Growing up in Staten Island one of my all time favorite places to visit was Richmond Town. It was close by so we went often. We fed the ducks there, toured the old schoolhouses, made candles out of hot wax and string. It was always a fun and exciting place to visit because it was so different then what I was used to.
When I stepped out of my car at The Amish Village my mind immediately flashed back to Richmond Town. I was so excited to be a grown woman about to take her kids to a place very similar to one that brought such joy to me!
We started on our tour and Derek got a few strange looks. I guess people didn’t know Captain America would be with them in The Amish Country
The tour was so interesting! We learned a lot about Amish culture. Different dresses and hats for different ages and why. We learned how they mostly had wooden floors because they couldn’t use a vacuum. Instead they used a brush type swatter to clean the minimal carpets they did have (see below hanging between the coats)
As the daughter of a quilter I was amazed at the gorgeous quilt they had displayed on the bed. Many Amish women will make and sell quilts. The one below sells for $795. It’s all handmade!
I also loved to see the old fashioned Singer sewing machine there. My mother would LOVE one of these
The tour was so informative, interesting and short enough that my kids never got bored or disruptive (BONUS!)
After the tour we walked around The Amish Village. It was beautiful to just be outdoors in a calm and peaceful place. It just exuded serenity!
The kids loved the playground and running free on the grass
We strolled around a while and just enjoyed the weather
Then before we left, Derek took Hayley for a ride!! Ok fine he didn’t but he tried!!
Information About the Amish Village
Experience the Amish way of life – up close – and learn how Lancaster County’s Amish live. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and just down the road from Sight & Sound Theatre, The Amish Village sprawls across 12 acres of farmland. Visitors can take a guided tour of an authentic Amish farmhouse and explore the farm property at their leisure.
The 25-minute guided Amish tour tells the story of the Pennsylvania Amish lifestyle. With real Amish working in the Village, visitors learn about the Lancaster County Amish community – present and past. From religious, cultural and educational traditions visitors get a first-hand glimpse of what it truly means to live “unplugged.” No video games to pass the time here!
Families are welcome to explore the rest of The Amish Village on their own. Walk through the one-room schoolhouse featuring homework and lessons on loan from real Amish students. Visit the blacksmith shop, the Amish barn and watch the farm animals in the barnyard. Families can also take advantage of the picnic grounds and purchase handmade Amish crafts and food from the Amish Village Store and Smokehouse Market.
The Amish Village includes:
- The Amish house & barnyard
- Windmill & water wheel
- Amish schoolhouse
- Blacksmith shop
- Outdoor picnic grounds
- Smokehouse Market (featuring local food)
- Amish Village Store (featuring Amish handmade crafts)
Important Links: The Amish Village
I totally want to check this out sometime. We’re only a half hour from Lancaster! We’ve been out a bunch but never toured Amish Village or any of the Amish towns. Definitely on our list, especially as our kids get older and I think can appreciate it more.
Ben and I went on this tour before we had kids and LOVED it! I can’t wait to take them back to it. We love Lancaster! And your little guy and his Captain America mask…awesome!
Looks like you had a great time! I think my kids would love to see the amish way of life, they are always asking about it when we pass the area to visit my sister! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie you have to check it out!! Your kids would have a blast!
i totally missed him in his mask/helmet 🙂
Looks like you guys had a great time. We definitely have to check out some of the more touristy stuff when we head down that way. Also, that quilt is GORGEOUS. I think if hubby would let me I’d come home with 100 quilts!
Love the rustic lifestyle- at least for a weekend 🙂
Oo look at that beautiful vintage sewing machine! Reminds me of a sewing table I once had, what an awesome piece of furniture! The trip looks like fun. And I didn’t know you could visit Richmond Town in SI? I thought it was just someplace to visit cousins in the summer (I have 2 that live there!)
Looks like you guys had a great time. We haven’t been to the Amish Village yet, but will be sure to put it on our list.
Looks like such a fun-filled day!