Group Shopping
Experience the Quilt Gardens TourSM
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Borkholder Dutch Village
700 North Tomahawk Trail
Nappanee, IN 46550
Phone: 574.773.2828
Fax: 574.773.4828
Email: dv@borkholder.com
Web: Borkholder.com
Description: Over 300 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
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: 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
Davis Mercantile
Corner of Main and Harrison Streets
Shipshewana, IN
260.768.4000
DavisMercantile.com
The merchants of the newly rebuilt Davis Mercantile welcome you. Beneath its massive timbers, you're sure to collect some unique and interesting finds at more than 23 inviting shops. Throughout the Mercantile, you'll find home accents, apparel, and Amish-inspired specialty foods such as giant hot pretzels and an endless variety of confectionery and baked goods. The charming setting also features a 104- year-old Dentzel Carousel with h and-carved farm animals and, at the center of its grand staircase, the trunk of a Douglas Fir nearly 4 centuries old. All told, it's a welcoming setting perfect for family and friends to shop, relax and enjoy.
COUPONS! Stop by the Davis Mercantile and pick up your free coupon book filled with offers from a variety of retailers like: JoJo's Pretzels, Kitchen Cupboard, Village Boutique, Sarah Davis, Ltd., Vintage Home, Shipshe Casuals, and more!
Guggisberg 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 Amenities: 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
Official Participant of:
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
Official Participant of:
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
Official Participant of:
Hearts Desire Antiques & Collectibles Mall
3030 Old US 20 West
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone/Fax: 574.294.6096
Email: lstewart10@yahoo.com
Web: 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 the 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: 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
COUPONS! Stop by the Davis Mercantile and pick up your free coupon book filled with offers from a variety of retailers like: JoJo's Pretzels, Kitchen Cupboard, Village Boutique, Sarah Davis, Ltd., Vintage Home, Shipshe Casuals, and more!
Lolly’s Fabrics and Quilt Shoppe
The Davis Mercantile
PO Box 277
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: 260.768.4703
Fax: 260.768.7304
Web: 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
COUPONS! Stop by the Davis Mercantile and pick up your free coupon book filled with offers from a variety of retailers like: JoJo's Pretzels, Kitchen Cupboard, Village Boutique, Sarah Davis, Ltd., Vintage Home, Shipshe Casuals, and more!
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
Quilt Designs
1100 Chicago Avenue
at the Old Bag Factory
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574.534.5111
Web: 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: Riegsecker.com
Contact: Manager
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: Shipshewana.com
Contact: Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association Manager
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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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
Official Participant of:
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: 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: 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
