Experience the Amish Way of Life
Does your hectic lifestyle have you pulled in several directions at once? Wouldn't it be nice to live life more simply? When you visit Lancaster County, you can get a glimpse of a more pure and quiet way of life when you learn about the Amish and explore the communities in which they work and raise their families. Situated in the heart of Amish Country, After Eight Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay as you get to know our "plain" neighbors.
The Amish are a traditionalist Christian-based community with a common lifestyle: simple living, large families, plain dress and no technology. There's no better way to peek into their world than through The Amish Experience in Bird-in-Hand. (Yes, that's the name of the town.) The Amish Experience provides guided tours that give guests a perspective of what daily life looks like for members of the Amish community. It's conveniently located just four miles from our historic inn. So be sure to check it out during your next stay with us.
When you arrive, begin in the Amish Experience Theatre with the compelling film titled "Jacob's Choice." It's the tale of an Amish family trying to preserve their Old Order lifestyle, and centers on young Jacob and his emotional struggle to choose between the Amish church and the allure of the modern world. Following the movie, tour the onsite Amish Country Homestead. It includes a traditional house and one-room school that accurately and sensitively portray the Amish as they live and work in today’s world. The tour also helps you better understand some of the Amish traditions and practices.
Next, hop on a shuttle and take the Amish Farmlands Tour. You'll travel the back roads and take in the gorgeous Lancaster countryside. See a patchwork of farms, horses and buggies, roadside stands, and bake shops. Even stop in to see a craft or quilt shop on an Amish farm. To immerse yourself in the Amish culture, choose the Amish VIP Tour. This is where you'll meet and talk with Amish farmers and craftspeople, visit their farms, and sit down in their homes. Through this personal interaction, you'll not only learn about what makes their culture so different from our own, but also about the similarities we all share.
Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Amish community. Let the beauty of Lancaster's countryside and the warmth of Amish hospitality rejuvenate your spirit. Book your stay with us and discover the peace and serenity that After Eight Bed and Breakfast and the Amish way of life have to offer.
