A Simple Life starts in Ohio Amish Country

Lehman’s Find Products for Simple Living

Lehman's Store in Ohio’s Amish Country is a unique and charming place to visit. It's a store that sells everything from old-fashioned kitchen gadgets to hand-cranked lawnmowers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff ready to help you find whatever you need. What you will find in Lehman’s is high-quality products and a commitment to sustainable living. It won’t take a homesteader long to fill a cart with things to help them get started or a new gadget to help with an already-established farm.

Tip: Events are held at Lehman’s store throughout the year ranging from how-to-can, freeze drying to even cow cuddling. Check out a complete list of events HERE.

Bulk Food Stores and Farmers Markets in Ohio’s Amish Country

Along with sustainable living, visitors can stock up on things for their homestead at one of the many bulk food stores and farmer's markets spread throughout the region. Anyone who loves fresh, wholesome food will be tempted to fill their basket with all the goodness. As soon as you step inside the Ashery, the aroma of freshly baked bread and the sight of colorful fruits and vegetables will greet you, filled with a treasure trove of all kinds of dry goods, from organic grains and flours to spices and nuts. At Troyer’s Market, the shelves are well-stocked with a variety of treats, including homemade jams, jellies, and pickles; plus, they have plentiful parking and easy access off of St Rt 39. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery has a smaller selection of bulk foods, but when you pair the store with the farm, you can learn from the Amish that work there to glean even more homesteading knowledge.

Heirloom Seeds and Greenhouses

It is no surprise that Ohio’s Amish Country is filled with roadside family greenhouses and peppered with stores selling heirloom seeds, all in stock and ready to plant in the warm, rich gardens of spring. Berlin Seeds are delighted to offer you an extensive range of high-quality premium seeds, soil food, garden tools, and home goods, and they understand the importance of seed quality, which is why they take great care in storing the seeds in a climate-controlled environment and testing them for germination. They are ready to help you grow the most beautiful and bountiful garden possible! 

Many homesteaders have their own greenhouses to germinate the seeds however while driving through Amish Country, stop in at one of the many greenhouses to pick up plants that are well on their way to producing a plentiful harvest. For a Google map of all the Greenhouses in the area, follow this link. Amish Country Greenhouses

Sewing Supply Stores   

Part of being self-sustaining is having the supplies one might need when working on a sewing or craft project for the family or on the farm. Making your own clothes, piecing a quilt, or any other type of project can be found on a homesteader’s to-do list. Opting to sew your own clothes using high-quality fabrics can be a great way to save money and reduce your impact on the environment. Additionally, knowing how to mend or repair your clothes when they inevitably get damaged can help extend their lifespan and reduce waste. Plan on stopping at one of the many fabric and quilt stores along your journey. Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Lone Star Quilt Shop, and Millers Dry Goods will have everything you need for your projects. 

Just like in the Amish community, the homesteading lifestyle requires hard work, perseverance, and a wide range of skills, from gardening and animal husbandry to carpentry and food preservation. The value of simplicity, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of producing their own food and goods and prioritizing a slower pace of life, where plain and sustainable living people can enjoy the beauty of nature, spend time with their families, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Homesteading is not just a way of living but a philosophy that promotes self-reliance, environmental stewardship, and a deep appreciation for the natural world; you can find all these values and more right here in Ohio’s Amish Country.