Today I thought Id share some pictures with you from my recent visit to Shipshewana, Indiana. Shipshewana is one of the largest and most affluent Amish communities. Ive been there many times and all of my Love Inspired books are set in that zona.
A few things I noticed this time that I hadnt seen before include:
solar panels on the barn
open buggies
a buggy race( on a county road-- that was a hoot)
dinner in an Amish home where that part of the house had been built or modified specifically to hold dinners for Englischers
Amish families attending an antique tractor show
But most things in Amish country remain the same:
large families enjoying ice cream at Howes on a Friday night
an Amish home to buy a quilt( the Amish woman had over 100 quilts that she and her friends had completed)
schools and phone booths and so many beautiful gardens
Amish working side- by- side with the Englisch in restaurants, quilt shops, etc.
Visited a cheese store and yes I brought some home.
Its always fun to visit an zona that you write or read about and compare the reality to the fiction. Have you been to Amish country? Id love to know what you saw that left a lasting impression on you. My book The Amish Christmas Matchmaker releases next month, and well once again be visiting northern Indiana. I hope its a story that touches your heart.