I have all things Amish on my mind, what with the upcoming release of The Memory Jar (which is still available for a $4.99 eBook preorder!) and the launch of my new website, Not Quite Amish. So I recently asked you on Facebook what Amish communities you’d like to visit. Here are some answers:
Jessica R.—Holmes County
Rachelle M.—I live in the best Amish community! Shipshewana, IN!
Kym A.—Lancaster, I love it there!
Amy B.—Belleville, or Reedsville, PA — I miss home!
Kathleen B.—Seymour, MO
Karla H.—Paradise, PA
Jennifer T.—Arthur, IL
Kevin E.—Bird in Hand, PA
Caren G.—Houghton, NY
Chris M.—I highly recommend Pinecraft in Sarasota, FL.
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A picture from my own trip to an Amish community! |
Having gone to Houghton College, I think it’s both awesome and hysterical that someone mentioned Houghton, NY – it’s such a small place, it always surprises me to see mention of it! 🙂 It’s BEAUTIFUL there, though, and not touristy in the least. You’ll see lots of Amish in their every day life, but not a lot of attractions like in places like Lancaster, PA, etc.