Q: How long is the Bluffscape Amish tour?

• 3 hours trip to Amish farms and shops in the countryside.

Q: What time do the tours depart?

• 10 am and 1:30 pm Monday – Saturday (No Sunday tours or on religious holidays) April – October 

• November – First two Saturdays only.

Q: What do we ride in during the tour?

• A large van or a 14-passenger minibus with a speaker system.

Q: What do we get to see?

• Amish farms, Amish retail craft shops, Amish working in their fields, gardens, and yards. We get out at each stop. Amish home only when available or arranged in advance.

• Saturdays July – October. Pie and ice cream for purchase, and possible horse-drawn wagon ride. 

Q: What items are available for purchase? 

• Quilts, tables-runners, rugs, pot holders

• Baskets, leather goods

• Furniture – large and small

• Wooden accessories, candles

• Jams, jellies, pickles, and sweets

Q: What will we learn about the Amish?

• Tours are fully narrated by the guide.

• Learn about:

• History of the Amish

• Schooling and families

• Courtship and weddings

• Shunnings and funerals

• Daily life without electricity, clothing, transportation and etc.

Q: Do we see anything else on the tour?

• Visit the historic Lenora stone church (Not Amish – historic pioneer site)

Q: Can children come along on the tour?

• Yes, small children are welcome, but no car seats are provided (limited bathroom facilities).

Q: Can we purchase goods from the Amish with credit cards?

• No, the Amish only accept cash or personal checks.

Q: Can we take photos of the Amish?

• No, out of respect for the Amish, pictures of the Amish people are not allowed. Guests may take photos of things on some of the farms, just not of the people.

Q: How do I pay for my tour?

• Bluffscape accepts cash, checks, or credit cards.

Q: Are the vehicles handicap accessible?

• No, the bus has wide steps for easy access and walkers.