Entering America's Most Conservative Amish Town

[@drewbinsky]

While many of you guys may disagree with the Swartzentruber Amish way of life, I actually found it to be quite refreshing. Their commitment to sustainable living and self-sufficiency is something that I’ve rarely seen outside of indigenous tribes in Africa. I also admire the way that the Swartzentrubers prioritize family, faith, and hard work, giving a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment. Lastly, while WE THINK their lives are extreme, they have no idea that other ways of life exist. So who are we to judge? Would love to hear your thoughts down below if you agree or disagree with the Swartzentruber Amish way of life. Thanks for watching!

[@anxiouscucumber9]

Do they not mind being described as a cult?

[@anxiouscucumber9]

Although i guess they're unlikely to ever see this, given their avoidance of modern technology (would be so interested to know if any of them asked to see the final video?)

[@jungervin8765]

After your video that a woman lives without eating and drinking just f you.

[@davidenglish2003]

Why did you call their religion a cult?

[@dwaynefoley1020]

@@davidenglish2003all religions are cults

[@trreb1]

I drive for the Amish here in S.W. Michigan. Some of the greatest people I have EVER known. My wife of almost 26 years just passed away 6/3/24 and the love and support I have received from our Amish friends was amazing. I couldn't ask for better people to be friends with.

[@kenmartin1919]

Sorry for your loss sir. I can’t even imagine. I lost my mom at 16 and that was tough. Always remember how SHE ( your wife) would want you to carry on and I believe this will bring you peace.

[@denisedarnell1641]

I am a Michigan girl and have only seen a few Amish up north near Alpena where we went to their roadside stand and would buy them out. We always gave way more money than they requested... Whereabouts do u see the Amish in your area ? Are you near Claire ? I would love to go to the Amish area that's closer to Metro Detroit and frequent their bakeries or roadside stands. Nothing beats their baking and canning. Thanks if u can give me info please

[@yvettelattimore6883]

My condolences. Praying for God's comfort for you.

[@USMC0311-jz5gy]

@@denisedarnell1641 i am a Yooper and live in an old order Amish community south of the soo. i drive screws for them and use my chainsaw when needed. they call Gladwin old Gladwin and always want rides to Clair. there is an old order community in Engadine also. i get paid with lunch and veggies. most are super nice and work very hard. remember just because you look poor doesn't mean you are.

[@ps5748]

I agree...sorry for your loss friend....sw. ontario

[@TheBingo10]

I might have shed a few tears on the interaction with her mom. Having grown up Amish n after leaving am shunned as well and to see her mom accepting her as she is is just beautiful!

[@drewbinsky]

Best part :)

[@FollowersofChrist789]

@@drewbinsky you at Ohio? come to Ohio stow man and meet me sir. your vid is awesome!

[@georgecooke9010]

YOU GOT PRAYED FOR! GOD BLESS YOU.

[@oghenenyerovwobabafenure3948]

Her mum is getting in trouble for this

[@redlady8296]

@@oghenenyerovwobabafenure3948 only if the Bishop sees it.

[@michaelprivett5625]

THE BEDROOM talk was very touching, im so glad her mom still welcomes her back to her home. Im sure her mom still has her note.

[@hookedonphoenix3112]

My dad had a great fascination with and respect for the Amish, and we went and visited their communities in southern Illinois numerous times. While their way of life is very different, they’re still just people following their faith, and I appreciate you showing their culture and speaking to them like anybody else. Thanks for this video.

[@manuelfrontier]

I love their food is one of the most tasteful and healthy foods you can ever eat

[@alishaperry6521]

I hope she knows how lucky she is that her family still talks to her. You can tell her mother is a good person because she's so sweet and down to earth

[@Ea2ky90]

Yeah she's had enough loss in her life it seems and doesn't want to lose touch with her daughter

[@ethandollarhide7943]

@@Ea2ky90 Her daughter is a 🤡. She escaped for a reason, the fact that she keeps going back just shows that there's something wrong with her brain.

[@ethandollarhide7943]

This is the equivalent of going back to a parent that beats you.

[@alishaperry6521]

@ethandollarhide7943 wtf no

[@Jpow5734]

@@alishaperry6521mental abuse is no different than physical abuse, it still ruins lives.

[@alexwaskidnapped8609]

Literally HISTORIC documentary. It truly is unheard of to be inside a Schwartzentruber's house. Hard enough to have a conversation longer than a few sentences with your average old order Amish. I truly appreciate watching this documentary. Thank you for showing us an unprecedented look into their way of life.

[@keryljensen978]

Peter Santenello also has a great series of videos of the Amish. Check him out!

[@thyme3605]

@@keryljensen978love Peter’s videos.

[@Pugetwitch]

Yes this was really cool. Definitely appreciated. I hope that her family understands how valuable even a small glimpse into their life is, I'm sure that she doesn't care because everything is about God's will to them but God wills us to humble ourselves and to gain a renewed sense of gratitude through this perspective. So many of us wish that we could live in such simplicity but the fear of self sacrifice keeps us bound to modernity.

[@LeOlamVaed]

Her mom is amazing for many reasons, she accepts her back to visit, she raise all these children alone ? Like seriously how? Can you interview her? Single mom here and I can barely raise one child on my own. This made me cry

[@drewbinsky]

her mom is a rockstar! i couldn't interview her out of respect

[@chelseagirl278]

they are truly a community - they help each other out in EVERY aspect

[@sonia1082]

Older siblings can sometimes be some good and even tough co-educaters.

[@sarahmiller5632]

Very interesting. Where I live in Canada we have similar people called Hutterites. They are also Anabaptists. They do embrace modern equipment etc. They are farmers and live in communities similar to the Amish. They dress like the Amish. They also cook and eat communally. There are no kitchens in individual houses.

[@sonia1082]

@@sarahmiller5632 That‘s so fascinating that they don’t have individual kitchens.

[@CS-jr6ux]

Mel seems like a really good person to talk to and learn from and really open-minded. The Amish lifestyle has to be hard for some kids, but it's pretty amazing. I bet the food they make tastes incredible. I wish this was longer :)

[@cindysutton-hw4nf]

I can’t believe I stumbled across this video! I buy eggs, produce, honey etc from Lizzie mom weekly. She is right, the best eggs anywhere! The location of her school is just down the hill from my home, I also,although English, grew up here. Sadly, I remember, as do so many in this community, when her father was killed. My mother, formed a friendship of kindness with her mother & out of a love for God they helped each other. I am so glad to see Lizzie thriving, yet still so connected to this very important piece of the world at whole ❤

[@hikmatullahos4912]

Who killed her father and why?

[@brittanyjaeger3606]

​@hikmatullahos4912 they say it multiple times. A drunk driver hit his buggy.

[@kennethbrodigan5375]

I buy eggs too! Thats wild.

[@GingerNinja1]

​@@kennethbrodigan5375 Is that supposed to be funny bc it's not

[@kennethbrodigan5375]

That is wild. By definition.

[@trishajohnson2385]

I’ve seen Amish people quite a few times. But seeing Lizzie’s life of growing up there is awesome. I’m so glad her Mom let us see everything

[@devonholdip4101]

She is not just beautiful, her vibe, spirit, energy and her strength. This is a great video swear

[@georgecooke9010]

YOU'RE AN EMPATH! COOL, NOT MANY ARE.

[@Charlie.202]

So Hot!

[@kennethdefreitas3120]

She is so beautiful 😍

[@Loki.Lyesmyth]

Absolutely friend.

[@bflat4933]

It is difficult to comment meaningfully and adequately. My response is gratitude to the makers of this film and the people who cooperated so naturally and unselfishly, without posing. The overall impression is of integrity, rootedness, and stability in love of the community and their home. Wholly admirable!

[@乂]

Such a beautiful and eye-opening look into the Swartzentruber Amish way of life. Truly inspiring and thought-provoking.

[@Jonjs99]

FAKE

[@tripthrasher3569]

​@Jonjs99 it's really not. There's a big Amish community in my town and it's real. Your not bright huh?

[@whohan779]

@@tripthrasher3569 He meant 乂's channel. It's likely [partially] AI operated and serves the goal to generate subs with low effort.

[@andrzej4469]

It brings tears to my eyes when I watch such programs. Big applause for Mom. She raised so many children herself. She kept the house in perfect condition. It's so clean here, everything is renovated, repainted and so tidy. I am absolutely in awe. It was definitely hard at times and there were a lot of tears and sadness. However, the community is a real support. When our modern world collapses, you will still be there and the reconstruction of the world will begin with you. Warm greetings from Wroclaw, Poland.

[@ElisabethAgnesHaget-hf8zv]

Das denke ich auch

[@fabioardilaeltiempoquevivi2483]

Asi sera. La profecia lo registra.

[@ihanak8814]

love polish bitches

[@andersen6422]

Notice how every single thing in that house is immaculate? The stove, the washer, the water pump... everything looks brand spanking new because they keep everything in perfect working order and cleanliness.

[@leannsmreker3201]

They don't have social media to distracte them

[@salviabuckwheats7434]

Yeah sure, they knew someone was coming with a camera. Not everyone is clean.

[@rosatruth7262]

Algo increíble ir allí pero hay más de 100 reportajes iguales de muchos KZbinr 🤣

[@TrevorPhilipsBro]

My drive doesnt have horseshit all over it

[@paradoxparade1]

Hm, reminds me of that German dude from the 40s.

[@GlennAxelrodActorModel]

What a great video! The Amish are truly fascinating, almost like a living period piece set in modern times. Lizzy’s description was absolutely captivating-her storytelling painted such a vivid picture that I felt like I was right there experiencing it alongside her. I’d love to hear more about her transition to life outside the Amish community-what a journey that must have been! Keep up the incredible work!

[@GraceAnn-m6x]

Exactly dear 😮

[@michelleagnew8780]

Thank you for showing us in such a respectful way. I’m glad your mom has had you for a visit and that you still keep in touch with your family there.

[@laurenmark7764]

I live very close to this area. I am so happy that you came here. I have always grown up seeing the Amish and going to their markets and buying their products. It’s a wonderful and peaceful way of life. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@drewbinsky]

thx! lovely place and countryside living!

[@IsBigcat]

That's so kind of you to buy from them.

[@Ea2ky90]

I used to live in Sugarcreek😊

[@mackaroni9792]

I don't know about wonderful and peaceful... they're like the number one source of puppy mills, and they mistreat their horses badly

[@247freeschoolvideos3]

I live in cambridge lol

[@kathyred3310]

Everything in the home is so clean. The woodwork and paint are perfect! Simple, fine craftsmanship! No unnecessary plastic junk, nick knacks, furniture. Just what they need to survive. Much respect! Thank You Drew and Lizzie for a great video!

[@elisebarthalow6075]

They don't spend money on what they consider worldly goods like decorations.I have lived around different Amish including Schwartzentrubers and yes most Amish keep their homes spotless.

[@Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l]

Their homes are cleaner than most homes.

[@inkenhafner7187]

It's all fine and nice if it's your individual choice.

[@SusanChristmas]

I really like the simplicity of their lifestyle. It would be hard for me because I love to decorate.

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

Well she has like 18 kids who work for her 😅

[@mooninspain]

This is one of the most beautiful and educational videos I have seen. Ever.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

this is why this guy has 4 million subscribers.. incredible content

[@drewbinsky]

thx!

[@1979augistine]

A​@@drewbinsky

[@tboy80z]

He's Amishphobic dude. How can you say that???

[@todd2324]

​@drewbinsky It would be nice if you interviewed Lizzie herself to know more about her background and what she is doing now.

[@Ropecharud]

@@todd2324THIS!!!☝️☝️

[@johndambrosio7071]

Awe the way she just stairs out the window and her past hit her hard,she made a choice and huge leap in life,what a great amazing person

[@weejackrussell]

I first encountered these communities , Amish and Mennonite in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They have excellent fabulous food. Though they live a very frugal life their food is spectacular and lavish. Most of it is grown on their farms, so fresh and without additives. Lovely wooden furniture too.

[@PaulHFleming]

My favorite segment was the Cellar. My Grandma used make preserves out of green apples, peaches, Red peppers and Chi-Chi which like relish. I didn't know could preserve meats that way too. Amazing it's in Cellar that dark and below ground keeps chilled. Their food,💯% healthy, No addictives, food coloring or chemical preservatives😊😁

[@pennywright4666]

I’m impressed with your coverage of this particular Amish family. You were very positive and respectful about your subjects. I’m very glad that faces were blurred to protect the family. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@lizzieenswellness]

🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@J52d-g]

@@lizzieenswellnessI like that you see the positive impact your Amish upbringing had on you. It’s not all good but it shaped you into who you are and it doesn’t help to run from it or pretend it didn’t have some positive impact. Many ex Amish are not like you.

[@LynnDull-kp6hx]

Love you Drew..your videos helped me a lot when I was in the hospital fighting cancer ..God bless you and your wife.and family..thank you

[@mamajune3864]

This is the Drew Binsky style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Drew! 👏👏👏

[@drewbinsky]

Thx so much!

[@andrewdouvros1]

Love the classic @drewbinsky content

[@kalman3863]

I just had to watch it a 2nd time. Just tears! It's so beautiful, like how she can see where she came from and where she is now, and respect it all. This is how I've come see my life too, and how I help others to do the same. The community and family are precious and irreplacable. You are doing amazing, wonderful work! Your videos are life changing to their viewers. May G-d continue to grant you tremendous success!

[@RichardAuletta]

This is an incredible video -- not just a travel video, but in addition a time-travel video, a trans-cultural essay, and a comparative philosophy lesson of great depth. Congratulations!

[@Billy_Built]

Incredible video, and very true to Reality.. My Grandfather grew up Amish and left in the 8th grade as well, and would go visit them every couple of years as I was growing up. When I was younger there was one summer I spent up there with my Amish family and it gave me a complete overhaul on how I viewed things and how my time was spent for years to come. This video brought back many of those feelings I got from that summer. Thank you.

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

I'm just gob-stopped and smiling from ear to ear! I just can't get the stupid smile off of my face. I LOVE that you were both able to go back to Lizzie's childhood home and they welcomed both of you. This is absolutely unprecedented and a beautiful insight to the hidden world that most don't get to see. Thank you!

[@yvy1]

Gob-smacked* Gobstoppers are a candy

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

@@yvy1 LOL, I was so gob-smacked that I thought I was at the Chocolate Factory with Willie Wonka!

[@jamesm6006]

Drew understood the mission.

[@monikakusnierova5424]

One of the best videos I have seen on YT. Being interested in Mennonites and Amish, coming from a tiny country in the middle of Europe (Slovakia) where noone really heard of these cultures + watching your videos on regular basis = great one ! Love and hugs to the mom and daughter ❤

[@kathyred3310]

Your Mom is a good woman for wanting to still be your friend! I have seen and read that when an Amish person is shunned it’s game over, don’t let the door hit you in the ass. I hear the gratitude you have for your special relationship with your mother. ❤

[@drewbinsky]

her mom is amazing!

[@sabra1066]

​@@drewbinskyher mom is a loser for putting Amish before her daughter

[@tracyrenee5020]

​@@sabra1066how dare you say such a thing!!!

[@lasheenaward5823]

I thought it was just me that feels this way ​@@sabra1066

[@lasheenaward5823]

​@@sabra1066they talking about her mom so sweet no she not I can see pain in her eyes especially when the guy kept saying her mom is nice child plz imagine your mom keeps saying we friends 😢😢😢😢

[@elielvisrocha4892]

I'm watching from Brazil, it's amazing know more about new cultures! Congrats for video.

[@vickiwalker3486]

There are very old fashioned conservative Mennonites who are similar to the Amish, who have gone into the jungle of Peru, and far away from any towns. Their home community was in Belize and they left there because their members there were using cellphones and adopting more modern ways.

[@mlisaj1111]

I suspect there are similar groups in many places. Many Amish in the North Eastern US use “Amish Markets” for extra income, where they make and sell some amazing home-made food.

[@robertmillen2967]

Search for Amish barn raisin, especially for one where a barn burned down and is being rebuilt - it’s amazing

[@patriciaorourke8850]

I’m 76 and British and my parents lived through the war with lots of bomb raids and damage to buildings. We lived a very simple life growing up and I remember using newspaper instead of toilet paper, and yes it was cut up into squares. Didn’t think anything of it! We too had a bath once a week and used household soap which you would also use for laundry. Everything was rationed during the war you see and also for a little while after. We were brought up eating small portions of everything and very simple meals. My mother made her own bread and jam, delicious! Only two people in out street had a car and a refrigerator and it wasn’t us that’s for sure! So we walked everywhere or caught the train. We didn’t know about calories then and certainly didn’t need to diet!

[@mrtwis7]

I lived in a cult from 19-39 yo,& I am 63 yo now…there was good & bad,& so when I left in 2000 I discarded the bad & kept the good…most important of all, I kept my faith in Jesus Christ my Lord & Best Friend since I found Him in 1979❤

[@drewbinsky]

which cult?

[@mrtwis7]

@@drewbinsky The children of God,a group that started in Huntington beach ( leader went totally off the rails a few years after it started ). So glad I left,I wish I had left before!

[@AbinMathewIssac.]

It's better that you leave....thank god​@@mrtwis7

[@aimeebaldwin5600]

I'm sure you went through a lot. Thank God you kept your faith. ❤

[@aloe704]

Amen. I hate how some cults can give a bad rep to our faith. But Praise God you kept the good part of it!

[@1celloheaven]

Hello from England Drew...appreciate your understated and unjudgemental style. Really enjoyed the visit. Thank you.

[@PlaneJaneCars]

This is some of the best editing and cinematography you’ve done in a while. The moment in her bedroom with the transitions to b-roll was perfect!

[@leealbert8898]

This is amazing...their way of life is simple and stress free. we need this...everywhere is chaos...thank you for this.

[@jeanlucpicard4225]

So great to see a Schwarzentrupper house inside. Thank you.

[@mariekatherine5238]

But these are pretty high Swartzentrubers. The truly most conservative are the Nebraska Amish, not from Nebraska, from Pennsylvania. Their founding bishop was from Nebraska.

[@mj9949]

I thought curtains weren’t allowed.

[@denaschrock774]

I’m so proud of Lizzie and how far she has come and pushed herself to grow. I knew her soon after she left. Great video documentary.

[@michelelove]

19 kids? Omg my great grandparents had 15 and I thought that was alot. I like the fact that the older gentleman stated that Amish isn’t for everyone,it’s just a way of life but not the only way of life. Their young people aren’t condemned to it,they have choices.

[@alejandrogm1588]

A lot of fun between the sheets.

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

Yet 80% now choose to stay!!! 30 years ago 60% stayed, somehow they choose Amish more now!!! Even with more Choices!!! Their population doubles every 16 years now!!! Maybe it's because the outside world moved too much towards Satan.. Look at churches these days they many became purely satanic

[@chithiennguyen1371]

They haven't discover condom yet.

[@hanoord9412]

Yeah I dont get how they plan to be "sustainable" when their population will significantly more than double every generation...

[@hanoord9412]

Yeah I dont get how they see themselves as "sustainable" when their population grows so rapidly every generation...

[@user-lb6un2ru3m]

love the amish! thanks for the documentary! Lizzie seems like an amazing woman, wow!

[@bisket2003]

Lizzie reflecting out her childhood window was such a beautiful moment.

[@notsparks]

This is nice. I was raised Swiss Amish, and it is considered conservative by Amish standards but not as conservative as Swartzentruber or Nebraska Amish. It's very lucky that she is welcomed back by her family. I don't have that, but I am happy with my decision.

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you grew up in.

[@joannsmith3589]

her dad died... so maybe her dad would not have welcome her back... but a mother is more understanding

[@martinpaul2443]

Hello ! I'm a farmer in France et we have a lots of things to learn about the Amish ! Your video is very beautiful. Thanks a lot !

[@marconimartins2395]

💛💛💚💚💙💙

[@hinie11]

Bin durch Zufall auf diesen Kanal und seine Beiträge gestoßen. Wirklich spannend, informativ und sehr lehrreich. Lerne dieses Land auf eine andere Art und Weise kennen anders, als ich es als Tourist je kennen gelernt hatte! Großartig und danke dafür!❤

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Thank you for introducing us to Lizzie, Drew. And for sharing this video. Safe travels. ❤

[@arveyaguirre1171]

Es con mucho gusto 😊

[@napke8571]

Hi, Dutch here. I heard some 'Nederlandse' words :) Very interesting video, lovely lady and I do have great respect for the Amish way of living. Basic, pure, hard working and grateful. Also they have little to none environmental impact on the planet, its a big win-win 👍👍👍

[@prlopez6134]

Wow thanks yo so much for sharing she was a Swartzentruber amish and she still could visit and talk to her mom that must be a wonderful feeling

[@Kul9851CC]

OMG LIZZY IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😍😍❤️❤❤

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Drew, I cannot believe you had to ask what kerosene was at 22:40!!!!

[@Hakeem.X]

I believe he was asking for viewers who may not know

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

Sadly, it didn’t surprise me. Those sorts of questions have only been exploding in number nowadays. Regarding almost any & everything. Saddening, too, of late to see the younger ones ( like him ) gobsmacked even with a variety of fresh, home prepared foods ( the jam, home baked bread, etc. ) . V e r y grateful that I was n o t born in, say, the 1990s..

[@chappiescollectables]

Japan still uses that for their heaters

[@djcandle3863]

Growing up in nearby Maryland, we see and encounter the Amish all the time and as long as I’ve known them, they are the warmest, nicest and friendliest people I know. They’re incredibly down to earth and very humble people and Lizzie is the perfect example of this. If you ever get a chance to get to Lancaster or any other Amish areas, remain humble and open and you will have an incredible experience.

[@Meowmixery]

Maryland fren! I did some living near Reisterstown for awhile my neighborhood was all Amish it was neat. My only complaint is when the nearby farms had their animals out, soon as you go outside your nose gets a big waft of that "fresh" air lmao.

[@ethandollarhide7943]

The only reason I would go to an Amish community is for the purpose of having an Anti-Religion protest. They have blinded you People just like MAGA Christian Nationalists have.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

How do they treat their horses?

[@michaelbeachy9022]

@@Meowmixery loll yes it stinks but that is country air all over not just in amish country . Drive through Kansas there they have vast amounts of that country perfume

[@djcandle3863]

@@Meowmixery Haha yes, you will catch a whiff of that smell in the air from time to time but you quickly adjust to it. Also helps getting stuck into those delectable Amish pretzels and pies. Make you forget everything else lol

[@dianejohnson9904]

That Amish house was spotless! I was without electricity for 20 hours last week, and felt my whole world ending, sitting there in the dark eating my cold can of Chef Boyardee, bored out of my skull, and hot with no air conditioning. Watching this, I need to learn something from these people!

[@hensonlaura]

6 years ago I moved to a community that is visited annually by hurricanes and floods. Whether we get flooded or not, we lose power & water for days at the hottest time of the year . Also no Wi-Fi - all the niceties of civilization are gone. It does show you a side of yourself that remains hidden while those comforts are seamlessly provided.

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

You will be one of the first ones to fail at life when the NWO pulls the plug on our power grid! Start preparing and get used to doing without or YOU are in big trouble!

[@Tmhjr_Baskar]

Get puzzle boxes. I like large puzzles. No less than 5000 pieces. Have boxes of tissues around? Keep the tabs for lil fans. Have a yard that retains water about 1-3 feet down? Congrats, you have a natural refrigerator. Read books, write letters. :)

[@Ali1-v5c]

The "bored out of my skull..." got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jordanphilipperris]

They could learn from us too, as in humility, I mean, getting ousted like that for having a pin on the wrong way and a church that is that cold, ignorant and callus is truly ridiculous and dare I say disgusting. Just as people from like a hundred years from now will look upon us with our petty squabbles, belting so much hot air out of our mouths further adding to global warming ha ha, the extreme levels of food and other waste including unnecessary pollution and sufferings caused by laziness, greed, and, well, callousness as well as being more emotionally stunted due to the extreme fast paced life that many have in the developed world, especially with the way the economy is today, and yes, money is the cause of most of the worlds problems today. If we could figure out how to make everything vegan and still be just as if not more delicious nutritious and affordable as the non vegan items, that one thing would solve over half of the world eco problems, og that, and the fact that paper can be made from leafs which would be huge as well if done of a global scale. You have seedballs and all kinds of great innovations to change the world that are available today. Then you have got stubbornness, divorce laws and certain other laws, as well as these things called money and wars, so do not be so hard on yourself. If the Amish were forced to live like caveman or perhaps some point after that timeline, possibly as Egyptian slaves, they would probably be having troubles with that too. Progress is progress, it mainly depends on what stage you grow up with and the environments within said stages of your life. As for the electricity thing, I would recommend slowing down and just taking it all in like the Amish.

[@tiffi0161]

Vielen vielen Dank für diese Einblicke!!! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!!

[@waqaskhann91]

Sir, you have my respect! Putting in so much effort for beautiful content, you deserve everything!

[@SuperJohn131313]

This is crazy! I grew up with those Amish and THAT farm! My family is actually married into Lizzie’s family! By the way, it’s Stark County, not Holmes. Great video!!

[@CindyinArizona]

I'd love to go to that area, what town is the farm near? Thanks.

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you lived at.

[@NKP-1985]

Is it Wilmont ? I grew up in Massillon

[@ryanalopez3078]

One of the cleanest homes I've ever seen.. I admire the simplicity and fortitude of the Amish. I used to do business with an Amish man who drove from Shippshiwanna IN to Chicago Swest. Some of the best food ever! There should be a class ppl can take to learn some of the self reliance and discipline skills..

[@corlissbrandy983]

Yes, sign me up

[@edinaldo1984]

Lizzie is a very special and courageous woman, congratulations Lizzie!

[@aculpon]

I love that yuo and Lizzy showed a positive view of this way of life. My daughter is married to an ex Hutterite, and although he knew it was not a life he wanted to live (he ran away at 17 with $20 in his pocket), he has only positive things to say about how he was raised and his life growing up...he wouldn't change it for the world. He came away from that lifestyle with determination, positive values, love and respect for family and an incredible work ethic. -- He fortunately came from a colony that does not shun, so he has a relationship with all of his family. My daughter loves them and can't wait to introduce them to that world.

[@amandaknipe2382]

I have so much respect for Lizzie’s mom. She is a strong woman. The peaceful country life looks amazing

[@Brady-r1u]

I just got a ride with Mel today. I really enjoyed talking with him and getting to see his perspective.

[@lukeyerdon5163]

Awesome

[@AMF3EscoladeFilosofia]

I’m writing from Brazil, and the sewing machine at 8:40 is the same one my mother used in the 80s.

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

Some of those cost a fortune. My neighbour sold one for 35000 dollars

[@noah_100]

This was fun as I had found Lizzie on instagram several years ago. It’s so fun watching your prospective as I grew up old order Amish from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

[@Alyce56]

Very informative and moving. Your friend was courageous to go back, but then, as she said her roots are part of who she has become. She needed to go back. ❤ Bravo, good doc!!

[@Crabtree707]

The Amish are the most humble and hard working people this world has to offer. Living near Holmes county, I'm so grateful to have lived around them my entire life and be able to share this world with them.

[@darlenemateri6521]

They are such wonderful people. I have family living near Millersburg, Ohio in a country gated community. It's so beautiful there. They used to live outside of Berlin, Ohio. The food is delicious and similar to my Midwest German Russian dishes.My niece's family is Amish and she met my nephew through a internet chatroom. He was in the United States Marine Corps when they met for the first time Her grandparents are the new Amish and are just the sweetest people ever. I adore them tremendously. I went to Ohio this spring for a two week vacation to spend time with my nephew and his family. I'm already, ready for a return trip out there.

[@lucer25]

Then you don't really know the Amish In Holmescounty. It's all insest and kept secret.

[@OneEyedJack01]

Many are, but the mistake I see repeated over and over is placing all Amish into a single box. They are varied, like any other group. If there is a sin, crime, or cruelty, there are Amish people that have committed them, just like any other group of people. There are many admirable qualities to the Amish way of life but is naive to pretend it is idyllic.

[@Kopester]

You can see these men working hard on the farm, not sitting on the a$$ like the men today do long absolute jack. My respect for their work ethic🫡

[@fanniebeiler8204]

The Amish are in a single box when it comes to authority. The leaders meet privately with government officials to protect their religion and anyone who disagrees risks losing all family members for the rest of their lives. It is an injustice that the taxpayer dollars of all involved and especially victims of crime, are not being used to protect both them and their families.

[@GingerNinja1]

I really enjoyed this. It fascinates me to see how other cultures & religions live. I've always had respect for the Amish & the Mennonites too. We hired them to build our barn bc they do such a good job. Appreciate her sharing her upbringing with us & to her mother for allowing you to film. What a woman to raise 19 children. God bless. 🕊

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

I often visited Amish communities while I was at school in the U.S. and Canada many years ago, and always found their way of life strangely appealing despite my markedly different cultural background. I myself grew up in an isolated Greek mountain village (with no electricity, plumbing, or any other modern amenities - in fact, the conveniences of this Swartzentruber homestead appear positively decadent compared to those of my poor village home). Yet, this simple rustic life, the hard manual work, the dependence on the land and the seasons, and most of all, the close-knit family bonds and strong sense of community are very attractive because they transport me back to an idyllic childhood and bring back to me all the people whom I dearly loved and long since lost. To those that reared us in the midst of much toil and hardship, it wasn’t easy living, but it was so much more beautiful, natural, and humanly fulfilling compared to our artificial urban lifestyle...after all, this is generally how the vast majority of folk all over the world lived up to just a few generations ago!

[@DonnaSCurran]

I really enjoyed this. It's respectful towards the Amrish and teaching us English about their community. They live peacefully with themselves and outter community. We could all learn something from them

[@ethandollarhide7943]

They live peacefully with the outer community? Cut the BS. Send a member of one of the many many many many groups that Christians oppose to one of these communities and see how much respect they get from the Amish. Christians proved a long time ago that there is no coexisting with them.

[@daisymae3258]

@@ethandollarhide7943what groups are you suggesting???

[@ethandollarhide7943]

@@daisymae3258 Okay let's look at all the groups Christians oppose: Atheists, People of other Religions, LGBTQ people, Feminists, Sex Workers, Vegans, People that don't want kids, Interracial Couples, People that drive electric cars, etc. Let's see how respectful the Amish would be if we sent somebody like that there for a visit.

[@Crushkirkland]

Lizzie is beautiful and a beautiful soul. She seems like such a graceful person. This is a really really good video. Top tier content!

[@JollUsARoint]

I have been watching you on my TV since yesterday.. you are my favorite tourist journalist I think that's what I'm trying to say LOL. But you have some amazing videos. And just want to say thank you. I will have you on the TV all day today as well. I can't comment on there I have to come to my cell phone. But you have a great one and safe travels my friend 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎👊🏻💨💥💪🏻💪🏻

[@aaronloomis8750]

This is a lovely story. Thank you, Liz, for sharing your heart.

[@laurelb1962]

I just got onto your channel via, this video. My husband's late grandmother, was a school teacher in an old order Amish community in and around Arthur IL. It was her very first teaching job she told me and she worked there for quite a while. She learned many many things from them and then, she told me and I can't thank her enough for that. I go to Arthur about 3 times a year now, (it's about an hour drive south of me) and I specifically go to an Amish grocery store called Beachy's. I buy thier Roll butter (it's so good you could eat it with a spoon) pasta in HUGE bags, candy, gallon jars of honey and most especially the Cheese, BEST AROUND, in my opinion and much much more. This video, really does go into more detail of thier lives, so thank you for taking us along on this extremely informative trip. It was absolutely amazing. ❤❤ Blessings, Laurel 😁

[@baricreations9688]

Hello I'm working on a documentary about neighbor disputes and was curious if I talk to you about the Amish town you're in touch with.

[@peggyh1395]

This was an amazing video. Thank you! I lived in Lancaster County PA for years and miss the daily bike rides through the peaceful Amish countryside.

[@6255445]

@20:43 that's how Moms in many cultures are. The love and affection is shown through food and not through words. In fact, the work "I love you" is never said, but you will know that you are loved dearly.

[@mermaideee798]

Absolutely informative! Thank you for sharing, Drew!

[@drewbinsky]

thanks for watching!

[@tiagosanches2830]

Muito informativo, um povo separado simples e humildes.

[@kevinnlogan1425]

I like their way of life. Also saving our planet. Thank you for putting this together.

[@surfingtheworldww]

this was beautiful. This captures the meaning of "America, the land of the free" because you can live as you want.

[@godschildyes]

They can not live as they want. They have to toe the line and live to very strict rules. All cults have both good and bad aspects about them. The Amish probably being the most charming. 😩

[@ethandollarhide7943]

The " Land of the Free" doesn't even rank in the top 15 countries with the Most Freedom.

[@cockyrustler]

"Land of the free"..founded on genocide and slavery, invaded more than 180 countries, and with largest prison population on Earth.

[@NonanoN-er6de]

It's free when you're not punished/fined/fired for saying something they dont want you to say

[@Dougherty_DozenFan]

@@ethandollarhide7943 Yes, because you can’t harm people here without punishment. I know our country isn’t perfect. But in all honesty If you don’t like America just leave.

[@Alices2s2s2-d2b]

Eu simplesmente amo a história do mundo e de todos os povos, estou amando seu canal!!

[@dryvonne1999]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative. I just came back from Kentucky while camping and we saw an Amish family camping in a travel trailer and they were using the campground washer and dryers to wash and dry their clothes. I thought that was interesting and I learned from this video that the Amish have different groups that accept and use technology and modern conveniences. I learned something new.

[@arfriedman4577]

Sorry to the family for the loss of their dad. Ive watched many Lizzie videos for approx 2 years . Ive seen Drews videos about 4 years. This video was on my homepage. I was glad to watch and see how Lizzie grew up. Her home is beautiful. Im so happy she can go home. I first learned of the Amish as a kid. My family went to a week onference at Host Farms, Lancaster PA for a few summers. I was always interested to learn about the Amish and Menomonie people.

[@danweaver5787]

Where you watch Lizzy?

[@saussauss1642]

As a muslim. I have great respect for this community👏🏻 lizzy’s mom is btw such an amazing powerful woman. Loved both storys about lizzy and her mom. Wish them al the best.

[@godschildyes]

You have great respect for people who believe they'll go to Hell for putting a safety pin on backwards? Hmmm

[@solha4505]

​@@godschildyes Is this the only thing you retained from the video? The safety pin???

[@ritaranee4787]

Gosh..... a comment from the Worst

[@paolorossi8470]

@@godschildyes Do the really believe in that or did you take Lizzy's words literally?

[@paolorossi8470]

@@ritaranee4787 Who are the Worst?

[@CV_CA]

10:34 When I was growing up in the nineteen sixties my grandmother's house had newspaper too. And we were not even Amish lol.... 🙂

[@joeythenomad]

Sounds like an intense trip down memory lane with Lizzie in the Amish country. Bet that took some nerve to revisit and share.

[@drewbinsky]

yes it was quite the experience!

[@cd-ft4hs]

@@drewbinsky Very informative video, but don't you feel the word cult has a negative connotation in your title? Especially after taking time to get to know them, but I could be wrong.

[@TryLife-mx5hg]

Drew is one of the most underrated KZbinrs

[@ethandollarhide7943]

She's a Project 2025 supporter so of course it makes sense that she still supports the Amish Cult.

[@C0nadeass0biu]

What an amazing Family! They respect the choices and ways of live. Thanks for your video🎉

[@ashbarlow]

The moustache fact was so interesting! Something i never thought about before either 😮

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

we got the same in islam. for slightly same and some other reasons.

[@ashbarlow]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob ohh! What are some other reasons?

[@BrigitteNolte-ln1ob]

@@ashbarlow because the othet religions like christians at this time wear mustache and so we seperate us. When you look at muslims from bangladesh, pakistan, chechnya and dagestan you often see men wearin their beard exact like the amish. I like the amish people very much because their religios and their community.

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

@@BrigitteNolte-ln1obNot ‘Islam’. Wahabi / Salafi school.

[@flamingogirl57]

This was a fantastic documentary! 4 months ago I had a tree fall on my house. The contractor I hired brought 6 Amish brother's to repair my roof and front porch. They were so good at what they do. I heard them talking on the roof and recognized several words they were saying. My Grandmother and Grandfather were German and spoke both high and low German. I came in the house on their lunch break and grabbed my Grandmothers hymnal from 1898 and took it out and asked if they knew any of the songs. Of course they did ! So in my little town in SE Kansas I was blessed to hear them sing. Blessings to you and Lizzy. New subscriber!!

[@elsiederksen5001]

Very interesting and growing up Mennonite, so many memories came back. The outhouse with newspaper or catalogues...no toilet paper, Saturday baths...youngest to oldest using the same water, we had cold running water and electricity, church on Sunday....men on one side, women on the other, Mom always canned meat, vegetables and fruits. I really enjoyed this video.

[@plainandsimple2576]

I live in a community with Schwartzintruber Amish. I was shocked the first time I saw the buggies at the liquor store. Also, watching them buy beer in the grocery store. In this community, the Amish eat lots of white bread, and crackers. The grocery carts are filled with pop. Yes, they have gardens, and fields, and animals. But in our community here, we also had a young girl of 12, fell pregnant by her brothers. Unfortunately, sex education is not a topic discussed in the Schwartzintruber Amish. Two of the brothers were over 18, so they went to jail, two brothers were younger. The baby was taken from the girl to be raised by someone else. The saddest thing of it all she’ll probably never get married, and have any more children. They are not any different than those in the society. Thank you for sharing.

[@gracehoney9875]

that’s devastating and horrendous for the little girl, but also shows that conservatism doesn’t equate to virtue like they want u to believe

[@michaeltnewyorknights8413]

​@@jezero7214 because keeping that all bottled up is obviously the better alternative. Said no one ever

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

​@@gracehoney9875yet crime is way higher in Liberal USA.. Sin is everywhere!!! But much higher outside Amish community!!! Take child slave sex industry U$ 150 bil industry, Children from as young as 9 in this industry makes up 7x the whole Amish and Menonite communities combined only in the USA, with 1/23 cases been solved is there really justice? We have 0 moral highs to preach to them!!! We are so much worst.. I have menonite Friends they are very conservative compared to me, but very liberal compared to Amish, they have cars, cellphones etc but huge families they live good lives and has good morals also 100x more honest, friendlier, helpful etc then your average Joe..

[@LawnOfCorn]

@@jezero7214you don’t speak for everyone. Therapy doesn’t work for some people but for many (if not most) people it is extremely helpful. Would you tell a veteran with PTSD they don’t need any therapy for the extreme anxiety and flash backs they may experience?

[@michaeltnewyorknights8413]

@@jezero7214 this is all opinion based on what happened specifically to you and your child. The "pioneers" weren't stronger than us, they were a product of their time. Different circumstances throughout the countless life cycles since the dawn of time. On life expectancy alone, we live longer and (not all but many) live healthier lives. That alone, nullifies your "stronger" POV. I'm exiting this discourse now as I know you're very set with your opinions. These definitive answer. See, there's no such thing.

[@jasasyiken5561]

Thanks for sharing. What’s most interesting is that you do videos, get people to see it and you’re paid money as you explained to that guy. But you have to go the shops to get your food and stuff, pay electricity and water bills, rent etc etc. And for that guy, he just work the land and animals and it provides for all his needs. The wealth is just him and the land. But for you, your wealth is subjective to others (viewers and KZbin). Their lifestyle is actually more free and empowering and ours are more constrained and dependent on others.

[@teijaflink2226]

Though seems like they live quite a lot under fear and control of their church sadly, that isn't exactly freedom even if this type of life close to nature feels lot more freeing otherwise. As long as it's a choice from your heart and not out of fear.

[@jasasyiken5561]

@@teijaflink2226 The way I see it, the church to them is like IRA or the judiciary authorities ie Police etc to us. We live under the same fear, just in different forms. The true sense of freedom is like a wishful word for everybody in my opinion.

[@victorialopez9717]

I've been watching this channel off and on since long before Drew finished up all his countries traveled. I really like the angle he's going with now because the US has so much to explore as well.

[@IxAmxOlek]

Super interesting and emotional. Especially the part where Lizzie was in her old room. I could feel it through the screen. Thanks for showing this community to the world. Greetings from Germany.

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

*She may have gone through S A as a lot of the Amish girls sadly do*

[@teijaflink2226]

Felt like it was sadly mostly painful for her to visit her old room instead of good memories, specially how she was scolded for dumb things.

[@hackcrew42]

Lizzie is an incredible human being with such a unique story. Whomever she ends up sharing life with is a very very lucky human being ❤

[@caravanlifenz]

This is amazing to see the wonderful old-fashioned tools they use. They're so hard to buy these days, but they were made so well and lasted forever. I love this video.

[@LostintheTangle]

Not sure if you've ever heard of Lehman's catalog (they're online too!), but they're really great for finding non-electrical tools, lights, appliances, etc. You might have some fun looking through there. 🙂

[@pattychats]

Loved seeing this world through Liz's perspective. Beautifully and thoughtfully done!

[@MyVinylRips]

Wow, this is amazing. Thanks so much! Love your videos, all the best from Norway :) A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to visit a friend in the US and we drove through Ohio, met a lot of friendly Amish people. Really unique to see it from the inside, from your view!

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks for the comment! Love Norway and hope to go back soon!

[@MyVinylRips]

@@drewbinsky You're more than welcome! :)

[@nathanyoder2379]

Wow! Great work Drew! I work at the Amish and Mennonite Center in Berlin, Ohio not too far from Lizzie’s family. To answer a question you asked in the video - the Amish population doubles every 17 years. Swartzentruber's have a 95% retention rate.

[@camsoasis2316]

O-H-I-O!!!! I grew up in amish country and still here. I LOVE IT here. so peaceful and serene. low violence. fresh foods quality furniture! Im not amish but i really can appreciate their religion and lifestyles! So cool to see my favorite travel tuber here in my neck of the woods How Cool!!!

[@drewbinsky]

nice!!!

[@camsoasis2316]

@@drewbinsky sweet! Im still watching im at the hat part. Its always customary in an amish house. if an outsider comes and and falls in love with something they will always try to give it to you! They are just such awesome people!

[@Ea2ky90]

I used to live in Millersburg and Sugarcreek😊

[@247freeschoolvideos3]

YES!!! from guernsey county here and I LOVE it here and I love the amish people too!

[@josephhoover4542]

@@Ea2ky90 Im from Ohio and my uncle used to work with Amish from Coshocton County in carpentry it was interesting to say the least lol.