I've written about this place so many times over the past few years that I ought to be put on the PR payroll .:) Â I like this store because 1) it is only an hour away from where I live and 2) it's just a textbook example of "sweat of the brow" Amish entrepreneurial skills. Â The store has only been open about 5 years and has already been expanded several times. Â It's latest expansion comes next month promising an expanded bakery, freezer space, and a third cheese sale to complement their twice a year sales. Â The store is run by Stevie and Marianne, an Amish couple from Pennsylvania. Â Sign their guest book when you come to the store and you'll be treated to hand-written letters from Stevie a couple of times a year updating customers on the latest happenings at the store. Stroke of marketing genius, as I look forward to those letters now. I'm still going to say that I prefer Keim Family Market in Adams County, Ohio simply because of the scenic beauty and some sentimental ties to the area, but Fountain Acres is absolutely worth a stop. Â Located only 10 minutes north of Interstate 70 it is also very "accessible Amish" for people just whizzing by on the interstate. Â Hopefully the store won't expand much more because I do think when something gets too large the quaintness and charm can be endangered. Â The Amish community in Wayne County, Indiana is growing, largely consisting of transplants from over crowded Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Â While the scenery can't match other areas, one of these days I would like to explore areas to the east of Fountain Acres where the Amish community spreads out a bit. Â Indiana's highest point actually is just a short drive to the east of the store, a place I'd like to visit sometime.
Patty Keller
Have you been to the bulk food store in Shipshewana? It has also enlarged. They have a bakery,deli and more coolers and freezers.Its a fun place to shop.Quite an improvment! I have been there several times on the weekends and the large parking lot is full.Keep up the good work.Thanks
Theresa
I sure wish there were some Amish stores near me. This one sounds so nice.
Wendy P
I don't know why I haven't noticed this before - it would (will) be a great stop on our semi-annual trip to MO.
Carolyn Kirk
Liked this post. Wish I could visit the store. Sure would like to be on their mailing list.