Amish Heartland Tours
Amish Heartland Tours
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Amish Heartland Tours offering tours since 1993 in Holmes County, Ohio - We are the "Original" Tour Company in Holmes County, Ohio. Most popular is the "Meal in an Amish Home." We offer Meals in Amish Homes, Amish Home and Farm Tours, and Receptive and Culture Guide Services for Motor Coach Bus Groups.
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Vicki G
Milford6 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Having a personal tour guide for my 12 year old granddaughter and myself was very special. Shelley gave us a very thorough explanation of the different orders of the Amish along with stops at special informational points before our personal house tour. My granddaughter and I were able to visit with an Amish woman and 3 of her 10 children in their beautiful home. She answered our many questions with such grace and then her 16 year old daughter gave us a horse and buggy ride around their property.
We also visited an Amish basket maker with Shelley explaining how this order of the Amish lived.
I would highly recommend having Shelley and Amish Heartland tours help you navigate this beautiful part of our country!
We also visited an Amish basket maker with Shelley explaining how this order of the Amish lived.
I would highly recommend having Shelley and Amish Heartland tours help you navigate this beautiful part of our country!
Written April 27, 2022
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Thank you, Vicki, for the positive review of your personal tour through beautiful Ohio's Amish Country! I had a wonderful time with you and your grand-daughter, as well! Hurry back soon!
Written April 28, 2022
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Stephanie L
Columbus, OH2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Our family decided to try a meal in an Amish home last weekend. There were 12 of us and Shelley did an amazing job coordinating- she even asked what our favorite pies were! The meal was so filling and what an experience. For less than $10 more than a typical buffet we experienced an actual Amish home. I’d advise any groups coming to the area to check out this!
Written February 28, 2022
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Thank you for your positive review of our Private Meals in an Amish Home. They are a highlight to groups coming to our lovely area! I love them, myself! Hurry back soon!
Written March 1, 2022
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Jamtraveltips
Palm Beach Gardens, FL371 contributions
Nov 2019
This was a really fascinating day in Amish Country. We went to the Yoder's Home and learned all about their heritage. The best part of our tour on this day, though, was a meal with an Amish family in their home. We walked into a very small, simple home with our little group to find very gracious hosts that were more than willing to share their stories with us.
The lights over the dining table were all gaslit as they have no electricity. Water for cooking and cleaning is pumped from a well in the yard. It’s seriously as simple as it gets… but, this is some of the best food we’ve had in our travels!
Our meal consisted of homemade bread, a salad made with ingredients from their garden, fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes with brown butter, green beans from their garden, Amish noodles, and several choices of delicious pie! This is something you’ve just got to do while visiting this part of Ohio. It was a real treat!
I would do this again in a heartbeat.
The lights over the dining table were all gaslit as they have no electricity. Water for cooking and cleaning is pumped from a well in the yard. It’s seriously as simple as it gets… but, this is some of the best food we’ve had in our travels!
Our meal consisted of homemade bread, a salad made with ingredients from their garden, fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes with brown butter, green beans from their garden, Amish noodles, and several choices of delicious pie! This is something you’ve just got to do while visiting this part of Ohio. It was a real treat!
I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Written October 7, 2020
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Wonderful! Hurry back soon! Thank you!
Written October 7, 2020
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Porter10
Meridian, MS1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Shelley was a referral from a trusted friend. Boy, was he right about the experience! She has a great personality and is very knowledgable about the Amish people. We visited with a basket weaver, buggy maker and went to an Amish auction/flea market. Don’t waste your time wandering around. Call Shelley. It just doesn’t get any better…
Written April 26, 2023
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Thank you for the positive review of your visit to beautiful Ohio’s Amish Country! It was a pleasure to meet you both! Hurry back anytime! Blessings on all of your future travels!
Written April 27, 2023
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Diane S
4 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This tour was above and beyond awesome! Shelley was so easy to work with, punctual and so very knowledgeable! We were on a “Sisters Trip”, 7 sisters from all over the country, and we had a great time. The Amish families we visited were so friendly and answered so many questions we had. It was a very enjoyable day. Thanks, Shelley!
Written May 14, 2023
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Thank you for the positive review of your Amish Tour in beautiful Ohio's Amish Country with your lovely family! It was my pleasure to meet and guide you all through our unique and very special area. Hurry back soon!
Written May 14, 2023
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Abby M
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Friends
We loved our farm tour with Farmer David!
Shelley did amazing coordinating everything. We experienced an organic dairy farm and David was incredibly open to answering our questions. What a great afternoon!
We will be back!
Shelley did amazing coordinating everything. We experienced an organic dairy farm and David was incredibly open to answering our questions. What a great afternoon!
We will be back!
Written February 28, 2022
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Thank you for your amazing review of our unique and very special Amish Organic Farm Tour. We hope to see you back soon in beautiful Ohio's Amish Country.
Written March 1, 2022
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S M
4 contributions
Oct 2021
Shelley my sister and I had a tremendous time with Mr. Miller and his family and his horse Tom.
I'm gonna send you a picture because we really really enjoyed ourselves and he was so informative and taught us so much about his life and the life of Amish people In his community.
Thank you.
Very very unique experience!!
LaVerne
I'm gonna send you a picture because we really really enjoyed ourselves and he was so informative and taught us so much about his life and the life of Amish people In his community.
Thank you.
Very very unique experience!!
LaVerne
Written March 1, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your positive review, LaVerne! I am thrilled that you and your sister enjoyed this unique experience. Hurry back soon to beautiful Ohio's Amish Country!
Written March 1, 2022
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Zachary Reynolds
Greenville, SC3 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
My aunt and I took a tour of the Amish Country with LaVonne DeBois and had a wonderful experience. It was loaded with lots of history and information that you would never know from books and movies about the Amish that you read or watch and as we found out sometimes false. She took us to see how Buggies we’re made and to two basket making places and we left feeling very informed and had a blast on the tour. She is very sweet and has a lovely personality. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
P.S. Tiny her dog is so cute and added a bonus to the tour.
P.S. Tiny her dog is so cute and added a bonus to the tour.
Written June 30, 2020
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Thank you for your positive review of the Amish Backroads Tour!
Written July 17, 2020
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Lisa S
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My sister and I were so excited to find this tour while visiting Holmes Co. Shelley was wonderful and timely in answering my questions. The time spent with Farmer David was a highlight of our trip. If you're visiting the area...this is a must!
Written August 12, 2023
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We are so happy to hear that your Private Amish Home Tour & Backroads Buggy Ride was the highlight of your visit to beautiful Ohio’s Amish Country! Thank you for your wonderful review! Hurry back soon!
Written August 13, 2023
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Jennifer F
Blacksburg, VA1 contribution
Sep 2015 • Couples
My husband and I were visiting Amish country and we were very excited to take a tour with Amish Heartland Tours- the day of the tour, I became very ill and had to be taken to a nearby Hospital. I wasn't able to call the tour place since I was in the hospital-I called the next day and explained to the lady who answered the phone what had happened-according to her my card would have to be charged-(even though I wasn't told that when I made the reservations!), and I would have to pay the $70.00 even though I was at the Hospital, I asked if they could please make an exception since this was no fault of my own, I was told NO and we could go on a tour that day-I explained I wasn't able to even get out of the bed--so disappointed in them and their unwillingness to work with me or be compassionate on a situation that I couldn't help, and WILL NOT be reserving any future tours with them and I certainly will not recommend them!
Written October 1, 2015
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Attention Trip Advisor Admin. As you will see, the reviewer never took our tour, so the review is not relevant to an experience on our tour, but her sudden illness that affected her plans. We are not insensitive to visitors that encounter situations beyond their control, but also have a business to conduct. My response to Jennifer is as follows.
Hello Jennifer ~ I trust you are feeling much better! Upon reading your review, I understand your frustration due to your unexpected illness. The review itself had no relevance to our tour.
Our records reflect the following facts ~
1. You, Jennifer, called our office on Sept. 22 for the 2 hour tour on the 23rd. You told Marsha you had no email but we confirmed the tour over the phone with where to meet at the Berlin Grande Hotel which was about 1 1/2 miles from where you were staying. You confirmed and held the tour with a credit card which we process the morning of the tour that is scheduled.
2. The tour guide called our office the day and time of your when you and your husband did not show at the designated time and place.
3. Marsha called your cell phone first, no answer and we left a message. We also called the Berlin Resorts where you shared with us you were staying so see if they were aware of your location or if you happened to be in the lobby.
4. Our tour guide waited 15 minutes in case you were running late and Marsha was willing to drive you to meet the tour guide who had to leave on the tour just in case you were late due to traffic. Then we called the Berlin Grande Hotel (departure location) to see if you had showed up late. We went above and beyond to accommodate you even in the unknown.
5. We still did not hear from you the day of the tour.
6. Yes, you did call and speak with me the following morning. (Sept. 24) I am the owner. I was kind and showed sensitivity to your unfortunate situation.
7. You said you became ill the night before and went to the hospital and shared your story.
You also stated, "I forgot to call and cancel and wanted a refund."
8. You sounded very well in the morning. After sharing your story, I offered that day the same 2 hour tour either at 12:30 or 3:00. I asked you if you were still in the area and would you be able to go on the tour. You said yes you were in the area for the day. You asked the person with you about taking the tour that day since I offered the same 2 hour tour that we had availability at 12:30 or 3:00. You asked the person twice. Then your answer was, we will pass, but still wanted a refund. Once I replied that we could not refund since you declined on my offer of the tour, you hung up on me.
As you can see from many other people who have truly experienced our tour, you would have loved our tour with all the excellent reviews. I am sorry your illness came during your visit and once again, we offered it to you and you refused to go.
The review does not reflect the visitors experience on our tour, but rather the frustration of not receiving a refund.
Written October 3, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
my wife and I are supposed to be coming to the area, but we will have out 2 dogs with us. are your tours able to accommodate our furry travel companions?
Written March 20, 2022
nancy
New Hampshire
? For shelley. Just did a tour with you which was awasome you were so informative .would highly reccomend you thanks so much. Was wondering the home we had dinner at with amish family they had a musical clock on the wall. Was wondering if you xould give me name of a website that make those clocks. Than you nancy from olde new england tours
Written October 25, 2019
Hello Nancy!
Glad that you enjoyed your visit to beautiful Ohio's Amish Country!
I would contact the following Amish Clock Store for information about the beautiful musical wall clocks - almost all Amish homes have one!
Time & Optics
Robert Hershberger
330-674-0210
6954 County Road 77
Millersburg, Ohio 44654
Please tell Robert that you got the information from his sister-in-law's (Ada Miller) neighbor - Shelley Millage. :)
I hope that you find the perfect clock!
Happy Fall!
Written October 26, 2019
Is this just for big groups
Written September 29, 2019
Independent travelers may also reserve "Specialty" tours and Amish meals.
Please see our website for more information.
Written October 4, 2019
We are interested in a Saturday tour in late August. Can you give me more information on what you offer and the cost of them. I can't seem to find any contact information for you.
Written July 11, 2018
Please visit our website for Amish Heartland Tours for pricing and more information on our tours.
If you would like to make a reservation, please contact us at 330-893-3248.
Written July 20, 2018
baskestbysusanna
Memphis, Michigan
I am interested in reserving a dinner for 52 women on Sat evening Oct 20th. @ 5 PM. Is there a Amish home / hall able to fit this size. Thank you ~ Susanna
Written April 9, 2018
Hello Susanna:
Yes!
We have several Amish Homes that would be able to accommodate 52 guests for the Meal in an Amish Home.
Please email us or call us at 330-893-3248 to make the reservation.
The cost is $30/pp or $31.20/pp paid by credit card.
Please visit us online for pictures of the meals.
Thank you!
Shelley
Written April 10, 2018
Late October is a wonderful time to visit! Everything should still be open.
Remember that most places are closed on Sunday!
Let us know if we can make reservations for an Amish Tour or Amish Meal!
Thank you for asking!
Written March 6, 2018
Is it possible to have a meal with a family who has teenagers? I have four daughters and I would love for them to have the opportunity to visit with Amish teens.
Written July 19, 2017
Yes! We do have a couple of homes with teens!
Written July 20, 2017
Are your tours suitable for people with walkers? And also are the houses where you can have the meals?
Written July 17, 2017
Thank you, Lynn! :)
There are a couple of Amish Homes where we have the Meals in Amish Homes where you enter and eat on the main level of the home. These homes would be more easily accessible for
walkers.
If you desire to take the 2.5 Hour Amish Backroads Tour, you will be able to exit the sight-seeing van 3 times, it you desire. Or, you can just stay seated.
Written July 18, 2017
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