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October 2012
Fighting Global Poverty: one craft at a time!
Amish Ethics Guggisberg Swiss Inn come, relax, enjoy!
The Joys Of Fall The arrival of fall brings with it, crisp cool air and some of the most spectacular colors. Bright orange pumpkins, ready for the picking, can be seen from the roadways and trees with leaves of the brightest oranges, reds and yellows you have ever seen make your drive that much more enjoyable. Corn mazes have been carefully chopped from the fields presenting some of the most challenging courses you have ever walked. Storefronts are decorated to match the outdoor scenery and make your shopping experience that much more festive. Fall is by far my favorite season and I can’t wait to experience it for the first time in the Heartland. As I drive down the country roads, I hope to capture the beauty of the fall countryside and share my pictures with you in issues to come. In this edition of the Heartland, you will read about a small craft store that is making a big difference in the lives of those living in underprivileged countries. Learn about the strong traditions and ethics that make up the Amish culture. When you plan your next visit to the Heartland, make sure to book your stay at the Inn where the horses roam free and the view is to die for. October has proven to be one the busiest months within the Heartland. With a fantastic scenic drive and plenty of shopping, how could you not be enticed to travel the winding roads of Amish Country? As you are traveling through the countryside, taking in the view, be mindful of the buggies that are sharing the road with you. This is their home and their livelihood. So slow down and keep an eye out and I’m sure you will be rewarded with a friendly wave and smile from the Amish people.
Catie Noyes Spectrum Publications Editor
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06 FEATURES
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Fighting Global Poverty: One Craft At A Time ...................................... 06 Amish Ethics ..................................................... 14 Furniture Heartland ........................................... 26 Photo Contest.................................................... 32 Guggisberg Swiss Inn Come, Relax, Enjoy!......................................... 36
Visitors’ Guide....................................................05 Calendar of Events............................................ 16 Amish Heartland Map ......................................20 Just Visiting: Amish Heartland’s Inns ............40
*Cover photo taken at Guggisberg Swiss Inn
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Editorial ...................................................................... 00 Recipes ................................................................28 Buggy Wheel......................................................44
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
For more information about advertising in Amish Heartland, contact Amanda Nixon, 330-287-1668.
ANTIQUES & ART
Walnut Creek Antique Mall .....13
ATTRACTIONS
Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05 The Corn Maze ...........................12 Guggisberg Cheese Factory.......31 Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................31 Yoder’s Amish Home .................10
CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES
Audrey’s Attic.............................12 Parsley Pot ...................................05 Sol’s Exchange ............................11 World Crafts................................05
DINING & FOOD
Boyd & Wurthmann ...................30 Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....13 Miller’s Bakery ...........................13 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................03 2
Nature’s Food Market ................11 Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05 Troyer’s Home Pantry ................31
FURNITURE & WOODWORKING
Berlin Furniture ..........................13 Four Corners Furniture .............11 Green Acres Furniture...............27 Homestead Furniture .................27 Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............10 Ole Mill Furniture ......................30 Troyer Furniture .........................27 Walnut Creek Furniture ............27 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry ...............31
LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOS Country View Wicker .................12 Kauffman Lawn Furniture ........12
LODGING
Berlin Grande Hotel ..................10 Berlin Village Inn .......................03
Berlin RV Park ...........................12 Blessings Lodge ..........................30 Cricket Hill Cabins .....................41 Guggisberg Swiss Inn .................41 Scenic Hills RV Park ..................11 Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites.........................41
SHIPPING/PACKAGING
PackShip USA ............................05
SHOPS & SUCH
Amish Country Peddler .............13 Berlin Leather & Pets ................46 Carriage House ...........................05 Charm Harness & Boot .............30 Kiko’s Greenhouse .....................05 Main Street Bears .......................30 Olivesburg General Store..........13 Pine Cone Gift Shop ..................03 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts.............................19 Tis The Season ............................03
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Wayne County Farm Foliage Tour
When: Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Where: Southeast Wayne County
Spend the day in beautiful rural Wayne County on a self-drive tour of area farms and agricultural businesses while enjoying the fall colors. 4
Visitors' Guide
Stop in to see many unique Fair Trade Items Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5
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BERLIN: Behalt at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ³ America’s most-exciting cyclorama of Amish & Mennonite history; half-hour tours, bookstore, gifts; NE of Berlin, off US 62 at 5798 CR 77, (330) 893-3192, www.behalt.com; Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 9-5 (June 1-Oct. 31; open Friday & Saturday evenings til 8 p.m.)
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DALTON: Kiko’s Greenhouse — Gift shop & area’s largest lawn ornament display, ranging from gargoyles, geese, bird baths, gazing balls, plant markers, baskets, annuals and perennials. 15579 Lincoln Way West, (330) 832-8698.
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ORRVILLE: Shisler’s Cheese House — “The Best Little Cheese House in Wayne County�. Open 7 days 8am - 6pm. Cheese, Smoked Meats, Gourmet Foods, Heggy’s & Coblentz Chocolate.www. cheesehouse.com 55 Kidron Road, (330) 682-2105
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Fighting Global Poverty:
One Craft At A Time! STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES
One small craft store, found in Kidron, is making a difference in the lives of those all around the world. By supporting artisans in underprivileged countries, people like Lisa Zuercher and her 25 volunteers at World Crafts are working to provide a sustainable global economic system and eradicate global poverty. World Crafts got its start in the 1980s as a part of the Orrville Gift and Thrift. In 1985, Lois Lehman began putting fair trade products in Lehman’s Hardware store and discovered they were selling pretty well. When Jay Lehman decided to build a large building behind the hardware store for other business ventures, Lois saw a storefront possibility for a store that focused on fair trade products. In 1990, World Crafts became one of the first storefronts in the building. 6
Fair Trade Fair Trade focuses on the hard work of talented people trying to make a living in underdeveloped and developing countries. It provides a sustainable way of life and supports the conservation of the environment. Lisa Zuercher, World Crafts manager, recognizes the importance of Fair Trade products and the difference it can make in the lives of an individual struggling to make ends meet. “It’s all about the people making the product,” said Zuercher. “We’re trying to help them to support their families.” World Crafts has made it a goal to educate their customers on what Fair Trade is and the importance of supporting sustainability for underprivileged communities. “We want to educate people that they have purchasing power and the ability to
Fair Trade Products: (right) Elephant carved from soapstone is a best seller for World Crafts and is from India. Carved inside the belly of the elephant is a smaller baby elephant.
(Left) Made by artisans in Peru, eggshells are collected and coated with a lacquer to make them more durable. They are then hollowed and painted and small wooden figurines are placed inside.
(Right) The nativity scene is carved from Olivewood and is made in the West Bank of Israel. The graining in this wood provides for a unique pattern.
(Left) Unique table pieces are made out of recycled paper products such as chip bags. People living in the dumps all over the world collect these bags and send them to be cleaned. Once cleaned they are passed along to the artisan who develops a craft.
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make a difference in someone’s life,” said Zuercher. By supporting Fair Trade, World Crafts is providing good working conditions for their artisans, no child labor, and providing opportunities for increasing income. “We are looking for the people that only make one dollar a day and increasing that to two dollars a day,” said Zuercher. This could potentially be the opportunity for a parent to send their child to school or purchase a chicken to supply their family with fresh eggs. Crafts World Crafts carries a variety of items from all over the world. Elephants carved from soapstone, design pieces made from recycled potato chip bags, and jewelry made from intricate beads fill the shelves of this small store. Each item is labeled with a tag that has a description of how it was made and where the product comes from. Goals and Acheivements While there are no major physical plans for expansion in the near future there are still some improvements World Crafts hopes to achieve. “We need to be better at letting people know who we are and getting the word out about Fair Trade,” said Zuercher.
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“We want to focus more on advertising and letting people know we are here because we are small.” After 22 years, World Crafts has become well established within their community. “We have a faithful local customer base and we try to stay connected by donating products to local auctions,” said Zuercher. “We want to be evolved locally as well as globally.” Zuercher owes the success of her business to three main groups: the volunteers that keep the store running, the artisans that create the products and the customers who care about where their money goes. “Without them, we would not have a store,” said Zuercher. “[By educating them,] customers realize, beyond the product there is someone trying to support themselves,” said Zuercher. “We could be any gift shop, but we’re not. We are a Fair Trade gift shop; giving someone who is less fortunate opportunities.” World Crafts is located at 13110 Emerson Road in Kidron. Store hours are Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. Call 330-857-0590 for more information.
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Sol’s in Berlin Ohio’s Largest Arts & Crafts Mall An Amish Country ‘Must See’ Since ‘93
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Visitors to the Amish Heartland may think of the Amish as “those people who dress funny and ride in buggies.” Some people think Amish and Mennonite families live in closed communities or colonies, and rarely see the outside world. A few tourists have even mistaken Amish for costumed actors, portraying the “old days” for the amusement and education of visitors, who then go home to their televisions and computer games. There are many myths and misperceptions about the way the Amish have chosen to live. What are the principles that form the foundation of Amish life and belief? Why have the Amish been so successful in preserving those principles for more than three centuries?
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of an Amish person’s life revolves around their large extended families. Beyond the family circle are the congregation and greater community. Although the Amish do not live in communes or closed communities, they do tend to live closely grouped together, for the sake of fellowship, support and more practical reasons. The businesses that provide resources for the Amish way of life, such as buggy-makers, blacksmiths and stores selling non-electric appliances, for example, need a pool of customers to draw from in order to stay in business. In a community heavily populated by Amish, such as in Holmes County, business owners can make a living, and the Amish have resources they can rely on for the products and services they need to maintain their way of life. 2%(',(1&( 68%0,66,21 72 $87+25,7< An Amish person’s commitment to his faith and church include the willingness to be obedient to the precepts of the Bible, the rule of the Ordnung (Pennsylvania-German term) and the decisions of those
Amish Ethics who have been chosen to lead the church community as ministers and bishops. All members feel it is their duty to rebuke anyone who appears to be straying from church standards, although such admonishment is to be undertaken with great humility and in a spirit of love. Persistent rebellion may result in a member being excommunicated, or put under the Bann (German spelling meaning shunning or social avoidance), in the hope this strict form of discipline will result in repentance and a return to church fellowship. The Amish also respect the rule of law, and they are obedient to federal, state and local ordinances as long as such law does not require they violate their interpretation of God’s commandments. They feel they are not to be influenced or controlled by the world and it’s opinions, but by scriptural principles and church rules. $ 6(16( 2) 385326( The Amish lifestyle is not just a quaint custom. The Amish religion, part of the Anabaptist movement that has its origins in 16th-century Switzerland, is
based on a personal faith in God. The practices of its adherents are designed to maintain a right relationship with God, to live a life that is pleasing to Him, to set a good example to others, to grow in purity and humility and, ultimately, to attain an eternity in Heaven. Separation from the influence of the world is an important factor in pursuing these goals. Although the Amish may not physically detach themselves from modern society, their style of dress and transportation is an outward symbol of the mental and spiritual boundaries that mark the limits of their interaction with their non-Amish neighbors. 6,03/,&,7< The Amish mindset is to pursue a life that is free of non-essential “clutter.” Their plain clothing is, again, an outward symbol of a life that is not taken up with possessions or the pursuit of the latest style, gadget, or entertainment. Amish parents have more time to devote to their families “Ethics” Continued on pg. 42 AMISH HEARTLAND
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Apple Festival
When: Noon - dark Where: Schrock’s Amish Farm;4359 SR 39, Berlin Enjoy an apple dumpling with homemade ice cream and hot apple cider as you welcome the changes that autumn brings to the outdoors. The evening is filled with live music, apple butter stirring, kids entertainment and lots of great food.
3,10 Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock Auction 17,24 & 31
When: 11:30 a.m. Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. Hope Amish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round. Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begin at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m. and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. During the summer, small animals such as ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, rabbits, etc. are sold. For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.
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When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: P. Graham Dunn Spend a day in the country enjoying the changing of the leaves. Browse booths of local crafters and artists. Devour a caramel apple or a fried Oreo. Have fun bobbing for apples, pumpkin carving or more fun harvest entertainment. Call 866-922-0306 or visit pgrahamdunn.com for more information.
Where: Yoder’s Amish Home; 6050 SR 515, Walnut Creek A favorite of the Yoders’ is Old Fashion Apple Butter Stirring. Uncle Andy and Aunt Mattie, with some help from their boys, get the 30 gallon copper kettle on the fire in the morning and begin the process of apple butter. Do you know how many apples go in a 30-gallon batch? When you visit, you can take a turn stirring and try a sample too! They stir all day and fill up half pint jars to be sold. Visit www.yodersamishhome.com
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Whispering Hills RV Park; 8248 SR 514, Shreve Enjoy this family fun festival in the heart of Ohio’s Amish County featuring Ruth’s famous apple dumplings! Call 330-567-2137 or visit www.whisperinghillsrvpark.com for more information.
21st Annual Williamsburg Festival Where: Pine Tree Barn; 4374 Shreve Rd., Wooster Experience life as it was over 200 years ago. Featuring the best 18th c. crafters, presenters, & entertainers. Who knew history could be so fun? Handcrafted 18th c. furniture on sale. Visit www.pinetreebarn.com
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Holmes County Antique Festival Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg The Holmes County Antique Festival is a yearly fall, festival which takes place in Historic Downtown Millersburg, Ohio. Enjoy two days of markets, arts and crafts, and demonstrations on the Square. Join us for the 5K race on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at the Courthouse. Classic Car Show from 1 - 4 P.M. at 7361 CR 623, in Millersburg. Enjoy the Antique, Classic Car and Fireman’s parade at 4:30 P.M. On Sunday, enjoy the Grand Parade at 2:00 P.M. Both days, walk through the historic village, enjoy the continuous entertainment and great food. Visit our Grand Victorian House on Wooster Road, which has been featured on HGTV. Millersburg Glass Museum at 87 W. Jackson Street in Millersburg. For more information please call 330.674.6781 or visit www. holmescountyantiquefestival.org
12-13 Fabulous Fall Garage Sales
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Village of Sugarcreek Follow the signs and pick up a map at one of the many garage sales going on throughout the community and visit the Swiss Village Corridor for bargains and buys from our friendly retailers. Maps are available at most businesses. Visit www.villageofsugarcreek. com or call 330-852-4113 for more information.
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Where: Charm, Ohio Visit www.visitcharm.com or call 330-893-2251 for more information.
Harvest Fest Family Event When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Amish Door Restaurant,; 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Celebrate the harvest season with activities that include old fashioned games, a giant corn play box, a straw bale maze, pumpkin painting, hayrides and a blacksmith exhibit. Visit www.amishdoor.com or call 888-264-7436
Second Saturday’s in the ‘Burg When: 5 p.m. Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Join us in Historic Downtown District for our sixth and final 2012 installment of SECOND SATURDAYS IN THE ‘BURG! October marks our celebration of the nano 1990s with the Internet, Bill Clinton, Seinfeld, and MC Hammer! Enjoy music, food, and many other activities of the decade, and bring your lawn chairs/ blankets for a night showing of Groundhog Day on the courthouse lawn! Visit www. historicdowntownmillersburg.com or call 330-674-3955 for more information.
Troutman Vineyards Winery Harvest Festival When: 11 a.m. -8 p.m. Where: Troutman Vineyards Come join us for our annual Harvest Festival! With grape stomping, cellar tours, live music all day and lots of wine. Call 330-263-4345 or visit www.troutmanvineyards.com for more information.
13-14 Wayne County Farm Tour
Spend the day in beautiful rural Wayne County on a self-drive tour of area farms and agricultural business while enjoying the fall colors. Southeast Wayne County Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 PM 330-263-7456 www.waynecountycvb.org
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When: doors open at 6:15 p.m. & 12:15 p.m. for matinee on the 19th Where: Amish Door Restaurant,; 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot Its 1950s Minnesota don’t cha know? Young widow Ruth moves to the big city where she lands a job at Fields. But can the bashful businessman, Boaz, save her home and her heart from the conniving, K.R? Gosh-o-willickers, we hope so! Visit www. amishdoor.com or call 888-264-7436
Legacy Five When: doors open at 6:15 p.m. Where: Amish Door Restaurant,; 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot The men of Legacy Five truly have created their own legacy by consistently wowing audiences with their beautiful four- and five-part harmonies. Numerous awards, including a Singing News Fan Album of the Year, prove they are first class Christian entertainment. Visit www.amishdoor.com or call 888-264-7436
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Where: Victorian House Museum; 484 Wooster Rd, Millersburg The house will be open for tours and decorated for Halloween. Updates on paranormal activities will be given as we celebrate the release of the new DVD called, “The Hauntings of Holmes County.” The DVD is being produced by the Central Ohio Paranormal Research Group and will feature many of the historical haunting locations in the county as well as information on current haunting investigations. There is a reduced admission of $5.00 for the self-guided tour. The DVD will be available in our gift shop. Call 330-674-0022 or visit www.victorianhouse.org for more information.
Pumpkin Butter Cooking Where: Yoder’s Amish Home; 6050 SR 515, Walnut Creek As a treat for our last day of the 2012 season, we will be making Pumpkin butter. A new Fall favorite here at Yoder’s. If you like pumpkin you will enjoy this. Not sure about it? Try a sample. It is really good on pancakes! Visit www.yodersamishhome. com or call 330-893-2541 for more information.
Boo in the ‘Burg When: 3-11 p.m. Where: Historic Downtown Millersburg Visit www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com for more information or call 330-6743955
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12 The Corn Maze
17 Guggisberg Cheese
5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm) (40.5246103º -81.8043815º)
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4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5615638º -81.7961283º)
9 Boyd & Wurthmann
28 Miller’s Bakery
23 Kauffman’s
29 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen
Country Bakery
6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5738493º -81.781379º)
6050 Ohio 515, Millersburg (40.5753226º -81.7126356º)
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5841 State Route 39, Millersburg (40.556679º -81.832382º)
4819 E. Main St., Berlin (40.561531º -81.7957431º)
47 Yoder’s Amish Home
4280 TR 356, Millersburg (40.5308237º -81.8118837º)
8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg (40.6241479º -81.7915683º)
37 Shisler’s Cheese House 55 Kidron Rd., Orrville (40.796565º -81.746371º)
42 Troyer’s Home Pantry
668 W. Main St., Apple Creek (40.7554854º -81.8442625º)
30 Nature’s Food Market 4727 US 62, Berlin (40.561485º -81.793841º)
5 Berlin Grande Hotel
4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5594623º -81.8910436º)
7 Berlin Village Inn
5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5597161º -81.80692º)
49 Berlin RV Park
4359 SR 39, Berlin (40.5550282º -81.786886)
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36 Scenic Hills RV Park
5174 TR 359, Millersburg (40.5644642º -81.8078983º)
4483 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin) (40.5513798º -81.7821696º)
14 Cricket Hill Cabins
38 Sojourner's Lodge & Log
5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)
18 Guggisberg Swiss Inn 5025 SR 557, Millersburg (40.5229551º -81.8039052º)
Cabin Suites
2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (40.6679637º -81.6913663º)
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25 Kiko's Greenhouse
2 Audrey’s Attic
27 Main Street Bears
4 Berlin Furniture
31 Ole Mill Furniture
6 Berlin Leather & Pets
32 Olivesburg General Store
10 Carriage House
33 Packship USA
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147 N. Main St., Orrville (40.841048º -81.764447º)
5044 CR 120, Millersburg (40.556679º -81.832382º)
4774 US Route 62, Millersburg (40.5613792º -81.7939588º)
3213 SR 39, between Walnut Creek and Berlin (40.5450908º -81.7383975º)
11 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm (40.506574º -81.784203º)
13 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic (40.841048º -81.764447º)
15 Four Corners Furniture 7000 TR 652, Millersburg (40.599304º -81.761186º)
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225 N. Main St., Navarre (40.7225129º -81.5224304º)
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13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron (40.7412134º -81.7450194º)
48 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 6018 CR 77, Millersburg (40.573872º -81.781354º)
35 Pine Cone Gift Shop 2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron (40.7653453º -81.7452453º)
39 Sol’s Exchange
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40 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts
41 Tis The Season
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21 Homestead Furniture
8239 TR 562, Holmesville (40.659197º -81.918054º)
3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek (40.5463267º -81.7477899º)
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5631 TR 351, Millersburg (40.5646509º -81.8497804º)
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icture yourself enjoying breakfast in a large room, with ceiling to floor windows that look out over a vast countryside. A small pond to the right is home to happily floating ducks and two swans. As you continue to indulge in your wonderful meal you look up to find yourself eye to eye with a beautiful blue-eyed horse and many of his closest friends as they graze along the gently sloping countryside. Could your morning possibly be off to any greater start. Eric and Julia Guggisberg established Guggisberg Swiss Inn, located in the heart of Amish Country between Millersburg and Berlin, roughly nineteen years ago. As they stood atop a hill overlooking Doughty Valley, the couple decided that all of the nature around them was something they wanted to share.
Having always dreamed of owning an inn, the Guggisberg Swiss Inn was born. “It’s too gorgeous not to share,” Julia said. “We have a niche that is so different, because we have the horses and this amazing view.” Julia grew up in Millersburg and Eric always had horses and often went riding down in South Carolina. After one particular trip Eric and Julia said “we can do better than that” and so in 1998 they added the riding stables to the business. “We love the country,” Julia said. “We really have a passion for what we do.” The Inn is family owned and operated. According to Eric and Julia, guests often find one of their daughters at the front desk ready to check people in. The couple has five children; one boy, Adam, and four girls, Brittania, Meg, Ericka and Ariel, two of which live out
of state while the other three help with the business. “Our son helped us build,” Julia said. “He lives in Houston now and our one daughter is in San Diego. “I’m proud of the fact that my children have always been balanced,” Julia said. “They’ve been able to work side by side with the business.”
One aspect, which makes Guggisberg Swiss Inn unique apart from the location and landscape, is the roaming horses. Resting on 15 acres dedicated to the inn and an additional five reserved for the hills, the establishment is home to 19 horses (one is retired) and two donkeys. Also on the premises is a duck pond, with two swans and dozens
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of ducks. The Guggisberg’s welcome most animals that like to wander onto the property. Aside from horseback riding and lots of land for guests to walk and view, the Inn offers a wide array of amenities and extras to make its guests’ stay as comfortable as possible. Among them Guggisberg Swiss Inn offers a complimentary breakfast with hot breakfast casserole, cereals, breads, fruit, fresh cinnamon rolls, muffins and beverages. While the riding stables are only open to the public during the warmer seasons, horse-drawn sleigh rides are available during the winter months. Julia’s favorite part of owning the business is the opportunity she has to meet so many different people. “I have met so many wonderful people and after 19 years they keep coming back,” Julia said. “We get a lot of world travelers.” As the Inn relies mainly on word of mouth, the Guggisberg’s strive to make each visit enjoyable. “When somebody comes here and they are stressed from just life in general, they often just need a few days to recover,” Julia said. “It’s very serene...just a nice getaway. When you come here, you have the chance to refresh yourself. You can refresh your whole attitude.” “Nice getaway” may be a bit of an understatement when it comes to describing the Guggisberg Swiss Inn. With the vast scenery and the comfort of the grounds and the Inn itself, guests can truly relax and take in the beauty of what’s around them. “We love what we do so much...it’s just our life,” Julia said. Guggisberg Swiss Inn is the perfect place for a bus group, family reunion, workplace retreat, church retreat, couples’ retreat, bridal shower or any type of group get-together. The Inn is also ideal for small weddings, whether
in the lobby or the gazebo. For the horse lover, Julia suggests guests can either saddle up a couple of horses after they exchange vows or hitch up the carriage to take them away after the ceremony. The staff at Guggisberg Swiss Inn can cater the food for the reception, take care of the flowers, the cake and much more (the Inn is for small, intimate weddings of 75 people or less). As part of their goals for the future, Eric and Julia are in the process of expanding the features they offer. “Our biggest goal is to build on with a winery,” Julia said. “Eric has always had a hobby of making homemade wine and we want to incorporate that with what we already offer.” A winery for Guggisberg Swiss Inn would definitely be a successful addition. The new winery will sit just outside the dining area with a small outdoor patio that connects it to the rest of the Inn. Guests can enjoy their glass of wine, outside, on the small bistro style patio or in the dining area which both overlook the grounds of the Inn. “Wouldn’t you be more excited relaxing here with a glass of wine?” Asked Julia. Eventually, Eric and Julia hope to, one day, incorporate a Switzerland feel to their winery. “How we imagine it is to incorporate the feel of Switzerland,” Julia said. “Hors d’oeuvres, meals, wines and the atmosphere would reflect the heritage within each region. This would also be beneficial with the weddings and special events that we help host.” The Doughty Glen Winery will open tentatively in the spring. Guggisberg Swiss Inn is located at 5025 SR 557 between Millersburg and Berlin, just north of Charm. For more information or to make reservations call 330-893-3600 or visit www. guggisbergswissinn.com.
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Guggisberg Swiss Inn Address: 5025 SR 557, Millersburg Mailing: PO Box 1, Charm, Ohio 44617 Phone/website: Call 330-893-3600 or visit www.guggisbergswissinn.com
You'll see horses grazing everywhere. With an on-premise horseback riding stable, guests can enjoy a guided trail ride through some of the most beautiful countryside that Holmes County has to offer. The Inn offers 23 standard and one jacuzzi suite. All guests of the Inn are welcome to come and enjoy breakfast in the glassed in dining room. "Guggisberg Swiss Inn...where you come to stay after a busy day...and leave relaxed spiritually and physically."
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Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites Address: 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (15 minutes from Berlin) Phone/website: Call 330-359-5320 or visit www.sojournerslodgeohio.com
A secluded countryside retreat with luxurious cabin and lodge suites tucked away on 20 acres in Amish country! Fireplaces, Jacuzzis for two, full kitchens, spacious living rooms, gorgeous master bedrooms, Directv, Dvd, wonderful log woodworking throughout each suite and much more! Along with our beautiful suites, you can relax by our three-acre lake, stroll through our woods on our hiking trails (including a sixty-foot bridge over a ravine), unwind by our beautifully landscaped stone fire pits and courtyards!
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Cricket Hill Cabins Address: 5631 TR 351, Millersburg Phone/website: Call 330-674-1892 or visit www.crickethillcabins.com
Three private cabins nestled in the woods. Featuring a queen-sized bed in the loft, a kitchen, fireplace, gas grill, porch, outdoor fire ring and Jacuzzi for two. Three cabins feature an outdoor spa on the deck overlooking a wooded ravine. Located just three and a half miles west of Berlin. Air conditioning and heat included. No pets. Open seven days a week, year-round. Stay 2 or more nights-save $10 off per night. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for last minute deals.
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because they have deliberately chosen to live at a slower pace. A horse-drawn buggy does not carry them to and fro, dashing from one activity or social obligation to another. They strive not to live beyond their means, to be content with what they have and to find their greatest joy in the blessings of family, friends and work. Too many conveniences are seen as a danger, leading away from service to God and tempting them to seek earthly pleasure and idle pursuits. :25. (7+,& Honest labor, providing for oneself and one’s family, is a calling that leads to greater godliness, according to Amish doctrine. Amish parents train their children to participate in family chores from the time they are able to understand simple commands. Much of Amish social life revolves around working together in a barnraising, a quilting bee, or some other project that is best completed in a group. The ideal occupation for an Amish father is farming, for in this work he can be at home with his family all day and bring up his children to work with him. Farming also satisfies a love of the land and being part of God’s handiwork in nature. But as the size of Amish communities grow, and land becomes scarce and more expensive, many Amish have turned to other ways to make a living. Carpentry and furniture making, small home-based businesses in handworked crafts, home-grown produce or Amishrelated services are popular choices. The entire family works hard at doing daily chores, gardening and canning, laundry and housecleaning, sewing 42
and mending, and caring for the little ones — the list makes for many full days. 75$',7,21 “If it was good enough for my father and grandfather, then I guess it’s good enough for me.” This was the response of one Amish farmer when asked about his hand milking system. It would be a mistake to think the Amish never change. But every new idea or form of technology is examined carefully to consider how it will affect their cherished lifestyle and purpose. With the guidance of the Ordnung, oral and written histories, and the advice of their ministers, the Amish tend to stick with “the way we’ve always done it,” rather than rush into adopting ever-changing styles and unproven new theories. From a few hundred brave souls who sailed to America in the late 1700s to the estimated 200,000 or more living across the United States today, the Amish have maintained their beliefs and way of life in a culture that, by turns, ridicules, respects, tolerates or admires the Plain People in their midst. One Amish writer responded this way, quoted in Small Farm Journal (Summer, 1993): “If you admire our faith — strengthen yours. If you admire our sense of commitment — deepen yours. If you admire our community spirit — build your own. If you admire the simple life — cut back. If you admire deep character and enduring values — live them yourself.”
Mailbag When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them have to say this month:
listings, recipes, and finding the “ Event wagon wheel. ” on back roads to see beautiful “ Driving farms, homes, gardens and lawns and
-CRAIG WARNER, WOOSTER
see team’s of horses working the land hay, wheat, oats and corn. Great food to eat, fresh produce, livestock sales, flea markets and yard sales. Love the peace in Amish Country.
enjoy the in-depth stories behind the ” “ Ibusinesses along with the calnedar of events. ” stories, pictures and recipes. Also the “ The maps and listings of what’s going on for the month. It is all interesting. grocery stores with varieties of ” “ The cheese and bulk spices. ” “ The recipes, the articles and the pictures.” We have been coming for 30 years. I was “ born on a farm in 1935. We had three stories about the local shops and horses and 16 cows so I know what work “ The businesses and the articles describing is like. ” the Amish culture. I love seeing Ohio’s -JIM MCFADDEN, WELLSTON
-JUDY STAUDACHER, GLADWIN MI
-PEG STANLEY, CRESTON
-CHERYL BURG, RAVENNA
-IRENE HODGE, BOLIVAR
-HAROLD SELL, ROMULUS MI
enjoy the recipes and all the different “ Iarticles to read and places to shop and eat. ” -SHIRLEY DICKINSON, ASHLAND
countryside and farm lands, love the blend of yesterday and today, love horses as part of daily life, work and everyday reality.
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-DIANE SCHUERGER, FAIRVIEW PARK
FALL PHOTO CONTEST Amish Heartland is having a fall photo contest. For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country. Contestants can submit as many photos as they want. The deadline for the Fall Photo Contest is DEC. 1, 2012. The top three winners will be announced in the Jan. issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers. Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to cnoyes@the-daily-record.com. AMISH HEARTLAND
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