My husband Roger and I stopped here on a trip home from Branson/Springfield last year. Felt welcomed and right at home. Picked up some sewing notions and pretty cards and bookmarks ..these for gifts for the lady Buds at church. We were there in high summer last year and now a spring visit. I'm actually hoping to find a pair of traditional shoes to wear as they look way comfortable. I know many Amish and Mennonite folks do wear tennies and other lace ups now..yet the real old style leather is what I'd like to find. Be there either weds or thurs on our way home to Benton. Thanks for having this shop with a real family oriented center... it's much...
Read moreI rated this highly more for the experience than anything. The store is a bit small, and there's no electricity, but it's comfortable and warm. The wonderful lady at the counter was very helpful. You get the feeling of walking into Olsen's mercantile in the Little House on the Prairie. They will add up your tab manually and only accept cash. If you're looking for cooking wares and sewing materials they've got that had a decent price. They also have some educational books and toys for the kids. I come here for the Amish salves, farm boots,...
Read moreNice little store for a stopover. I think the main target group is and remains the Armish. But it's a different kind of store and certainly a pleasure to visit. There's everything from classic Armish cookbooks to their everyday objects and children's toys. They also sell their classic fabric. Special are the Armish homemade products which are available in a wide selection. At the end you are greeted politely by an old lady who tells Manuel the price you have to...
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