A Few Things to Do in Amish Country Ohio

    

    Holmes County, Ohio is home to the world's largest Amish settlement. Situated about halfway between both Columbus and Cleveland, Amish Country seems hidden away from the hustle and bustle of city life. While it lacks the bright lights and unpredictable chaos of downtown city life, Ohio's Amish Country has it's own charms. From all the attractions, historical landmarks to the restaurants and farms, you won't be able to see everything it has to offer in even a week. Visiting Holmes Country Flea Market is a must for us, but we wanted to share some of our other favorite places to visit.

   Hershberger's Farm & Bakery

 

    Hershberger's Bakery has all the Amish goods you would come to expect from pies to various canned goods. In the farm section, you can find products that will delight your children such as Amish dolls and wooden farm toys. For the adults, you have leather goods, homegrown seasonal produce and a large assortment of flowers that can overwhelm your senses. A free family petting zoo is also available on site and is an absolute delight for all members of the family.  

   The Farm at Walnut Creek 

    

    One of our absolute favorites on the list is The Farm at Walnut Creek. Combining an exotic animal farm with a working farm is sure to be a unique experience for visitors. After feeding a giraffe or even a zebra, you will likely interact with something you're more familiar with, like a goat. An Amish-led tour of about 2.3 miles by horse & buggy is always a good time if the weather permits it. One thing to keep in mind is that The Farm is closed every Sunday and they do not accept debit or credit cards.

   

   Holmes County Open Air Art Museum 

    The Holmes County Open Air Art Museum is a fusion of nature and art set within a majestic landscape of lush forest and rolling hillsides. Spread throughout the grounds of The Inn at Honey Run, the regions only Open Air Art Museum showcases original works from local and regional artists of various backgrounds, mediums and disciplines. The trails are a great group activity for people of all ages. 

    

    If you are planning a trip to Ohio's Amish Country, we hope you take these suggestions to heart. They are all worth your time and can create majestic memories for members of your family! 

Christmas Shopping at the Flea Market!

     It is finally December and with that we can finally usher in the Christmas shopping season! We love buying gifts for our family and friends, and we think that you do too, so we are going to give you a few gift-giving ideas from our awesome vendors at The Original Holmes County Flea Market!

Map of where all our vendors are located.

    When you are looking for the outdoorsperson in your life, check out 39 Outpost. They have outdoor style décor and yard decorations. They also have things for the sportsman who love fishing and more! If you aren't interested in the outdoors, they do have a few specialty items such as some black bear lamps that are very cute, yet also could be terrifying at night if you forgot that you bought them! 

    One of our featured vendors is Gifted Hands Reflexology who offers relaxation methods and products for tired, achy hands and feet. Lasting only 20 minutes,  come sit and relax with wonderful hot towels and sweet, pure Young Living Essential Oils to put your mind at ease. Soft music will also be played to give you the ultimate experience on cloud 9. Perfect stress reliever if you're feeling overwhelmed this holiday season. 

    Books are always a welcome gift for everyone of all ages. If you have a book-lover in your family or friend group. don't hesitate to stop by Beautiful Books and see their selection! From new to gently-used books and collection books, you should be able to find that special book for that special someone. This year, they are also offering book themed puzzles and Journals. We're proud to work with such a great company that has been gleefully serving the public since the 1980s. 

    You wear T-shirts don't you? Well, we at least hope you do. Stop by D's Tees, your one stop T-Shirt shop for all your T-Shirt needs. They have something for everyone ranging from babies to grandparents. Offering a wide selection of T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Onesies, Totes and more, you'll be overwhelmed from all their choices! Multiple colors and sizing to choose from as well so don't hesitate to visit the D's Tee's booth to get a one-of-a-kind shirt for Christmas.

     The Original Holmes County Flea Market  is proud to support these local vendors and we hope to see all of our local communities supporting them as well this holiday season. Feel free to call us at (330) 893-0900 to ask about any of our services or questions about special offers we may have going on.