Group Shopping
Borkholder Dutch Village
700 North Tomahawk Trail
Nappanee, IN 46550
Phone: 574.773.2828
Fax: 574.773.4828
Email: dv@borkholder.com
Web: www.borkholder.com
Description: 450 arts, crafts, collectibles and antiques booths provide hours of shopping pleasure. This year round, indoor, climate controlled village showcases economical handcrafted items along with gifts and collectibles. Groups can make advance reservations for early morning or late afternoon "after hour" exclusive shopping time. Now shop before 9 or after 5 for your Amish Country gifts and souvenirs. Handicapped accessible. Air-conditioning and carpeted aisles make for a pleasant all-weather activity. Weekly auction, flea market and on-site restaurant serving lunch and snacks.
Group Amenities: Meet & greet service, catering available
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 9am until 5pm, open until 8pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
Custom Steel Designs
1665 S 1000 W
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 574.642.1318
Contact: Paul Miller
Description: See wrought iron fabricating in process! Products are on display at the shop’s rural location four miles from Shipshewana .
Dates of operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Tour Length: 30-60 minutes
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Free Admission, Handicapped Accessible
Das Dutchman Essenhaus Village Shops
240 U.S. 20
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 800.455.9471 (USA/CAN) or 574.825.9471
Fax: 574.825.0455
Email: jill@essenhaus.com
Web: www.essenhaus.com
Contact: Jill Garris
Description: Offers a unique collection of shopping opportunities. Find treasures in home accents, souvenirs, jewelry, apparel, and gifts all hand-picked by the Essenhaus family of buyers. Stroll leisurely through the specialty shops and enjoy the discoveries!
Group Amenities: Discount shopping coupons are available with advanced notice. Demonstrations and hands-on "make-it and take-it" craft classes are available to groups only.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Monday – Saturday 9am – 8pm; Winter hours may vary.
Misc: Motorcoach Parking/Gift Shops/Handicap Accessible
Deutsch Kase Haus Cheese Factory
11275 West 250 North
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 574.825.9511
Fax: 574.825.1102
Contact: Manager
Description: Watch skilled amish cheese makers practice their traditional art producing award-winning cheese. All of the cheese produced here is made with mild from local Amish farms. It is suggested to phone ahead to assure your group can observe cheese making.
Group Amenitites: Complimentary one pound of cheese to driver and escort.
Date of Operation: February – December
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Saturday 8am – 3pm
Tour Length: 30 minutes
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Dutch Country Market
11401 CR 16
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 574.825.8724
Contact: Norman & Katie Lehman
Description: Meet the Lehman family and their six children at this new noodle making shop. Watch as Katie’s homemade noodles take shape. Made with real egg yolks, all ingredients are individually weighed and mixed. Buy a bag or two to take home.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm, Saturday 8:30 – 4pm
Tour Length: 30 minutes
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible
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Eash Sales
1205 N. SR 5.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.7511
Contact: Jay Eash
Description: Enjoy browsing through this locally owned Amish store offering a large selection of lawn and interior furniture, carvings, Thomas Kinkaide, housewares, Howard Miller and Seth Thomas clocks.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 8am – 3pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
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Hearts Desire Antiques & Collectibles Mall
3030 Old US 20 West
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone/Fax: 574.294.6096
Email: lstewart10@yahoo.com
Web: www.heartsdesiremall.com
Contact: Laurie Stewart
Description: More than 90 quality dealers offering antiques, collectibles and specialty gifts in a spacious 30,000 square foot mall. Delightfully designed vignettes provide the ultimate shopping experience as visitors hunt for their Heart’s Desire. Dining available at the Sweet Sage Café.
Group Amenities: Extended hours for groups with prior arrangements and shipping for larger purchases.
Dates of Operation: Year- round
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday Noon– 5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Free Admission, On-site dining and Handicapped Accessible
Jojo’s Pretzels
Davis Mercantile
PO Box 728
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.7759
Fax: 260.768.7969
Web: www.shipshewanashops.com
Contact: Levi King
Description: This one of a kind pretzel shop features homemade, hand rolled and oven baked pretzels.
Group Amenities: Pre-purchase wooden nickels, arrange for large quantity pick-up for ride home.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm, call for winter hours
Prices: $1.75 – $3.99 per person
Lambright Woodworking, LLC
7785 W 300 S
Topeka, IN 46571
Phone: 260.593.2721
Contact: Cletus Lambright
Description: Original location, along the back-roads in Topeka. Where your dreams are handcrafted into reality! From a single piece to an entire household of furniture and cabinetry, come discover beauty and quality at affordable prices!
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 4:30pm, Saturday 7am – 3pm
Lambright Woodworking, LLC
160 Morton Street
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.593.2721
Contact: Cletus Lambright
Description: New showroom in downtown Shipshewana! Where your dreams are handcrafted into reality! From a single piece to an entire household of furniture and cabinetry, come discover beauty and quality at affordable prices!
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 5pm
Lolly’s Fabrics and Quilt Shoppe
The Old Davis Hotel
PO Box 277
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.4703
Fax: 260.768.7304
Web: www.lollys.com
Contact: Elsie Miller
Description: Superior selection of fabrics with over 2500 bolts, stencils, Lang cards and calendars, gifts, new and custom made quilts and wall hanging. Specialty and seasonal fabrics, quilt designs and pre-cut/pre-packaged quilt blocks are available.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Call for hours
Laura’s Country Store
1255 W SR 120
Howe, IN 46746
Phone: 260.562.2823
Contact: Laura & Ray Yutzy
Description: Laura’s five daughters, along with local women, use traditional methods to keep this store stocked with more than 100 hand stitched quilts, wall hangings, table runners and place mats. Quilt experts and no vices alike recognize and appreciate the wide range of style represented. Laura’s sons have expanded her country store to offer a variety of local oak & cherry.
Group Amenities: 10% off for driver or escort purchases
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
Nature Unlimited
712 E. Lake Street
Topeka, IN 46571
Phone: 574.642.1185 Voice Mail
Contact: Dave Yoder
Description: "How tweet it is!" The vivid plumage, distinct songs and personalities of birds have attracted people for centuries. Owner, Dave Yoder. designs bird houses proven to be successful in attracting a variety of “feathered friends.” Multiple items available from bird houses to feeders and books.
Dates of Operation: Year- round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
Needle Cranny Corp
1439 W Indiana Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone/FAX: 574.295.8583 or 800.295.8583
Email: jbowers852@aol.com
Contact: Barbara Bowers
Description: Supplies for cross stitch, needlepoint, crochet, knitting and tatting. Specializing in cross stitch books.
Dates of Operation: Year-round. Demonstrations by advance reservation only.
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am – 5:30pm; Fri 10am – 5pm; Saturday 10am – 3pm
Tour Length: 60 minutes for demonstration
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
Plyleys Candies Factory
909 S Poplar St
LaGrange, IN 46761
260.463.3351
FAX: 260.463.7011
Email: plyley@kuntrynet.com
Web: www.plyleyscandies.com
Contact: Suzanne Plyley
Description: This family-owned business has continuously manufactured their high-quality old fashion confections since 1917 when Grandma Rilla Plyley first put out a plate of fudge on the shelf in the family store, "just for fun." Mouth watering old fashion confections originate in a small but professionally operated candy company in the heart of Amish Country. Tour the candy-making operation and watch the process.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am– Noon
Tour Length: 30 – 45 minutes
Admission: Free
Misc: Gift shop, handicapped accessible
Quilt Designs
1100 Chicago Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526
574.534.5111
www.quiltdesigns.com
Visit the 1837 log cabin gallery and custom studio of fiber-artist, Shirley A. Shenk. Featuring more than 65 original unpublished designs, Shirley has exhibited in some of the premier juried art exhibitions throughout the country. Custom work is her specialty. Bring samples of carpet or wallpaper and choose an original-design quilt or wall hanging.
Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Riegsecker Marketplace
105 E. Middlebury St .
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.4725 or 888.447.4725
Fax: 260.768.7075
Email: bgate@riegsecker.com
Web: www.riegsecker.com
Contact: Kristine Faust
Description: A complete dining, shopping, and entertainment complex in the heart of Shipshewana. Home to the some of the most unique handcrafted furniture and specialty shops in the area. The Blue Gate Restaurant serves up tasty Amish/Mennonite cooking and quality family entertainment in the new theatre.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 7pm call for winter hours
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
Rise ‘n Roll Specialties
11585 W 250 N
Middlebury, IN 46540
Contact: Orvin & Viola Bontrager
Description: The Bontrager family welcomes you to their brand new bakery offering the tastiest pies, cakes, cookies, and rolls. Handcrafted woodworking and chests are also available.
Group Amenities: Free coffee and rolls for the driver & escort
Dates of Operation: April – October
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 4 pm
Misc: Motorcoach parking, Gift Shop
Shipshewana Pottery Works, Studio & Gallery
505 E. North Village Dr
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.7814
Contact: Connie or Ken Evans
Description: Handcrafted Pottery and Art Work by over ten local artisans. From the functional to the unusual.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, handicapped accessible, and free admission
Shipshewana Shopping District
P.O. Box 637
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.7589
Fax: 260.768.7589
Email: director@shipshewana.com
Web: www.shipshewana.com
Contact: Melissa Troyer
Description: Convenient free bus parking; easy maps for advance distribution; coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants for small or large group meals.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
The Old Bag Factory
1100 Chicago Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
Phone: 574.534.2502
Fax: 574.534.2504
Email: shop@oldbagfactory.com
Web: www.oldbagfactory.com
Contact: Larion & Nancy Swartzendruber
Description: A restored 1890’s complex housing working artisans. Its 17 unique shops feature pottery, hardwood furniture, collectibles, custom designed quilts, antiques, baskets, candles, soap making, artifacts, custom framing, cut glass, sculpture, coffee shop, cafe and a restaurant.
Group Amenities: Craft demonstrations available with advance notice.
Dates of Operation: Year-round.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
The Trading Place Antique Gallery
368 S. Van Buren St .
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.7090
Fax: 260.768.7041
Email: sara@tradingplaceamerica.com
Web: www.tradingplaceamerica.com
Contact: Chuck Haarer
Description: Over 31,000 square feet of quality. Dozens of vendors offer collections arranged to entice the serious collector or the casual browser. Located across the street from the Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: May – September: 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday, Tuesday 9am – 7pm; October – April 9am – 5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
Valley Antique Mall & Architectural Salvage
700 W. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574.295.1010
Email: valley.antiques@verizon.net
Contact: Melonie Mohr
Description: Hidden treasures & gifts located within a century old building. Interesting and hard to find items, including furniture, architectural and retro pieces. Enjoy the fun, laid back atmosphere in this historic warehouse. Shipping is offered on all items with extra attention paid to large purchases.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm Sunday Noon-5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible
Yoder's Dutch Country Store
445 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.4715 or 260.768.7505
Fax: 260.768.4071
Web: www.yodersdutchcountrystore.com
Contact: Robert or Joyce Yoder
Description: 25,000 sq. feet of retail shopping in 9 stores under one roof. Merchandise ranges from quality furniture, florals, gifts & collectibles, men’s & women’s clothing, bath & body items and crafts.
Group Amenities: Clean restrooms and many benches for relaxing.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 5pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
Yoder's Meat & Cheese Company
435 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.4715 or 260.768.7505
Fax: 260.768.4071
Web: www.yodersmeatshoppe.com
Contact: Robert Yoder/Rosanna Yoder
Description: A family-owned business for 35 years specializing in over 100 cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken with a specialty line of hormone and steroid free meats. Browse our large selection of real hickory wood smoked bacon, sausages, & jerky, over 75 varieties of cheese, a wide array of canned goods, condiments, old-fashioned candy, snacks and home remedies. Wholesome goodness from the farm!
Group Amenities: Samples of meat and cheese products. Clean restroom facilities.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 5 pm
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
Yoder's Popcorn
7680 W. 200 S.
Topeka, IN 46571
Phone: 260.768.4051 or 800.892.2170
Fax: 260.768.4430
Email: hoopland@maplenet.net
Web: www.yoderpopcorn.com
Contact: Sharon Yoder
Description:
"Popcorn the Way You Remember It" Made in the heart of Indiana Amish Country!
In 1936, Rufus Yoder started growing popcorn on his family farm. In the Amish custom, he shared his excess crop with his neighbors and friends. They told their friends and neighbors about the excellent quality of YODER POPCORN, and soon a business was born. In 1999, YODER POPCORN was purchased by Rufus' great niece, Sharon, along with her husband Richard and their youngest son, Russell. Besides operating the Popcorn Shoppe, they farm 1,000 acres which includes the acreage around the Shoppe and also raise hogs. They continue to provide the Yoder customers with the same excellent quality and service to which they are accustomed.
Groups enjoy a free sample of their renowned Tiny Tender Popcorn while looking for a varieties of gifts for the popcorn lover including: many varieties of unpopped popcorn, Popping Oils, Seasonings & Popcorn Poppers, Microwave Popcorn, Caramel Corn, Gift Featuring Popcorn & Novelties
Group Amenities: Free box of popcorn to driver and escort
Dates of Operation: February – March: Open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday; May – December: Open Monday – Saturday
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
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Yoder’s Shopping Center
S.R. 5, P.O. Box 245
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Yoder Department Store
Phone: 260.768.4887
Fax: 260.768.7182
Email: fabrics@shipshewana.com
Web: www.yoderdepartmentstore.com
Contact: Larry Yoder, Department Store
Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware
Phone: 260.768.4163 Toll free: 877.988.9309
Fax: 260.768.7892
Email: hardware@shipshenet.com
Web: www.yoderhardware.com
Contact: Winford Jones, Hardware Store
Description: An old-fashioned shopping experience with a variety of contemporary goods. 12,000 bolts of fabric, 2,800 pairs of jeans, overalls in all sizes and 10,000 pairs of footware. Hardware, tools, housewares, home accessories, groceries and hard to find items.
Group Amenities: Clean public restrooms and benches for resting.
Dates of Operation: Year-round. Open Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day Holidays.
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8am – 5:30pm Holidays 10am – 4pm.
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop, Free Admission and Handicapped Accessible
B&L Woodcrafts Personalized Birdhouse
10045 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 888.642.6016
Contact: Lyle Helmuth
Description: Visit this Amish furniture Shop to custom make a souvenir birdhouse. Group members can choose colors, decorations and sayings, then the Amish Family will put the birdhouse together.
Group Amenities: Free birdhouse for driver and escort
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Saturday by reservation
Class Length: 1 – 2 hours
Admission: $12 per person
Misc: Motorcoach parking, Handicapped Accessible
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 U.S. 20
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 800.451.9471 ext 418 (USA/CAN) or 574.825.1458
Fax: 574.825.9471
Email: carl@essenhaus.com
Web: www.essenhaus.com
Contact: Carl Mayfield
Description: A variety of interactive “make-it-take-it” classes fun for all ages and groups. Choose from a unique “no-sew” hands-on quilting class to creating table accents, holiday wreaths, making bows the pro way. Essenhaus’ own kitchen manager also offers “Essenhaus Fun Facts, Trivia Contest and Noodle Cooking Demonstration”.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: By advance reservation
Class Length: Varies by class from 30-90 minutes
Admission: Varies by class and program from $6-$25 per person
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Gift Shop and Handicapped Accessible
Elkhart County Parks Department
211 W Lincoln Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574.535.6458
Fax: 574.535.6616
Email: jerry@elkhartcountyparks.org
Web: www.elkhartcountyparks.org
Contact: Jerry Good
Description: A variety of programs are offered including nature hikes, photo workshops, astronomy instruction and bird watching. For example, corn husks are wonderful for making natural craft projects. Craft classes offer a chance to make candles or even a pine cone centerpiece for the holidays.
Group Amenities: Call for details
Dates of Operation: Varies by season and project.
Hours: By appointment
Class Length: 1 – 2 hours
Admission: Varies by project and class from $1-$5 per person
Misc: Motorcoach parking, Handicapped Accessible
Goshen City Parks and Recreation Department
607 West Plymouth Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526-3716
Phone: 574.534.2901
Fax: 574.534.6644
Email: paulagaris@goshencity.com
Contact: Paula Garis
Description: Travel on the Elkhart River past scenic woods and picturesque foliage in a two-person canoe. You'll begin at the Goshen Dam and Mill Race area then proceed to Shanklin Park, Rogers Park or Ox Bow County Park. (Paddles and life jackets are included.)
Dates of Operation: April 15 – October 15
Hours: Monday – Sunday dawn to dusk. Reservations taken only: Monday – Friday from 8am until 4pm
Tour Length: 1 – 4.5 hours, varies by route
Admission: $10 for first hour, $5 for each additional hour, plus $20 deposit per canoe
Misc: Motorcoach parking
LaGrange County Parks Department
Maple Wood Nature Center
114 W Michigan St
La Grange, IN 46761
Phone: 260.463.4022
FAX: 260.463.7835
Email: maplewood@ligtel.com
Contact: Scott Beam
Description: Participate in a variety of activities, including art classes, guided nature walks, passive trail hiking, breakfast with the birds and crafts.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: By appointment
Class Length: 1 – 2 hours
Admission: Varies by project from $3 per person - $15 per person
Misc: Motorcoach parking, Handicapped accessible
Prairie Trail Farm
16206 C.R. 40
Goshen, IN 46528
Phone: 574.642.3555
Fax: 574.642.4262
Email: ptfarm@maplenet.net
Contact: Renee Troyer Campbell
Description: Located in the countryside, Prairie Trail Farm offers “Creativitea”, cooking classes, “Herb 101” discussions and herbal bath salts projects along with a variety of other seasonal opportunities for groups to learn and explore while visiting Amish Country. Guided tours of herb garden.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm, or by appointment.
Tour Length: 1 – 3 hours
Admission: Varies by class or project
Misc: Gift Shop, Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible
Yoder's Homestyle Cooking Class
10525 W 325 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.499.0552
Contact: Henry & Carolyn Yoder
Description: Experience first hand the tips and techniques found in an Amish kitchen. Learn to make delicious homemade breads, fluffy mashed potatoes (with no lumps, of course) and other family specialties. Then sit down to enjoy the dishes you've just learned to prepare. Ask about Amish games, cooking baking demonstrations, buggy rides or other fun interactive programs for groups.
Dates of Operation: Year-round
Hours: By advance reservation only.
Class Length: 2 hours for cooking class & meal combination, 1 hour for meal only
Price Range: $14.84 for Family Style Meal, $11.50 for Haystack, $4.00 for buggy rides, $25 for cooking lesson/meal
Misc: Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible
