Shipshewana

The first thing we noticed as we pulled into town was how calm everything felt, as if the world had collectively exhaled. Our Shipshewana Indiana visit included vast farm fields, tidy storefronts, and a sense that the weekend pace had already slowed in our favor. It felt instantly welcoming, which is precisely what we wanted […]

How could anyone resist a pretzel the size of a steering wheel? Crystal and I sure couldn’t. A taste of Shipshewana, Indiana, beckoned us, as we laughed through the golden loops of dough. The buttery aroma was already setting the stage for our two-day food adventure. This corner of northern Indiana feels like stepping into

There’s something magical about waking up in Shipshewana and hearing the steady clip-clop of horse hooves echo down the street. It’s more than a sound—it’s a rhythm that has pulsed through this Amish community for generations. While the rest of the world has shifted into high gear with engines and exhaust, Shipshewana holds on to

Visiting Shipshewana felt like taking a gentle step back into another era, where the pace of life slows and the charm of tradition shines. Strolling through the town, we found ourselves immersed in a blend of novelty and nostalgia that made the trip uniquely memorable. Every corner seemed to offer a glimpse of simpler times,

Growing up in religious households gave both of us a natural curiosity about the many branches of faith. Our visit to Menno-Hof in Shipshewana, Indiana, promised an opportunity to learn more about the Mennonites, Amish, and Hutterites. While these communities live lives distinctly different from our own, we wanted to understand their origins, beliefs, and