Amish Cabins in West Virginia

Amish Cabins in West Virginia

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Amish people are known for simple living and dressing as well as a reluctance to adopt the more popular and modern conveniences in life. Amish groups always maintain a degree of separation from the rest of the world and place a heavy emphasis on church and family. They tend to value manual labor and are master craftsmen, famous for their handmade furniture, which is simple as well as elegant. The craftsmen of today use many of the same building methods as their ancestors did, using classic Shaker and Queen Anne designs. Amish cottages and cabins are also in high demand, made from hand hewn logs and known for their durability and rustic charm.

Cantrell's Amish Cabins

Cantrell's Amish Cabins are managed by Cantrell's Ultimate Rafting and can be found in the Gauley River National Recreation Area in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia. All units are made of logs and can accommodate up to six or eight guests. The smaller cabins offer electricity, but no indoor water or air conditioning, just like traditional Amish cabins. Each structure features refrigerators, cooking stoves, pots and pans, plates and utensils, picnic tables, large comfortable beds and fire rings. In addition, the larger units have air conditioning and private hot tubs. Bath and shower facilities are just a short walk away. Guests can choose from a variety of rafting trips at different experience levels from a few hours to several days.

Cantrell's Amish Cabins
Gorge Gateway Center
72 Laurel Creek Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
800-470-7238
ultimaterafting.com

Big Earl's Campground

Big Earl's Campgrounds can be found nestled on the banks of the Little Coal River and offers not only RV hookups and tent sites, but rustic sleeper cabins as well as four new Amish cabins. Each unit accommodates four and features air conditioning, full front porches, microwaves, sinks, private bathrooms, refrigerators and coffee makers. The campgrounds provide canoe rentals as well as walking and hiking trails. Nearby attractions include Water Ways Waterpark, Whispering Pines Lake, the Southridge Grand Prix Family Fun Center and the Tri-State Racetrack.

Big Earl's Campground
182 Adams Road
Julian, WV 25529
304-369-1290
bigearlscampground.com

Harman's North Fork Cottages

Harman's North Fork Cottages are built by Amish craftsmen and are family owned and operated. Each unit features one, two or three bedrooms and includes amenities such as fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, outdoor hot tubs, barbecue grills, satellite television, DVD players, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee makers and telephones. On-site activities include biking, hiking, horseshoes, volleyball, hunting and trout fishing. Nearby attractions include the Nelson Rocks Preserve, Blackwater Falls, Cass Scenic Railroad and Petersburg Spring Run Fish Hatcheries.

Harman's North Fork Cottages
HC 59 Box 1412
Cabins, WV 26855
800-436-6254
wvlogcabins.com

Article Written By Camille Nesler

Camille Nesler has been in the nursing field for 18 years and received her degree from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, Ark. She studied journalism at Lyon College in Arkansas. Nesler was the health reporter for the "Batesville Daily Guard" from 2005 to 2008. She has received awards from both the APME and APA.

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