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Amish Country Autumn: Leaves Top In World

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Below, you'll see a great poem by Allison Ervin (granddaughter of founder Jay Lehman), celebrating autumn in Amish Country. Want to experience it yourself? Don't miss Amish Country in leaf peeping season! Our own Holmes County, Ohio is #3 in the world on NatGeo's Top 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves. And National Geographic's Four Seasons of Travel book says, "In the heart of central Ohio’s Amish Country, maple, oak, and the iconic state tree, the buckeye, hang over narrow roads that meander through wavy fields of corn. Drive under the boughs of bright reds and yellows, sharing the road with horse-drawn carriages of the Old Order Amish and stopping at roadside farm stands along the way."

Fall in Amish Country Smells like apple cider and freshly cut grass Like rain on pavement and pumpkin pie Like candles burning and candy corn Fall in Amish Country Tastes like salted caramel and hot chocolate Like pumpkin lattes and hot gooey s’mores Like chicken noodle soup and bread from the oven Fall in Amish Country Feels like a bonfire’s warm glow on your skin Like leaves crunching beneath your feet Like your favorite old sweater and a warm pair of boots Fall in Amish Country Looks like brightly-colored trees and pretty grey skies Like jack-o-lanterns and the moon over trees Like apple orchards and chilly sunsets Fall in Amish Country Sounds like children laughing and puppies barking Like a horses hooves, clomping down the road Like happiness that can’t be beat ---Allison Ervin creek

Editor's Note: This poem was written several years ago (September 2014), but we loved it so much we decided to post it again. Enjoy! Want to visit Lehman's in Ohio's Amish Country? Click here to plan your trip.

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