Holmes County Ohio Amish Country Bus Tour

Holmes County Ohio Country Bus Tour

Featuring: The Backroads for Holmes County Amish Country and More…

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Join Davison Travelers for a two day trip to Ohio’s Amish Country in Holmes County. Our first stop will take us to the 55,000 square foot indoor Walnut Creek Marketplace, where there’s over 60 merchants that offer an ever changing inventory of unique goods and services. Merchants offer everything from handcrafted Amish furniture and quilts to refurbished antique drill bits and gas cans, clothing, and jewelry. Jerky, German-roasted nuts and kettle-roasted potato chips also are part of the mix. Breakfast and lunch prepared by an Amish couple are available in the cafeteria and another Amish cook does the baking.

After you enjoy your lunch and shopping it’s off to Dover, OH and a visit to the Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens. Born in 1885 to Swiss immigrant parents, Ernest “Mooney” Warther began his carving legacy at the age of 5. His focus was the evolution of the steam engine, sculpting engines spanning the time periods from late B.C. to the introduction of diesel engines in the mid-1900s. Tour the gallery spaces with over 100 pieces in the collection and learn about the awe-inspiring life of Ernest Warther. Explore the Warther family residence, Swiss-styled gardens, and Frieda Warther’s collection of over 73,000 buttons.

On the way to check-in to the hotel, we’ll make a stop at the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock in Sugarcreek. After check-in, we’ll head on over to the grandson of Earnest “Mooney'” Warther, David Warther Carving Museum and Workshop. You will enjoy a tour and dinner led my David himself!

A special evening is planned where David and his wife Maryruth are hosts for a special evening with Carver Dave as your guide. Halfway through the tour the group will enter additional museum exhibit rooms that have been set up for an elegant candlelit dinner with linens, soft music and a delicious meal. After the dinner David opens with question-and-answer time. He tells a few interesting stories and then continues with the tour. From his workshop, he shows carving tools and techniques. The evening concludes with time for shopping in the gift shop where Warther knives and other locally made items are for sale. This is more than a museum tour and a meal. This is an evening of enjoyment with David & Maryruth as your hosts with exceptional food and an entertaining aura. There is an ambiance to this evening that makes it a memorable experience for everyone.

The next day, we have a full day planned with our step on guided tour of the Amish backroads. Everyone will get a brown bag and will get a gift at selected stops. There will be several stops at local Amish artisans and shops along with a delicious Thresher’s Amish Family Style luncheon. We will conclude the day with some free time in downtown Berlin before we head home.

Friday, April 25th to Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Pricing:  Based on Occupancy**

$375.00 – Double Occupancy (2 in a room)
$450.00 – Single Occupancy (1 in a room)
$350.00 – Triple Occupancy (3 in a room)
$340.00 – Quad Occupancy (4 in a room)

**If you have more than 4 people do any combination of tickets to complete the reservation.
**The hotel cannot guarantee adjoining rooms.
**If you have a Double, Triple, or a Quad room selected, it must be purchased in one transaction.
(Example:  If you have 5 people you will need to book a Double and a Triple)

Trip Includes:
– Round trip motor coach transportation to Berlin, OH
– Escorted by John Henry of Route 23 Tours
– Overnight accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites Berlin
– Full Breakfast included at the hotel
– Free time at Walnut Creek Amish Indoor Marketplace
– A guided Backroads Amish and Brown Bag Tour
*Stop at Amish Bakery, Cheese Shop, Candle Shop, and Leather Shop!
*Get a gift at each stop and from your Amish Tour Guide.
– A Thresher’s Chicken Family Style Amish luncheon
– A guided tour of the Ernest Warther Museum, House, and Gardens
– Guided tour of the David Warther Carving Museum, Q & A with David Warther, and a visit to David’s workshop
– A fine dining experience with David and Maryruth Warther at the David Warther Museum*
*Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Baked Italian Chicken Breast, Sautéed Primavera Vegetables
Parslied Redskin Potatoes, Cheesecake (Meals are served with beverages: iced tea, water, and coffee)
– A photo op at the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock
– Free time to explore downtown Berlin, OH

Itinerary:

April 25th
6:00 AM – Pick-up at Meijer, 8089 Lapeer Rd, Davison, MI 48423 (Lot H)
**Make a stop at Findlay, OH for a quick breakfast stop.
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM – Walnut Creek Marketplace
3:00 PM 4:30 PM – Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens
4:55 PM to 5:10 PM – World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock
5:30 PM – Check-in at Comfort Suites Hotel and Conference Center
6:15 PM – Depart Hotel for David Warther Museum
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM – David Warther Carvings & Gift Shop (Lunch and Tour)
9:45 PM – Return to Hotel for the night

April 26th
7:00 AM to 7:45 AM – Breakfast at the Hotel
8:00 AM – Check-out and Load bus
8:30 AM – Meet Tour Guide Sarah Troyer at the hotel
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM – Step On Guided Tour of Holmes County Amish Country
3:00 PM – Return to Comfort Inn drop-off guide
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Free time to check out downtown Berlin, OH
**Stop in Findlay, OH for a quick dinner stop.
10:00 PM – Return to Davison, MI

SIGN-UP TODAY – LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
– Final date to sign-up is March 10th, 2025 if seat(s) are still available.
– Full payment due upon sign-up.
–  No cancelations unless a replacement can be found.
– A 5% cancellation fee is applied to all cancellations.
– No cancellations, changes, or refunds after March 10th, 2025.*
*If you want you can send someone in your place.
– Special catered dinner.  No food substitutions.

BOOKING INFORMATION: (Please read)
1. Select the appropriate ticket below.
For Single Room Ticket – Select 1 Attendee & fill out the Information.
For Double Room Ticket – Select 2 Attendees and fill out the information.
For Triple Room Ticket – Select 3 Attendees and fill out information.
For Quad Room Tickets – Select 4 Attendees and fill out information.
**If you have more than 4 people in your party do any combination of tickets to complete the reservation.
2. The first Attendee is you if you are attending.
3. Just put down the names of the other attendees and then check out (Fill out the Room List)
4. At checkout enter your billing information and payment information and submit.
5. Check-in at the bus the day of the trip.

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