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

Amish Table Talk Tours....& More

2026 Tour Offerings - Updated January 6, 2026

DINNERS WITH THE AMISH

Monday - Friday

Home # 1 has been providing authentic, sit down meals for over 18 years. They are a retired couple living in the Dawdy House. They live in the country and on a farm owned by a son. Meals include a garden salad, homemade bread, peanut butter spread, baked chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, noodles, hot cooked vegetable, your choice of pie and beverage. Served family style.

Price is $45 per person for ages 12 and over. $3.75 per year of age for children 2 - 11. We welcome a minimum of 2 people with a maximum of 10 at this home. A non-refundable flat fee of $10 will be added to your reservation. Located north of Mount Hope

Home # 2 is an active family with children at home. He works ats a furniture finisher and his hobby is working with horses. The menu is the same. This family prefers a minimum of 8 total reservations with a maximum of 55 people for motorcoach groups. Prices are the same. Located off of SR 250 5 miles South of Kidron

We also have other homes which accommodates up to 55 people coming on motorcoach tours.

LEISURE TRAVELER TOURS FOR 2 - 10 PEOPLE USING OUR VAN

Backroads, Bubbles & Brooms: (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. Get a guided on-site tour of soap making and receive a free bar of soap or hand lotion. 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 call La Vonne at 330-340-7343.

Hidden Hollows, Handmade Buggies & 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. We will conclude with a tour of a family owned buggy making business. Tour departs at 9:00 from Berlin Grande Hotel. Ages 13 and over: $139.00 per person

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! This tour also includes a stop at a local basket maker. Ages 13 and over: $ 139.00 per person. Tour times depart at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

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

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.

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.

WE LOVE MOTORCOACH GROUPS - FULL ITINERARY PLANNING & STEP ON GUIDE SERVICE UPON REQUEST

AMISH COUNTRY TOURS WITH ROBIN SWOBODA

16 seats left as of March 6, 2026

"BREAKFAST, BARGAINS & BOTTLES"

Thursday, April 23, 2026

6:45 AM Motorcoach will arrive at 3742 Brookwall Drive Akron (parking lot of JC Penny in

Montrose) Robin Swoboda - The Queen of Fun! 7:00 AM Depart

7:45 AM Bus arrives at 200 W. Reagan Pkwy Cinema in Medina

8:00 AM Depart

Our day begins with our hostess, Robin Swoboda along with LaVonne DeBois, tour guide. Bring your appetite for a homemade breakfast in an Amish home consisting of a breakfast haystack. You will "build" your haystack which is similar to a breakfast casserole. It will be accompanied by refreshing frozen fruit slush, homemade biscuits and gravy, bacon and Iced cinnamon rolls, OJ and coffee.

We will start thrifting at the Trading Post which supports a boys camp followed by more bargain shopping at Share and Care next to the Berlin Craft Mall. On to Mission Thrift supporting adoptions and adjacent to Troyers Country Market for a fresh homemade sandwich, snack, beverage on your own. Restrooms

Get out and explore the west end of Berlin at Sols's Crafts, Gospel Book Store, Andrea Schnucks clothing and gift store, and more.

at 3:45, we will depart Berlin and finish our day at the Doughty View Winery with up to 3 samples of wine included with cheese, crackers and trail bologna. Restrooms

5:30 Depart for Medina and Montrose.

Price per person: $115.00 Includes breakfast, motorcoach, guided tour, wine tastings and cheese, meat and cracker tray. Tip for the breakfast and driver are not included. PLEASE DESIGNATE ON YOUR REQUEST FORM THE LOCATION YOU WILL MEET THE BUS.

To sign up, check the box below and submit form via email. You will receive a confirmation along with a copy of the itinerary with payment information included.

Payment and deadline to sign up is Monday, April 13, 2026.

A Taste of the Backroads Tour Booklet

Love the backroads? Then you will love having this useful, easy to use tour booklet at your fingertips. Drive the backroads designed by La Vonne De Bois, who has been a tour guide since 1991. She compiled 90 miles (3 different routes) of the best backroads in Holmes County. It also includes a written narrative about the local culture. You can order it below or purchase one at the Berlin Grande Hotel, Sols Craft Mall, Farmerstown General Store and Berlin RV Park.

Mail a check payable for $29 to Amish Table Talk PO Box 114 Berlin, Ohio 44610 When payment is received, the book will be mailed

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

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.

"Berlin Bake A'bout"

First annual Bake A' Bout. Featuring Amish ladies of Holmes County offering their favorite baked items.

When: March 26, 27, 28 2026

Time: 9 - 4

Maps and directions to the homes will be available from March 16 thru the 28th at Berlin Grande Hotel, Sols Craft Mall in Berlin. All sales are by donation. Cash only.

For updates and more, join the Berlin, Ohio. Heart of Amish Country Facebook page.

2027 dates: March 25, 26, 27 2027

"The Bearded Griller"

June 20 and July 18, 2026

Dine over the scenic backroads of Amish Country from Amish homesteads. Our local Amish men take to the grills, preparing freshly frilled favorites such as BBQ, burgers, chicken along with two sides, dessert and beverage.

More info to follow. This will be be reservation only.

Experience Amish Culture Holmes County, Ohio