Fascinated by a simpler way of life, I was excited to visit Ohio’s Amish Country in Holmes County, Ohio. Sharing the road with horse and buggies, one of my first stops was Lehman’s Hardware which caters to the local Amish community.
Pulling in to the big red barn, I had created a list of items that I wanted to seek out while in the store. Wood burning stoves, custom-made furniture and old fashioned treats were a few of the interesting goods that were available for sale.
Lehman’s first opened in 1955 in the town of Kidron and has continued to grow reaching nearly a quarter of a mile for those who explore every department of the store, measuring 35,000 square feet. The store has become a worldwide phenomenon for providing non-electric goods.
Most fascinating was the incredible art installation by Paul Weaver. Weaver’s large-scale wood carvings are displayed at Lehman’s and his 3-D masterpieces are remarkable. He has an incredible talent for depicting simple, everyday scenes of the Amish as well as spiritual settings. Perfecting his craft for over forty years, Weaver is also a furniture maker. Many of his furniture pieces are sold at Lehman’s as well.
I spent over an hour exploring all of the fascinating merchandise at Lehman’s and if I would have purchased all of the items that day, they would not have fit into my car. Luckily, Lehman’s offers a catalog for orders, so I look forward to browsing their items and placing in order after returning home.
Have you visited Lehman’s in Ohio’s Amish Country? Did you purchase anything? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Many thanks for reading about my visit to Lehman’s and wishing you many Happy Travels!
What to See and What to Do:
Lehman’s
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron, OH
Telephone: 800 438 5346
Where to Stay:
The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast
6838 County Road 203
Millersburg, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 674 7600
Where to Eat:
Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen
8101 State Route 241
Millersburg, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 674 0922
What to Read:
- The Photograph, by Beverly Lewis
- Fall from Pride, by Karen Harper
- A Simple Christmas Wish, by Melody Carlson
- 100 Things to Do in Ohio’s Amish Country Before You Die, by Brandy Gleason
Photo Guide for Amish Country:
- Horse and buggies
- Amish Families (ask permission)
- Amish Countryside
- Amish Furniture
- Amish Food
