How and where do i go to live with the Amish for a week?

Answer 1

This is what normally happens, ever community is different, and how you present your self is of crucially importants.

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1. Amish do not just let, outsider English "Strangers", just come live with them!

_a. They know nothing of you, and you know nothing of them.

_b. They are very private people, with closed communities, to English intrusion.

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2. Only if you're considering joining, after long process, would they invite you for a stay.

_a. First you will have find communities by you, as you will be diving back and forth allot.

_b. You have to start conversation, usually buying product from them works.

_c. You got to make known, your desire to joining, it has to be earnest.

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3. You will be directed to talk to elders, this is important first step.

_a. You will be asked to come to services, most church services are open to the public.

_b. You will have to go many times, sitting for hours with limited personal contact.

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4. At this point, you will be asked to join in group activities, like barn raising.

_a. You will then be asked by members, to come to their house for a meal.

_b. Expect to help do work before the meal, and be asked allot religious questions.

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5. You will then be asked, to meet with all the elders of the community.

_a. They are going to talk to you, about your intentions again and their expatiations.

_b. Staying in the community, means your devoting your self, and willing to give up your outside life.

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6. Becoming a member, takes years sometimes, and you most make a baptized commitment to the community.

_a. Part of the initiation into the community, is breaking your spirit and giving up free will.

_b. This means the elders have say over your life, they can even deny you from getting married.