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.
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It's not just a meal, its an experience!
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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. After the meal, walk around the farm, 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. They are located near Kidron Road off of State Route 250. The husband is a son to the couple from Amish home #1.
Amish home # 3 - This couple lives north of Fredericksburg in the country. He works as a logger, so they do not farm. After the meal, you have the option to tour the one room school house on their property. (Donations accepted) He also enjoys sharing his hobby of collecting antlers and sea shells.
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Our families enjoy meeting visitors. You may take pictures of anything except full face photos of the family.
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Your meal consists of homemade bread, peanut butter spread, salad, baked chicken tenders (no bones) and either roast beef, Swiss Steak or ham. Sides include mashed potatoes, noodles, cooked vegetable, homemade pies for dessert and beverage. ​Average time of experience - 2.5 hours
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Pricing (effective September 1, 2024) ~ * Meals can be requested as public or private
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Enjoy a private meal up to 4 people (no other outside reservations will be added) for a flat fee of $195.00. More than 4 people in your group, it is an additional $45 per person up to 14 people maximum.
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Book a public meal for a fee of $45.00 per person with other outside reservations added. Note: Reservations do not exceed 14 people. ​
Reviews from our guests​
La Vonne,
I wanted to thank you for the beautiful experience at David and Mary's home yesterday. It was the highlight of my 91 year old mother in law's trip. The Hershberger family was so welcoming to all of us and so kind and thoughtful with Jane. Steve and I will definitely be back and book another meal with you. I pray that God richly blesses you and your business. Sept 17, 2024
Sincerely,
Debbie Ford​​
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Oct 5, 2024
I wanted to say that the dinner with Roy and Anna was awesome! They are the sweetest couple and we shared a lot of laughs, learned alot about them and their family. It was like having dinner with family. I cannot wait to come back and do it again!
Debbie Dallison
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Amish Table Talk Tours
THANKSGIVING WITH THE AMISH
Saturday, Nov 16, (SOLD OUT) Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
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Back by popular demand! Thanksgiving with the Amish is one of our special occasion tours. We incorporate the 3 hour backroad tour with stops at the basket and broom maker and arrive at 5:00 for the Thanksgiving meal of turkey, ham, stuffing, noodles, green beans, homemade bread, salad and pies. This meal is limited to 10 people in order to enjoy conversation with our Amish hosts who sit at the table with us. You may also book just the meal without the tour. If you book the tour, you must also book the meal.
Tour and meal package ~ $138.00 per person
Meal only ~ $49.00
Backroad off season tours are by special request from Oct 1, 2024 thru April 2025.
With this scenic 30 mile route, we will bring you up to date on the Amish culture, visit a local broom maker with demonstration and shop at a Swartzentruber owned basket shop.
All tours meet and depart from the Berlin Grande Hotel, 4787 Township Road 366 in Berlin, Ohio. (Please note, they do not book tours, this is the location to meet once the tour is confirmed. Tours are based on availability, but we are flexible with the times.
Price for ages 13 and over - $89.00 We welcome children. Ask about price. Request information below or text La Vonne at 330-340-7343.
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Reviews from our guests
Dear La Vonne,
After finally tracking you down, we were glad to hear you are still offering your tours. You personalize them so well and your knowledge is very interesting! My relatives from Kentucky said it was by far the best experience they have had with regard to a tour. I cant relieve how many things have changed since the last time we saw you. (Over 20 years ago). Taking us to the meal was very much appreciated too. What a memorable evening with the family!
God Bless,
Lois and Carrie
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 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 checks payable to:
La Vonne De Bois
120 Sturbridge Drive
Medina, Ohio 44256
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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Reviews from our guests
Hi La Vonne,
The bread making class was fantastic! My sister and I have always wanted to learn how to make bread like the Amish. I did not know there was a "secret" ingredient! We have since made bread at least twice a week. Thank you for offering this unique opportunity to people.
Lori K. Sept. 12, 2024
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 $59.00
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Reviews from our guests
Sept. 11, 2024
Dear La Vonne,
Just wanted to say, my daughter and I enjoyed the basket making with Anna. She was a great teacher and the basket turned out great!
We really enjoyed our visit!
Michelle and Angie
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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 sich 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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