Akron Life April 2022

AMISH COUNTRY

WHERE TO STAY: Amish Country Lodging: Coblentz Country Cabins Finding a comfortable place — your home away from home — while travel ing is one of the most important parts. These cabins, although rustic, are also known for being luxurious, which guests enjoy, says property manager David Conn. “The Red Fern and Sugar Maple are the most popular cabins,” he adds. There are lodge units and log cabins with varying features, from open lofts to basements and gaming amenities like a pool table. Coblentz Country Cabins offers the perfect getaway for couples, families and groups. Conn hopes guests can unwind and experience a “tran quil, restful time in beautiful Amish Country.” amishcountrylodging.com WHAT TO DO FOR FUN: Berlin Escape Room Mysteries, riddles, teamwork: Can you handle the challenge of the Berlin Escape Room? This interactive activity is perfect for parties, families and friends looking for a way to connect and work together. You will be locked in a riddle filled room for a set amount of time and have to use your critical thinking skills to find clues and solve the mystery of how to exit the room before time runs out. There are five different rooms, ranging in difficulty level, available for reservation. In the Panther’s Hollow room, your group can work together to solve a mystery based on the lore of Holmes County. berlinescaperoom.com If you’re looking for another fun chal lenge, the Black Diamond Golf Course is built on terrain that changes throughout the game, on the hills of Holmes County. The course offers 18 holes and a prac tice area. If you want to extend the fun and book an overnight stay, enjoy a lake house that provides a gas grill, a pavilion deck, rowboats and catch and release fishing. blackdiamondgolfcourse.com Black Diamond Golf Course

photos provided by Farmhouse Frocks

SHOPPING TIME If you’re in need of some new pieces for your closet or home, shopping in Amish Country is the way to go. Get inspired by these local spots.

Clothing that fits comfortably while still looking fabulous is what Farmhouse Frocks is all about. But that’s not all — the store also sup ports the local community. “We have 35 Amish seamstresses who sew for us. They’re our makers,” says creator Lena Schlabach. The farmhouse style is created through one-of-a-kind designs inspired by urban farmhouse, boho, shabby chic, cottage and prairie styles. Browse tops, dresses and acces sories, all American-made and inclusive, stocked in seven sizes. farmhousefrocks.com WHERE TO SHOP: Farmhouse Frocks

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