Amish Country

Our Amish Neighbors

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.

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Wilderness Reflections

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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Kidron: Our Home, Our Heritage

Tiny, unincorporated Kidron, Ohio is a community built from hard working Swiss immigrants who first settled here nearly two-hundred years ago. Today, it’s also home to Lehman’s retail store and many other unique shops and family-run businesses.

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Eating a Haystack

Really a glorified taco salad, haystacks have been around for at least few generations, although no one seems to remember how long exactly.

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