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A Study in Shared Heritage: The Amish and Mennonites |
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Program Number: |
12343RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Sturgis, Michigan
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| Price starting at: |
$599.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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In the heart of a thriving Amish and Mennonite community, explore the sociology, history, spirituality and values of these people, through stories and dialogue with a colorful Mennonite historian. Learn what makes the Old Order Amish and Mennonites distinctive and at the same time what we have in common. From a traditional “Thrasher’s Meal” at an Amish home to visiting Amish enterprises, immerse yourself in a way of life that is a refreshing contrast to the modern world. As a special feature, enjoy nature activities, such as bird-watching, at the on-site nature center.
Highlights
• Learn how the Amish lead their daily lives during field trips through this beautiful farmland region.
• Visit with a young Amish couple who operate their own Amish store, specializing in herbs and natural health remedies.
• Meet the proprietors of Amish shops featuring quilts, dry goods, baked goods and furniture.
Activity Particulars
Minimal walking and standing on this program.
Date Specific Information
9-22-2013
Learn about Amish and Mennonite cooking, and make homemade noodles. We will enjoy them now and you will be able to take some home and enjoy later! Learn about the style of cooking that has been enjoyed through the years in every traditional Amish and Mennonite home.
Coordinated by Amigo Centre, a Mennonite retreat center.
Sturgis
Named after Judge John Sturgis, who settled here in 1827, the town is located near the Indiana border about 50 miles south of Kalamazoo in the heart of a thriving Amish and Mennonite community. The original site of the judge’s home can be seen at Pioneer Park.
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Accommodations
A quaint and fully accessible facility featuring guest rooms, common lounge areas with kitchenettes. The comfortable dining area serves fine and filling buffet meals.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Melodie Davis
| | Melodie Davis grew up on a Mennonite farm near Goshen, Ind., where raising their own food, canning and preserving were a way of life for her family. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 1975 as an English major and has established a career in radio and print. Melodie’s syndicated newspaper column, “Another Way,” focuses on family and personal issues. She is the author of nine books on family living. | | | |
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