message was delivered to
Will, but this jester was no fool. He told the
messenger, “Sirrah, tell your master that I am
obliged for his liberal offer of two for one, but
that I prefer one bird in the hand to two in the
bush.”
And there you have it, until a better story comes
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“station” for slaves escaping from the South. It is
said that Hannah and Daniel Gibbons helped about
1,000 slaves. “A single tap on the window at night
indicated to everyone in the family that a fugitive
was there. The escapees were taken to the barn and
in the morning brought to the house separately,”
where each was given a new identity.
The year 1834 marked the beginning of
construction of the 86-mile Pennsylvania Railroad
line between Philadelphia and Columbia. Birdin-Hand, with its tanneries, feed mills, coal and
lumberyards, was the most important stop on
the Lancaster to Coatesville section. “Different
contractors each built two miles of track. The first
track had no wooden ties, but rather huge stone
blocks were laid about 20 feet apart and a wooden
beam was laid between them. A piece of light iron
track was then spiked to the beam. One could take
a stagecoach, change the wheels, and put it on the
tracks and pick up passengers.” Horses were used
to pull the cars. In 1836 a second track was laid
and locomotives began pulling the cars. Horses
were banned ten years later.
The Railroad Hotel, built in 1835 at Beechdale
Road, was one of the largest buildings in town,
with 32 rooms to accommodate the workers
constructing the Pennsylvania Railroad. (It was
torn down in 1934.) It was the scene, in 1917, of a
memorable incident. A man visited the tavern with
his pet dancing bear. Both were served quite a bit
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of alcohol by the patrons. Eventually the bear got
drunk and had to be locked in the basement!
Well into the 1900’s, everything from flowers to live
ducks were shipped from the village to large cities
by the railroad. As late as the 1950’s, mail was “hung
from a long arm and caught by a moving train.”
The town post office was established in 1836 as
the Enterprise Post Office. “Enterprise” was then
the official name of the town, until the final change
back to Bird-in-Hand in 1873.
After a large fire in 1896, people discussed the
need for a fire company. In the early days, hitting a
circular saw alerted the men of a fire. The year 1916
saw the change from horse-drawn to motorized fire
equipment. Today the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company
remains a volunteer organization, famous for its
delicious fund-raiser dinners.
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The town of Bird-in-Hand remained relatively
unknown until a musical called PLAIN & FANCY
opened in New York in 1955. As the show begins,
we meet two sophisticated New Yorkers who have
come to Lancaster to sell a farm they have inherited.
They are now lost, and in the big opening number
ask the locals for directions --- “Where the heck is
Bird-in-Hand?”
Today, the town of Bird-in-Hand is still small, said
to have a population of only about 300 people. On
any given day, there may be more visitors than
inhabitants. Many are city folks who have come to
enjoy the country atmosphere, history, and shopping.
It is said that visitors “can still expect friendly
shopkeepers, homegrown Lancaster County foods,
and restful lodging for weary travelers.”
isitors are often struck by some of the unusual
town names here in Lancaster County.
Intercourse developed from a stagecoach
stop on the Old Philadelphia Pike. These old inns on
the stage routes were identified with signs held by an
iron pole or attached to the side of the building. The
reason for these signs was twofold. First, they could
be understood by all nationalities. Secondly, many
teamsters or wagoneers were poorly educated and
could not read, but they could recognize the artwork.
Some inn signs that are also town names today
are….Bird-in-Hand, The Buck, Blue Ball, and White
Horse. A few years ago someone gave us a list of
colorful town names, with the stories behind them,
compiled by a gentleman named Ralph Worst. It was
printed in a book titled ALBUM OF LANCASTER
COUNTY, published in 1971 by the Mary Ferree
Society. Following is information on some lesser
known names according to the Worst list, with added
information from other sources. Unfortunately, we
cannot vouch for their authenticity.
Smoketown, according to an old sign posted by
the State, got its name from three Indian maidens
who smoked pipes. Another explanation I have
heard concerns the smoke that permeated the area
as people cured meat in their smokehouses. Yet
another source says it was so named because the
very first house built there burned down!
Gap received its name from the gap in the hills leading
into the Pequea Valley. The “Gap Gang” often preyed
on travelers in this area, particularly freed and escaped
slaves.
Leola is actually a combination of two names --- the
first two letters of Leacock, and the last three of Glenola, the name of an old railway station.
New Holland originally had the German name
“Saeue Schwam,“ which means hog swamp. Later
it received the more attractive name of New Design,
before becoming New Holland.
Oregon was known as Catfish, because of all the
fish in the Cocalico Creek. But when the western territory of Oregon was acquired in 1846, the town was
given that name in honor of the occasion.
Columbia was known as Wright’s Ferry, and the
town of Wrightsville remains on the other side of the
bridge. But the name Columbia was given in an effort
to encourage Congress to make it the U.S. Capital. It
is said this attempt was defeated by only one vote.
Paradise supposedly got its name from remarks
made about the beauty of the area. One story says
some settlers met in the post office to discuss a name,
and Abraham Witmer commented that “this place is
paradise to me.”
And then there was Turniptown. A farmer was on
his way to Strasburg with a wagon full of turnips. He
had an accident which resulted in his endgate opening, sending turnips down the hill. Thank goodness
he wasn’t hauling watermelons!
2010 Amish Series: Stories of the La ncaster Amish
by Brad Igou
Part 5 - Amish Nicknames (continued)
Since so many Amish people have the same names, a person is sometimes identified by the name of
his parents and grandparents, such as “Amos’s John’s Sammy” or “Jake’s Suzie’s Mary.” Sometimes a
man gets a nickname from his wife’s name. “Lomey Abe” got his name from his wife, Salome; “Rache
Crist” from his wife, Rachael; and “Salina Crist” from his wife, Salina.
But most interesting are the more inventive nicknames that are often used when talking about people.
Some of the names also offer insight into the Amish sense of humor. Maurice Mook, in the summer
1968 issue of Pennsylvania Folklife, offered an informal study of Amish nicknames. He grouped them
into certain categories, and I will use some of his observations and examples, as well as my own.
Thanks to friends and tour guides who have added to my list.
Towns: Bird-in-Hand
by Brad Igou
In our series this year, we will have a selection of interesting, personal stories about people in
the local Amish community, past and present. Sometimes we see the Amish as “cookie-cutter”
people, but this series will focus on individuals, both “average” and unusual.
From Poutsy to Sewer Sam
The story behind some nicknames seems to have been lost. A few interesting ones are Poutsy Dave,
Binks Stoltzfus, Tojo, Pud Sam, Swifty Davie, Zip, Bootsie, Buzzie, Shep, Nick, Squirrelly, and Sewer Sam.
Then again, maybe we don’t want to know how Sewer Sam got his name!
Sometimes this can get confusing. For example, Squirrelly was Nick’s brother, and brother to Sammie’s
Dave and Sammie’s John. Are you with me? And Swifty Davie married Pinky Davie’s cousin.
The Rest of the Story
The most unusual nicknames often have the most fascinating stories. Here are a few, provided by a
local Amishman...
“Buck Dave” and his sons got this name from the farm they bought, which had a forge formerly
owned by someone named Buckley.
“Piggy Amos” got his name from his school days, when he pretended to be a pig during a recess game.
“Double Decker Ben” received his name because of the unique barn he owned.
The “Push Esh” family got its name when they rescued a horse that had gotten stuck in a snow bank.
A boy named Sam owned a car many years ago, when it was almost never tolerated for the young
people. He and his friends tried to keep it a secret, and referred to the car as “the Chamba.” In time,
he got the nickname of “Chamba Sam.”
“Rhymey Aaron” is one of my favorite nicknames. When he spoke, he seemed to naturally (without
thinking) speak in rhymed sentences. One day a minister told him he should stop speaking that way
so much. Aaron responded with a four-line rhyme in the dialect which, translated into English, would
be something like this...
It’s not so much I try,
The words just seem to fly;
A cow the age of three,
A good heifer she will be.
I think nicknames are natural developments of the closeness of the Amish community, where people
grow up, go to school, work, and worship together. I’m sure scholarly folks could analyze these
nicknames and come up with all kinds of conclusions. For me, they are simply a delightful example
of the Amish sense of humor and, in their own way, point out the Amish are individuals, not “cookie
cutter” people.
And so, dear reader, you can see
If you were Amish it would be
Very likely that your name
Would no longer be the same!
Next issue: An Amish Birthday
Towns: Bird-in-Hand
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of three of Lancaster’s premiere
attractions, all at one location on the AAA designated Scenic Cultural
Byway, Route 340, mid-way between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse.
P
lain & Fancy Farm celebrated its 50th
anniversary last year as the very first
family-style restaurant. It remains a
legendary dining experience. At the same time,
Amish Country Tours (Dutchland Tours) began
the first regularly scheduled tours for visitors
through the scenic Amish farmlands. And
1959 also marked the opening of the Amish
Country Homestead, the only Amish house tour
designated a Heritage Site by Lancaster County.
Amish House Tour
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Amish people wouldn’t appreciate visitors
walking through their homes all day…nor would
you! So the best way to see the inside of a house is
on a tour. At the Amish Country Homestead, the
staff is committed to interpreting the changing
Amish lifestyle. Rather than a museum, it has
the feel of a real, “lived in” home. Guides take
visitors on a fascinating 45-minute tour through
the nine rooms. Discover how church is held in
the home and hear the singing. See how Mom
does her laundry---with a gasoline engine!
Upstairs learn about Plain dress, while the kids
enjoy the marble rollers.
in one room. An Amish schoolteacher helped
decorate the room to give it the feel of a real
school. It’s all included in the house tour.
Interpreting the ever-changing Amish culture
respectfully and accurately is no easy task. The
authenticity of the Amish Country Homestead
resulted in its designation as the only Heritage
Site Amish house tour in Lancaster County.
Amish Hi-Tech
In 1995, a new concept in interpreting Amish
life debuted when the Amish Experience F/X
Theater became only the third “experiential”
theater in North America. The goal of this oneof-a-kind project was to give a more personal,
intimate view of the Amish, connecting past to
present. Rather than a somber documentary, the
New in 2010 is the Fisher Amish Schoolroom.
You (or the kids) can sit at actual Amish school
desks and learn how all eight grades are taught
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story goes inside an Amish family as their son
Jacob struggles to decide whether to remain in
the Amish faith.
An important missing link in most tellings of the
Amish story is the persecution of the Anabaptists
in Europe and the perilous journey to America.
Rather than observe, visitors will now feel a
part of history as special effects, including an
amazing technology called “Pepper’s Ghost,”
combine with smoke, wind, rain, and fire effects
in a wrap-around barnyard setting.
A superb blending of entertainment and
education, this touching and exciting production
has moved some people to tears and children to
exclaim “Wow!” This show, which has been called
“400 years of history in 40 minutes of magic,” can
only be seen here in Lancaster, so be sure to make
it a part of your visit. (Shows on the hour.)
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Visitors who simply drive around looking
at Amish farms rarely come away with much
insight into the unique culture that attracts
people from around the world. Amish Country
Tours provide certified guides to take visitors
down the backroads, deep into the farmlands and
scenery that is as beautiful now as it was 50 years
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ago. Guides offer fascinating information on
one-room schools, farming practices, “cottage
industries,” wedding customs, and more. Did
you know there are Amish millionaires?
Sunday
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But you are not just sitting on a bus the whole
time. Whenever possible, a stop is made at an
actual Amish farm. Other stops may include a
local bakeshop, roadside stand, or craft shop.
There’s even an entertaining Olde World winetasting. Having a guide is recommended over
tape tours, which are often outdated and can
never answer questions about special activities
you may see that day. Purchase tickets online at
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A Lancaster Original
Amos, Ben, Manny and Elmer are the
Amish farmers who supply the Plain & Fancy
Farm Restaurant with sweet corn, tomatoes,
watermelon, cabbage, broccoli, squash, peppers
and onions. These neighbors, and the neighbors
before them, have helped Plain & Fancy Farm
Restaurant go “from farm to table” for over 50
years. The restaurant is AAA recommended, a
PA Preferred and ServSafe award winner, and
the Pennsylvania recipient of USA Today’s
Great Plate Award.
The Amish Farm Feast
Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant is best
known for being Lancaster County’s original
family-style restaurant. The all-you-can-eat
Amish Farm Feast includes your entrees, side
dishes, starters, desserts and beverages. Enjoy
fried chicken, roast beef, chicken pot pie,
baked sausage, real mashed potatoes, buttered
noodles, green and yellow string beans, dried
sweet corn, chow chow, cole slaw, raisin bread,
rolls and apple butter, lemonade, iced tea, hot
tea, coffee, sour cream apple crumb pie, shoofly pie and vanilla ice cream. A $3 off coupon
valid for each adult in the party can be found
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The New “ala carte” Menu
The restaurant also offers a new ala carte
menu featuring mouth watering appetizers,
signature soups and salads, charbroiled burgers
and sandwiches, and made-from-scratch
entrees and platters. The ala carte menu is also
a great value with Lunch Specials from $7.95
and Dinner Specials from $10.95.
The Country Store
Find books, videotapes, candles, souvenirs
and local handcrafts, and more. Explore The
Country Store’s collection of traditional Amish
clothing, straw hats, bonnets, toys and dolls, and
discover new treasures to adorn your kitchen
and home. You’ll find seasonal items as well
as Christmas decorations, available year-round.
The store also features Kitchen Kettle jams and
jellies, bakery fresh items from Miller’s Bakery,
and Plain & Fancy chow chow and apple butter.
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While you’re at Plain & Fancy Farm, you’re
invited to stroll up and visit AmishView Inn &
Suites, a classically beautiful hotel that features
elegant accommodations and incredible views.
If time permits, a front desk representative can
provide you with a quick tour of the hotel. The
indoor pool, fitness center, arcade, whirlpools
and fireplaces make AmishView perfect for an
intimate getaway, family vacation, or corporate
retreat. Complimentary hot country breakfast,
wire-less internet, HBO, DVD players, special
amenities and kitchenettes come with every room.
Where It All Began
With all of these amenities and attractions in
one beautiful location surrounded by Amish
farmland, the Amish Experience at Plain &
Fancy is the ideal starting point to enjoy all that
the area has to offer as you create your own
special Lancaster County experience!
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As was the case with other persecuted religious
groups in Europe, many Moravians sought
freedom by taking the perilous journey to the
New World, arriving in the early 1700’s, with
the main settlements becoming established in
Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Missionary work was integral to the faith,
and preachers were sent from the Moravian
community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Zinzendorf himself arrived in America in
1742. A local resident, John Klein (Kline), was
so moved by hearing Zinzendorf’s preaching
that he made arrangements to transfer his lands
over to the Moravian community in 1755. It
was in the following year that the town actually
got the name of Lititz, the German spelling for
Lidice, where European Moravian reformers
had taken refuge in 15th century.
In addition to mission work, music and
education were important to the Moravians.
In fact, the Lititz schoolhouse erected in
1746 marked the beginnings of what was
to be Linden Hall, the oldest continuously
operating residence school for girls in the
United States.
For about a hundred years, Moravian church
members were the only people permitted
to live in the town. A Brothers’ House and
Sisters’ House were erected for the unmarried
men and women, although they did not live
communally. It was not until 1855 that nonMoravians were allowed to own their own
houses.
The complex of buildings comprising the
Moravian congregation is well worth seeing,
particularly the church built in 1787. A
museum and gift shop are also on the grounds.
Two names are linked forever with the history
of Lititz --- Sturgis and Sutter. It was Julius
Sturgis who opened the first commercial
pretzel bakery in the New World in Lititz..
The year was 1861, and the site at 219 East
Main Street is on the National Register of
Historic Places.
A tour of the bakery is unlike any other.
Inside, you get to try your hand at pretzel
twisting. It’s not as easy as it looks. Guests
also may see the old brick bake ovens, as well
as the more modern facilities. It’s not unusual
to see visitors walking the streets with their
white Sturgis souvenir hats and big bags of
pretzels to take home.
John Sutter was born in Switzerland and in
1834, fleeing creditors in Europe, arrived
in New York. In time, he headed west and
sailed up the Sacramento River to begin a
settlement. By 1848, work was being done
on a mill when some gold flakes were spotted
in the water. Soon Gold Rush fever struck
and Sutter’s land was overrun. Because of
his need to be near Washington, D.C. while
seeking reimbursement for his lost lands, the
Sutters stayed one summer at the Springs
Hotel in Lititz. They decided to settle there,
and promptly bought a home and placed their
children in school. The hotel is now known as
the General Sutter Inn, and the Sutter home
built in 1871 is across the street at 19 East
Main Street. The more you explore Lititz,
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ll aboard! Strasburg is a major
destination all its own in Lancaster
County, and home to many well known
attractions. Let’s name just a few you may have
heard of --- the Strasburg Rail Road, Sight &
Sound Theatres, Ghost Tours of Lancaster,
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, National Toy
Train Museum, and the Choo Choo Barn. But
you may not know much about the interesting
history of this town...
with the origin of the Amish faith in Europe.
So French fur traders opened up the first path
through this area from Philadelphia to the
Susquehanna River—known as “Minqua’s
Path.”
It is often noted that Strasburg, named for the
city in France, was actually “founded” by a
Frenchman, Pierre Bezaillion, who traded with
the Delaware Indians. The story goes he came
to the area in 1693, the same year associated
As early as 1716, when the first wagon was
used for hauling goods between Philadelphia
and Lancaster County, the Indian path became
known as the Conestoga Road. The first
wagoner was John Miller. By 1717 there were
To the east, a group of French Huguenots
(Protestants unwelcome in the Catholic country
of France) was settling at the same time:
families with names like Ferree, LeFevre, and
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two more wagons, and the first to be described
as a Conestoga Wagon. The first buildings
appeared in the village about 1733. A traveler,
who drove through during the second half of
the 18th century, described it as a village of
log houses. During the next half century, traffic
on this road increased considerably, and Main
Street Strasburg was developed. A remarkably
intact village today, it boasts a number of
buildings constructed before 1815.
The 1769 tax returns list several houses—53
log, 29 brick and four stone. About half were
2-story, indicative of the affluence of Strasburg,
which in the late 18th century, was second
only to Lancaster Borough in terms of relative
wealth. Generally the oldest houses were built
“on the street,” with almost no setback, but
deep back yards and spacious and productive
flower and vegetable gardens.
Located along the major wagon routes between
Philadelphia, Lancaster, and the Susquehanna
River, Strasburg was one of the principal
stopping stations and, with the heavy wagon
traffic, it probably also had many rough
travelers. At one time there were as many as
eight or ten taverns or “ordinaries” here.
No doubt the religious nature of the first settlers
was responsible for the village becoming a
center for worship and education. In 1816, when
the village was incorporated into a Borough,
the name Strasburg was selected, from the
Cathedral City from which the “Swissers”
came—Strasbourg in Alsace.
In 1791, Bishop Francis Asbury preached in
a tavern and reportedly said, “I believe we
should have a house of worship and the Lord
will have a people in this place.” Later that year,
Bishop Asbury organized the first Methodist
congregation in town. In the early years of its
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Amish Country
A
lthough thousands of visitors come to
Lancaster County to experience a bit of
the Amish lifestyle, the Amish are a private
people and find the attention somewhat
disconcerting. It is important to respect their
feelings while you’re visiting. With that in
mind, here are a few tips for fostering good
relations between the Amish and non-Amish.
No pictures, please! Don’t ask an Amish
person to pose for a picture. If asked,
most will politely refuse. It is against the
convictions of our Amish neighbors to have
their pictures taken, except in very special
situations. Please respect this belief and
do not take photos without permission,
just as you would like to have your beliefs
respected.
Hold your horses. Driving along area
roads, you will no doubt encounter numerous
Amish carriages, or “buggies,” as visitors
like to call them. Do not honk your horn,
because the sound may frighten the horse
and cause an accident. Instead, wait until
it is safe to pass and then give the buggy
plenty of room. Be sure not to cut back in
the lane too sharply in front of the horse. The
county’s roads are generally wide enough
that you should be able to pass most buggies
without much of a problem.
No Trespassing. Do not trespass onto
private Amish property for a “closer look.”
Amish homes are not museums, and Amish
people are not exhibits. Please respect their
property and privacy as you would like
others to respect your own. You can get
a good sense of Amish life at many area
visitor attractions and on guided tours.
Waving. Do not be offended if the Amish do
not wave back to your friendly gesture. With
all the people who wave to them throughout
a day, they would be waving back all day if
they did!
A final word... Remember that the Amish
are not on vacation and are not costumed
actors. They are real people going about their
daily lives. They are not here to serve as tour
guides or attractions for visitors. This, after
all, is their home, so please respect their
beliefs and lifestyle.
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a half dozen wealthy clergy and physicians.
Because of their education and religious
background, Strasburg became a cultural and
educational center.
Rev. Nathaniel Sample, a Presbyterian minister,
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formal school in 1790—a classical academy in
which he taught Greek and Latin. Sample also
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of his home.
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These academic enterprises near the close of
the 18th century were followed during the 19th
century by a flood of schools. On February
13, 1823, by an act of the Legislature of
Pennsylvania an Academy was established in
which “the languages, arts, and sciences will be
taught.” Nathaniel Sample was listed as the first
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In 1839, Rev. David McCarter, minister of
the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg,
founded the Strasburg Academy at 37 East
Main Street. (The present day Limestone Inn
Bed & Breakfast was the headmaster’s home
and housed boarding students). The Academy
gained the reputation of being one of the best
academies in the country for both boarding and
day students, and its students came from all
over the East Coast and as far away as Cuba
and Puerto Rico.
In 1841, Rev. McCarter opened a classical
school for girls—the “Strasburg Female
Seminary” at 17 East Main, quite an unusual
institution for his time.
As Strasburg flourished, so did its neighbor to
the east, Philadelphia. The commercial interests
of Philadelphia pressured the State Legislature
to improve the transportation network into their
city. As a result, an internal improvements bill
passed in 1826 to construct a series of canals.
The Philadelphia and Columbia Rail Road was
also incorporated with financing provided by
the state.
Towns: Strasburg
With these undertakings, Strasburg residents
became alarmed at the possibility of losing their
commercial position, and from this concern
emerged the Strasburg Rail Road. In 1832 a
charter was secured from the Pennsylvania
Legislature to construct a line connecting
Strasburg with the Philadelphia and Columbia
Rail Road main line near Paradise. Due to
financial difficulties, the project was delayed.
But finally in the 1850’s the train was hauling
freight and passengers. About 100 years later,
business had dwindled, and a severe storm in
1957 destroyed much of the track. It seemed the
Rail Road had reached the end of the line.
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In addition, you will see your photo in
the pages of Amish Country News!
Other prizes will also go to the first,
second, and third runners-up.
All submitted photos become the
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be used in upcoming issues, in other
publications, and/or for other promotional purposes.
Photos will be judged on quality, color,
subject matter, etc. Keep in mind that
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be returned, and should depict a scene,
aspect, event, or activity typical to
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Towns: Strasburg
Some local train enthusiasts brought the
Rail Road back to life in a totally new way.
Having discovered they could make more
money transporting people rather than freight,
they soon added more cars and buildings, and
today’s Strasburg Rail Road was born. As
America’s oldest shortline Rail Road, it is now
one of the area’s top attractions, and trains and
cars have been used in many famous movies.
From Thomas the Tank Engine events to the
wine and cheese trains, there is much to see
and do as you travel the rails on the “Road to
Paradise.” Appropriately enough, the State
decided to build the newly expanded Rail Road
Museum of Pennsylvania across the street,
the ideal place to preserve the history of Rail
Roading in Pennsylvania, as well as many
historic locomotives and train cars.
Many of the older houses along Main Street were
at one time private schools, academies or taverns.
With so many of the structures still intact, the
Strasburg Borough Council enacted an ordinance
in 1970 that created a Historic District, in order to
maintain the charm and historical significance of
the village. The ordinance prohibits the altering
of the façades of structures without approval
by a “Board of Architectural Review.” East
Main, West Main and Miller (a continuation of
West Main), plus two blocks of South Decatur
Street constitute the Historic District, which
is approximately 2 miles long, comprises 82.5
acres, and contains 193 buildings.
A significant aspect of the Historic District is
the survival rate of the oldest buildings. At least
12 of the 29 oldest brick structures survive, all
four of the oldest stone houses are still intact,
and there are at least two dozen log houses still
standing in the district, putting the survival rate
of pre-1815 houses at approximately 50%, an
amazing statistic indeed.
C
ome up the lane where the purple
martins roost, the puppies play, and
the cows lull away the day. What you’ll
find is that this is the perfect atmosphere
in which to search for the perfect quilt.
That is probably one reason the Esh
family has been matching Lancaster
County visitors with handmade heirloom
quality quilts for about 20 years.
Honestly, nobody in the family remembers
just how long they have been running the
neat little store right in their home, but the
children who were tiny tots when the shop
first opened are now married, representing
the future generation of the family farm.
Although the farm duties are transitioning
from father to son, the quilt business will
likely remain relatively unchanged.
The oldest daughter is a handy seamstress,
piecing many of the quilts together,
as well as sewing up the pillows and
“quillows” that sit so nicely throughout the
shop. The younger daughter is especially
skilled at stenciling, which is basically
setting out the pattern on the fabric so the
quilter knows where to stitch. With the
whole family helping in various ways to
make the quilt shop a success, consider
yourself warmly welcomed to come up the
lane and find your own heirloom quilt.
Towns: Strasburg
Come On Down the Lane to
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On the Farm!
There is also a nice variety of smaller items,
including wall-hangings and pot-holders.
These make great gifts for friends and
family, especially for those visitors who are
not necessarily looking for a full-sized quilt.
The prices are quite reasonable, and the farm
is simply beautiful. If the weather is nice,
you might even see a collection of quilts
hanging on the wash line out front, waving
lazily in the breeze. This is certainly a most
welcoming of homesteads to search out a
carefully made quilt.
The Springerle House
Cookie & Tea Café
Come and Enjoy a Taste of the Past
Towns: Strasburg
Stop in and relax with some tea and cookies...
enjoy homemade gingerbread, scones, biscotti,
and springerle “picture cookies!”
Also serving delicious garden-fresh lunches.
15 East Main Street, Strasburg
Open daily 10-5 (closed Sunday)
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Buy any coffee drink, get one
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The Strasburg Heritage Society has created a
free self-guided “Strolling Tour of Strasburg’s
Historic District.” Brochures are available
at various locations in town, including the
Strasburg News Office (140 West Main), or
by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope
to Strasburg Heritage Society, P. O. Box 81,
Strasburg, PA 17579.
WITNESS (Continued From Page 6)
While there may be controversy about the
story and themes, there is little doubt that
the Amish are sensitively portrayed, and
that Lancaster’s stunning scenery has rarely
looked better on film. The editing and music
of the barn-building scene is now legendary.
Guides trained especially for this tour will
tell many stories about the filming, what
happened on the farm, and other information
from locals involved in the production. Since
the farm has not been open to the general
public, and is not visible from the road, this is
a rare opportunity to access the property. The
twilight tour is limited to 14 visitors, and only
for the nine Saturday nights in September and
October, starting September 4th.
But the tour is much more than the visit
to the “Witness Farm.” A special route has
been planned that takes visitors through
three historic covered bridges, including
two that few see. An unusual backroads
tour route traverses some of the most scenic
Amish farmland in all of Lancaster County,
an area normally not part of more traditional
tours of the county. Visitors will see and
learn much about Amish life, as well.
The approximate two-hour tour will also
swing though Intercourse to see where
several other scenes in the movie were
filmed. Visitors will receive information on
other Witness movie locations in and around
Lancaster City, should they wish to do some
further exploring on their own. Finally,
everyone will receive an Amish-made
wooden toy horse, not unlike the one little
Samuel received in the movie.
It is not known when this special tour might
be offered again so, for those wishing to
follow in the footsteps of Harrison Ford
and experience Lancaster County in a truly
unique way, scheduling the WITNESS Tour
will become a top priority.
****
Amish Country Tours is Lancaster’s original
touring company, in continuous operations
since 1959. Along with the Heritage Site
Amish Country Homestead and Amish
Experience Theater on the property of
Plain & Fancy Farm, the complex offers
traditional foods, buggy rides, and much
more. Interestingly, some of the costumes
used in WITNESS, were used ten years later
in the filming of “Jacob’s Choice,” presented
hourly in the theater on the property.
For an excellent general overview of Amish
culture, there are regularly scheduled Amish
Farmlands tours Monday through Saturday
at 10:30am and 1:45pm. These tours by
certified guides usually include a stop at
a bake shop, roadside stand, or craft shop
on an Amish farm, in addition to a winetasting. On Sundays there is just one tour
at 11:30am. Special SuperSaver packages
include the homestead and schoolroom,
“Jacob’s Choice,” and the gift of an
autographed Amish cookbook.
For a more intimate and personal encounter
with the Amish, the Visit-in-Person tour
is exactly what it says. Limited to just 14
people, visitors go to an Amish farm at
milking time, visit an Amish craftsman,
and sit and talk with an Amish family in
their home. This is the first, and only, tour
to have been designated a Heritage Tour
by Lancaster County. These tours run
Monday through Friday, at 5:00pm, until
the end of October.
Since Philadelphia is not far away, Amish
Country Tours provides an all day
tour to the historic sites, departing at
8:30am Wednesdays. Visits are made to
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy
Ross House, and Christ’s Church. This is
a walking tour of America’s most historic
square mile, with some free time for lunch…
perhaps a famous Philly Cheese Steak?
Another Saturday evening tour is the Quest
for Freedom Tour. Traveling scenic country
roads, visitors will learn the story of the
Christiana Resistance, one of the incidents
leading up to the Civil War. Later, the group
is joined by a re-enactor, escaping from the
south on the secret network of hiding places
known as the Underground Railroad. The
actor truly brings this chilling experience to
life for the modern-day visitor.
All this brings us back to the Witness Covered
Bridge Tours, also on Saturday evenings at
5:00pm through October. Even if you have
taken one of the other Amish tours, this tour
offers scenery and sites that are completely
different, not to mention the rare privilege of
setting foot on the Witness Farm.
How to get tickets? Tickets may be
purchased in person at the Amish Experience
Theater, by phone 717-768-3600, ext.210
(Visa or MasterCard), or online at www.
AmishExperience.com (click on “Tickets”).
Since the special theme tours often sell
out, advance purchase of tickets is highly
recommended. All Amish Country Tours
depart from the Amish Experience Theater
at Plain & Fancy Farm, Route 340, between
Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse.
Editor’s Note: Purely coincidental,
yet unmistakably worthy of note, is the
reference on page 10 by this month’s
“What I Love about Lancaster” writer,
Cathy Kornfield, of her feelings that the
scenery and lifestyle shown in the movie
WITNESS capture precisely what she
loves most about Lancaster County.
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he month of September is an inviting
time in Amish Country. The hot
summer days have waned, and
the cooler autumn air is starting to hint at
the change of the seasons. When visiting
Lancaster County during this most exciting of
times, a day of travels can work up quite an
appetite. Thankfully, we take hospitality very
seriously in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Prove it you say? The evidence can be found
with one tip of the glass at the family-friendly
brewpub, Union Barrel Works. A visit to
this stately historic site on the square in
Reamstown brings you into a great old-world
pub experience, complete with an original tin
ceiling and sturdy hardwood maple floors.
The tantalizing smell of something delicious
simmering in the kitchen might even distract
you from the first choice you will have to
make, which is what tap to tip. If you’d like
a recommendation, I’d encourage you to
try “Uncle Fester.” It is a traditional style
Oktoberfest Maertzen. It pours a darker style
lager with a full body and copper color; a little
maltier than your traditional Lager with a
smooth finish. This style beer was traditionally
brewed in March before the heat of the
summer months and kept cool in the cellars.
As for the menu, you can be sure you’ll find
something you like as the award-winning chef
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As the fall season begins to arrive, you’ll start
seeing more apples in stores and on menus
locally. Apples have always been an important
part of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
In the early days, the custom of drying sliced
apples for use later in the year resulted in some
unique dishes. These dried apples slices (apple
snitz or schnitz) are still used to make snitz pies
and “schnitz un gnepp.” The latter consists of
dough dumplings cooked with home-cured ham.
One secret to using snitz is to let the slices soak
in water overnight.
Any discussion of apple snitz must include
“lattwaerrich,” or apple butter. This delicious
spread for bread and toast came from the
Palatinate area of Germany, where prunes and
pears were also used.
Here, the traditional way of making apple butter
was in large copper kettles filled with apple cider.
Apple snitz was added to the mix, and the kettle
had to be stirred continuously to prevent sticking
to the bottom. Long-handled wooden paddles
were used for this purpose so that the cook
would not have to stand so close to the heat of
the fire. Often the long process of making apple
butter became a family party or neighborhood
social event.
By the way, the true Pennsylvania Dutchman
loves to put apple butter on cottage cheese.
Some of us even pile both of them onto a slice
of homemade bread, often to the surprise of
visiting friends. Why not give it a try and spread
the tradition of delicious apple butter!
Apple snitz pies are commonly served after
Amish church services on Sundays. We asked
one of our Amish friends to share her recipe. You
can find more of Susie’s favorite recipes in her
cookbook, available at Riehl’s Quilts & Crafts
at 247 E. Eby Road in Leola. Of course, when
she gave us the recipe, she was thinking of
those large Amish gatherings, so you will need
to share some of these pies with your neighbors,
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1 gallon apple butter
10 quarts applesauce
5 cups of sugar and to taste
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 ½ cup tapioca
4 tbsp. lemon juice
¾ cup orange juice
Pie crust for 2 double crust pies
3 cups flour
¾ cup Crisco
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup cold water
Mix with fork and then work in the water.
Sprinkle dough and working area with
flour. Roll out and put in pie plates. Fill
pastry with apple filling. Roll out top crust,
cut slits in pastry and place atop the
filling. Seal and flute the edge. Brush with
evaporated milk. Bake at 375 degrees for
25 to 30 minutes.
Of course, fresh apples are also popular for
making applesauce and apple cider. Many local
farms have apple orchards, and roadside farm
markets sell bushel baskets of apples for eating
and baking.
A local favorite is delicious apple cider, often
made right on the property. Ice cold in the
summer or hot with a cinnamon stick in the
winter, apple cider is a real treat.
Besides the traditional apple pie, another
local favorite dessert is apple dumplings.
Noted historian John Joseph Stoudt states
that “compared to the English, Penn Dutch
cooks were poor pudding makers. Rather, they
disguised fruit in many ways. Dumplings were
much favored, combining the German tradition
of the dumpling with the love of the fruit.”
Today, you’ll find apple dumplings in season
at bakeshops and restaurants. The apples are
Roll out the pie dough to 1/8th inch thickness
and cut into a 7-inch square. Place peeled and
cored apple in center of dough. Fill hole where
core was with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Bring opposite corners of pie dough to meet at
the core opening and press down into core hole.
Bring remaining two corners up to core opening
and overlap. Place into baking pan. Brush top of
apple dumpling with egg mixture and sprinkle 2
Tbsp. sugar on top. Bake at 350 degrees for one
hour.
Whether you decide to buy some apples to take
home, or try one of our special apple desserts,
you’ll discover Lancaster County is a wonderful
place to be when the “apple season” kicks in. It’s
worth a return visit to the area every year!
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peeled and cored, wrapped in thick dough,
and baked. They are best when served warm
with milk or ice cream. Some people eat them
for breakfast, while others find them a hearty
dessert or snack later in the day.
Several local attractions even have special
theme days when they prepare apple dumplings
or apple-related dishes. The Ephrata Cloister
and Hans Herr House are two examples.
Apple dumplings are one of the signature
desserts at Plain & Fancy Farm, the original
family-style restaurant on Route 340, between
Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse. Their sister
restaurant, Miller’s Smorgasbord, is also famous
for Gourmet Apple Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, and
Apple Pan Dowdy. Since so many visitors have
eaten apple dumplings at Plain & Fancy, we
asked them to share their apple dumpling recipe
with us….
1 medium apple (Rome variety)
peeled and cored
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ cup sugar
1 egg, beaten with 2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. sugar
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The unstable situation in Europe in the
late 1600’s spawned and nurtured the
pioneer interest in the deep forest lands
of Pennsylvania—60 miles inland from
Philadelphia. In 1681 William Penn received
his 40,000 square-mile land grant to settle
King Charles’ debt to his father. Being
a Quaker, William Penn had experienced
religious persecution firsthand, and decided
to establish his American colony on the
idealistic basis of complete religious
freedom.
This entire century had been one of
continued misery for the peasants of the
Palatinate (western Germany). The Thirty
Years War has raged across the area with
barbaric ruthlessness. Some towns were
burned out two or three separate times during
the period. The peasant inhabitants fled to
nearby Holland for refuge. And within a
decade of the end of that conflict, King Louis
XI V of France started a new religious war in
the same general area.
These Palatinate peasants were exhausted
by war’s desolation, and were ripe for a
new start. Traveling land agents for William
Penn’s new colony found willing ears. In
addition to complete religious freedom and a
peaceful existence, Penn offered cheap land.
The stated price was 100 English pounds for
5,000 acres. (At today’s rate exchange, this
would be less than $.06 an acre, plus a small
annual “quit rent.”) By the year 1702, a
goodly number of Palatinates had immigrated
to Pennsylvania, and Queen Anne, newly
reigning in England, was delighted that Penn
was colonizing his immense grant without
drawing off the population of Britain.
The area now called New Holland was
practically covered by virgin forests—sturdy
timber of oak, ash, chestnut, and walnut.
By 1728, William Penn, had been dead for
10 years and his American colony, called
Pennsylvania and was being administered by
a proprietary governor while the sale of land
was formalized by patent deeds.
Land Acquisition
If you are exasperated by delays in today’s
real estate transaction, you would have been
appalled by the system in place in 1728.
First, you selected a spot which you could
afford, and then you notified the proprietary
government of your claim. Sometime,
probably years later, a surveyor would
appear and survey the property to your
name and put it on the County map. Then,
sometime (years) later you would be notified
to pay your purchase money and pick up
In the case of John Diffenderfer, the specific
record shows that he applied for the land
he chose to live on in 1728. The land was
surveyed and placed on the County map in
1735. The deed was finally issued to him on
March 22, 1758 after 30 years.
Naming the Town
In 1729 the Proprietary Legislature started to
establish inland counties, and the following
year Lancaster County was divided into 17
townships. Because the first settler in this
general area was at Groffdale, the township
was named after him, with the English
equivalent of his German name which is Earl.
Consequently the settlement was referred
to as “Earltown.” Michael Diffendefer
named his real estate development New
Design in 1750. In 1802 when a post office
was established and an official name was
necessary, there was no dissension to naming
the town New Holland.
These grateful people remembered how
extremely kind the inhabitants of Holland
were to them. The Dutch assistance is thought
to have included funds to cover the cost of the
refugee German immigrants’ ocean voyage.
It was no small matter when the alternative
was indentured service for a period of years.
For adults, indenture frequently meant four
to seven years without pay. Minors served
until their 21st birthday. But William Penn’s
Quaker Pennsylvania was a liberation
compared to the Europe they fled. Except for
the Netherlands, there was no other country
that offered complete freedom of religion,
assembly and speech to all.
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your formal Deed. However, from the time
you selected the plot you had “squatter’s
rights” as if you formally owned it.
The village founders were German, not
Dutch. They were surrounded by English
and Welsh Quakers, Episcopalians, a few
Swiss-German Mennonites and some
Scotch-Irish Presbyterians.
The Amish
arrived later.
Tribulations of the Settlers
Although these pioneer settlers often
found all they had hoped for in peaceful
existenceand freedom of worship, it should
not be thought that this was necessarily a
land of “milk and honey.” There were many
hardships during these early years. Swarms
of locusts ravaged the area in 1732. Severe
earthquakes were active throughout eastern
Pennsylvania in 1737. Two successive
seasons of poor crops (1750-51), followed
by three years of drought (1752-54). A
hailstorm in 1763 dropped hailstones as large
as turkey eggs killing many small animals.
During the very hard winter of 1780 twenty
inches of ice formed on the ponds, and the
ears of sheep and cattle had frozen.
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299-5691 (10 AM-6 PM)
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687-6933 (call for evening hours)
Friday Knights at the Improv
665-7021 (call for schedule)
665-7021 (til 8 PM)
Witness /
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768-3600 (Saturdays from 5 PM)
Sunday Activities
For Plain People, Sunday is a day of rest,
but there are many things to do in Amish
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After 5 Activities
Looking for something to do during the
evening hours? There are always movies,
shopping malls, outlets, comedy clubs, and
lounges at the larger hotels. Here’s a list of
interesting ideas for the entire family.
Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides
768-8828 (till dusk)
A is for Amish Buggy Rides
687-5000 (till dusk)
Amish Visit-in-Person Tours
768-3600 (5PM, Mon-Fri from June 16)
Country Road Cycles
598-3191 (till 6 PM)
Can accomodate up to 9
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths & Full Kitchen
898-1900 (call for show times)
Dutch Haven 687-0111
(til 7PM, Fri/Sat. til 9PM
Ghost Tour of Lancaster County
687-6687 (call for schedules)
Hershey’s Chocolate World
High Sports
National Christmas Center
442-7950 (till 6 PM weekends
thru April; daily in May)
Sight & Sound Theatres
800-377-1277 (call for show times)
Strasburg Rail Road
Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides
768-8828
A is for Amish Buggy Rides
687-5000
Aimee & Daria’s Dolls
687-8118 (10 AM-5 PM)
Amish Country Homestead
798-3600 (10:30 AM-4:15 PM)
Amish Country Tours
768-3600 (bus tour at 11:30 AM)
Amish Experience Theater
768-3600 (11 AM-5 PM)
Amish Village
687-8511 (10 AM-5 PM)
Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall
442-8805 (10 AM-5 PM)
Choo-Choo Barn
687-7911 (10 AM-5 PM)
Country Road Cycles
598-3191 (12 PM - 6 PM)
898-1900 (Call for show times)
Dutch Haven
687-0111 (til 7 PM, Fri/Sat til 9 PM)
Ephrata Cloister
733-6600 (Noon-5 PM)
Ghost Tour of Lancaster County
687-6687 (call for schedules)
Hershey’s Chocolate World
534-4900 (Open from 9 AM)
High Sports
626-8318 (call for hours)
Mt. Hope Wine Gallery
768-7194 (11 AM-6 PM)
National Christmas Center
442-7950 (10 AM-6 PM)
National Toy Train Museum
687-8976 (10 AM-5 PM)
665-7021 (til 8 PM)
Renninger’s Antiques Market
336-2177 (7:30 AM-4 PM)
484-4115 (7 AM-5 PM)
Strasburg Rail Road
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299-5691 (10 AM-6 PM)
Village Greens Mini Golf
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Welcome to Our Paradise on Earth
PARADISE
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The origins of Route 30, also known as the
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F
or over 250 years, visitors coming into
Lancaster County from the east on
Route 30 have traveled through a small
town known as Paradise, just one of the many
intriguing town names in the area. Officially,
Paradise Township adopted the name during its
organization in 1843.
The story of Paradise and its first settlers goes
all the way back to Europe, to the area of the
Palatinate in Germany. Here many Protestants
had settled following the declaration of King
Louis XIV that all Protestants in France would
be persecuted. With fears of invasion by the
army of France looming, many of these people
decided to accept the invitation to settle in
William Penn’s colony of Penn’s Woods in the
New World. In 1708, Daniel Fierre (Ferree),
along with his family and mother Mary, went
to England to obtain citizenship papers before
proceeding to New York.
By 1712, these French Huguenot settlers had
secured land in Pennsylvania, in Lancaster’s
Pequea Valley. They were the first white people
in the area and lived peaceably with chief
Tanawa and the local Indians. Mary Fierre died
four years later at the age of 63. Hers became the
first grave in the family’s cemetery. If you ride
the Strasburg Rail Road, the ”Road to Paradise,”
you will pass her gravesite at Carpenter’s
Cemetery, one of Lancaster’s oldest.
a communication route between it and the
provincial capital of Philadelphia. At that time,
the first “planned” road between Philadelphia
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and Lancaster was what is now Route 340. It was
called the “King’s Highway,” and today we still
call it the “Old Philadelphia Pike.”
Traveling the route were many Conestoga
Wagons. Originating in the Conestoga Valley
of Lancaster County, they made an important
contribution to the commerce and progress of
our young nation. With patriotic red running
gear, white canopy, and blue body, the wagons
were used to carry produce from Lancaster to the
Philadelphia markets.
Of course, taverns and stagecoach shops grew up
along the turnpike for the weary travelers (and
horses) making the trip. Of these, the Revere
Tavern still proudly stands today. Dating back
to 1740, the stone building that was the “stage
tavern” was called the “Sign of the Spread
Eagle.” It was one of the better inns along the
62 miles of turnpike, and catered to the more
prosperous class of travelers.
Almost a century later, in 1841, the tavern would
become the residence of Reverend Edward V.
Buchanan and his wife Eliza Foster Buchanan,
while the Reverend established and served as
the pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in
Paradise.
Eliza, his wife, was the sister of Stephen Foster,
whose immortal songs will always be a part
of America. Foster not only penned some of
his music at the tavern, but sent many of his
manuscripts to his sister, a talented musician in
her own right, for her approval. There, on the
banks of the Pequea Creek, Eliza and Stephen
played many of the 200 songs written by
Stephen, including “My Olde Kentucky Home,”
Way Down Upon the Swanee River” and “Oh,
Susanna.”
Nowadays, the Historic Revere Tavern remains
an excellent place to dine, and continues to offer
lodging accommodations, just as it did hundreds
of years ago. So, during your visit to Lancaster,
be sure to spend a little time in Paradise.
Buses Welcome!
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Newport Road met with the Highway and it is
believed that its location at these intersecting
roads led the tavern to take “Cross Keys” as
its name. It remained such until 1814, when
named was changed to Intercourse as part of
a failed real estate scheme of a Mr. George
Brungard who had acquired 48 acres of nearby
land in 1813 and attempted to lay out a town
site and divide it into sections for sale by a
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lottery, advertising “151 handsome building
lots of $250 each to be drawn for by number.”
He stressed “the great importance of so many
turnpikes and great leading roads intersecting
at and near this place.” Renaming the town
made sense, as intercourse had a common usage
referring to the pleasant mutual fellowship and
frequent intermingling, which was so common
in the informal atmosphere of the quiet country
village of the day. On to yet another theory on
the town’s name...
Horse races then were conducted on a mile
long straightaway that began at the end of
town The area was called the “Enter Course,”
eventually Intercourse. A postal historian claims
that when the town’s name was changed from
“Entercourse” to “Intercourse,” “there was
no hesitancy on the part of the United States
Post office Department to accept the name
‘Intercourse’ since it meant a commercial or
trading site.”
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In the beginning a handful of settlers arrived
here in the New World from Eastern Europe.
Around 1730, the Old Provincial Highway (now
RT 340 or the Philadelphia Pike) was laid out to
connect Philadelphia with Lancaster. Conestoga
wagons hauled supplies and freight back and
forth between the two cities. Providing rest for
travelers and horses, taverns sprouted along the
way, becoming centers for news, gossip, and
commerce. Thus the town’s beginning with the
construction of a log tavern in 1754.
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Towns: Intercourse,
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o other town in perhaps the entire
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several explanations for the town name that we
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Over time, Brungard’s scheme begat others. As
recently as 1971, an enterprising soul tried to
take advantage of the town’s name by selling
deeds for one-inch square plots of Intercourse
to visitors. Creative, but nonetheless a failure.
The town grew slowly and by 1880 Intercourse
had a population of 280. The post office actually
moved among stores or restaurants whose
owners hoped visits by residents would increase
their business.
The local stagecoach service started around
1898. It was “a single horse conveyance similar
to a market wagon, with a roll-up curtain and
double set of seats.” The stagecoach brought
items from Lancaster City for local businesses,
and even picked up milk, butter, and eggs for
delivery to Lancaster restaurants. When it
snowed, a bobsled was used instead. When the
driver knew of passengers beforehand, their
comfort was added to by many a hot brick
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heated the night before in the oven, and wrapped
in newspaper to preserve its warmth. As the
days of the dirt road drew to a close, so too did
the stagecoach era. In 1923 a Transit Company
was organized and bus service was initiated to
and from Lancaster. While “many of the Amish
residents of the area were anxious to see the line
started. But they did not want to invest in stock
of the Company. Instead they bought books of
tickets which were really prepaid bus fares.”
Enough money was raised to buy a Mack Auto
Bus for $6,800. It held 25 passengers and even
had solid rubber tires!
Towns: Intercourse
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10:30am-3:00pm
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There have always been a lot of businesses
in the town in relation to its size. Perhaps the
most famous is Zimmerman’s Hardware whose
notoriety was assured when Harrison Ford made
a phone call from its porch in the blockbuster
movie WITNESS.
Today Intercourse has been recognized as a
“foodie” town by the Visitor’s Bureau. With
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You’ll find an extensive selection of wine accessories,
gourmet foods, house and kitchen wares.
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The village has certainly changed over the
years, but Intercourse has changed slowly, and,
it seems to us that, “sometimes the things that
grow the slowest are the ones that endure the
longest.”
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Hub & Spoke
The idea of “Hub & Spoke” has become
popular with visitors. You can stay in one
central location, and do short day trips to
other nearby destinations from your base.
In Amish Country, hub and spoke locations
are many. Here are a few that are popular
with visitors, all from the home base of
Lancaster…
Lancaster to Hershey: 30 Miles
Driving Time: 40 Minutes
For most people, the name Hershey means
chocolate. Visitors notice streets with names like
Cocoa and Chocolate Avenues and streetlights
in the shape of Hershey Kisses. The factory and
town, founded by candy entrepreneur Milton
S. Hershey, is now a destination all its own, and
HersheyPark has become one of the top theme
parks in the world.
Mr. Hershey used his millions to create a worldfamous school for orphan children that to this day
remains one of the great examples of American
philanthropy. In 1910 Milton and Catherine Hershey
started their school with four orphan boys. (They
had no children of their own.) In 1918, Hershey left
his entire personal fortune to the school, making
headlines in the New York Times. The school is
probably the finest childcare facility of its kind in
the world. It provides room & board, medical and
dental services, and education for children in need
at no cost to their parent or guardian.
At the center of the school campus stands
Founder’s Hall, which was built as a tribute to Mr.
Hershey. The huge domed rotunda makes it one
of the most impressive structures in the Western
Hemisphere, a definite “must-see” when you visit
the town.The statue dedicated to him in Founders
Hall reads, “His deeds are his monument. His life
is our inspiration.”
When visiting Hershey, your starting point should
be HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD.
Did you know that Hershey kisses were first
introduced in 1907, and that the Hershey
plant can produce 24 million kisses in one day?
Enjoy the fun on the exciting and educational
chocolate-making tour ride, which has undergone
an exciting renovation for 2006, and get a free
sample after your trip. Remember, admission to
the Chocolate World ride is FREE! Information
on other Hershey area attractions is available
here as well.
Another popular attraction in the Chocolate
World building is “Hershey’s Really Big 3-D
Show,” a fun-filled special effects show that is a
comical and exciting three-part musical story kids
will enjoy.The 30-minute show is presented in full
cinema HD.
New this year is “Hershey’s Create Your Own
Candy Bar.” Since you can’t go into the actual
factory, why not pretend by making your very
own candy bar in this re-created factory setting.
You’ll design the packaging on the computer,
create your own bar, perhaps with your name
on it, and mix the ingredients and toppings you
desire. What could be better than creating your
very own Hershey’s candy bar? Eating it, perhaps!
Milton Hershey
But Hershey’s is also more than just candy bars.
So why not check out the “Dessert Creation
Studio,” and see how creative you can be using
chocolate to fashion your own special desserts .
After these activities, you will still want to allow
some time for the Chocolate Tasting Adventure,
Marketplace Shops, and Bake Shoppe. Trolley
tours of the town of Hershey depart from the
Chocolate World entrance as well.
So, even if you’ve visited Hershey before, it’s time
to once again follow the smell of chocolate to the
“Sweetest Place on Earth.”
Lancaster to Reading: 32 Miles
Just a little outside Lancaster is the “mother of
all outlets.” The VF OUTLET VILLAGE in
Reading, Pennsylvania, is located on the site of the
former Berkshire Knitting Mills, which was once
the largest hosiery mill in the world and operated
from 1908 to 1975.
The original VF Outlet store opened in 1970 in
the east end of Big Red, as a means of disposing
of surplus hosiery, Vanity Fair lingerie, sleepwear
and robes. The original store was 5,000 square
feet with a drop cloth separating it from the actual
manufacturing machines.
Today, the VF Outlet Village is a thriving outlet
complex, owned and operated by VF Outlet
Inc., with over 450,000 thousand square feet of
retail space, offering consumers a variety of name
brands. Tenant stores are carefully chosen to give
the customer an opportunity to shop for a variety
of brand name products for the home and family.
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for bargains over the weekend. A favorite spot
is SHUPP’S GROVE. This beautiful outdoor
antique market is open weekends through
October, and every weekend has its own theme,
be it Farming and Hunting, or Dolls and Bears.
Their slogan is “the romance of the woods, the
thrill of the hunt, and the euphoria of the ‘big find.’”
Renninger’s Original Antiques Market
is legendary, and open every Sunday. With 375
dealers indoors and up to 300 outdoors (weather
permitting), you’ll find just about anything you’re
looking for, plus a lot you didn’t even know
about! It’s great fun, and the Adamstown area
really does make a perfect Sunday activity in
Amish Country!
Step Into a Story of Family, Friendship, and Outstanding Craftmanship!
W
hen you step into the beautifully appointed
showroom of Gish’s furniture, you are
stepping into a story of family, friendship, and
outstanding craftsmanship from a most simple
source.
The first chapter actually takes you back to Ohio,
a sort of “sister-city” to the Lancaster Amish
settlement. Michael Gish, son of A. Samuel
and Grace Gish, worked for Miller’s Furniture
in Plain City, Ohio, and while there he learned
a great deal about the Amish furniture industry.
First and foremost, the furniture coming out
of some of the Amish-owned workshops can
easily be counted among the highest quality in
the world. Mr. Gish came to realize however,
that even among the Amish community, certain
craftsmen had developed into an even higher
caliber of meticulous workmanship. It was
these select workshops that Mr. Gish decided to
introduce to customers all over the world. He
decided to move to Pennsylvania and open a
furniture showroom featuring these incredible
pieces. Today, Gish’s carries a wide range of furniture,
from kitchen tables, hutches, office desks and
curios to bedroom furniture and baby cribs. All
the furniture is primarily available in solid oak
or cherry wood and in 15 different stain colors. Since you’d probably never hear the Amish
craftsmen brag about their work, Michael has to
extol the virtues of their craft for them! Michael
boasts, “You can have solid wood, handcrafted
furniture, custom made to match your home’s décor
for what many stores charge for veneers and cheap
substitutes. This is furniture built to last a lifetime.”
with Michael’s wife, mother, father, and brother all
contributing to the success of the business. Michael
and Teresa have two sons, Matthew (Jan. ‘07) and
Ezekiel (March ‘10).
You can find Gish’s Furniture locally at 2191 Lincoln
Hwy. East (Rt.30), Lancaster. It is a family business
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Attractions
AAA BUGGY RIDES........................................... 44
3529 Old Phila. Pike (at Kitchen Kettle Village),
Intercourse,
PA
17534.
717-989-2829.
Take
full advantage of you time with a ride through
an Amish farm and a real covered bridge.
AAAbuggyrides.com
AARON & JESSICA’S BUGGY RIDES
(SUN)..... 15
Plain & Fancy Farm, Rt. 340, between Bird-in-Hand and
Intercourse. 717-768-8828. Operated by Amish. Stop
at a real Amish farm. All in the country - 40 mile view.
Open daily. amishbuggyrides.com
“A” IS FOR AMISH BUGGY RIDES (SUN).......... 29
At the Red Caboose Motel, 312 Paradise Lane, just east
of the Strasburg Rail Road. 717-687-5000. A wonderful
half-hour ride with our Amish friends through the
beautiful Paradise Valley.
(SUN)....... 9, 22
AMISH COUNTRY HOMESTEAD
Rt. 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600. Only
Amish house tour designated Lancaster County
“Heritage Site.” Guided tours through nine rooms at
quarter to the hour daily. See the new Fisher Amish
schoolroom! amishexperience.com
(SUN)...... 8, 9, 17, 22
AMISH COUNTRY TOURS
Route 340, at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600.
Enjoy 2-hour back road guided Amish farmland tours
at 10:30am & 1:45pm (Mon.-Sat.) and 11:30am only
Sunday. amishexperience.com
AMISH EXPERIENCE F/X THEATER
(SUN).....9, 22
Rt. 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600.
Emotional, unforgettable story of the Amish, told with
special effects and unique imagery. Open daily, shows
on the hour. amishexperience.com
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AMISH VILLAGE
199 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572. 717-6878511. On Rt. 896 between Rt. 30 and Strasburg, the
10-acre village includes the 1840 Amish farmhouse,
one-room school, smokehouse, crafts shop, and
animals. theamishvillage.net
BIBLICAL TABERNACLE.................................... 14
2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster PA 17602, 717-2990954. Full-scale reproduction of Moses’ Tabernacle,
seen only by guided 45 minute lecture tour.
mennoniteinfoctr.com
CHERRY CREST ADVENTURE FARM................... 31
150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks,PA 17572. 717-687-6843 or
1-866-546-1799. Join over ¾ of a million adventurers.
Over 26 farm-fun activities for everyone. May-October.
CherryCrestAdventureFarm.com
CHOO CHOO BARN, INC (SUN)......................... 27
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7911.
Gigantic model train layout. 150 hand-created moving
details and 22 operating model trains.
choochoobarn.com
(SUN)......... 6
DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. 717-8981900. Broadway-style musicals with live orchestra and
a delectable buffet. Child and group rates available.
dutchapple.com
(SUN)........................... 11
EPHRATA CLOISTER
632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. 717-7336600. One of America’s earliest religious communities.
National Historic Landmark. Tours daily, open 7 days.
ephratacloister.org
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GHOST TOURS OF LANCASTER
11 E. Main St. (Merenda Zug’s Cafe), Strasburg, PA 17579.
717-687-6687. Discover the other side of Pennsylvania
Dutch Country. Nightly candlelight walking tours by
reservation in Lancaster City or Strasburg. ghosttour.com
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HANS HERR HOUSE & MUSEUM
1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584, 717-4644438. The roots of Lancaster County! Experience Colonial
America. Mon.-Sat. 9 AM – 4 PM. VISA/MC HansHerr.org
HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD (SUN)............ 48
251 Park Blvd. Hershey, PA 17033, 717-534-4900. Free
Hershey’s Chocolate Making Tour. Hershey’s Really Big
3D Show. Free Hershey’s Sample.
hersheyschocolateworld.com
(SUN).................................... 24
HIGH SPORTS
727 Furnace Hills Pike (Rt. 501, 1 mile north of) Lititz,
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PA 17543. 717-626-8318. Fun for the while family! MiniGolf, Go Kart Track, Batting Cages, Driving Range (bring
your own clubs). HighSports.com
HOSPICE OF LANCASTER LABOR DAY AUCTION
Lampeter Fairgrounds, Route 741 between Strasburg and
Lancaster, Lampeter, PA. 717-295-3900. The 26th annual
auction is Saturday, Sept. 4 (9am-5pm) and Monday,
Sept. 6 (8:30am-6pm). Crafts, quilts, artwork, collectibles,
Amish-made food, etc. hospiceoflancaster.org
INTERCOURSE PRETZEL FACTORY.................... 45
3614 Old Phila. Pike (Cross Keys), Intercourse, PA
17534. 717-768-3432. Learn how old-fashioned
pretzels are made by hand on our FREE tour and twist
your own. IntercoursePretzelFactory.com
JULIUS STURGIS PRETZEL BAKERY.................. 24
219 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543. 717-626-4354.
Tour America’s First Pretzel Bakery and get a hands-on
pretzel twisting lesson. Mon-Sat. 9 – 5.
juliussturgis.com
KREIDER DAIRY FARM TOUR.............................. 8
1475 Lancaster Rd. (Rt. 72 N), Manheim, PA 17545.
877-720-1202. Lancaster’s unique 90-minute high-tech
dairy farm tour through giant loafing barn. See cow
carousel milking 1600 cows per hour. Ice cream at tour
end. KreiderFarms.com
LANCASTER MENNONITE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ... 14
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-3939745. Experience 300 years of Amish and Mennonite
culture through quilts, furniture, and other artifacts.
lmhs.org
LI’L COUNTRY STORE & MINIATURE HORSE FARM .... 31
264 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572. 717-687-8237.
Come visit our adorable miniature horses. They love
meeting new friends. You can also browse through our
quaint little country store, which has a surprisingly wide
selection of locally handmade crafts. We also have
delicious homemade chips and pretzels!
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MENNONITE INFORMATION CENTER
2209 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-2990954. Showing “Who Are the Amish” Step-on Guides
for Amish Country tours, open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
mennoniteinfoctr.com
MOUNT HOPE ESTATE & WINERY (SUN)................36
2775 Lebanon Road (Rt. 72 north at Turnpike Exit 266),
Manheim, PA 17545. 717-665-7021. Home of the PA
Renaissance Faire. Complimentary wine tasting. MonSat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. parenfaire.com
NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CENTER FAMILY
(SUN)............... 41
ATTRACTION AND MUSEUM
3427 Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) Paradise, PA 17562,
717-442-7950. Tour life-sized, indoor exhibits and
celebrate Christmas memories, history & traditions.
NationalChristmasCenter.com
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NATIONAL TOY TRAIN MUSEUM
300 Paradise Lane, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-6878976. Toy trains from 1800’s to today. Operating train
layouts, movies, library, gift shop. Open 7 days MayOct. NTTMuseum.org
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (SUN)....... 10
501 Greenfield Road (off Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17601.
New location: 5 W. King St. (on the square downtown),
Lancaster, PA 17603. 1-800-PADUTCH. Insider details,
knowledgeable staff, brochures, coupons.
PaDutchCountry.com
PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE............7, 55
2775 Lebanon Road (Rt. 72 north at Turnpike Exit 266),
Manheim, PA 17545. 717-665-7021. Spectacular even
with shows, music, food, and joust. Them weekends.
Runs August 7 – October 24 and Labor Day Monday.
On the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery.
Complimentary wine tastings every day. parenfaire.com
STRASBURG RAIL ROAD (SUN)......................... 27
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7522.
Travel through PA Dutch country on a steam train. Eat
on a dining car, visit shops, ride fun extras.
VERDANT VIEW FARM...................................... 30
429 Strasburg Rd., Paradise, PA 17562. 888-321-8119.
Milk cows, feed calves, and take our Farmland Fun Wagon
Tour around our working dairy farm! farmlandfun.com
VILLAGE GREENS GOLF..................................... 28
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1444 Village Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579. 717-6876933. Two spacious miniature golf courses combine
the challenge of golf with beautiful Lancaster County
countryside. villagegreens.com
Let’s Eat
BARNY’S GRILL (SUN)......................................34
Overlook Community Campus, 2099 Fruitville Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17601. 717-560-2246. Open 7 days: MonSat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 12-8pm. Weekly and Overlook
Golf Course specials. Family restaurant serving great
tasting, casual American fare in a renovated 200-yearold barn. kearesrestaurants.com/BarnysGrill
BIRD-IN-HAND BAKE SHOP..............................20
542 Gibbons Rd., Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-6567947. Home made baked goods hand-dipped ice cream
locally made jar items gifts playground Visa/MC.
BIHBakeShop.com
BIRD-IN-HAND FAMILY RESTAURANT &
SMORGASBORD ............................................19
2760 Old Phila. Pike (Route 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA
17505. 717-768-8266. PA Dutch specialties. Choose
Grand Smorgasbord or menu dining. Unique Kid’s
Buffet. See ad coupon. bird-in-hand.com
BRICKERVILLE HOUSE
FAMILY RESTAURANT (SUN)...........................25
Corner of Route 501 & 322, Lititz PA 17543. 717-6252525. Part of the Brickerville Shops Complex. Local
home cooking in historic 1752 tavern. Serving three
meals daily. pafamilydining.com
BRIGHT’S FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT............35
1025 S. State St. & Rt. 272, Ephrata, PA 17522. 717738-1177. We are famous for broasted chicken, but
you’ll love our other local favorites, too! Open 7 days,
5:30am-8pm. www.brightsrestaurant.com
CACTUS WILLIE’S STEAK BUFFET
& BAKERY (SUN).............................................36
101 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. 717391-7060. Visit Cactus Willie’s and enjoy the nest of
buffets! Taste juicy, delicious steaks and much more.
CactusWillies.com
COUNTRYSIDE ROAD-STAND................................ 35
FAMILY CUPBOARD RESTAURANT & BUFFET......... 35
GIBRALTAR......................................................34
931 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603. 717397-2790. Central PA’s top Zagat Rated Restaurant is
right here in Lancaster! Wine Spectator award winner.
Refined dining, 7 days a week. GibraltarGrille.com
FORTUNE BUFFET
(SUN)..............................35
2495 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster PA 17602, 717-3969188. Email: [email protected]. Wide
selection of Chinese Food. Open 7 Days a Week, SunThu 11-9:30 Fri-Sat 11-10:30 No M.S.G.
GOOD ‘N PLENTY RESTAURANT ....................35
Rt. 896, Smoketown, PA 17576. 717-394-7111.
Specializing in Pennsylvania Dutch food, a long tradition
of the finest in family style dining. Good food and plenty
of it! goodnplenty.com
HERSHEY FARM RESTAURANT & INN
(SUN).... 30
P.O. Box 159, Strasburg, PA 17579. GPS: 240 Hartman
Bridge Road (Rt. 896 S), Ronks, PA 17572. 800-8278635. Endless menu and smorgasbord selections. Great
shopping. Quaint inn and beautiful grounds. Next door
to Sight & Sound. hersheyfarm.com
THE IRON HORSE INN (SUN)............................30
135 East Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-6362.
Serving fine food and drink on Main St. Strasburg. In
season enjoy dining alfresco. ironhorsepa.com
JAKEY’S AMISH BARBEQUE (SUN).................4, 5
Rt. 30 (behind the Dutch Haven windmill), 2 miles
east of Rockvale Outlets. 717-687-7009. Slow cooked
brisket, pork, turkey and chicken BBQ sandwiches. Hand
cut French fries, fresh squeezed lemonade. Open 7 days.
LANCASTER BREWING COMPANY (SUN)..........34
302 N. Plum St., Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-391-6258.
Downtown Lancaster’s historic working brewery! Free
tours. Home of Gold Medal Award Winning Milk Stout…
and great food! LancasterBrewing.com
MILLER’S SMORGASBORD
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Route 30, 2 miles east of Route 896. 717-687-6621.
Voted Best – Again! Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,
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millers1929.com
MR. STICKY’S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS (SUN).. 10
Lancaster Harley-Davidson Parking Lot. 308 Beaver
Valley Pike (Route 222 S. of Lancaster) Willow Street,
PA 17584. Warning: Extremely Addictive Sticky Buns!
Tues-Fri 6am to 6pm. Sat 8-5. Sun 8-3. Visa/MC
accepted. mrsticky.biz
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PLAIN & FANCY FARM
Rt. 340, between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse. 717768-4400. Authentic Penn-Dutch family style and menu
dining, theater, tours, gift shops, buggy rides. Open
daily. PlainandFancyFarm.com
REVERE TAVERN & MOTOR INN (SUN).............42
U.S. Rt. 30, Paradise, PA 17562. 717-687-8602. Built
1740. Excellent, casual Colonial dining. Steaks, seafood,
child’s menu. Open 7 days. Lodging on property.
reveretavern.com
SPRINGERLE HOUSE ....................................32
15 E. Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579. 717-687-8022.
Be transported to a German Tea Café. Serving over 50
kinds of tea, scones, and unusual cookies, including the
unique art of Springerle. springerlehouse.com
STOLTZFUS FARM RESTAURANT.......................35
TASTY SUBS, WINGS & THINGS . .....................37
2405 Covered Bridge Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. 717945-6251. A fast and friendly local restaurant serving
your favorite sandwiches and deli items. Open Mon-Sat.
T.BURK & CO. DELI RESTAURANT .................36
2433-A Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown, PA 17576.
717-293-0976. Eat where the locals do! Lunch and
dinner prepared fresh daily. Elegant entrees – all
homemade. Email: [email protected]
UNION BARREL WORKS (SUN)............................ 33
6 N. Reamstown Rd, Reamstown PA 17567
717335-7837. Enjoy delicious food prepared by our awardwinning chef, superior ales and lagers brewed on site,
and the wonderful ambience of the carefully restored
historic building. UnionBarrelWorks.com
YODER’S RESTAURANT.....................................35
ZOOK’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN PIES..................36
3194 Harvest Drive, Ronks, PA 17572. Phone orders:
717-768-0239. A Lancaster County Amish-made
favorite. Unlike any chicken pie you’ve ever had in 6, 8,
and 9-inch sizes. “Heat ‘em and eat ‘em!”
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Lodging
BEST WESTERN EDEN RESORT INN & SUITES
222 Eden Road, Lancaster PA 17601. 717-569-6444. 276
impeccable guest rooms, two restaurants and lounge, indoor
and outdoor pools, 24 hour business center. EdenResort.com
BEST WESTERN INTERCOURSE
VILLAGE INN & RESTAURANT...........................44
Rts. 340 & 772, Intercourse, PA 17534. 717-768-3636
or 1-800-528-1234. Walk thru the Village & Visit the
Craft Shops. 40 Rooms, restaurant with Good Home
Cooking. amishcountryinns.com
COUNTRY INN OF LANCASTER . ....................11
2133 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA
17602. 717-393-3413. Three-Diamond Country
Inn with charm. Free Continental breakfast.
Heated indoor / outdoor pool. Children stay free.
countryinnoflancaster.com
FLORY’S COTTAGES & CAMPING.......................11
99 N. Ronks Rd. (PO Box 308), Ronks, PA 17572,
717- 687-6670. Family atmosphere, great views,
quiet central location w/modern spotless camping and
lodging. floryscamping.com
FULTON STEAMBOAT INN.................................33
Routes 30 & 896, Lancaster, PA. 717-299-9999, toll free
800-922-2229. Victorian and nautically-themed rooms
with flat-screen TVs, microwave, fridge. Huckleberry’s
Restaurant & Tavern. FultonSteamBoatInn.com
LAKE IN WOOD RESORT...................................11
576 Yellow Hill Road, Narvon, PA 17555. 717-4455525. Featuring 6-acre lake, gazebo, community
fireplace,
rental
cabins
and
park
models.
LakeinWoodCampground.com
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BEVERLY LEWIS / BETHANY HOUSE PUBLISHERS........ 2
Beverly Lewis has become famous for her best-selling
Amish fiction. Her inspirational stories center around
the fascinating “Plain” culture of the Amish. Available
wherever books are sold. www.beverlylewis.com /
www.bethanyhouse.com
BIRD-IN-HAND FARMERS MARKET...................18
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505.
717 393-9674. Indoor air-conditioned farmers market.
Call or visit birdinhandfarmersmarket.com for days of
operation or see our ad.
BRICKERVILLE ANTIQUES (SUN)......................12
2 East 28th Division Hwy., Lititz, PA 17543. 717-6260786. At Brickerville Shops, Rt. 322 & 501. Quality
antiques & collectibles in a restored 1857 barn. Open 7
days. www.brickervillehouseshops.com
CACKLEBERRY FARM ANTIQUE MALL (SUN)... 12, 42
3371 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Paradise,
PA 17562. 717-442-8805. Visit over 125 dealers
and 26,000 square feet of fine antiques. Open Mon.Sat. 9:30am-5pm; Sun. 10am-5pm. Closed Tuesday.
CackleberryFarmAntiqueMall.com
COUNTRY CREATIONS......................................26
321 North Star Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579. 717-6878743. Three floors of home accessories, furniture
lighting, gifts, rugs, curtains, candles, jewelry in our
110-year-old barn! CountryCreationsPA.com
COUNTRY GIFT AND THRIFT SHOPPPE .........45
GPS address: 5602 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, PA
17527. (717) 768-3784. Constantly refreshed selection
of high quality housewares and clothing, plus many
beautiful handmade quilts and crafts. Reasonably
priced antiques and toys too. Our store is on Route 340
in the village of White Horse.
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COUNTRY HOME FURNITURE
On Route 23 at the Shady Maple Complex. 717 3542329. Fine home furnishings and the area’s largest
selection of Amish furniture. We deliver and ship
anywhere. Open Mon.-Sat. chfs1.com
. .....................................44
COUNTRY KNIVES
4134 Old Phila. Pike (PO Box 576), Intercourse, PA
17534. 717-768-3818. One of the largest collections of
fine cutlery in the world! Over 8,000 items from 300
manufacturers and 20 countries. countryknives.com
COUNTRY LANE QUILTS....................................40
221 South Groffdale Rd., Leola, PA 17540, 1 mile
south of Rt. 23. 717-656-8476. A home business on an
Amish farm. You can stay overnight! Handmade quilts,
pillows, dolls. Search for us at amishnews.com
COUNTRY ROAD FLOWERS................................46
3546 W. Newport Rd., Ronks, 17572. 717-768-8478.
Wonderful silk & dried flower arrangements, as well as
Boyds Bears, Yankee candles, and crafts. Search for us
at amishnews.com
DUTCH HAVEN................................................4, 5
Route 30, 2 miles east of Rockvale Outlets. 717-6870111. Select, distinctive crafts and “America’s best shoofly pie.” Open 7 days. Look for famous landmark windmill!
Also, Jakey’s Amish Barbeque. dutchhaven.com
DUTCHLAND QUILT PATCH...............................41
Stagecoach Shops of Intercourse (Rt. 340). 717-7688799 & Village of Dutch Delights (Rt. 30), 717-6870534. Locally made quilts, wall hangings, pillows,
dolls, & other hand-crafted items. Open Mon-Sat.
dutchlandquilts.com
ENGLESIDE PRODUCTS.....................................13
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355 E. Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. 800-5532637. Makers of “All American Quilt Wash” to restore
the original beauty and refresh quilts and bedding.
Available where quilts and supplies are sold or order
direct. englesideproducts.com
ESH’S HANDMADE QUILTS................................46
3829 Old Phila. Pike, Gordonville, PA 17529. (1 mi. east
of Intercourse, Rt. 340). 717-768-8435. Quilts and
crafts --- “The Authentic Ones.” Custom quilting and
memory quilts. (Mon-Sat 9-6). Visa/MC/Discover.
ESH VALLEY QUILTS.........................................31
849 Strasburg Road, Paradise, PA 17562. 717-4428123. Come down our lane to an authentic Amish
quilt shop on the farm in a beautiful location. Quality
handmade quilts, wallhangings, runners, pillows and
crafts at reasonable prices.
FISHER’S QUALITY FURNITURE........................20
3061 Newport Road, Ronks PA 17572 (717) 6564423 Owner Levi Fisher and his staff create stunning
hardwood furniture. At Fisher’s there are no high
pressure sales people. All of the furniture is finished
according to the client’s choice of dye, stain, distressed
or crackle paint, and hardware.
GISH’S FURNITURE .........................................49
2191 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. 866-925-4474 Solid
hardwood furniture made by a select few Amish
craftsmen. Customizable with over 15 stains and
several wood species. Delivery anywhere available.
HAYLOFT CANDLES & PETTING ZOO.................40
99 S. Groffdale Road, Leola, PA 17540. 717-6569463. The candle barn filled to the rafters with locally
handcrafted gift items. Homemade ice cream. A petting
zoo for all ages. hayloftcandles.com
HEARTHSIDE FURNITURE.................................24
6 W. 28th Division Hwy. (Rt. 322 & 501), Lititz, PA 17543.
717-625-1353, 877-854-3716. Locally handcrafted
solid wood furniture. Dining, living, bedroom, décor,
custom pieces. Open Mon, Wed, Thurs-Sat.
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INTERCOURSE CANNING COMPANY
3612 E. Newport Rd., PO Box 541, Intercourse, PA
17534. 717-768-0156. View one of Lancaster’s working
canneries! Jake & Amos pickled vegetables, relishes,
jams, & more. Gourmet coffees. M-Thurs. 9:30-5; Fri.Sat. 9:30-6. intercoursecanning.com
J & B QUILTS & CRAFTS....................................30
157 North Star Rd., Strasburg. Visit an Amish farm while
shopping for beautiful quilted items including quilts, wall
hangings, aprons, handbags, pillows, and more.
JAKE’S COUNTRY TRADING POST
(SUN)......43
2954 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Paradise, PA. 717687-8980. America’s favorite country store. Largest
selection of indoor and outdoor décor. Open 7 days a
week. jakesctp.com
(SUN).....................................41
KILLER HATS
3000 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Paradise, PA 17562. 717687-7666. KillerX is home to Killer Hats, Xtreme fashion
for ladies, gentleman cowboys, bikers, and scoundrels.
LAPP’S QUILTS & CRAFTS.................................28
206 N. Star Rd., off Rt. 896, Strasburg. Shop in the
basement of an Amish home for beautiful quilts & wood
crafts. Open 8-7, closed Sunday.
LENA’S VICTORIAN LUXURIES..........................19
2707 Old Phila. Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 (across
from Farmers Market, Rt. 340). 717-509-1983. Lots of
jewelry, lace, china, antique furniture, home décor, and
much more. Open Mon – Sat.
(SUN)...........46
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Shopping
AIMEE & DARIA’S DOLL OUTLET (SUN)............11
2682 Lincoln Hwy. East, Ronks, PA 17572. 717-687-8118.
Over 5000 dolls, doll clothing, doll furniture. American Girl
mini-doll, books, clothes to fit. dolloutlet.com
3174 Old Phila. Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505.
717-768-7194.
Formal wine tastings and sales.
Customized gift baskets available. Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun.
11-6. parenfaire.com
OLD CANDLE BARN...........................................46
Box 10, 3551 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA
17534. 717-768-8926. Stop in the barn that is just filled
to the rafters with country furnishings that will turn your
house into a home. oldcandlebarn.com
Old Country Store.................................47, 56
3510 Old Phila. Pk., Route 340, Intercourse PA. 717768-7101. Landmark store featuring local crafts and
quilts. Extensive Fabric Center & Quilt Museum. www.
theoldcountrystore.com
PAGES IN TIME.................................................25
16 E.28th Division Hwy. (Rt.322E.),Lititz,PA 17543.717-6254455.Scrap your trip! Great selection of scrapbook and card
making supplies! Tues-Fri. 10-5,Sat. 10-4. MC/Visa/Discover.
RENNINGER’S ANTIQUE MARKET......................12
2500 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517. (717) 3362177. Renninger’s is the #1 Antiques Market in
Adamstown. Selling and buying quality antiques. Open
Sundays at 7:30 AM. We have an indoor and outdoor
marketplace, with plenty of parking.
RESCUED: A TRUE STORY OF ENDURING LOVE..... 13
Compelling love story. New York City girl’s turmoil leads
to drug overdose, elopement, and move to Vermont.
How could she land in jail three weeks later? See ad on
page X of this issue. Visit YolandaTom.com
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RIEHL’S QUILTS & CRAFTS
247 Eby Rd. Take Rt. 340 to 772 W, turn right onto
Stumptown and right onto Eby. 717-656-0697, 800957-7105. Come visit this Amish dairy farm & see our
large display of quilts & crafts. Open 8-5:30. Call for
catalog. riehlsamishquilts.com
SAM’S STEINS & COLLECTIBLES, INC...............13
2207 Lincoln Hwy E (Rt. 30), Lancaster PA 17602.
717-394-6404. Largest regional selection of brewery
collectibles to deck out your home bar or rec room. Mon.
– Sat. 10 am - 6 pm. samssteins.com
SAUDER’S FABRICS..........................................46
681 S. Muddy Creek Rd., Denver, PA 17517. 717-3362664. Thousands of bolts of fabric, sewing and quilt
supplies. We are worth the trip. A favorite of locals and
visitors. www.zandsfabrics.com
SHUPP’S GROVE ANTIQUE MARKET (SUN)........12
PO Box 892, Adamstown, PA 19501. 717-484-4115.
From Lancaster: Rt. 222 N to Rt. 272 N, south 1 mi.
on Rt. 897. Romance of the woods, thrill of the hunt,
euphoria of the “Big Find!” shuppsgrove.com
SMUCKERS GOURDS.........................................14
317 Springville Road (Route 897), Kinzers, PA 17535.
Only 1-1/2 miles north of Route 340. (717)354-6118.
Largest gourd farm in the region. Natural and prewashed for Crafters. Beautifully hand painted gifts.
Custom orders welcome.
SMUCKER’S QUILTS..........................................38
117 N. Groffdale Rd., New Holland, PA 17557. 717-6568730. Shop located on the peaceful side of Lancaster on
an Amish farm, over 100 quilts and other handcrafts.
Search for us at amishnews.com
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THAT FISH PLACE/THAT PET PLACE
237 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-2995691. The world’s largest pet store! 1,000’s of fish, pets,
& supplies. Free sting ray touch tank. Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun
10-6. thatpetplace.com
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VF OUTLET CENTER
Rockvale Square Outlet (Lancaster) and VF Outlet
Center (Reading), PA. 1-800-772-8336. Save up to 70%
off your favorite brands for the entire family. Use coupon
in this issue! vffo.com
WANDA BRUNSTETTER.....................................16
1810 Barbour Drive, Ulrichsville, OH44683. 800852-8010. A leading publisher of Christian books,
deaturing those of author Wanda E. Brunstetter.
See ad on page 27 of this issue. barbourbooks.com
wandabrunstetter.com
WITMER QUILT SHOP.......................................38
1070-76 West Main St., New Holland, PA 17557. 717656-9526. Over 100 new quilts, over 100 antique quilts in
stock! All different. Also, wall-hangers and pillows. Open
Mon-Sat. Search for us at amishnews.com
ZOOK’S FABRICS..............................................46
PO Box 514, 3535 Old. Phila. Pike, Intercourse, PA
17534. 717-768-8153. Huge selection of fabrics at both
Zook’s and Sauder’s stores for quilting and dress making
sewing supplies. www.zandsfabrics.com
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•Amish Farm at Milking Time
Discover how cows are milked,
and milk is chilled, using “Amish
electricity.”
•An Amish Craftsman at Work
“Excellent tour! One of the best I have ever had”
“One of our top five experiences on our
three week vacation!”
Learn how decreasing farmland has
led to cottage industries that balance
work and family. We’ll visit a good
example — soap maker, blacksmith,
basket weaver, gourd grower, or
carpet maker.
•At Home with an Amish Family
Friendly conversation as we sit,
chat and visit the Amish way, with
strangers soon becoming friends.
All tours depart at 5:00pm from
the Amish Experience Theater at
Plain & Fancy Farm, Route 340,
1 ½ miles east of Bird-in-Hand
Mon.-Fri. June 14 - Oct 29
“Wonderfully insightful and educational!”
“It was definitely the best part of our trip!”
717-768-8400, ext. 210
amishexperience.com/tours/viptours.html
Amish
Visit-in-Person
Tours
Limit two per coupon
when purchased at Amish
Experience Theater.
Expires October 29, 2010.
www.AmishExperience.com
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Saturdays & Sundays
Through Oct. 31
Plus Labor Day Monday
11AM - 8PM
Celebrating 30 Years of Jousting Knights and Royal Delights!
Over 90 shows daily, including the spectacular Ultimate Joust
On the Royal Grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery
RT 72, 15 miles north of Lancaster, 14 miles east of Hershey
717-665-7021 • Details and Discount Tickets at PaRenFaire.com

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