Self Guided Directory of Amish Wares & Services

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***SELF GUIDED DIRECTORY OF AMISH WARES & SERVICES***

Clare County is home to a large community of Amish, with roots going back to the original founders from Switzerland. The Amish way of life is one of simple enjoyment of the land and community. Skills are passed down through the generations and the Amish craftsmen are renowned for their finely crafted products including furniture, quilts, and baskets. Baked goods and produce from their farms are offered for purchase along the roadside when weather permits. The Yoder’s and their friends hold a large quilt auction, craft show, and flea market each spring (third Friday and Saturday of May) and late summer (Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend). Imagine fields transformed with rows of crafters, antiques, and flea marketers – hundreds of vendors in all! This event is one of the largest, well attended, craft shows, flea markets and quilt auctions in Michigan. No machine stitched quilts are sold at the auction. In addition to the Amish crafted furniture, quilts and goods, one may purchase an array of arts and craft items, discounted tools, jewelry, cutlery, jams, and plants – to name a few. A number of concession stands and several food specialty tents, featuring baked goods and cheese, are hosted by the Amish women. The Yoder Brother’s Auction host a consignment horse and tack auction and a separate auction for equipment every spring and fall.

The countryside of an Amish Community invites further exploration. Enjoy at your leisure a drive through Clare County’s Amish areas, visit featured businesses, and spend a day browsing Amish wares, furniture, quilts, and more! 1.PLEASE SHOW CONSIDERATION: DO NOT VISIT AMISH-OWNED BUSINESSES ON SUNDAYS. THEY MAY ALSO BE CLOSED FOR WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND HOLIDAYS.

THE COLONVILLE COUNTRY STORE RUSTIC LOG FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALES Dan & Mary Ann Hochstetler Ivan & Nettie Byler 7047 E. Colonville Rd. 7265 Grant Avenue Clare, MI 48617 Clare, MI 48617 989-386-8686 989-386-3778 Open 8-6 p.m., five days a week. Open Mon.-Sat., 8-6 p.m. Closed Thurs. & Sun. They build and carry a full line of rustic From kitchenware to propane- furniture and mattress sales. specializing in hard to find items. COUNTRY COOKSTOVE BAKERY SURREY DISCOUNT FOODS INC. Robert & Mabel Kuhr Eli Byler & Eli Yoder 8704 S. Eberhart Ave. 10304 E. Surrey Rd. Clare, MI 48617 Clare, MI 48617 989-386-6592 989-386-2421 Open 5 Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9-6 p.m. Open Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 8-5 p.m. Closed approximately Dec. 24-Apr. 15 Thurs. & Fri. 8-6 p.m. Closed Sunday MILLER’S GENERAL REPAIR Simon Miller DOVER ROAD WOODWORKING 3681 Surrey Rd. William Byler Clare, MI 48617 2985 Dover Rd. 989-386-7564 Farwell, MI 48622 Open Mon.-Fri., 8-5 p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m. 989-386-4164 Small engine repair, generators Open Mon.-Sat., dawn to dusk. Retail furniture, solid oak and cherry. SURREY ROAD QUILT SHOP Simon & Annie Miller COLONVILLE BIKE SHOP 3681 Surrey Rd. Allen Yoder Clare, MI 48617 7902 Colonville Rd. 989-386-3043 Clare, MI 48617 Open Mon.-Fri., 8-5 p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m. Mon., Tue., Thurs. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fabric and custom quilts. Wed., 8-8 p.m. Fuji bikes and bicycle repair MILLER WOODWORKING Yost & Ada Mae Miller TOBACCO RIVER RUSTICS 3209 Beaverton Rd. Raymond & Mary Ruth Byler Clare, MI 48617 10795 Tobacco Drive 989-386-8110 Clare, MI 48617 Open Mon.–Sat., 7:30-5 p.m. 989-386-6025 Storage sheds, deer blinds, hunting cabins, Open Mon.-Sat., 8-5 p.m. picnic tables, dog houses and play houses. Quality rustic indoor furniture – made in Michigan PINE VALLEY COUNTRY STORE Hickory, Pine, Cedar & Aspen. David D. & Edna Schlabach, Jr. Outdoor Red Cedar furniture. 8181 S. Cornwell Ave. Clare, MI 48617 989-386-3664 Open Mon., Tues. & Sat. 8-6 p.m. Wed. & Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Bulk foods, candies, spices, animal health products and feed supplements.

GATEWAY MANUFACTURING YODER’S BROTHERS AUCTION SERVICE Leroy Yoder & Alvin Yoder Leroy Yoder 7836 E. Colonville Rd. 9484 S. Rodgers Ave. Clare, MI 48617 Clare, MI 48617 989-386-4198 989-386-9589 Mon.-Fri., 8-5 p.m. Farm equipment and custom manufacturing, M EADOWVIEW KITCHENS welding & fabricating, hydraulic hoses & fittings. Ervin Byler 2640 Dover Rd. PLANT MOR GREENHOUSE Farwell, MI 48622 Cletus & Rosanna Yoder 989-386-5006 6047 E. Surrey Rd. Custom cabinets. Complete home Clare, MI 48617 furnishings. 989-386-8488 Open late spring through fall, no set hours. YODER’S AMISH QUILT AUCTION/ CRAFT SHOW Vegetable plants, annuals and perennials. Simon Yoder 10885 N. Leaton Rd. HERSHBERGER’S PRO HARDWARE & SUPPLY Clare, MI 48617 Jonas & Kathryn Hershberger 989-386-2872 10289 N. Leaton Rd. The 3rd Fri. & Sat. in May and Clare, MI 48617 Fri. & Sat. of Labor Day weekend 989-386-5338 Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. STUTZMAN BUTCHER SHOP Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jerry & Celesta Stutzman Vinyl fence, plumbing, electrical, tools, 10660 S. Brand Ave. Paint, stoves (wood, coal, corn & pellet). Clare, MI 48617 989-386-2400 COLONVILLE HARNESS SHOP Custom butchering. Chris Yoder 9459 E. Colonville Rd. COBLENTZ MILLWORKS Clare, MI 48617 Freeman & Andy Coblentz 989-386-2416 8598 E. Colonville Rd. Mon.-Sat., 8-5 p.m. Clare, MI 48617 Harness repair and equipment 989-386-0192 Moldings, doors, stairs & floors. BENCHLEY’S AMISH FURNITURE & GIFTS Custom finishing and installation available. (Not Amish-Owned) 9425 Tobacco Dr. COUNTRY SIDE DINNERS Clare, MI 48617 Samuel Stutzman 989-386-7951 8400 E. Colonville Rd. Open Mon.-Sat., 10-5 p.m Clare, MI 48617 Sun., noon-5 p.m. 989-386-8400 Quality Amish built furniture. Many styles, woods Tues.-Sat. and stains to choose from. Authentic Amish cooked dinners, by reservation only.

COUNTRY SIDE CABINETS Leroy Miller 6221 E. Surrey Rd. Clare, MI 48617 989-386-6952 Custom cabinets.

HERSHBERGER FOAM INSTALLATION GATEWAY BUILDERS Jonathan Hershberger David Byler 4508 S. Brand Ave. 10002 Washington Rd. Clare, MI 48617 Clare, MI 48617 989-386-6047 989-429-6893 Spray foam installation. Home builder, pole barns, roofing & remodeling.

NATURAL WAY CHEESE David Schlabach 6060 Beaverton Road Clare, MI 48617 989-935-9380 Mon.-Sat., 9-6 p.m. Dairy Plant (cheese).