Back Roads Amish Tour – Oct 9th

When

10/09/2015    
6:30 am - 8:30 pm

Event Type

Due to the popularity of this trip we have added a second opportunity for travelers to join us to learn about the Amish and if you enjoy “YUMMY” food than this is the tour for you!

Amish Tour 2015
Picture courtesy of: http://www.visitiowa.org/

We will be having a morning break on our way (on your own) to Oelwein where we pick up Deb, our step on guide for the day.  Our first stop is a “must” on our tour as we stop at the Boulevard Bakery where all the baking is done without electricity.  Next is a visit to Helmuth’s Country Store which offers a large variety items which are purchased by the Amish.  All along our route the step on guide will be describing the Amish life, traditions followed and life as an Amish person.  A tour of Iowa Vinyl Windows will be next where William will show our group around his shop where he builds windows of all styles.  Lunch is at Anna’s Bakery (included) where our lunch will include all the Amish favorites as in chicken, meatballs or meatloaf,  mashed potatoes & gravy, homemade noodles, salads, vegetable, homemade bread & jam and dessert!  We are hoping to visit an Amish School (tentative) which will depend on our schedule as well as the approval of the Amish.  Pine Grove Store is next to be visited which was the very first Amish store ever opened to the public in the community. The making of furniture will be shown at the next stop which is at Raber Furniture Shop.  The guide will then be dropped off and we travel to Barn Happy (included) in Cedar Falls for a light evening meal.

Please note there is a limit of 35 travelers each day due to the size of the shops that we will be visiting. Don’t wait too long to make your reservation as these trips will fill up quickly!

Depart:  6:30 a.m.
Return:  8:30 p.m.

Cost Per Person:  $128.00

Reservation and payment due by September 11, 2015