I recently joined some friends for a visit to Ohio Amish Country. It was great being together, and we ate at some yummy restaurants. Of course we also visited a number of quilt shops! Here are a few of the highlights in case you’re over that way.
We stayed at a nice Air BnB in Berlin, within walking distance of downtown with good restaurants and shopping. We soon learned that the name of the town is pronounced BUR-lin, not like the Berlin in Germany.
Our best food probably was at Rebecca’s Bistro in Walnut Creek. They serve only breakfast and lunch, but it was delicious. Most of the rest of our meals were in restaurants with traditional Amish fare. One of our party had a plate of mashed potatoes with noodles, chicken, and gravy. A couple of us had a delicious salad with chicken and strawberries. Various roast meats with mashed potatoes and gravy looked good, too.
There were many nice quilts to view in the shops. Here’s one of my favorite panel quilts, but I don’t recall which shop it was in!
And look at this beautiful hand quilting done by some local Amish ladies! 
We saw a group of these ladies working at a big quilt frame in one of the shops, but of course did not take a picture of them. One of our group who had been struggling with hand quilting sat with them for a while and they were generous about giving her some pointers!
There was some shopping for “antiques” as well, though I don’t think anyone bought anything. There were too many other ways to spend money!
Finally, there were wonderful bakeries everywhere, so we were “forced” to have cinnamon rolls for breakfast.
I would go back just for the cinnamon rolls.
Zippy Quilts 
What a lovely get-away spent with friends! There’s a gentleness about being in an Amish area, isn’t there? I know that from experience: I went to junior high school in Ohio with a couple of Amish girls; have visited Shipshewana in Indiana, and when living in Iowa, often went to the Amana Colonies area (not Amish though) for spending similar times with friends. I am sure you perused lots of beautiful fabrics, and enjoyed great food. I’m a pushover for a cinnamon roll!, and in one point of my life – when I could more readily afford the calories! – was on a quest for the best cinnamon roll recipe. The Iowa State Fair and Des Moines Register (newspaper) could always be counted upon to share that year’s “Best Cinnamon Roll” recipe.
I’m now on a quest for the best cinnamon roll bakery in Greensboro, having moved here two years ago. It’s necessary to test every one!!!
Sitting at breakfast this morning I really enjoyed your road trip blog post. That is a cute photo of you in front of that creative antiques display! Sounds like an awesome day with yummy cinnamon rolls as a bonus!
Oh how I miss living an hour’s drive from that area! I had a friend working in development in that county. She was encouraging one of the restaurants to expand to serving supper. Their response, “Why should we; we make enough?”
Yes, the general attitude there is that one needs to make an adequate living, not a royal profit. That’s the reason for the lower prices, which in turn increases their business, so I think it’s working out and is a healthy attitude.
Thanks! And that’s my friend in front of the truck, though we do look somewhat alike 😀
It sounds like a fun trip. Thanks for sharing. I just returned from a 7 day, first time cruise. I miss the ocean view and the most delicious food…I may need to get larger yoga pants.
Sounds like it was a good cruise! And yes, the food will do that to you 😀
Oh what fun!
Yes!