Experience an authentic Amish School Christmas Program, Amish Christmas carols, holiday poems, and more! Your group acts as the students and will experience this warm and festive season first-hand, through the eyes of an Amish child. Finish off the experience with a Traditional PA Dutch Holiday Feast served by candlelight and a delightful sweet treat and handmade Christmas card for each member of your group to take home. Not just for the holidays, but a memorable "Christmas in July" tour option!
Guided Holiday Amish Farmlands Tour Your certified guide steps on your bus for a countryside tour focused on Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions with shopping stops included, crafts at an Amish farm (Mon. – Sat.), and maybe a bake shop, too.
Amish School Christmas Program
In the Fisher One-Room School, at Plain & Fancy Farm, you will be transported to a simpler time that still exists in 21st century Amish Country. Spend magical moments reliving the joys of Christmas, as your group "performs" and sings along in our exclusive interactive Amish School Christmas Program. An Amish teacher with more than 25 years of experience actually helped usdesign this program for you! Sing authentic Amish Christmas Carols, read Amish school poems, and be delighted by common-sense Amish wit and wisdom.
The PA Dutch Holiday Feast by Candlelight
Next, enjoy a traditional PA Dutch Christmas meal by the warm glow of candlelight at the area's original family-style restaurant, Plain & Fancy Farm. Savor this special Dutch Country Menu that will put everyone in the Christmas spirit at any time of the year. This tour and meal package warm the hearts of young and old alike creating childhood memories all over again.
Lancaster County Ham with Cider Sauce
Roast Eye Round of Beef with Au Jus
Amish Roast Chicken Filling
Real Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Iced Raisin Bread and Fresh-Baked Rolls with Apple Butter
Dried Sweet Corn and Vegetable Medley
Homemade Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce and Mixed Nuts & Candy
Apple Dumplings and Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Cake and Warm Shoofly Pie
Hot & Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee
Special Holiday Gifts
To remember this unique experience, hand-stamped Amish-made Christmas cards and homemade Christmas candy are our special gifts to all!
Make your visit even more special by allowing us to add one or more of the following:
National Christmas Center's amazing walk-through displays of Christmas past.
A "Charles Dickens Christmas” celebration at Victorian Mount Hope Mansion
Original Production of JONAH at Sight & Sound Theater