Tuesday, April 24, 2007

From the Halls of Montezuma...

The journey began at 9:30 this morning. 19 folks loaded into the church bus. We traveled the sixty seven miles that took a little under two hours (with the 'necessary' stops). But we travel back in time... to a simpler time and life.


Montezuma, Georgia was our destination. Just outside Montezuma is a large community of Beachy Amish Mennonites. The roots of these Mennonites go back to the Old Order Amish of Somerset County, Pennsylvania and they share many of the same beliefs. They wear plain clothes and the women wear head coverings. Unlike the Amish, they have church buildings, drive automobiles and use electricity. But they do not watch television or participate in other forms of modern entertainment..

We were a few minutes early for the 11:30 opening time for the Yoder's Deitsch Haus Restaurant and Bakery. So we made the loop around the area viewing the various farms in the community and the options for the afternoon of sights and shopping. More on those later.

The food is served cafeteria style. But the selections are nothing like the ones 'the Lunch Lady' of your school days flopped on your tray.

First of all, right after the salad bar, was the deserts. "Life's short... Eat Desert First!" Pecan Pie, Buttermilk Chess Pie, Coconut Pie, Lemon Custard, Strawberry Pie, Chocolate Pie. Mmmmmm, PIE!!!

Meatloaf, Shredded Roast Beef, Skillet Fried Chicken, Pineapple Glazed Ham, Fish Fillets, Meat Balls in a yummy looking sauce.

Rice and Gravy, perfect Mash Taters, Mac and Cheese, Turnip Greens, Creamed Corn, Fried Apples, Fried Okra, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole, Yeast Rolls and Corn Muffins.

The food was excellent, the atmosphere was just right for a relaxing meal, the waitstaff was courteous and attentive.


The sign out front


Our Waitress

After the meal, we visited the gift shop and investaged the 'Tea Rooms' and Gazebos.




The old tractors brought back some great memories... I remember driving a Model A John Deere on my uncles' farm so many years ago --- that one seemed much larger or was I much smaller?!?