Quilt gardens to return in 2025


Pictures of previous Quilt Gardens in Shipshewana from 2014. (Contributed Photo)

Pictures of previous Quilt Gardens in Shipshewana from 2014. (Contributed Photo)

The 2025 Quilt Gar­dens will bloom in Amish Country, adding to the vi­brant tapestry and history of fabric and barn quilts decorating the region. The one-of-a-kind attraction will see two new Quilt Gardens for residents and visitors to enjoy. The Quilt Gardens showcase a unique tapestry of quilting, garden­ing, and the cultural her­itage of Amish traditions and community pride. The Quilt Gardens will open to the public on May 30, 2025. The locations for the 2025 Quilt Gardens will be:

• Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewa­na

• Weaver Furni­ture Sales, 7870 W. 075 N., Shipshewana

The Shipshewana/La­Grange CVB is partnering with the Shipshewana Gar­den

Club, led by Levi King, to plant and tend to the flowers. The Quilt Gardens will feature a variety of flowers including red wave petunias, eureka white be­gonias, eureka bronze leaf red begonias, and aloha blue ageratums.

“Shipshewana wel­comes thousands of quilters and gardeners annually to the heart of Amish Coun­try each year. We’re look­ing forward to inviting and welcoming even more by participating in the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail project,” said Sonya Nash, executive director of the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB. “The newly formed Shipshewana Gar­den Club is filled with en­thusiasm for adding to the beauty of this charming place.”

The Quilt Gardens make their return to Shipshewana after an 11-year absence and will be found in the same locations as previous years, including by the Be the “I” In Shipshe sculpture outside The Farmstead Inn & Con­ference Center.

“We are honored to be part of the Quilt Gardens Tour once again, celebrat­ing the rich culture and art­istry that make Shipshewa­na truly special,” said Lore Gates, director of market­ing & customer experience at the Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market. “The vi­brant quilt patterns not only bring beauty to our Farm­stead Inn & Conference Center but also offer visi­tors a deeper connection to the heritage and craftsman­ship of the region, creating a one-of-a-kind experience.”

The Quilt Gardens can be found along the Heritage Trail, named one of LIFE magazine’s most scenic drives. The Heritage Trail is a 90-mile guided audio tour that connects Shipshewana, Elkhart, Bristol, Middle­bury, Goshen, Nappanee, and Wakarusa in an engag­ing experience packed with quirky stories, historical figures, and cultural heri­tage.

“We’re excited to wel­come all of the new Quilt Gardens and the dedicat­ed volunteers who will be caring for them. The Quilt Gardens draws tens of thou­sands of visitors every year to the Elkhart County area, creating memories with their friends and families and spending money at our local businesses,” said Jon Hunsberger, executive di­rector of the Elkhart Coun­ty CVB.

The Quilt Gardens sites are:

• Farmstead Inn & Con­ference Center, 370 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana

• Weaver Furniture Sales, 7870 W. 075 N., Ship­shewana

• Elkhart County Histor­ical Museum, 304 W. Vistu­la St., Bristol

• Central Green, Frank­lin Street and Waterfall Drive, Elkhart

• Elkhart Environmen­tal Center, 1717 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart

• Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart

• Abshire Park, 1302 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen

• Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen

• Elkhart County Court­house, 101 N. Main St., Goshen

• Das Dutchman Essen­haus, 240 U.S. 20, Middle­bury

• Dutch Country Mar­ket, 11351 County Road 16, Middlebury

• Krider World’s Fair Garden, 302 W. Bristol St., Middlebury

• Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee

• Downtown Wakarusa, 116 S. Elkhart St., Wakaru­sa

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