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‘Would you like to stop by the Amish Tea Room?’ Mum asked me. The what? 🤔
We were heading along the Tasman highway on our way to the mountain biking Mecca of Blue Derby when we passed the area where the ‘Springfield Tea Room’ was.
This is a real working Amish farm that has a cute little tea room where they serve homemade goodies.
Mum had read about it online and wanted to go. And now so did I! Dad and Chris both seemed keen and so it was decided. We would stop in for some scones on our way home.
After an action-packed day at Blue Derby we punched the address into the GPS and wound our way though the lush green countryside until we reached the little crooked sign on the side of the road that read ‘Tea Room’ and pointed to the right.
We turned down the little lane and slowly passed white goats and brown cows, a house with gardens filled with flowers, a couple of stables and we soon pulled into into a tiny car park.
We wandered over to the door with the sign on it and slowly pushed it open.
It was quiet – one other couple was just finishing their cups of tea and a lovely older lady with white hair and the clearest eyes I have ever seen was sitting quietly behind a table that was next to the door.
The table was filled with baked goods and as she peered at us from behind, she smiled and welcomed us in. She was wearing a white bonnet, long purple floral dress and an apron.
We took a seat after choosing what we would like off the menu which was written on a chalk board and paying by bank transfer. There is no eftpos here! No lights or light switches either.
The room was light and airy with large skylights in the roof and windows lined with blue and white check curtains.
Unfortunately we hadn’t read enough online and had no idea that they served meals as well! So we had stopped by a cafe in Scottsdale (Rhubaba which was insanely good!) and only had room for something small here at the Tea Room.
The walls are lined with all sorts of craft and the shelves are filled with fabric and clothing and all sorts of homemade produce for sale. It’s just gorgeous!
We could hear her making everything in the kitchen and we started wondering … how long had they been here? Where were they from? How did they make the ice cream that I’d just ordered? How did they keep it cold? How did they keep in contact with the world? How many lived here? Did they meet with other families? Did they get away much?
So instead of coming up with our own imaginary scenarios, we asked questions and shared our stories and listened to hers. It was fascinating! She was blown away when I explained Apple Music to her … and was very interested when I shared about Aussie Destinations Unknown and the whole concept of social media.
They keep in contact with their son on the mainland by snail mail, printed photos and the occasional phone call made on an old turn dial phone.
They have been self sufficient for over 30 years and – well – you’ll just have to go and see for yourself!
While we were there a stunning young lady came in a collected a bonnet (we all guessed it might be for gardening) and when she mentioned it was for gardening, we all smiled and mum knew she had to have one! She has ordered a fabulous black bonnet that will be ready for her to pick up when she returns. It will keep the sun off her face and neck while she’s gardening – and gosh she looks good in it! 😁
I signed us into the visitors book and Mum enjoyed it so much that she’s going to go back with a friend (and to collect her bonnet).
As the others all piled into the car I chose to walk down the driveway to have a closer look at the garden, and visit the goats. She noticed me down there and came down for a bit more of a chat.
I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s not fancy, it’s not lavish but it’s real, it’s homemade and it’s most definitely something you don’t see everyday.
I’d share their website – but they don’t have one. 🤔😁
Punch this into your GPS and go for an adventure of an entirely different kind!
👉🏼1139 Ten Mile Track, Springfield TAS 7304
We are a group of 20 ladies from Perth Baptist Church who would like to visit your establishment on Tues 17th of September 2019. Could you please reply to us as to whether you could accommodate us and supply morning tea or a light lunch.
And could you let us know as to the cost of each please.
Regards,
Beryl Perry
Hi Beryl, unfortunately I don’t work at the tea rooms and am unable to assist with your inquiries. We were just very lucky to have been able to stop by! I hope your visit goes well – and I have no doubt they will be able to accommodate you all. When we were they mentioned larger groups stopping by quite often 🙂
I went there today (8 Jan2020) and i had no idea these people were Amish as I asked about the dress and they said they just followed the bible – it was all very nice and I wish I had not been so ignorant of what they are about – maybe next time
Yes, they are lovely people! There should always be a ‘next time’ 🙂
Great photos. I especially like the cow. It looks like it has posed for 100’s of photos.
Thanks! I loved the cow too … she was very photogenic 🙂
Called in to the shop today.Beautiful jam full of fruit and warm coffee scrolls from the oven.A must visit.The genuine homemade product.
Oh you make me want to go back! Everything is just so scrumptious! lol 🙂
This such a beautiful paradise you have tucked away & the food is absolutely scrumptious.
The lady served us for Devonshire
Was so friendly & helpful .
I just wanted to know as I bought some a jar of comfrey cream ? Is this a scrub for face or you run into dry itchy skin ?
Hi Marilyn and sorry for the late reply – your message got sent to the spam folder! I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. It’s been over two years since we first went. I’m so sorry but I can’t help you with the comfrey cream. I haven’t tried it myself. Let me know how you found it though 🙂
Hi the cream is for bruising and knitting bones. The sign in the shop also said it is good for muscles. They have a great range of teas along with the jams, jellies, sauces and baked goods. I will definitely be back.
Gday I’m Graham I was visiting Scottsdale in November just befor the covid outbreak,I was sitting in my car at the show ground,I looked out the window and 3 ladies were going past on a horse drawn cart,it was the nicest thing I had seen all day.i didn’t know that they had a tea room,the wife and I will visit soon.
Oh wow! That would have looked amazing! Their tea room was just lovely – I hope it is still running! 🙂
Hi there I’m from Australia and was wonder if the Amish family make Amish soap and sell it .
Thankyou
Hi! I’m not sure sorry – we haven’t been there for a few years now. 🙂