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The Home and Farmstead of Indiana's First Family of Amish Settlers
Take a deep breath and exhale, you'll find life a little slower around here. The peaceful quiet of the country invites you to take up a rocking chair and relax while you marvel at the stewardship with which Amish society lives in harmony with the land. Over three centuries of traditions are carried on among this most enterprising of people; an inspiration to those caught up in the ever increasing pace of today's hectic world.
You don't have to go to Europe this summer to get a little bit of the old country. You don't have to travel far to feel the freedom of getting away from the daily grind. Just outside your back door is Amish Acres, an island of calm where you can sit in a rocking chair and listen to the birds sing, watch the chickens peck, and see the horses and buggies clip clopping down the country roads. All of this awaits you just off the beaten path. Your day will be filled with history, culture, entertainment, and cullinary delights, and if you're committed to going green, there is no better place to learn about time honored ways of living with the land than a visit to Amish Acres. Its a timely place.
Explore the historic eighty acre farm and experience the lifestyle of the Amish through guided tours, farm wagon rides, farm animals, restaurants, live musical theatre, craft demonstrations, quaint shops, and more. Escape to Amish Acres in Nappanee, Indiana, and share the heritage of these intriguing people in quiet celebration of America's tolerance for diversity. Time stopped over a century ago and preserves, in the Amish a way of life, nearly forgotten patterns of living in today's fast paced world. The legacy of the three generations of the family who lived here is seen and felt through a nostalgic visit to the farm and homestead.
Discover the tools and trappings of yesteryear and relax as you view the documentary films, walk the oaken floorboards of the 125 year old Amish homestead, and take a leisurely farm wagon ride around the 80 acre farm. You'll learn the whys and ways of the Amish as your guide winds you through the twelve room white frame house, the Grossdaadi Haus, the Schwietzer bank barn and inviting outbuildings. You'll experience the sights and sounds of a working farm, alive with barnyard hens, livestock, gardens and apple orchard.
Mission and Vision
The
guiding principles and ethics that have been carefully followed for
more than thirty years of historic preservation.
Hours,
Directions and Time Zone
Directions to and from Amish Acres.
South
Shore Line Country Package Weekend Excurision
Board the South Shore
Line at Millenium Station Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.
Free shuttle provide by Amish Acres.
The
Attractions
An introduction to the attractions that make Amish
Acres a unique place for all ages to visit. Wheelchairs are available
at the entry to Amish Acres, however strollers and wheelchairs cannot
enter all buildings due to the historic nature of the farmstead.
Pick
Your Pace Planner
The best, most efficient and cost effective ways
to visit Amish Acres.
Theatre
Escape Packages
Specially designed packages to see it all at Amish
Acres.
Seasonal
and Special Events
Spring, summer, fall, and winter all
have unique offerings on the farm.
Hoosier
Cabinet Collection
Featuring Coppes Napanee Dutch Kitchenette
plus other famous makers.
Artist's
Rendering of Historic Amish Acres
A bird's-eye view of the 80 acre
farmstead.
Coupons
Legal Tender
Hospitality Coupons to print and bring with you during your visit to
Amish Acres.
Coloring
Book for the Trip to Amish Acres
Keep the kids happy and engaged
on the way.
How
to Contact Amish Acres Attractions the Old Fashioned Ways Addresses,
phone numbers, e-mail addresses.
Group
Tour Itinerary Request
Get Same Day Response to Group Tour Inquiries.
Photographs,
Logos, and Graphics
Clip art authorized for use by group promoters,
press representatives, and for student reports.
Recognition,
Memberships & Awards One of Indiana's most respected heritage
tourism attractions.
Press
Relations Media policies, news release and letters
Magazine
and Newspaper Articles Amish Acres as seen by others. Pilot's
Guide
Airplane pilots guide to good restaurants.
Letters
of Recommendation
See what others are saying about their trip to
Amish Acres.
Letters
to Amish Acres from International Guests and Students
Often very
interesting, offering a different perspective.
Employment
Opportunities and Employee of the Month
A changing bulletin board
of full and part-time positions available at Amish Acres and special
recognition monthly to our staff.
Close
By Points of Interest
Northern Indiana has some interesting, often
hidden, points of interest that deserve your visit.
College
Football Schedules
Notre Dame, Indiana, Purdue, and Michigan.
Coming
and Going River boat casinos and outlet shopping.
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