Riegsecker Marketplace Shops

I look forward every year to visit Shipshewana. I always stop into this particular store. If you have not been to Shipshewana during the Christmas Holidays then you are truly missing out on a wonderful experience.
The store is decorated through out and done just beautifully. A blend of Amish/​Mennonite decorations, dolls, quilts, and other beautiful gifts made locally. Also various Christmas decorations like my favorite, the Possible Dream Santa’s. I have been collecting the Santa’s since my mother got me started long sgo. I will often pick a few up during my summer trip at half price. They will also ship them home for a small price so I don’t have to worry about trying to make room on the plane.
The place is ran by locals to the community and you can’t ask for better people.
Again, if you have not been to Shipshewana during the holidays then you are really missing out. Make it a family experience and have an old fashion country Christmas. They have 2 inns which are like stepping back in time but yet they have all your English World requirements. They won’t take your cell phone away, or make you go with out your TV.
I would suggest you visit one of the local stores and buy everyone an Amish outfit to wear Christmas Day. Gather your family around the fireplace in the Inn or one of the beautiful Christmas trees. Some great opportunities for some awesome pictures. Take a ride around town to see the Christmas lights and decorations. If you’re lucky you can experience a Indiana/​Michigan white Christmas.

The Riegsecker Marketplace shops is made up of multiple stores: The Craft Barn, which carries furniture, including small pieces, quilts, toys, cards, calendars and knick-​knacks (plus Yoder popcorn, both fresh-​popped and boxed/​bagged — the BEST popcorn ever); the Farm House, which has more furniture, clocks and a whole section of collectibles; and Dad’s Toys, a great little toy store with an emphasis on «guy stuff.» The Marketplace also includes the Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery. And, they have buggy rides when it’s nice out.
It’s kitschy Amish tourism at its best. But hey, it’s what the tourists want, and it is high-​quality stuff.
I give them a lot of credit for authenticity — the owner was raised Amish and his family is Mennonite. The furniture they make is really excellent stuff — all hardwood, hand-​crafted, custom-​made. Seriously, I would furnish my whole house in their stuff if I had the money.
But here’s a tip: Don’t walk into a store and tell the clerk you «want something Amish.» Be more specific. And if the girl behind the counter is wearing pants, or earrings, or has her hair cut and not covered — don’t ask if she’s Amish. Seriously, people. :)