We were a large group of 16 people (pre-teens to seniors) and had purchased the full package for the tour through the Amish farmland, the school-house, the home, the buggy ride, as well as the film "Jacob's Choice". Our group had the fortune of being led by Art through the Amish Experience tour. Not only was he kind and with a wonderful sense of humor, but he was also incredibly patient when some of our group got lost on the way to meet us, and waited a few extra minutes for them to catch up at the quilt shop.
Although we had learned quite a bit about the Amish previously, Art gave us so much new information and interesting background that we had not heard about even from the introductory film on the Amish and the Mennonites. He was also thorough in answering the questions we had, especially the faith-related ones we were particularly curious about, and is obviously very well educated in this subject.
I personally worried that the pre-teens in our group would become bored, but they were so taken in by Art's personality and humor that the tour ended long before we wanted it to.
Thank you so much, Art, for a wonderful experience!! We will definitely be advertising at our church next year for an even larger group to join us on a fantastic trip, and hope we are fortunate enough to have Art lead us once again! :)