ABOUT US

During the year of 1990, Ed Van De Water spent a great deal of time working in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. It was at this time that he discovered the exceptional outdoor lawn furniture that the Amish were handcrafting. The attention to detail and the superior craftsmanship resulted in the production of beautiful furniture of tremendous strength and durability.

Ed developed a working relationship with some of the families and began transporting the furniture to Rochester, New York. It became clear that Ed couldn't get enough product fast enough for the demand to be met. and so the goal became to open a store in Rochester that would offer a wide range of Amish goods.

In April 2000, "The Amish Outlet and Gift Shop" opened to the public. The store featured outdoor furniture and a wide range of other Amish made products, including storage sheds, gazebos, cedar chests, wooden benches, etc. Since opening, they have added a huge selection of additional unique gift items and indoor furniture from both Amish and traditional worldwide suppliers. The 12,000 square foot store and grounds have become a destination for western New Yorkers and beyond, who want the “feel” of Lancaster County Pennsylvania without the long drive.

It seems everyone has busy lives these days, so we will attempt to show as much as we can of our products on our website, but we would welcome you if you could take a small break from your busy day just to come out, relax and enjoy our store. I am sure you will see it was time well spent.

"Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of our
customers who have supported us."    

Barb and Ed Van De Water – Owners