Amish Country, Ohio
While we were in Pennsylvania hubby flew his drone. I couldn’t put any of his drone pictures up on the last blog. So, I wanted to share a video that he took with you.
Drone vs Jetski
We arrived last Sunday at Baylor Beach Park (Water Park and Campgrounds). It wasn't a bad drive, and it is beautiful.
Well, we have found flies, gnats, beautiful scenery and the Amish way of life.
Our site for six days.
Baylor Beach Park first started out as The Beachcomber, but the gentleman who owned it saw Sarah Baylor's cottage at Myers Lake and wanted to buy it. After much discussion, Sarah not only sold her cottage but also acquired The Beachcomber.
The original lake, but this is the way it looks in 2023.
The Beachcomber was reopening the following summer, but due to its poor reputation, had little success. In 1955, Sarah's son, Jack and his wife re-named the facility to Baylor Beach and started construction of a home on the property adjacent to the lake. After the home was finished, they ran Baylor Beach full time.
Their home. On the map of the park, the Baylor's have this verse, so I thought I would share it with you.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not
perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NASB).
In 1960, Jack and his wife were able to acquire the surrounding 140-acre farmland adjacent to the original 6 acres and they also added another lake and camping areas.
Part of the additional acreage.
The 2nd lake. Not for swimming, only for boats and other water toys. In the back ground
you can see some the picnic shelters.
Pavilion and some camp sites as well as primitive tent area.
90 foot tube slide.
Putt putt.
Sand volleyball (there are actually two of these).
After we arrived and set up, we went into town, Navarre for a bite to eat at Kraus' Pizza. On our way there I was able to video a horse and carriage. So, on this blog you get a bonus video. I like that I was able to figure out how to do that with this website.
I love hearing the sound of the horses hooves on the road.
We had unusual weather this week. It was cool and hubby flew his drone. It was hot and we stayed inside. It was rainy and we didn't get to go anywhere. We did manage to go and see Yoder's Amish Home. You were able to tour the barn, two houses, take a carriage ride, see a model of a one room schoolhouse and we bought some baked goods and magnets. It was fun, the people who gave the tour were very knowledgeable and friendly. We were both glad we had the opportunity to enjoy this place. The Amish say it’s the simple life, all we could see was hard work. I am sure it is very satisfying, and I love their family/community involvement.
Yorder's Amish Home. A beautiful garden when you first arrive.
Gift shop.
The barn was built in 1885.
Meet one of the newest additions Cody. He is ten days old and already a big colt,
but his mama is huge as well. They are draft horses that work in the fields.
Fun fact: this is a Jerusalem donkey. See that black stripe down his should blades? He has one
on the other side and one down his back to make the sign of the cross. They were named this
because of Jesus riding on a donkey at the beginning of Passover on Palm Sunday.
It was so much fun to ride in the carriage. Our driver was very nice and we were able to ask lots of questions.
The black carriage on the right is to carry people. The grey carriage on the left is for benches.
These benches fold and when it is time for church they take the bench cart to the home
of where church will be on that Sunday so they can have more seating. Men one one side
of the room and the women on the other side.
One of the houses we were able to tour. It was built about
ten years after the barn.
The one room schoolhouse. This is a model of what it would have looked like.
I bought a cookbook from the gift store written by Elsa Kline. She helps in the bakery with making the breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls and canning during the summer. She wrote it because so many people had asked her how such tasty treats were made. It is a cute book with sayings like "Sad fact of life - square meals make round people," she also puts in scripture. Well, this caught my eye and I wanted to share. Easter Jellybeans: Red is for the blood He gave, Green is for the grass He made. Yellow for His sun so bright, Orange is for the edge of night. Black is for the sins we made, White for the grace He gave; Purple for His hours of sorrow, Pink is for our new tomorrow." "A bag of jellybeans, Colorful and sweet; Is a prayer! Is a promise! Is a special treat!" Thank you, Elsa for your intentionality to the Amish and the Lord and how you look at life.
After our tour we went out to eat at Der Dutchman. It was tasty and we enjoyed the atmosphere. They must be very popular because they have a ton of parking.
Sort of a stormy day, but it cleared up.
The Amish Country side. It is so beautiful!
"Keeping it real" after we ate I wanted to go to the Amish Farmers Market. I had been looking forward to it. Well, after I was looking at the paper to find the address for hubby, I reread it and it was the Amish Flea Market. Man, I can't tell you how bummed I was. We were able to find a little deli on the way back to the rig and I was able to by some cheeses, pretzels and hubby got sugar free chocolate covered almonds. So it wasn't exactly the same, but I was glad to buy some cheese. My friend Beth said I needed to try some Swiss cheese, so I bought a 2 pound circle of it. After I try it I will let you know what it was like.
Made in Ohio.
Friday, we ran errands, dropped off clothing at a donation box and went out to dinner. After that we packed up the back (living room area) and got things ready so that we could head out to North Bend, Ohio for a week and a half. Saturday, we had a nice drive and it wasn't that long of a trip. Today, we will head out to get some cloths for an upcoming wedding.
Another new state! Here are the state bird, tree, flower and motto for Ohio.
*Ohio: Cardinal (Bird), Ohio Buckeye (Tree), Carnation (Flower), "With God all things are possible" (Motto). I personally think this is the best state motto so far.
This stunning photo of the Cardinal was taken by Paul Hersey.
I found this and thought it would be interesting to see all the parts of the tree.
Carnation.
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