A taste of home

Vibrant green acres topped with tidy white barns beckon you to experience a taste of a simpler life with something for the whole family.

Formerly a working farm, the 92-acre Gasthof Amish Village offers visitors a chance to experience the Amish way of life and observe the heritage, craftsmanship, and traditions of many who settled in Southern Indiana.

The property features picturesque barns, craft shops, a 25-acre lake, a hotel, and a restaurant, one of the biggest draws for visitors to the village. With a buffet so big you almost have to stay overnight to experience it all, the list of must-try foods goes on. Perfectly crisp and juicy fried chicken reminds you of how grandma used to make it, while the aroma of freshly baked bread lulls you in like a siren’s song. For something sweet, the banana pudding gets top marks while the cowboy cookies are noted as essential for your visit. Gasthof also hosts a bakery where visitors can purchase various flavors of pies, breads, cakes, cookies, and homemade jams and butters.

“We also have four little shops on our property,” adds Gasthof’s Tyra Fuhs. “The best time of year to visit is the first week of April to the first week of October.” With so much to see, do, and eat, Fuhs suggests a four-hour block from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take it all in. Tours of the Amish community are also available.
Come back on Sept. 12 and 13 and Nov. 7 and 8 for the Chandelier Barn Market to shop for yourself and the holidays among over 100 vendors offering handmade items, primitives, antiques, custom furniture, and jewelry.