This is the Amish farm that should be on a calendar.
We have quite a few Amish farms in our own neighborhood in northwest Wisconsin, but the Amish population in the southern part of the state is much greater, especially in the Cashton/Westby area. The area is full of ridges and coulees, making it one of my favorite parts of the state. When we were there with our granddaughter a few weeks ago, I took some photos that I thought I'd share with you this morning. So, the following is just a little photo travelogue I hope you'll enjoy. A few of the photos are from our neighborhood; most are from the Westby area.
The hay loader
The hay stack
Kids at recess
I know, I know, but I was a long way away and zoomed in.
The other Amish kids
I think there were three houses on this farm. Also, there was a woodworking shop where we bought the maple flooring to patch in our maple floors before the refinishing job.
The Amish 'community' phone booth
Wash Day
The vegetable stand - they use the honor system
Put your money in a coffee can and take the produce.
The Nursery - with an amazing number of perennials
The two-car garage
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Kimberly
Beautiful pictures. I've always admired the Amish people and their simple lives.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I love the last picture of their buggies parked in the garage. :)
Lovely photos. Thanks for the travelogue! Love the wash day photo!
ReplyDeleteI loved the pictures! Now I want to move there! I honestly had no idea there were Amish in your area. Such a simple, hard working life they lead. I am envious.
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This is completely beautiful. I love the photos! I have always wanted to come see this for myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a delightful post, Judy! A dear friend gave me a cookbook years ago called Cooking from Quilt Country by Marcia Adams. This post has inspired me to dig it out again and make some of those simple, hearty Amish dishes.
ReplyDeleteThose are some great photos..so interesting!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Judy!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, I was lead to your blog from EmptyNester (Pam).
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos - so interesting to see the living & work of the Amish people. Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos.
Enjoy your Sunday!
What a wonderful post! Your photos are just beautiful. Several farms around here use the honor system for their produce. ♥ it!
ReplyDeleteI admire so much about the Amish, their faith, their work ethic, the simplicity and purity of their lifestyle. We used to go to a community in Indiana some weekends, years ago, just to restore ourselves a bit with the peace and quiet and serenity. It'd be good to do that again -- thanks for the nudge!
ReplyDeleteWhat's amazing to me is that the Amish can still lived so untouched by technology. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I am relieved now. Kevin was watching a documentary on the Amish from the 70's last night, and I was worried he was secretly wishing to become Amish. :D Ha ha! Now I know where he got the idea to watch it from...
ReplyDeleteSee you this weekend!
Stacey
What gorgeous photos! I am in love with a bright blue sky...sigh.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures. You are an amazing photographer.
ReplyDeleteI am always fascinated by Amish life & how they have to adapt their "vehicles" when they have to visit the city. I love the red barn and these amazing photos. I take it that the use of the phone booth is not as modern as one thinks !!
ReplyDeleteOur son just moved close to Lancaster, PA, and I can't wait to visit. I've always wanted to visit Amish country. I didn't know there were Amish in Wisconsin. Thanks for the photo journey.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography :) Such vivid colors and subjects. Thanks for the tour.
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