Trip Ideas for 10 or More

Planning a reunion, wedding weekend, family or girlfriend getaway? Round out the itinerary with these "Only in Amish Country" activities for small groups

Amish Quilting Bee & Family-Style Meal

The Carriage House / Topeka Enjoy hands-on instruction followed by a hearty family-style meal in an Amish home.

Groups of 10 or more / $30 per person Contact: Elaine Jones for reservations
t: (260) 768-8199 x2128

Artistic Instruction

Art Soup Studios / Bristol

Get creative with hands-on classes - basic drawing, water colors, decorative folk art
painting, airbrush basics, pottery, or floral design - in a charmingly restored riverside
gallery.

Groups of 10 – 25
Contact: Ted McFarland for rates & reservations
t: (574) 848-4761

Cinnamon Roll Making at an Amish Family Farm

The Carriage House / Topeka

This local favorite is a staple in Amish home baking. Learn the process from start to finish
and taste the delicious results.

Groups of 10 or more / $10 per person
Contact: Elaine Jones for reservations
t: (260) 768-8199 x2128

“Coloring Happiness"

Lavender Patch Fabric & Quilts / Bristol

Get a fresh view of looking at color & design that gives us joy. We’ll talk about it all during
this trunk show featuring colorful fabrics, wall hangings, quilts & gifts.

Class size 10-30
$12pp incl, 1 hour
Contact: Pat Harris
t: (574) 848-0011
pat@lavenderpatchquilts.com

Cooking with Kevin

Das Dutchman Essenhaus / Middlebury

Delicious, quick & easy are always on the menu at Kevin Eyer's one-hour classes geared to the
home cook in a hurry.

Groups of 10 or more / $12 per person
Contact: Hannah Walsh
t: (574) 825-0052 x476
e: hannah@essenhaus.com

Delicious Stitches

A delectable new tour with a generous dash of fun. Participants hop to four fabulous fabric
shops to fill their special container with sweet fabric “cinnamon rolls” and get favorite roll recipes
as a bonus. Blend in Quilt Gardens and this tour is a recipe for success.

Groups of 20 or more / $30 per person
(Pieces, Pies & Posies $25 per person)

sonya@amishcountry.org
or
Karleen Richter - Down the Road Tours
t: (574) 266-0048
e: downtheroadtour@yahoo.com

House Seats Insights

Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre / Nappanee

Take a front row seat & learn from the pros about sets, stories, history and behind-the-scenes happenings
before the curtain goes up.

Groups of 20 – 30 / $5 per person
Contact: Janis Logsdon for rates & details
t: (800) 800-4942 x240
e: janislogsdon@amishacres.com

“Origami Fabric Folding”

Lavender Patch Fabric & Quilts / Bristol

Learn an ancient Japanese art and open your eyes to the world of embellishment of quilts &
wall hangings. Watch fascinating demonstrations on various folded fabric techniques and embellishment
options. Each class member is given the necessary fabric and instruction to make their very own origami embellishment.

Class size 10-30
$12pp incl, 1.5 hour
Contact: Pat Harris
t: (574) 848-0011
pat@lavenderpatchquilts.com

Quilt Appreciation 101

The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus / Middlebury

Do you know the difference between a comforter and a quilt?Can you pick out a hand quilted vs. a
machine quilted quilt? Or spot the differences in machine quilting? Are you familiar with applique
techniques? This class teaches you all that and more. You’ll know what to look for when you see
quilts in shops, museums and collections. You’ll even learn about the care, storage and appraisal
of treasured family quilts and hear personal stories of heirloom quilts. You’ll go away feeling like an
expert and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

$5 pp incl, 45 minutes
Contact: Roz Stoffel
t: (800) 455-9471
thequiltshop-roz@live.com

“The Richness of Chocolate & Fabric”

Lavender Patch Fabric & Quilts / Bristol

This yummy class is all about brown. You’ll see and learn about some great applications for this rich color during a trunk show featuring fabrics and quilts, wall hangings, table runners & gifts all made with brown fabrics. To satisfy any cravings, everyone gets a cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate to go!

Class size 10-30
$12pp incl, 1 hour
Contact: Pat Harris
t: (574) 848-0011
pat@lavenderpatchquilts.com

Tips & Techniques for Experienced Quilters

The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus / Middlebury

Experienced quilters love to find out about the latest techniques, get tips on great ways to enhance their craft, and take away new ideas. Learn how to make a curve without sewing a curve. Watch and learn fun techniques such as stream-lined Prairie Points, folding fabrics using three dimensions, Texture Magic and the Peeled Back Technique. Plus hear the behind the scenes stories of family heirloom quilts and several local consignee’s handcrafted quilts and crafts. This exciting class guarantees plenty of inspiration without all the perspiration!

$5 pp incl, 45 minutes
Contact: Roz Stoffel
t: (800) 455-9471
thequiltshop-roz@live.com

What's In Your Tool Shed? Lavendar Patch Fabrics & Quilts

Lavender Patch Fabric & Quilts / Bristol

New quilters and veteran quilters increase your piecing skills and proficiency in quilting with this workshop that covers the use of quilting rulers and several other tools all designed to get great results. Select your fabric and try cutting a block of your very own.

Class size 10-30
$15pp incl, 2 hours
Contact: Pat Harris
t: (574) 848-0011
pat@lavenderpatchquilts.com