Experience Amish Culture
Holmes County, Ohio
WELCOME
Amish Table Talk is the longest running backroad tour company in Holmes County, Ohio
In 1991, it began offering 1 hour tours under the name of "Buggy Trail Tours" After a while, visitors thought we gave buggy rides, so the name was changed to Amish Culture Tours. As we began to grow, so did opportunities that expanded into surrounding county businesses with regard to tourism. The name then changed to Amish Heartland Tours. In September of 2015, the group tour market of motorcoach tours was sold and the new buyer retained the business name of Amish Heartland Tours.
Today, we are still passionate about sharing our beautiful area with visitors past, present and future who wish to experience Amish Country like never before.
We hope you enjoy your Amish Table Talk Experience!
La Vonne De Bois - owner
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Amish Table Talk Experience
Welcome to the kitchen of an Amish Farm home. Your *meal reservation begins with a warm friendly "Welcome" as you arrive for an evening of homemade food and friendly fellowship. Your Amish hosts make you feel right at home as they sit and share in conversation around the dinner table. We welcome as few as 2 guests for the meal.
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It's not just a meal, its an experience!
Your meal consists of freshly baked homemade bread, peanut butter spread, salad, home made salad dressings, baked chicken tenders, roast beef, mashed potatoes, noodles, hot cooked vegetables, hot and cold beverage and assorted pies.
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Amish home # 1 ~ This couple live in their Dawdy house (near Mount Hope) on a farm where they raised their family of 10 children. They are in their early 70's. He makes swivel rocker bases but has a lot of wisdom and enjoys meeting people.
Price per person for meal: $45.00 for ages 12 and over. 3 - 11, $ 3.75 per year of age.
*Add $15pp for the farm tour after the meal. See the workhorses, and leave the dishes to us!
Amish home # 2 ~ This is a middle aged couple that live in a country setting. He is not a farmer, but has a barn, horses, a goat or two and works as a furniture maker. They still have children at home. Be sure to ask how many grandchildren her mother has. They are located near Kidron Road off of State Route 250. The husband is a son to the couple from Amish home #1. Price per person for meal: $45.00 ages 12 and over. 3 - 11, $3.75 per year of age.
*Add $20 pp for a buggy ride after the meal.
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A non-refundable flat fee of $20 will be added to your total dinner and/or tour reservation.
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Amish Table Talk Tours....& More
2025 Tour Offerings - Updated November 6, 2025
LEISURE TRAVELER TOURS FOR 2 - 10 PEOPLE USING OUR VAN
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Backroads, Brooms and Baskets: (Tour duration 3 hours) Mon - Fri
With this scenic 30-mile route, we will bring you up to date on the Amish Culture, visiting a local broom maker with demonstration and shop at a Swartzentruber owned basket shop. Departs from the Berlin Grande Hotel, 4787 Township Road 366 in Berlin, Ohio. (Please note; they do not book my tours, this is pick up location only) Tours times are flexible with advanced reservations. Ages 13 and over: $89.00 per person We welcome children. Ask for prices.
Request information below or text La Vonne at 330-340-7343.
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Hidden Hollows & Homestead Tour: (Tour duration 3 1/2 hours) Mon - Fri
This tour includes a scenic drive thru Panther Hollow and working our way up to a hilltop vista with beautiful views. We will stop for photos at the location of our Amish home tour and sit down snack of cookies, coffee and cold beverage. Tour departs at 9:00 from Berlin Grande Hotel. Ages 13 and over: $139.00 per person
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Wheels, Woodcarvers & Whisks: (Tour duration 4 hours) Mon - Fri
Not only will we explore the scenic back roads, but we will spend time with three local artisans giving demonstrations and explanations on their unique craft. Let's take a deep dive into the art of broom and buggy making as well as hand carved magnificent wood carvings! Ages 13 and over: $ 139.00 per person. Tour times depart at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
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Amish Lanes, Planes and Trains: (Tour duration 3 hours) Mon - Fri
Seeing is believing! I had to see it to believe it as well! This unique, unexpected tour lands on the runway of a business that began when Mose was a young boy playing with radio controlled toys. Today he is immersed in a land of high flying and rip-roaring RC Toys. This is a great place to look for a gift for the RC enthusiast. We will also stop where the Amish shop for everyday household and gift giving ideas. The "Amish lanes" route is lined with beautiful farmlands and rolling hills. Ages 13 and over: $89.00​
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A Day in The Life of an Amish Homemaker: You asked for it and now we are offering our visitors the opportunity to spend 6 hours alongside on of our local housewives. Offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, (from 9:00 - 3:00) your hands-on chores and activities can include doing laundry with the wringer washer and line drying with "Solar" energy, working in the garden, sewing, cleaning, and general everyday work. Also, choose from baking a loaf of bread, baking a pie or a batch of your favorite cookies. Its all in a days work! (You will take your baked good home with you). You may even get to feed the goats! This is limited to 2 people. $179.00 per person.
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Tipping the Glass Wine Tours: Wine Tours of the area with you own group. We can take up to 10 in our van. Rates range from $375 to $495.00 for the day depending on how many hours.
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WE LOVE MOTORCOACH GROUPS - FULL ITINERARY PLANNING & STEP ON GUIDE SERVICE UPON REQUEST​
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"A Taste of the Backroads" Self Guided Tour Book
This is your must have booklet when visiting Ohio's Amish Country! You haven't seen Amish country until you get on the scenic backroads of Holmes County. This self driving guide offers 3 unique 20 & 30 mile routes with turn by turn directions along with photos of what you will be seeing along the route. A detailed narrative on the Amish culture is woven within the booklet. You will learn the history, how bishops are chosen, the different groups, weddings, church services, why men wont sport a mustache, why women wont cut their hair and SO MUCH MORE! You will use this over the over and it makes for a great coffee table book. Order on this website or pick up your copy in Berlin at the Berlin Grande Hotel, Sols Craft Mall, The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast, Guggisberg Swiss Inn, Evergreen RV Park, Berlin RV Park, Sleep Inn in Mount Hope, Wallhouse Hotel in Walnut Creek, Holmes Brooms and Farmerstown General Store in Farmerstown. The Artisan Trail routes takes you to a broom maker, candle maker, bakery, dry goods stores, old fashioned general story for the cheapest ice cream cone around. The northern route takes you to an Amish basket maker with hundreds of varieties of baskets. $29.00 includes booklet and shipping. Make check payable to:
La Vonne De Bois
P.O. Box 114
Berlin, Ohio 44610
Rising the Dough
Ladies and/or Gents ~
Have you longed to learn the art of baking bread the "old fashioned way?" Our local Amish homemaker has been making bread by hand her entire life. Your private baking class (no more than 3 people) begins with the basics in the privacy of an Amish home. Whether you use a mixer or wish to bake by hand, our Amish homemaker knows the tricks of the trade.
While the bread is rising, whip up a batch of fresh peanut butter spread to take along home with your fresh baked bread.
The recipe is included. Allow 3.5 hours. $85 per person Reservations are taken accordingly to your request. Mon - Sat
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Amish Basket Making
Take home a bit of Amish Culture by engaging in your own private basket making with Anna. Your private lesson will begin with the wooden base already constructed. You will be shown how to begin weaving the reeds and accenting them with your choice of red, blue or green. Average time of class is 1.5 hours. Mon - Sat $65.00 per person. Maximum of 4 to a class.​
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Sept. 28. 2024
Upon googling "unique experiences to do in Amish County, Ohio", basket making popped up, as I wanted something other that the traditional tourist spots. I am so glad I inquired. The whole process was easy and La Vonne was incredibly helpful with setup and even provided further recommendations on what to do in Amish Country. My husband and I truly enjoyed taking the basket making experience with Anna. It was the highlight of our day. We both learned SO much about their culture and of course basket making in such a short time!
Anna is a fabulous and personable teacher. One could truly sense her passion! Anna even answered all of our crazy questions!
Emilee
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Dipping the Wick
Our local Amish Candle Maker/Carver is awaiting your reservation!
You become the carver once you hand dip your 7 " candle. Choose your colors and watch your creation come to life.
Please note, hot wax is involved. We do not recommend this class for children under 15 years of age.
This class last about one hour and is limited to no more than 2 people at a time.
The class is located in the Mount Hope, Ohio area. She also owns a small gift shop on the premise. Cash only for any purchases.
Once the candle is finished, an area on top of the candle is drilled out to insert a tea light to keep your creation for years to come.​ Mon - Sat $55.00 Per person
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PAYMENT VIA VENMO
Use Venmo for payment when ordering "A Taste of the Backroads" Tour booklet
or paying for one of your Amish Table Talk experiences.
If paying by check, make check payable to:
Amish Table Talk
P.O. Box 114
Berlin, Ohio 44610
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Text or call La Vonne 330-340-7343