I Was ‘Barn’ to Love You: Rustic Wedding Decor
admin
February 10, 2016
An old-fashioned hardware as a source for wedding supplies? That seems as ironic as a wedding in a barn…
Amish Country
My Life as a Lehman
Glenda Lehman Ervin
February 3, 2016
Having grown up with the name Lehman, I have lived the life of misspellings. Now that I go by two last names, as
From Amish Country, With Love: Handmade Chocolates for Your Valentine
Sarah Nussbaum
January 25, 2016
Go behind the scenes at our favorite Amish Country chocolatier – and see what we picked just for your Valentine (and you).
Rebuilding Grandma’s Wood Cookstove
doug smith
January 15, 2016
The “good ole” days don’t have to be just memories … you can make your own today with your own wood-burning cookstove.
Get Water From Your Well – Without Electricity
Galen Lehman
October 16, 2015
Power outages can leave those with country wells “high and dry.” Fortunately, we have two solutions to help you get water from your well, without using electricity!
The Amish Way
Dave Ross
September 21, 2015
The Amish aren’t doing it for fun. It is their way of life, and we are privileged to observe. Much can be learned from them.
Helping Amish Farmers Preserve A Way of Life
Sarah Nussbaum
September 7, 2015
More and more Amish are forced to work “off the farm” or move away with their families in search of their livelihood. But a local organic Amish co-op sees change on the horizon – great change.
Have you heard of The Mennonite Game?
Dave Ross
July 27, 2015
We all have this need to belong to some group or entity, and to feel like we are part of the herd.
Our Amish Neighbors
Dave Ross
July 15, 2015
Each group has its own Ordnung — a comprehensive list of rules — mostly unwritten. It’s not difficult for local folks to see the differences, but it seems that to most people, an Amishman is an Amishman.
Wilderness Reflections
Dave Ross
July 1, 2015
Can we cope without watches, telephones, running water, and electricity? Do we have the emotional and physical strength to handle severe weather conditions, or long tedious portages, while our bodies are loaded down with heavy packs and canoes? The answers are out there.
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