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Learning the Amish Way Throughout Lancaster County, visitors can find one-room schoolhouses. Built mainly in the 18th and early 20th centuries, the Amish still use these schools for first through eighth grade. After eighth grade, formal education ends as the Amish believe too much education could break down their way of life and lead to…

While people tend to have a general understanding of Amish life, the specifics and rules regarding their daily activities aren’t as frequently known by outsiders. Their modes of travel, clothing, electrical use, etc., are mysteries to many of the guests attending our Amish tours. With that in mind, we decided to create the following post that sheds…

Fall Crops and Harvest As Fall approaches, it is easy to think about all the things that come with it. The leaves change color, a chill has crept into the air, and we wear sweaters and scarves on chilly nights. And, of course, the crops are ready to be harvested. Lancaster County has some of…

You’ve made your travel plans, your tickets are booked, and you are on your way to Amish Country! What’s next? We put together a quick list of important do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when visiting Lancaster and interacting with the Amish.   Do’s If you are going to be driving in the area, do be…

By Olivia Zook As purveyors of Amish tours in Lancaster, PA, we’re often asked a variety of questions about Amish life, customs, and culture. One of the most common questions is: What exactly do the Amish do for fun? And while it’s no secret that the Amish live differently from the rest of us, they certainly love to have…

Did you know that the Amish make quilts that fold into pillows? They are cleverly called quillows! If you have found yourself the new owner of an Amish-made quillow, it might seem tricky at first to learn how to fold it. However, the process of folding a quillow is actually a pretty easy task! We put…

Test your knowledge of Amish buggies! Tour guides at The Amish Farm and House recently took a field trip to an Amish-run carriage machine shop to see how Amish buggies are put together. It was a great opportunity to further our understanding of how Amish buggies are made and to learn more about how an Amish business operates. At the Amish manufacturing shop we visited, they were manufacturing buggy wheels, frames, and brakes. These parts will be shipped all over the country for Amish and Mennonite use. Locally, these parts can be shipped to another carriage shop in the area for the box frame to be added. This business is run by an Amish family, but not all of the employees are Amish. Approximately 15% of the staff working there are English (non-Amish).     Fun facts about buggies 1….

A representative from Lancaster Farmland Trust, a Strasburg nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve farmland, visited our farmhouse this Spring and spoke at our staff meeting!     Our team learned more about farm preservation in the County and provided a map illustrating the farms that have been preserved in our area, 80% of…

If you are in the market for an authentic Lancaster County experience, you could not choose a better event to attend than an Amish mud sale. Though they were named for the early Spring mud as the snow melts and the ground thaws, these sales have now expanded into the summer and fall as well….