We Lived 50 Hours with Amish People

Introduction

The hosts introduce the Amish community and their mission to document the lives of an Amish family.

Introducing the Amish

• The hosts introduce themselves and explain their interest in documenting the lives of an Amish family.

• They provide background information on the Amish community, including their rejection of modern technology.

• The hosts acknowledge that taking pictures is not allowed in the Amish religion, but hope to be able to document their experience through video.

Challenges of Documenting the Amish

The hosts discuss some of the challenges they face in trying to document the lives of an Amish family.

Reluctance to be on Camera

• The hosts explain that while videos are allowed, many members of the Amish community are reluctant to be on camera due to past misrepresentations.

• They note that most shows about the Amish are from a perspective outside of the community or portray them as trapped and unaware of modern life.

Arriving in Intercourse, Pennsylvania

The hosts arrive in Intercourse, Pennsylvania and begin their search for an Amish family willing to let them stay with them.

Arrival in Intercourse

• The hosts comment on how different it feels compared to New York City.

• They joke about being faster than a horse and buggy they encounter on their way into town.

Searching for an Amish Family

• The hosts ask around town if there is any way for them to stay with an Amish family or take a farm tour.

Conclusion

The hosts are unsuccessful in finding an Amish family to stay with and conclude their search.

Unsuccessful Search

• The hosts are told by a local that they will have to ask someone else about staying with an Amish family.

• They joke about asking a man holding a gun for help before concluding their search.

Volunteering on a Farm

The two men are driving around looking for someone who will let them volunteer on their farm and live with them. They meet a man named Eric who invites them to his family's farm.

Inviting the Men to the Farm

• Eric invites the men to come check out his family's farm and stay with them.

• The men offer to help out on the farm in exchange for staying there.

• Eric is happy that they are interested in learning about their lifestyle.

Living Off-the-Grid

The two men arrive at Eric's family's farm and ask him about how they live off-the-grid.

Living Off-the-Grid

• The men ask Eric if everyone follows the same rules when it comes to living off-the-grid.

• Eric explains that there are no set rules and everyone is free to do what works best for them.

• The men are impressed by how self-sufficient Eric and his family are.

Playing Softball with Locals

The two men play softball with some locals while staying on the farm.

Playing Softball

• The two men drop off one of the locals, Elon, at a softball game and end up playing themselves.

• They play for six hours straight and are impressed by the sportsmanship of the players.

• While they play, all of the horses just stand around in designated parking spots.

A Day in the Life of an Off-the-Grid Farmer

One of the farmers describes what a typical day looks like for him.

A Typical Day

• He wakes up early, never knowing what each day will bring.

• He describes himself as a happy person who is grateful for what he has.

• He enjoys watching farming videos on YouTube and has extra working clothes that the men can use.

Introduction

The video introduces the topic of the Amish community and their way of life.

Meeting Samuel

• The hosts meet Samuel, an Amish man who welcomes them to his home.

• They celebrate Samuel's birthday by getting him a cake from Target.

Exploring the Community

• The hosts take a ride in a horse-drawn buggy and express their excitement about experiencing the Amish lifestyle.

• They spend time with Samuel's family and learn about how inclusive and supportive they are of the special needs community.

Conclusion

• The hosts say goodbye to Samuel and his family, expressing gratitude for their hospitality.

• The hosts reflect on what they learned from the Amish community, including being grateful for what we have and valuing our families and communities.