Want to spend a peaceful morning back in time rather than spending a bunch of money on bottomless
mimosas and brunch?? Lets, be honest, we can all use a mix-up on a Saturday morning.
Visit the Amish country to buy some groceries, food, and so much more.
Handmade furniture, colorful flowers, fresh vegetables, eggs, milk, baked goods, unique toys, bagged food for your animals, and even farm supplies! The Amish country has surprises and delicious goods on every gravel road.
I added a map of the Amish area just to give you all an idea of where to go. Please keep in mind that the community sells these maps and many other versions. At Southside Sales, there is a map with near 200 stops and farms to visit for supplies, food, and services. If you visit the area for the first time, I highly recommend purchasing a map so that you can hit all of the hot spots!
The food is my favorite part (and really the main reason why I visit Amish country because YUM)! Everything is homegrown and/or handmade. The baked goods are full of flavor, the vegetables are scrumptious, and the groceries are generously discounted. You can even buy food in bulk and items that you can't get at your local store. Warn donut holes that melt in your mouth (yummyyy) and canned pickles that are still crunchy (the bombbb) from the Rise and Roll bakery makes my entire day!
You can also buy some handmade intricate and beautiful furniture. Beds, tables and chairs, outdoor furniture and that's just the beginning. At our farmhouse, we had the Amish completely redo our siding and roofing for an incredible price. They even built a deck on the side of our house! If you are wanting to remodel your house on a budget, go out to Amish community to look at all of their options available. You can also buy some unique glassware, antiques, and home decor.
Random Amish Fun Facts:
Of course, everyone knows that the Amish lives with zero electricity in their stores and homes. They use natural daylight for lighting, gravity showers in the basements using rainwater, wood stoves for cooking...even in the dead of summer, and outdoor iceboxes to keep their food frozen (sometimes ice from ponds are cut out during the winter to store in these iceboxes). #backintime
Watch out for buggies, wagons, walkers, and horseback riding while driving in the Amish territory. They don't drive in cars, so it is important to keep a look out while enjoying the scenery. #peacefulcommunity
If you see a red flag on a mailbox, that means that someone in that house is looking for a ride to town. While the Amish can live almost completely self sufficiently, they will sometimes need to ride into town to get some necessities from Wal-mart or other stores.
Beards vs No Beards: If you see a man with a full beard, that means he is married. If a man has no beard, that means he is single and ready to mingle :) #wantingtogoamish??
They don’t observe “Fast Time” or Daylight Savings Time!
#AmishWeddingSeason is in November only. All marriages take place right after harvest in November which gives the newlyweds all winter to meet their new family and become acquainted with the marriage.
Mid-march to almost Halloween there are auctions on Tuesday and Friday mornings to buy mass produce (perfect for those of you who like to can and freeze food)!
Dating is private and done after midnight. Girls and boys sneak out for a buggy ride. Except for hand-holding, there is no inappropriate actions. Lip-kissing is for marriage. Friday night church-singing is where couples often plan their dates.
Church is held in the home. Taking turns amongst the community give each person a chance to hold the services in their completely wiped down home. Even the walls are washed for their multiple hour long service. The ladies sit on one side and men on the other. There is no music, voices only.
You can go year-round to drive through the countryside. No Sunday sales. Period. We've witnessed a community on a frozen pond ice skating, playing hockey, and enjoying hot chocolate around a bonfire. In the fall, there is harvesting. In the summer, the smell of fresh cut hay. Some stores are open year-round, too. You will know since they have signs on their mailbox stating what they sell!
Want to learn more about the Amish community? Subscribe to their magazines...https://pathway-publishers.com/family-life-magazine/
Check out the Amish Community In Clark, Missouri Facebook page for more information and updates about their community! FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AmishCommunityInClarkMissouri/
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