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    Home » Everything Amish » Plain Culture

    Amish Wedding Dinner

    Published: Mar 12, 2013 · Updated: Feb 2, 2021 by Kevin Williams | 9 Comments

    I wanted to alert anyone in the Columbus, Dayton, or Cincinnati areas of Ohio about an event that sounds delicious and cultural all rolled into one!:)  But first a little background:

    Ten or twelve years ago there were no Amish in Highland County, Ohio, a rural outpost halfway between Columbus and Cincinnati. There was a small Plain presence near Leesburg, but that was it.  Fast-forward to today and Highland and surrounding areas is honeycombed with Plain communities, from Old Order Mennonites to Old Order Amish to the most conservative Swartzentruber Amish.  What's the attraction?  Well, for one thing, the Amish are like other people in this regard.  Once an area becomes "hot", it attracts many people, whether that's a favorite fishing hole, a winning sports team, or a vacation spot.  Highland County has become known as a place hospitable to the Amish.  Also, and this has been the big draw, the land is still relatively cheap.   Anyone wanting to move there, though, should do it now because what happens is that an area becomes popular, draws a lot of people, and then that drives property values higher.  I have a feeling that is on the verge of happening now in Highland.

    One of the newer Amish settlements is located just south of Rock Fork Lake and about 15 minutes east of the city of Hillsboro.  Only about 10 families are currently there, having moved to Highland County from the sprawling settlement of Munfordville, Kentucky three years ago.

    "Land is cheaper here and there are still people who want to buy farms," said Nathan Byler, one of the community members.

    With only a small group they've not raised enough funds to start their own parochial school, but that is something that will be needed in the years ahead. The settlement has nine school-aged children now who are home-schooled. But the population is expected to double next year with an influx of new families expected.  As a fund-raiser for their new school, this Friday the Amish community will offer a traditional "Amish wedding dinner", a feast with all the traditional trimmings.  The cost of the meal is a donation, whatever you what to pay for it.  All funds go to help build a new school.

    I asked Nathan what flavor of pies will be offered and he asked his wife who replied that pecan, apple, cherry, and peanut butter will be on the menu. Yum!  If you are planning to come, let me know!:) I'll be there doing some sampling, interviewing, and taking some photos. Hope to see you there!

     

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    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. Wendy P

      March 12, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      What fun! I wish we were close enough to attend. I'll have to be satisfied with your pictures and descriptions. Eat some cherry pie for me.

      Reply
    2. Lisa Siegwald-Baird

      March 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      I am from Highland County and still have many family members there..with my sister being in Leesburg. It's a beautiful area,rolling hills,winding roads etc. I wish I could attend this dinner.

      Reply
    3. SueAnn

      March 13, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      We are going to come...it will be a long drive..but..we are leaving early...so hopefully to be there at latest...5:30.

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      • Kevin

        March 13, 2013 at 10:19 pm

        Sue Ann I hope to see you there. I'll be the one with the camera and notebook, so come up and introduce yourself if you see me. I always enjoy meeting people from the website. Should be a fun event!

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        • SueAnn

          March 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm

          will do....I will know you...What is so good about this dinner...at least for me..is finally I have an opportunity to help them with their school...it is not every day one sees something like this..to help the Amish.....and we don't really live close to any communities to know of all their activities..so it is good fortune..that you found out about it...see you in 24!

    4. Kelly Covey

      March 13, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Is this event open to the general public?

      Reply
      • Kevin

        March 13, 2013 at 10:26 pm

        Yes, Kelly, anyone is welcome! Dinner price is a monetary donation at your discretion. Hope to see you there!

        Reply
    5. JACKIEWISHESHSEWASPLAIN

      March 14, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      I WISH I could be in that area! Sounds amazing!!

      Reply
    6. SueAnn

      March 15, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      Best laid plans of mice and men......we won't be there tonight.Darn it! My husband works at the university here..and he has a last minute rush job to do....by the time he'd be done..and we'd drive 2 hrs...we would get there as they are locking up! So...sorry Kevin...enjoy the night...give us a great report...

      Reply

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