Mennonite Owned Smorgasbord the Largest In America With 44k Sq.Foot Gift Shop: Shady Maple
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Young Mennonite Couple starts with fruit stand that grows into America’s LARGEST Smorgasbord. Jodi and I take you on a tour of Shady Maples where we find a collection of 3D Paintings that are unbelievable to see in person.
The Mennonite and Amish are both known for hard work, family traditions and living the simple life. Most seem to be great business people who own farms, general stores and other businesses. If you would like to see more videos about the Amish and Mennonites that live in the Appalachian Mountains please leave me a comment.
John Ward
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Just part of why I love Pennsylvania! If you leave there hungry.....it your own fault LOL! So glad you all had a great time! Thanks for sharing this. God bless
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Жыл бұрын
thank you for the comment there my friend
Amazing 3-D Pictures, Well Worth The Watch, Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Ward From Frosty Canada. ATB T God Bless
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you from Canada! Thanks for watching
This place is amazing. The fact that it started as roadside stand and it has grown to be what it is now is amazing. Thank for sharing this story with us. God Bless 🙏 Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🤗
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
What part of the Dominican republic are you from? We visited the DR in 2016 on a cruise. Thanks for watching.
@FernandoOcumarez
Жыл бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel I live in Santo Domingo, The capital. I hope you guys had a good time down here 🤗
I am unable to travel due to health reasons so I truly enjoyed the video tour. The 3D art work was some of the best I have ever seen. Yes, as you mentioned, you could make a video on the art work alone. I wish you would have shared what kind of foods were on the buffet. Just guessing there was anything and everything you can imagine. I hope it was tasty. Keep sharing and I will continue to watch and be educated on the places we have here in America that I have never visited. You are going places ! Good for you ! Safe travels.
We have been there numerous times. Wonderful place to go! We had a friend that knew Mr. Zook that did the three D art work pictures. He took us to Mr. Zook’s home and studio in the early 1990’s and we got to meet him and watch as he was working on one of his art works. Very tedious and time consuming work. He was very friendly and great to meet and talk to him. He told us how long it would take to do different pieces but can’t remember all he told us.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. That is great that you’ve got to meet him and see him working on his artwork. Thanks for watching.
We have loved in Pa. for a long time and just went to Shady Maple last month. It is an amazing place. There is so much variety, not just buffet items, but other specialty stations. Way too much food. If you put one bite of half of the items on your plate, you wouldn't be able to eat it. The paintings are awesome and facility is spotless. Next time we go, we will have to work up an appetite at the farm market first.Absolutely the best buffet we have ever been to.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching. It was really good place to eat.
Been watching most of the day. So interesting 🤔 can't stop. You do fantastic work.
Hats off to Rebecca she is so kind and very polite. Everyone I ever incountered there have been the same way. The food is bangin and they have absolutely everything you can imagine. The choices are endless and delicious
When I see things such as this, as enjoyable as they are, I always go back to thinking of those with absolutely nothing. God Bless
You need to go back and just do a video of just the art and its history
Thanks for letting us know about this place, definitely on my bucket list. The 3D art is unbelievable.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching
Amazing video of a one-of-a-kind place. I could watch these videos all day!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
I like the 3D artwork and I'm about 5 hours from there. Thanks for sharing 👍
Wow John, what a place. Thanks for the video. Y'all be safe and God bless.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless you as well. Thanks for watching.
Such beautiful art work. I would be in aw for days. All this work was a gift from God. This man must of been amazing to watch. Such a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for the video.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was
Thanx John and Jodi for sharing, looks like a good place to check out. Loved the history of that clock. 😃
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome I highly recommend stopping and eating here. Thanks for watching.
Another cool place that is close to where I live. Thanks so much for coming out to my neck of the woods! Love you guys
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
We love you too! Thanks for watching and God bless you
That 3 dimensional art work is AMAZING. The detail is unbelievable. I want to visit this place and see it with my own eyes. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the new Mennonite store video! I love the videos!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking at the amazing 3D art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment what state do you watch my videos from?
@nkrfishingandoutdoors2007
Жыл бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel I watch from martinsville Va!
Thank you for sharing this video!! Loved it!! Love the place, and it feels like I’ve been there myself!! Wow!! That place is amazing!! I’m A Mennonite myself so keep on sharing Mennonite videos from across the globe!! I’ll be watching!! 💝
The food looks like very good quality ! Hard to find buffets and eateries with quality food anymore. I like the layout of the place too! Very flowy and spacious!
We've been there several times, the food is amazing! All of it
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking a the art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment .
All I can say is. UNREAL. Amazing place and wonderful art and plenty of seating to eat and enjoy the beauty of the property!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. We enjoyed our visit and the food and gift shop. I love the 3-D art art too! Thanks for watching our channel
Was there on Wednesday Feb 15th. Proof of your birthday and 1 paying guest and you get to eat for free. You also get a coupon book with discounts at the gift shop and the grocery store. This is an awesome place to eat.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Wow the art is AMAZING! Thank you sharing! Have been enjoying your videos😊
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching
Great Video I love learning more about the Amish and Mennonite communities this place is amazing I bet the food was delicious too, I hope you can go to the Amish community in Crossville or Tellico Plains Tennessee, I love your videos,safe travels ❤😊
Awesome art work, Beautiful ❤️
Great job as always John thanks for showing that there's more than just a place to eat I don't think anyone else has showed the art work or gift shop that I have watched
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Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and thank you for watching our channel
Thank you for showing us this!!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching
Oh my!! This is amazing!! This would be a great day trip. Thank you for sharing with us
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.
@robertwendel7920
11 ай бұрын
Breakfast is unbeleivable. They will have anything you heart desires and it's always delicious
Thank you so much for showing.
I’m with you John, I love places like this that have a great variety of food. Looks all to delicious.
Awesome video and awesome place !! I enjoyed it so much thank you.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Simply amazing..Great video.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful comment. And thanks for watching.
Wow that place is amazing! Would like to see it some day!! Great video!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Amazing place! Thanks for showing us!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure
Awesome show Thanks.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
great video! thank for sharing with us
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Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Aloha 🌺 Thank you for sharing! Amazing! Aloha 🌺🥰
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Hello in Hawaii thanks for watching
If you go on your birthday with someone else that is a paying for their meal yours is free. Also little known fact that if you go by yourself on your birthday, let them know because you only have to pay half price for your meal. I lived in PA for 41 years before moving to KY in Sept 2022 and I went to Shady Maple many times. Love the farmers market their. They have some awesome things there that you can't find in other shops. Thanks for this video, reminds me of "home".
Looks like a wonderful place!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Go on an empty stomach..lol
You guys doing an amazing job. Every one of your videos have a very good quality to him and are very entertaining. You and your wife our great team!
@stevebailes3490
Жыл бұрын
Laugh out loud my talk-to-text has its own way of expressing what I say.
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Жыл бұрын
🤣
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Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching
That is so cool!!! You totally could make 3 or 4 videos out of this one . I hope your doing at least one more . Cool new with the Beautiful old! I would totally be cool with that every now and again.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching
Absolutely beautiful place! So fascinating!
I love shady maple the restraint and the market. The quilts in the gift shop are gorgeous
Loved it. Yes definitely could spend hours in there. Start with breakfast, look around have lunch, continue looking have dinner, repack van, then go home. I understand you going fast, didn't mind that and thankfully you aren't one that swings the phone around, you hold it steady, which is a blessing for someone like me, swinging motions, jerky movements quickly bring on bad migraines. Alot would be open buggies so pull in out of the rain. RVs and trailer homes made by Amish far better built then any where else.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Some people just use their phones and hold in their hands, I use a device called a gamble, which makes the video flow smoothly. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
@edithdavis2848
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome.
@patricknash1198
Жыл бұрын
Gimble*
WOW!! This place is absolutely amazing!! i sure would like to visit it sometime!!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure they would love to have you as a guest. Make sure you’re really hungry when you go there. Thanks for watching.
this place is amazing!! i love going to shady maple its one of my favorite places to go!!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking at the amazing 3D art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment what state do you watch my videos from?
Interesting video…thanks for showing it to us…
Holy cow that's relation to me I love that 3-D artwork definitely definitely gonna have to make a trip out there an check this place out absolutely beautiful place John thank you so much for sharing an again those pieces of artwork are absolutely exquisite
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Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for watching our channel
I’m sure it was overwhelming 😮but I saw so many items that I wanted! Amazing art work! Beautiful building love the wood. I am 69 years old and feel like I wouldn’t be able to take the tour without you guys filming it! Thank you so much for sharing your videos!
@theappalachianchannel
6 ай бұрын
Yes it was!
Enjoyed this video
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Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I’ve been there several times. The food is delicious not only that you need to go take a walk through the farmers market. The corn in the summertime is delicious. It’s worth the trip.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching
Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
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Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching
Great video wish in Texas thank s for great video.
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Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching
Love your videos
@theappalachianchannel
8 ай бұрын
thank you so much for watching our Channel! John Ward
We go to the farmers market for local veggies and fruits. I'm from Reading PA. 25 minutes away. Grew up on the buffet. Lol
Wow !!!! That art work is the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to be there to see them in person. Thanks for watching.
👍⭐👍🌟 WOW 😲 wata place keep the videos 🎥📸 Rollin ✌️
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching
The art work is amazing. I so..enjoy it.
Yes, people, it is awesome. Great good and atmosphere. Go if ya get the chance
I live in Lancaster County, Pa. about 30 minutes from Shady Maple. I was actually raised in Wise County, Virginia near the small town of Pound. Glad to see you explring the Dutch country!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, we had a nice time
I love this place,my family and I go all the time,I live about 25 minutes from there, I love the store down the road best chicken pot pie,and best pumpkin custard and egg custard
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
We go there every time we get the area!! Love it!!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching
Can’t wait to go! Woooo-Weeee 🎉 looks like days of fun. How are hotels in the area?😊
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Not for sure. We went through hotels.com. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful fantastic place artwork
@theappalachianchannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the Appalachian Channel... John Ward
This place looks amazing! We're only about 2 hours from there in Maryland, might try to get out there one weekend. Where I live in Maryland, very close there is a Dutch Pennsylvania market right in the heart of Germantown that has foods, a restaurant, furniture, gifts, sometimes plants. We enjoy going there occasionally and buying candy, or sometimes other food items, like produce, but we really like their breads they make on site.
@staceycruz-hamm9481
Жыл бұрын
My sister comes from westminster MD all the time
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking at the amazing 3D art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment .
Hey man next time you are in the Lancaster area you should check out the green dragon farmers market on Friday’s & also maplehofe dairy
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
i will next time there my friend,Thanks so much for the comment! What state do you watch my videos from?
@mikewalsh4562
Жыл бұрын
I actually live in peach bottom Pennsylvania in the southern end of Lancaster county
Hello from Siesta Key Florida
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Good morning!
The artwork is very special.
Gotta go there! Thanks!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching
I grew up 20 minutes away from Shady Maple and we'd eat there quite a bit. I remember when they were in the original building, which is now Gish's furniture store. As a teenager, friends and I would eat at Shady Maple every Saturday. They do different feature diners each night and you get a free meal on your birthday.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful comment. Thanks for watching.
very interesting..thank you
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking at the amazing 3D art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment what state do you watch my videos from?
There is a place in Rhode Island that is called the Nordic lodge . It is smaller in size with a bar and gift shop . It is all you can eat seafoods and steaks , deserts and more . I check the new price this year and it went up a lot , $135 for 2 hour seating limit on food items . The last time I went was a few years ago @ $75 a seating I’d love to go to shady maple some day
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Wow, just amazing! Thanks for watching
Pretty fabulous!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Shady Mables is great place to spend half a day looking at the amazing 3D art and gift shop. Thanks for the comment what state do you watch my videos from?
I just love customer service . So nice 👍👍
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
The best
Wow! you worked up an appetite walkin' around the gift shop! :{)
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
An absolutely breathtaking place. You do move the camera rather quickly. Understand there's a lot to take in
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
We had only a short amount of time to film
That is a really nice place ❤.
Wow! An amazing place.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
yes is it really is!
This place is amazing.
My goodness that's a lot of people. I love her flowered blouse so pretty
@theappalachianchannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the Appalachian Channel... John Ward
Had my daughters wedding reception there. It is a awesome restaurant!
Please do a piece on the artist/artwork shown I'm sure viewers would find it as interesting as myself.
Been going for over 30 years. Awesome place! We call Saturday’s (amateur day) lol. By the way it’s pronounced lankisster.
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Why is called Amateur day?
@tonkadave
Жыл бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel it’s usually mobbed with tourists and bus groups on Saturday’s. Most locals go when it’s quieter. Closed on Sundays of course
I love how you pronounce Smörgåsbord😅👍🏼 (Swede here)
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.. John Ward
We were able to eat their last Fall. It was huge. We really enjoyed it
Wow I thought Der Dutchman here in Plain City ,Ohio was the largest restaurant.
Never really got to see the food offerings except for the beverages. Sho fly pie and specialty foods that are well known in the region.
Wow thanks. Too much!
Wow that is amazing, would really like to visit someday…
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure they’d love to have you as a guest. Make sure you go there with an empty stomach. Thanks for watching.
I would love to visit
Been watching all day long..sometime forget to click watch..sorry.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching
Thank you for recognizing that Shady Maple is Mennonite-run, not Amish. One slight correction it's Shady Maple, not Maples.
My daughter lives in PA. She knows when we're there her daddy is going to shady maples. It's his favorite place to eat. You won't be disappointed.
I love home made quilts hand stitch
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3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the Appalachian Channel... John Ward
So different original I love their goods their lifestyle
@theappalachianchannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the Appalachian Channel... John Ward
I have been there so many times.. we drive 3 1/2 hours to get there. The food is great and the service is awesome….love it there!
@theappalachianchannel
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s a long ride! Thanks for watching our channel
@steveperry2314
Жыл бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel we shop the Amish stores up there and make a day of it. Plus we hit the outlet stores in Reading and Lancaster. It is a nice peaceful drive through Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania. Thanks I really enjoy your channel.
Reminds me of Wall Drug in Mitchell, SD
Holy smokes!