What comes to mind when thinking of Lancaster County? Well, the Amish, of course! Lancaster County is home to the oldest Amish settlement in North America. Their clothing, culture, horse driven buggies have remained a huge curiosity for visitors to Lancaster and is the basis for the great tourism industry here.
It is hard to imagine traveling on our busy roads with a horse drawn buggy as an 18 wheeler dangerously passes at extremely high speeds, yet our Amish neighbors experience it daily. It is hard to imagine not having the convenience of flipping on light switches or plugging in our machines that make life easier, but our Amish neighbors seem to be able to live without these basic amenities. We simply cannot fathom the life that the Amish have chosen to live out daily. Lancaster County invites you to learn about our Amish neighbors so that an appreciation and respect for their way of life can be thoughtfully observed. Here are some common questions:
The Amish primarily travel by horse drawn buggies, but often walk or ride foot powered scooters. Longer distances or errands for large purchases require the hire of ‘amish drivers’ who are licensed as such in Pennsylvania. The Amish do not have a driver’s license, but have a Horse and Buggy Driver’s Manual. There are rules in Pennsylvania for Safe Driving in Amish Country.
The Amish children go to school through 8th grade in their own 1 room school houses. Upon completion, the young adults continue working on their farms and/or seek employment through trade apprenticeships.
No, they are peaceful objectors and don’t believe in any violence.
Yes, weddings and school programs mostly, but you must be invited!
Until recently, the Amish could only have a regular telephone in an outbuilding on their property. Nowadays, Amish have phones with answering machines and cell phones, too.
Most use battery operated, lamp oil lights, and propane powered lights.
Jennifer Haubenstricker2023-12-05A wonderful experience from check-in to check-out. The farmhouse is beautifully decorated with period furnishings. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Mary, the host, is warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a fresh, homemade breakfast. Will be back.Katherine Schultz2023-12-05This review is long overdue! Twice we have had the pleasure of staying at Olde Oregon and both times were wonderful. The house is beautifully decorated; this last time our terrific hostess, Mary, even shared some of her findings by setting up some items for sale in the front parlor and I happily scored two lovely urns. As said, the entire house is full of treasures to admire. We stayed in two different bedrooms and both were great--very comfortable beds, well appointed bathrooms and, despite it being an old home, very comfortable temperatures at all times. The intersection where the farmhouse is located is busy but at night blissfully quiet--although early in the morning we enjoyed listening to the sounds of horses pulling Amish buggies. :-) Both mornings we enjoyed delicious made to order breakfasts. Often the ingredients came from Mary's own garden. We need to visit this area often for family reasons and intend to make this our go to "home away from home".SC Noel2023-12-05The host, Mary, is very gracious and pays attention to every detail! The farmhouse is is decorated with antiques. The breakfast is homemade, delicious and served in a beautifully appointed dining room. I had the best nights sleep in my comfortable and cozy bedroom. We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!catharine mayer2023-12-03The farmhouse is spectacularly appointed with period furnishings. The host is gracious and the guest rooms inviting and comfortable. The breakfast is homemade and delicious with locally sourced foods.Sheryll Albert2023-11-17We loved our stay at the Olde Oregon Farmhouse in October and plan to return next year. It is a beautiful historic home. The room was very clean and comfortable. Mary prepared a lovely breakfast each morning that always included some fresh local produce. There is a very nice restaurant across the street. A short drive from the house are the best apples and produce, covered bridges and beautiful landscapes. The town of Lititz is a short drive and definitely worth a visit.Chris Motes2023-08-27This a beautiful authentic home with attention to detail. Mary was a wonderful host and breakfast was locally sourced and delicious. We were invited to view the different rooms and experience the charm of the home. Great place to stay.Joe Collins2023-07-31Wonderful experience overall. Home is restored and impeccably maintained. Attention to detail and everything you could need is provided. Mary, the inn keeper, works hard to ensure you're taken care of. Breakfast was all local sourced ingredients from the Lancaster area, and they were fantastic. Definitely going to be back.aamullen752023-05-07Wonderful stay in the Balcony suite. Mary was the perfect host with incredible fresh breakfasts. House is charming and beautifully restored. Location is great - lots of pristine Amish farms in Oregon but also an easy drive to Lititz and Lancaster. Also close to the new Warwick-Ephrates trail which has ten gorgeous miles of running/biking trail.Maryanne Petrokonis2022-08-30This is a wonderful B&B. Beautiful home and gardens. We actually had a suite with a balcony which was very relaxing. Every inch of it was extremely clean. Mary was very accommodating and made me a wonderful gluten-free breakfast. We will definitely stay here again and bring others with us!
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