Amish Acres of Nappanee, Indiana: A Lovely Retreat
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As you leisurely drive through Nappanee, Indiana you will immediately notice less traffic, vast farmland, a lack of power lines and the occasional horse drawn buggy. Have you just hopped out of a time 
machine? Not quite, but you have just entered Indiana's charming Amish country. It only feels as though you've traveled back in time.
This part of Indiana boasts one of the largest Amish communities in the country and embraces a culture rich in history, religion, agriculture and family values. At Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort, you are invited to learn about and celebrate this intriguing lifestyle that is devoid of any electricity, automobiles, computers, media and the hustle and bustle of what we are used to in our every day lives.
Amish Acres, which is on the National Register of Historical Places, is open from April to December and offers an array of on site activities and attractions from hearty homemade Amish meals to back roads tours.
Stop in a mini theatre to view documentary films regarding the history of the Indiana Amish. Or take a guided tour of an old Amish home and farm to view genuine architecture and furniture. Learn about the many industries that the Amish have wisely implemented into their simplistic lives to make a living without the help of electricity, such as: farming, furniture design, bakery and more. Sample some of these homemade creations at the Amish Acres shops located on the grounds.
Speaking of shops, there are many to visit. You can shop for bakery, cheese and homemade candies. Also, purchase handmade quilts and crafts from the Cow Shed. Candles and antiques make delightful souvenirs as do one of a kind ornaments from the Stone House Christmas Shop.
Next, embark upon a guided countryside back roads tour and view the Amish in their own element. Take note of their impeccably manicured homes, which are usually large white structures with hand crafted gates, gazebos and porch swings surrounded by fragrant plants and blooms and set upon rich farmland.
Amish Acres of Nappanee, Indiana: A Lovely Retreat
This part of Indiana boasts one of the largest Amish communities in the country and embraces a culture rich in history, religion, agriculture and family values. At Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort, you are invited to learn about and celebrate this intriguing lifestyle that is devoid of any electricity, automobiles, computers, media and the hustle and bustle of what we are used to in our every day lives.
Amish Acres, which is on the National Register of Historical Places, is open from April to December and offers an array of on site activities and attractions from hearty homemade Amish meals to back roads tours.
Stop in a mini theatre to view documentary films regarding the history of the Indiana Amish. Or take a guided tour of an old Amish home and farm to view genuine architecture and furniture. Learn about the many industries that the Amish have wisely implemented into their simplistic lives to make a living without the help of electricity, such as: farming, furniture design, bakery and more. Sample some of these homemade creations at the Amish Acres shops located on the grounds.
Speaking of shops, there are many to visit. You can shop for bakery, cheese and homemade candies. Also, purchase handmade quilts and crafts from the Cow Shed. Candles and antiques make delightful souvenirs as do one of a kind ornaments from the Stone House Christmas Shop.
Next, embark upon a guided countryside back roads tour and view the Amish in their own element. Take note of their impeccably manicured homes, which are usually large white structures with hand crafted gates, gazebos and porch swings surrounded by fragrant plants and blooms and set upon rich farmland.
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