This is a very informational trip for travelers to learn about the Amish and if you enjoy “YUMMY” food than this is the tour for you!
We will be taking 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 stop at Wapsie Valley Produce Auction where Amish farmers sell their products followed by some time at Plainview Bulk Food Store for shopping, lunch and a farm tour. Check out the bulk food offered, baked items for sale and more before savoring the flavors of a home cooked meal and we sure won’t leave hungry! 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! After lunch we will take a short farm tour displaying the ice storage shed, calf & horse barns and step into their home to see the Amish way of life.
Our tour will then take us to Helmuth’s Country Store which carries a large variety of items and offers something for everyone! Our second store stop will be to visit Hershberger Country Store before our final stop which will be at a buggy shop for a short presentation.
We then travel to Highway 63 Diner in Waterloo for an evening meal before we head back to Newton with great memories of “A Step Back in Time” tour! Please note there is a limit of 30 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 this trip will fill up quickly!
Depart: 6:15 a.m.
Return: 8:30 p.m.
Cost Per Person: $162.00
Reservation and payment due by August 13, 2021