Category Archives: Shipshewana Businesses

Rose Scott calls the folks who park their tents, campers, or motorhomes at the Shipshewana Campground-South Park her “happy campers.” “They come in tired from a long day of traveling, they set up, and they’re so glad they’re here,” she … Read More »

Three words describe Amish Log Cabin Lodging located within Shipshewana Campground. Word #1–Serene. 14 cabins with full shower and television line the far back hillside of the property, while six “rustic” cabins glide to the west. These latter cabins are … Read More »

They’re a block from the Flea Market, a block from shopping, and a block from the Blue Gate Restaurant & Theater. Morton Street Bed and Breakfast is one block from everything. In the 1800s, this Victorian style house was office … Read More »

I wonder what would entice a husband-wife team to run a bed and breakfast for 20 years like Gwen and Gene Newcomer have run Songbird Ridge Bed and Breakfast in Shipshewana. When I asked Gwen that question, she replied without … Read More »

My family and I have stayed at Farmstead Inn. Even though it’s only 20 minutes from our home, we go there to get away from phones and other busy distractions. My kids beat me in ping-pong, and then I dunk … Read More »

The Oscars were on television last night. As I watched, I sat and wondered, “If an Oscar Award were granted to ‘Best Hotel in Shipshewana,’ that coveted award would be given to Van Buren Hotel.” Unfortunately, an Oscar is not … Read More »

Picture this: No iPods, smartphones, or computers. No videos or digital games. Instead, you get imagination, movement, and discovery. Sounds almost too good to be true, but Christmas shopping for your kids in Shipshewana makes those kind of non-techie dreams … Read More »

Dear Special Man: I’m really quite easy to buy for at Christmas. I don’t want small appliances, or large appliances for that matter. I don’t want anything that implies or resembles “work.” I want indulgence, not expensive. I want thought, … Read More »

I just finished reading an online article about Christmas gifts for men. The thing is, those gifts would not go over well at all for the man in my life, and I’m thinking, at least for our small-town feel, not … Read More »

I really think chocolate should be its own food group, don’t you? After all, researchers have shown the benefits of eating chocolate. It’s high in anti-oxidants, it levels out sugar levels in the body, and it makes a person happy. … Read More »