St. Mary's County Maryland Visitor Guide 2025 - Magazine - Page 10
AMISH & MENNONITE
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LOCAL TRADITIONS
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eeking a picturesque drive through the countryside?
Feel yourself ease into a slower pace of life as you
seemingly travel to a simpler time along scenic roads through
Mechanicsville and Loveville, where Old Order Mennonite and
Amish communities thrive.
The annual November Amish Quilt Auction
is a sure sign of fall in St. Mary’s County. Bid
on handcrafted quilts and purchase delicious
baked goods or hand-sewn items created by
the talented women of the community. Join in
the excitement of the fast-paced auction as
items sell for anywhere between $5 to $5,000!
Fun fact: the homemade chicken soup featured
here is considered a St. Mary’s treasure!
Start your journey at The Barns at New Market, where you’ll find local produce, baked goods,
and blooming plants alongside locally crafted beverages, meats, and cheeses. From there,
meander down Route 236, watching for the handcrafted signs designating Amish shops
offering handcrafted leather goods, furniture, shoes, and more. Be sure to plan a stop at
Clover Hill Dairy, a one-of-a-kind Amish dairy cooperative offering locally made cheeses,
chocolates, jams, and more.
Fill your trunk with plants, produce, and baked goods from the Loveville Produce Auction
in Mechanicsville. The fast-paced purchasing and affordability of quality products are unique
to St. Mary’s. Travel down Loveville Road to Parsons Mill Road to discover Mennonite shops
including Green Acres Nursery and Loveville Leather for custom and handmade leather
goods for both horse and rider.
Our roads have extra-wide
shoulders. These accommodate
horse-drawn buggies and make our
county a popular spot for cyclists
seeking room to roam!
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