Plain people are Christian groups characterized by separation from the world and by simple living, including plain dressing. This is a very simple definition of Plain People.
This is a photo full post with most of the pictures of Plain People I captured in the Amish/Mennonite Communities in parts of Indiana and Holmes County Ohio.
This photo is a drive-by snap of a Barn Sale.
Ending with this school yard photo of the children at recess.
I’m linking up to ABC Wednesday for P is for Plain People with thanks to Mrs. Nesbitt and Roger plus the ABC team.
Since these photos are mostly from farming communities I’m also linking up to The Barn Collective with Tom the Backroads Traveller.
Fall is living up to it’s name in our yard. Dear went out and rustled up all the leaves this morning and then the winds came and there are more leaves than before on the ground. That is the price we pay for the beauty of our changing seasons. It’s worth it.
As I type I’m watching more leaves fall and it’s a lovely sight.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Ellen, you captured some great images of the Amish in Indiana and Ohio. The folks that I know are much more conservative than in these areas. No bike and some of the clothing colors are much “too worldly.” Over the years I have learned that even in a church district they are all a bit different in small ways. Thanks so much for sharing, I’m sure you realize why I enjoy my time with my Amish friends. It can be a slow process, but over the last 20 years I have become a friend to many Amish folks. I hope that you will stop back when you can.
Something we learned is that it is up to the bishop/elder of a group of Amish to determine how much or little that they use any modern conveniences. The other thing we learned is that Amish broke off from the Mennonites over the practice of shunning. The Mennonites wanted to move away from this practice. The Mennonites use more color and plant flower gardens while the Amish farms are not adorned in any way. This area we were in has a mix of Mennonites and Amish mostly from Swiss and Dutch ancestry. It was all very interesting. The Mennonite Group I’m associated with are Russian Mennonites and they are not as conservative as these groups are but there are probably some from this group that are more conservative.
Very beautiful pictures.
As for the leaves, we have plenty too!
Wonderful photos – great scenery. One wonders where the ladies buy their modern “sneakers”.
Great shots from your trip Ellen! Love the picture of the 4 horse powered cultivator with corn stooks in the background.
Very interesting, including your response to Tom. I had wondered about some of these things.
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Such beautiful photos, Ellen!! It is so interesting to see the Amish living their daily lives…with their children, at work, shopping, biking, children at play.
So interesting, Ellen. I don’t think I have ever seen a picture of this group on bicycles.
I only know about them from tv…. I don’t know if we have such people in my country, I’ve never seen any … I do wonder though , I think I would not be a succesfull participant in a community like this
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Melody, I know it’s not the place for me! 🙂
I often wonder just how “content” they are in their lives. It’s so foreign to us.
Ann
Lovely photos of the plain people. It is a life I don’t know much about apart from what I see on TV. Being interested in different kinds of dress, I like the clothing they were, particularly the ladies. They always look so elegant to me though they would probably think me quite strange for thinking so. Thank you for sharing these photos Ellen, and for also leaving a nice comment.
Oh these are just wonderful photos Ellen! You really did capture so much of their way of life in a beautiful part of the world!
Awesome photos of the plain people. I guess they’re happy living this way, but I do prefer the modern conveniences. And more fashionable clothing!
Leslie
abcw team
Gorgeous Fall leaves and I’m fascinated by the Plain People. You got terrific photos of them . Perfect Post for P.
I wonder if I have time to rake leaves before it rains. Part of me hopes not. lol. Thanks for sharing photos of your visit with the Plain People.
I see them a lot in PA, near where my BIL lives.
ROG, ABCW