I deeply respect the Amish. Amish food is simple and so delicious that my cardiologist forbids me to eat it. Fat lot of good that'll do him, I'll just shop out of state.
The artwork in the store shows the simple Amish approach to life. Unfortunately, many of the crafts celebrate the virtues of bandsaw art. Some pieces are augmented by the virtue of router bit art.
Where the Amish excel is in the home-making arts: cooking, crafting household goods, and wry outbursts of dry humor. The humor is so dry, I think you could make a fire by rubbing two witticisms together. It cracks me up.
The store includes a homemade foods section. Stuff is in either bags or Mason jars, as is only right. Scented candles abound as well.
If something happens to SWMBO, my next wife will be Amish. I once saw a lady frost an entire cake in about 45 seconds by putting an entire bowl of icing plop! on top of a cake, then spreading it over the cake in one smooth motion of her spatula. Only a little icing surgery afterward and the masterpiece was done. So this master bought it and had a piece in the...
Read moreI have visited this store for the past 3-4 times we have been in the area. It is a great store and there items are very reasonable. However, the last time we were there there was a lady who watched my son like a hawk and acted like he was going to steal something in the store. This made us very uncomfortable and we will not be back. There are too many other places to visit where we feel comfortable to shop and look around without someone monitoring our every move. You can do better. It seems this was mentioned in another post and you wrote that the issue has been addressed. It does not appear to me that the issue has been taken care of. What is wrong with...
Read moreSmells wonderful in here. Homemade room sprays, soaps, scented light bulbs. My favorite product was their beautiful homemade dough bowls. They have natural and glossy finishes. Coming in here makes you want to escape to country living. Adults and children Amish rocking chairs are beautiful.
Wish their were more handmade Amish items, which is my only suggestion for improvement.
They have many seasons like their Farm Dust line, many jerky options, candy, sorghum, syrup, and refridgerated items.
Staff is super friendly and ready to assist or offer...
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