Authentic Amish-Owned Businesses in Lancaster County
Support genuine Amish families through their traditional businesses. These family-owned shops offer handmade crafts, furniture, fresh foods, and authentic Pennsylvania Dutch goods, preserving Amish heritage and supporting community values.
Supporting Amish Family Businesses
When you shop at Amish-owned businesses in Lancaster County, you're directly supporting families who maintain traditional lifestyles and craftsmanship methods passed down through generations. These businesses operate according to Amish values of quality, simplicity, and community support.
What Makes Amish Businesses Special
- Handcrafted Quality: Items made by hand using traditional methods
- Family Operations: Multi-generational family businesses
- Community Values: Built on trust, integrity, and fair dealing
- Sustainable Practices: Often using renewable and local materials
- No Mass Production: Each item receives individual attention
- Traditional Skills: Craftsmanship techniques dating back centuries
- Authentic Heritage: Genuine Pennsylvania Dutch culture
- Personal Service: Direct interaction with the makers
Community Impact
Your purchases directly support Amish families, helping preserve their traditional way of life and keeping these valuable skills alive for future generations.
Featured Amish-Owned Businesses
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
Indoor farmers market with Amish stands selling meats, cheeses, produce, baked goods and crafts
Shady Maple Farm Market & Smorgasbord
Amish-owned complex; farm market sells groceries, deli and bakery items; smorgasbord offers buffet meals
Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction
Large Amish-focused market with farm stands, auctions and food vendors
Achenbach's Pastries
Traditional bakery featuring authentic Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods and pastries
Lapp's Toys
Amish woodworking shop creating handcrafted wooden toys, furniture and outdoor playsets
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts
Family business selling authentic Amish quilts, wall hangings and handmade crafts
Lapp Valley Farm Creamery & Cafe
Working dairy farm with on-site creamery, cafe and ice cream shop featuring farm-fresh products
Hometown Kitchen
Family restaurant serving traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine with authentic Amish cooking
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
Famous bakery known for #1 rated shoofly pies for 10 years, whoopie pies, cinnamon buns, and fresh breads
Snyder's Furniture
Custom Amish furniture with lifetime warranty, specializing in dining sets, bedroom suites, and outdoor pieces
Peaceful Valley Amish Furniture
Pine and oak furniture crafted by local Amish and Mennonite craftsmen, specializing in chests and cabinets
Forest Hill Leather Craft
Amish-made leather belts, wallets, bags, and accessories with custom work available
Stoltzfus Carpet Shop
Handwoven rugs, placemats, table runners, brooms, and coasters made using traditional methods
EverFresh Produce
Family-grown produce, local meats and dairy, baked goods, jams, with pick-your-own strawberries and flowers
Smucker's Quilts
Handcrafted quilts, pillows, and wall hangings made by local Amish artisans
Fisher's Handmade Quilts
Traditional handmade quilts, wall hangings, and crafts created using time-honored techniques
Village Farm Market
Fresh baked pies, cookies, bread, and local produce from family-operated market
Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market
Apple cider, cider donuts, fresh apples, and Amish bulk foods from working orchard
Countryside Roadstand
Amish-operated stand with quilts, baked goods, canned items, homemade noodles, soft ice cream, and handmade pretzels
Zook's Roadside Stand
Lancaster County's oldest roadside stand with 50+ years of fresh produce, baked goods, and preserves
King's Produce
Famous for 'hot milk cake,' homemade root beer, and cut-your-own flowers from family farm
Stoltzfus Produce & Market Fare
Plants, flowers, weekly chicken BBQ, and seasonal produce from multi-generational farm
Bubbling Springs Produce
Family farmstead fixture for 40+ years offering seasonal produce and farm-fresh items
Calamus Run Farm Market
Seasonal produce, farm-sourced eggs and cheese, operating late April through October
Peach Lane Farm Market
Indoor produce stand with greenhouse featuring fresh vegetables and seasonal specialties
Cedar Lane Produce
Local cheeses, meats, and indoor shopping experience with Pennsylvania Dutch specialties
Wayside Produce
Fresh produce, homemade jams, and seasonal flowers from family-operated roadside market
Melvin Nolt Produce
Specializing in Lancaster County grown corn and seasonal vegetables from Amish farm
Amish Stuff
Outdoor furniture, antique furniture, and wood shop items from local Amish craftsmen
Carriage House Furnishings
Bedroom and dining furniture, rocking horses, wagons, and traditional Amish craftsmanship
Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm
Amish crafts, baked goods, handmade baskets, birdhouses, and miniature horse rides for children
Glick's Jam
Small family-owned jam maker specializing in Amish canned goods, Chow Chow, and pickles
Stoltzfus Meats
Award-winning Pennsylvania Dutch foods, specialty meats and cheeses, and fresh baked goods
Twin Hill Shoppe
Fabric and craft shop selling textiles, ribbons and sewing notions
Farmhouse Memories
Scrapbooking and craft shop (opened in 2006) with quilting and mini quilts
Spring House Peach Farm
Peach and fruit farm open in late summer with orchard stand
Lapp's Farm Market
Farm market offering fresh field-to-table produce May through Christmas
Horst Farm Market
Market with fruits, vegetables, deli, baked goods and famous corn pies
Village Farm Market
Early-opening market with homemade foods and produce
Smucker's Farm Market
Seasonal market selling produce and baked goods; operates a stand at West Shore Farmers Market
Locust Hill Farm Market
Family-run market selling fresh produce, dairy and meats using minimal chemicals
Country Lane Candles & Crafts
Amish-made beeswax candles, natural soaps, herbal products, and handcrafted wellness items from family recipes
Miller's Natural Soaps
Family-operated soap making business creating handmade natural soaps, lotions, and skincare products using traditional methods
What to Expect
- Quality Craftsmanship: Every item reflects generations of skill
- Fair Pricing: Prices reflect the time and skill invested
- Custom Work: Many accept special orders and commissions
- Seasonal Hours: Some businesses adjust hours by season
- Personal Touch: Often meet the craftspeople themselves
Visiting Guidelines
- Respect Privacy: Ask before photographing people
- Sunday Closure: Most Amish businesses are closed Sundays
- Cash Preferred: Many prefer cash payments
- Patient Service: Quality takes time - expect personal attention
- Modest Dress: Respectful attire is appreciated
Categories of Amish Businesses
Food & Bakeries
- Fresh breads and pastries
- Homemade jams and preserves
- Farm-fresh dairy products
- Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch foods
Furniture & Crafts
- Handcrafted furniture
- Quilts and textiles
- Woodworking and toys
- Baskets and pottery
Farm Products
- Fresh seasonal produce
- Farm markets and stands
- Greenhouse plants
- Organic farming products