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Our Area
Welcome to Holmes County!
We are home to the world's largest
Amish settlement! They are a community of caring. They
carry no insurance, but in case of illness or disaster provide for
their own. This is well evident by the barn raisings and the
way they care for their elderly. They are very
family-oriented. Their activities revolve around church and
community.
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Big Sky
The Amish are very
self-sufficient, growing their own food and preserving it, making
their own clothes, etc. They are well known for their farming
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Fall Field
Their farms are always well
maintained and very picturesque with their tilled fields, bright
flower gardens, etc. They are a very creative and talented
people known for their quality of workmanship in furniture and
handiwork of quilting and needlework! |
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Down Road Farm
If you come to visit, you will
enjoy the scenery with the rolling hills dotted with farms.
You will enjoy the way of life, the foods offered at local
restaurants and at little stands along country roads! You will
also appreciate the friendly atmosphere! | |
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Rural Area
A large portion of the Amish
community make their living on the family farm, while others are
involved in industry in the area, such as furniture-making.
You'll find many scenes such as
these contented cows as you travel our back roads!
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A Shocking Sight!
In the Fall, corn is cut and
bundled, then stacked into these familiar shapes known as cornshocks!
Fields of shocks are a pretty
sight as they await the farmer to harvest the ears!
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Produce Stand
As you drive along our back
roads, you'll find little produce stands here and there!
The Amish are wonderful gardeners, and you can share in their bountiful harvests!
Choose from fresh vegetables, flowers, or even home-baked specialties such as bread, pies,
cookies, and fry pies! |
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Crossroads
The horse and buggy are the chosen
means of travel for the Amish doing business, for going to church,
or just for visiting with friends and relatives!
Here a two-seater, or surrey,
makes its way through an intersection on a lovely Fall day! |
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Sale Day
Sale day happens on different days
in different towns.
While livestock is being
auctioned off in the main sale barn, women browse through the flea
market set up in the parking lot!
Featuring mostly produce items,
you'll also find flea market treasures such as antiques, children's
toys, and more! |
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