I’ve been in the construction industry for over 30 years. I’ve framed houses and hospitals. I’ve put up every kind of fence you can imagine. Installed gates and gate operators. For the last 20 years I’ve been building custom closets. In all the years I’ve been doing this, I just watched this group do more in 4 hours than most people do in a week. My hats off to a hard working group.
@@youreapwhatyousow6057 Matthew 6:5-6 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you"
I personally want to thank the Amish for letting this be recorded, for the interviews and for allowing us to see how these great Americans contribute. Something we can all learn from.
They're afraid not to be. They've been indoctrinated almost since birth into ridiculous, ill-informed, superstitious beliefs; and, now, they're essentially trapped there.
I drive for an Amish construction crew. My guys are 18 and 19 yrs old with one 16 yr old on the crew. They do amazing work and they do it right. I'll be 55 two days after Christmas this year and these boys make me feel like I'm 25 again but I wish I could do the work of a 25yr old again. I am proud to call them friend.
What an amazing bunch of people. 600 to 700 people to show up ready to help? That’s an insane amount of people, we’re talking skilled people!! The ladies and kids help with lunches and dinners which from what I can see the meals look so delicious!! I would love to join an Amish community. What a bunch of humble, great people. God Bless them!!
There is one thing about joining an Amish community, they expect you to practice the faith and be a part of their community as a whole. And that only occurs if they welcome you into their community. They tend to be insular. The translation on that is unless you were born into the Amish community you're dished as they don't tend to let outsiders in. 🤔✌🏻🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum
you can't. unfortunately that's my understanding. The Amish are not really for recruiting or proselytizing or evangelizing. They are pietistic, anabaptist. they seek to be holy and are against infant baptism. Good hardworking people, and law abiding. God bless them. !
@@boromirofmiddleearth557 I think you can't ever really be 'officially' adopted into their community. But that's probably because there's not such thing as an 'official' Amish. It's a way of life and religion. So I supposed if you were to move to a place near an Amish community, started a business in farming or buildings, started interacting a lot with Amish people and just kinda adopted their way of life gradually as you learn more about it. At some point you could call yourself 'Amish' without ever being officially 'labelled' as such.
@Rob Amish knows more about safety than a normal builder... They have a lot experience meanwhile others find to get hurt or hurt anyone by accident to keep at home with the help of the governments. They know each time where they need to be and the most experienced tell to others what kind of job needs to perform to avoid accidents. I put out my hat!
Dangerous my backside. These guys are well versed in what it takes to get the job done without injury. And you should have noticed that only the young & spry guys are the ones really climbing around. What they're doing is far safer than what I did growing up, climbing all over trees and going up and down rock faces while rock climbing with no safety gear. In other words, free climbing. Peace & good vibes! 👍🏻🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum
Only dangerous if your not used to it, I walk around on roofs 40/50 ft up with nothing stopping me falling through the rafters . You can die from a 6 ft fall so anything is dangerous on that basis
As a 41 Yr old chippy, I'm not gonna lie, that would have been my dream tuition as a young apprentice.. I did enough cut roofs in Ireland, but they were just held together with 4 inch nails!! No joints or pegs 😂 Massive respect to the Amish.. their work ethic is admirable
My favourite part starts at 35:00 or so. The fellow is talking about the mason wall being built 1 foot too tight to the opposing wall. The easiest solution was to 'crowd' the wooden structure to make it fit the misplaced masonry. Heck, they were doing the guy a kindness by rebuilding his barn for him. But, as the guy says, they felt that "If we build this barn and crowd everything for David now, he will never like his barn." So they went to all the extra work of dismantling and rebuilding the block wall to where it should be, so that that their fellow man would for the rest of his life have a barn that was more pleasing to his eye, more functional, and properly built. That speaks volumes.
Can you imagine how great it would be if everyone adopted the Amish way of helping others just to help with no expectation of getting something in return! That is something truly admirable!
What you are talking about is the christian orthodox way, which is the same thing since Jesus Christ walked the earth. Bear that in mind, it is not like the Amish or any other religious fraction for that matter reinvent the wheel. They don't. Furthermore, even the christian orthodox dogma is 50% iudaism, as hebrews were the first people to (re)believe in God.
Well it actually use to be this way everywhere the Amish stayed this way the rest evolved so you tell me which is the best to do? Id stay like this 🤷♂️ now dont get me wrong i like this phone i got in my hands watching this lol but the way the Amish live is just a simple but hard working life and goes back to our roots.. i personally love it..
@@BrownTrout1238 @Paul Rivers Well, the Amish are a sect anyway. The difference is that christians are directly linked with Jesus Christ, as christianismus was born exactly when He walked the Earth literally. No amish existed back then. Therefore, the amish didn't stay the same, as they didn't even existed back then. Your comment is wrong from a logical standpoint and historicaly inaccurate. I agree with the way of life that the amish have, but they are not the only ones doing it, nor the first. The lady commenting (Natalie Staheli) in the first place gives credit where it's not due, which isn't nice. "The amish way" ... I call out on her B.S.
Busiest construction site I've ever seen in my entire life literally 95 to 99% of the workers are actually working at any given time during the project... I worked construction for many years and I can tell you that I can see that the Amish community is a well-oiled machine in more ways than one :-) much respect to them!!
What I like about how they operate is that once you reach a certain age the older males start training you on the process of building a house or a barn. In the video they stated that you joined the work crews on the actual barn building starting around the age of 14 but I know that that your father, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, etc which are older than you start you off on smaller projects around the homestead long before that. That would probably provide for some excellent training from a very young age and it's some I wish I had growing up! Best wishes! 👍🏻🇺🇸👷🏻♂️🏗️ - Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum It’s born out of the rural way of life. All hands are needed to make it all work smoothly. Even the young girls will be doing their part in the care and feeding of the animals. Their Mothers have them in the Kitchen and Laundry and many other tasks. The older girls will help with the younger ones, even changing diapers for the infants. There was a time here in America, 150 yrs. ago, when all rural people lived this way. Today I was surprised to learn of the use of gasoline powered Skilsaws and other equipment. And I have been amazed now at how they have accepted Cell Phones and battery operated hand tools. They have allowed electricity into their barns for more than 50 yrs. now but still not into the house.
Yes; they've been indoctrinated nearly from birth that if they don't act this way, they risk shunning and going to The Hot Place after they die. Also, they're ill-equipped to live among any other people in the world. Those are GOOD MOTIVATORS for galley-slaves.
I have been around the Amish since I was a kid. I have observed and even helped with barn raisings. It is the most amazing thing. They are amazing people. Granted they are numerous in workers here but I have witnessed 8-10 Amish put up a smaller barn in just a few hours. Something that most English crews would stretch out over a couple of months. I have watched them frame, completely finish and move into a 3000 sq. ft. house in about 2 weeks. Definitely a work ethic that we English no longer have. I love visiting with them, sharing a meal and a cup of coffee by an old potbelly stove, sitting in a rocking chair and just talking. No phones, computers, tv's, radio, just the sounds of the kids playing, animal noises and the sound of hand tools and horses pulling buggies and implements. If you ever have a chance to go meet them, do so. Don't gawk and stare, they are not museum pieces, they are people just like you and me that just choose a simpler life. Go talk to them and get to know them.
Hello I'm from Ohio I would like to know whom I can or should contact a Amish contractor about building me a small house barn. If you have any information I would appreciated very much. Thank you 😊 💓
@Regelia McKeithen: Ohio is a large state, and there are not Amish in every county. There are other related plain groups, cousins of the Amish called Mennonites and Brethren, who are also excellent with construction. I recommend for you to look around near your community and find the nearest Plain people. Go to their businesses, buy something in their stores or from the homes with signs out front, listing what homemade items they have for sale. Have a conversation with them and ask who in their community does construction. This is how you will find the best people near where you live. There are many different types of Amish, Mennonites and Brethren. Those who are best at construction are usually among the more plain groups, who work with their hands from childhood. If you gave some idea what county of Ohio you are in, I might be able to point you in the right direction. You can also find out some info on locations of Amish communities and businesses on the Amish America website, and from The Budget weekly newspaper published at Sugarcreek Ohio. But if you have any type of Amish, Mennonite or plain Brethren store near you, that is really where I recommend you start.
It's very obvious by all of these comments that the majority of the people do not know much of anything about the Amish. Watch Eli Yoder's videos on UA-cam if you want to know the truth about living in an Amish community! It's a real eye opener, and everything is straight from the horse's mouth.
It’s amazing how connected the Amish are with each other. The modern outside world, even with its comforts and technology, just feels more and more disconnected.
I loved hearing the horses hooves pulling up in the darkness to do this for a neighbor! Unbelievable acts of community and kindness. So lovely. The women too. All pulling together. It's just lovely.
That's the problem, you are not gonna get most people to work together like this. So funny that you can't get people to work like this together. No, not funny, but so so very sad, that we can't work together.
People want their own genes to pass on, that's why tribes in central Africa exist. That's why wars exist. Because the Amish are so genetically similar it's easy to justify working for your neighbour.
Don’t let the Amish fool you. They know more about that crane and how it operates ie. the drive train, hydraulics, structure, etc. than the people operating it. I own a hydraulics company and do a lot of work with the amish hydraulics companies in the Lancaster and Georgetown, PA areas and those guys are brilliant when it comes to anything complicated. To anyone that thinks they are living a “simple” life you are sadly mistaken. I would work along side the amish any day of the week.
I live in northern Lancaster Co; I grew up here, and yes indeed, the Amish know modern gadgets, some better than me! Even at 57, I've never had a smart phone, but plenty of Amish do. I know at least one of those hydraulic companies you work with, near New Holland.
This is so beautiful! The sheer sense of community, togetherness, general support & friendship. I imagine this sense of familial & communal support, is the best medicine for ones general sanity, health & inner peace. This is what we all need, yet for most of us outside of this amazing community, will never know or have a true taste of. This really brings me closer to my Germanic/Swiss ancestry & i sometimes think, that i may well have had & still have, some Amish relatives somewhere in the world, that i don't know exist & will never have the privilege to meet. Thanks for sharing. It's a truly wonderful documentary.
The language mentioned at 02:10 is NOT Pennsylvania Dutch. Stop pushing an incorrect myth. The Amish are originally from Switzerland and speak / spoke a variation of German. It was and is unlettered Americans that promulgated the Pennsylvania Dutch nonsense. German [or Deutsche] in German was bastardized into Dutch incorrectly! Now that is done... Yes, the Amish are terrific people and have a unique lifestyle that we can all adapt some of their ways into our lives.
After over 20 years building homes, I'm awestruck at the comradery, community, and efficiency of the barn raising. Almost makes me want to find an Amish community and find out when their next barn raising is and be a part of it
This style of videos and production reminds me of what you would see during the early late-1990s & 2000s of my childhood. They are very simple, relaxing as well as extremely informative. It is crazy (In a good way) just how much these Amish can do in such little time. They build the best traditional old-style American barns and homes out there. Job well done!
I think this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen how do you describe the beauty and harmony and love and camaraderie of a group of people like this it’s just wonderful I wish the whole world could become like this
This was a great video. My 4x great grandfather was killed in a barn raising. He was not Amish, but back in those days, neighbors helped each other out like that. We could all learn a lot from the Amish and their sense of community.
The Amish built my grandmother's shed here in south western New York. Been standing about 10 years now, and it hasn't had any leaks, loose parts, rust. Nothing. It looks as brand new as it did when it was built. It's a sturdy shed that does it's job very well.
Beautiful to see a community of all people helping a fellow member of their community. If we all did this the world would be a much better place. Wonderful video.
@James Couch You're not kidding! Working hard, to help each other, not grumbling, fighting or struggling for position or recognition. I'll bet there's no HOAs there! 😁
Yes, the Amish are hard working nice people, but there is a back-story to there life--it's their religion. I'm not saying they are not religious, but you have to really look DEEP into what they expect of a person if you want to join their cult. There is more to their story than just building a barn....
Wow, I felt a rush of nostalgia as I watched this great video - this is how nation-building used to be. The Amish people have my complete respect. I just love the fact that they have chosen to live at ' arms length' from modern life which has largely insulated them from mainstream insanities that are destroying individuals, families and a once thriving, god-fearing nation. Hardworking, self-supporting, pious communities like this were once the backbone of American prosperity and promoted peace, liberty and freedom for all men. May the good Lord continue to bless these people in all their endeavors.
It's nice to see these men working there's nothing more admirable than being a master tradesman. In the Amish community being a master Carpenter or Mason is something that is highly admired. It's nice to see your community pull together to help each other, I think this is something that is being lost in much of America many times people don't even know their next door neighbor.
It's great to see everyone bringing their hearts in and helping someone out to get back on their feet and I am glad that I watched this to see how much they care about the people in their community and to see how it is done
Who else would love to go and help the Amish raise a barn! As a construction and woodworker it would be a privilege and an amazingly educational experience 🤯
The most beautiful thing to see is the community come together to help one another and to commit to the job at hand . I have so much respect for all who stood with their community. The world needs more of this community willingness to help others who clearly need the help to reconstruct their lives and lively hood. I pray for all who stand as a community with no hesitation. Absolutely beautiful.😎👍💯🇨🇦❤️🙏
Loved this. I lived in Ephrata Lancaster Co Pennsylvania for twelve years amongst the Amish and absolutely adored my relationships with them over the years. I found them cautious to outsiders but once they knew you they would help you no matter what. Good people imo
I've worked along with Amish carpenters. Their advantage is knowing and anticipating what the other guy is doing. It's like they are all trained in the same school, an Amish worker never has to look for his hammer or tape, and seems to know instinctively what move to make next. Great guys to work with, always on time and a good attitude.
I live in the middle of an Amish community in North East Ohio. I see this often. Have seen an entire home, destroyed by a fire, removed and identically replaced within a week; to included all furnishings and all to the detail. Their ways are God, Family and Community. I've many Amish friends. We ENGLISH could learn a great deal from their way of life.
@@hilltopgypsy I do associate with a few families often. Am somewhat included with another on many things. I do as much business with them as possible. Don't want to give up some of my English ways to become Amish. Hilltop Gypsy, you in Chardon? I was raised there myself. We'll just say that I respect and understand their ways.
@@thomasparkin4183 Nope, I live in W. KY and we have lots of Amish near me. My wife has been friends with several of them for years, and was invited to one of their weddings. Every year on New Years Eve her friend Emma calls her from her home in Kansas, and Emma's mother still lives close to us and my wife has stayed friendly with her for over 30 years.
@@hilltopgypsy I understand. My wife drives Taxi for a family, The parents and their two sons and their families and a couple others. She's been doing so for over ten years now. We are included in many gatherings, weddings, picnics and so on. I've helped put up a barn for the eldest son. The Bishop gave me a hat and welcomed me to their community. The father calls on me often for mechanical help, runs for material and or just to go fishing. The youngest son, is a Carpenter and has his own crew. I pass them often in the semi when coming towards home at the end of my daily run. Him and his buddies get a kick out of it. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love it. God Bless
This video brings back a lot of great memories. I grew up Amish and have been involved in a good many of Amish barn raisings like this. I left the Amish faith for an education, but I sure miss the spirit of cooperation and comradery that such an Amish event represents
@@mails2Saranyan I did not gain the whole world or even a part of it, and I did not exchange my soul for anything. I also did not lose my faith in Jesus Christ. I earned a PhD and taught at 4 American universities, 2 African universities, and one Indian medical center. I had a wonderful life while serving humanity, globally. I do miss the Amish spirit of cooperation and comradery, but there is much about the Amish life I was glad to leave behind. This video shows only one side of the Amish life.
@@henrytroyer2372 it's good that you do not lose your faith in Christ. I said in lest that many got confirmed to the pattern of the world and so I thought it's better to be within a simple faithful community than losing your soul for gaining just the man made education. May you live your life to the fullest of His will to His praise. Being converted from Hindu background I tasted the Lord's love , I want to serve God as His love towards humanity is unfathomable and as Christians we need to live only to show that love to the world. I just encourage my kids to obey God in everything believing Jesus understanding His will and wisdom will be gofted to them through Jesus.
While watching this, I just started crying and praying because in my 66 years I have never experienced community such as the Amish have. I prayed to God that I will have that in heaven, finally to see such support and nurturing, maturity and religion, integrity and compassion. I had a decent upbringing but no sense of community and help even within my family. God bless the Amish.
I like this genuine people and community. They are the real believers and not hypocrites as I understand. They help each other so efficiently and effectively! I myself can’t live such a lifestyle but I respect them. It is interesting how much it costed and who pays for that?
This way has to be one of the purest forms of living life.. Respect and love for one another, combined with the passion and skills to live off the land together.. Mankind could sure learn from these mighty people…
Once you get below the surface, the respect for Amish life quickly disappears. These communities are fraught with abuse and neglect, all in the name of their religion.
@@michaelzindel1419 I wish you were wrong about this but its unfortunately true throughout the Amish communities, its not talked about hardly at all but starting to gain notice. My neighbor told me stories of his sister growing up being molested by more than one cousin and uncle. Nobody seemed to pay any mind to it, and surely never talked about, but every community has their flaws and this is one of few flaws they deal with
@@Honorablebenaiaha LOL. :-)))))))))))))) Beside of that other stupid affirmation, do you have a real ARGUMENT? (You know, the thing wich gives FACTS, dates, historical studies...)
I would like to also say ;the woman that cook for soooo many people and also have the small kids around are very hard working ..also wonderful Teamwork and should not always be forgotten to tell them what great work they do also !!
I wish I lived in a community like that where everybody helps everybody something to be admired in today’s day and age with so many selfish people in the world
You may go & talk to the Amish and if you really want to live under their rules !! You can/could be accepted 🙂 ... the religious life is honorable ... 💕
From Denmark: As a Humanist I have a great appreciation for the morality of these serious people. Operationally thinking with their brains and a special social human interest with their own people and for other people.
Back in the day, I used to drive trucks. I made a delivery to Canyon City, Colorado. The business owner came out with an Amish kid (I say "kid" because I'm 52 and the Amish fellow was 21 or so) to help unload the 53' trailer. The Amish kid outworked us both and unloaded half the trailer himself. Ended the job with a grin and a handshake and went off to tackle his next job. That was in the early 90s and I have seen very, very few people willing to work, much less as hard as that guy did. I have to tip my hat to him every time I remember him.
Lancaster Co. native here. I love the Amish. Nothing wrong with em. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We had a neighbor named Enis and he was wonderful. When we were kids, he'd find balls and stuff that we'd hit into his field and he'd bring them back to us. He would let us hunt on his land. They were the best neighbors. Good people.
I am very grateful to the person who recorded this video and made it possible to see this wonderful process of putting up and Amish barn in just a very short amount of time without any nails… Something that is almost extinct anymore. The Amish used skills and techniques that are many Americans are clueless about and no longer use and it is very important we stay aware of it in our minds and lives!! I enjoyed this video on so many levels. First I want to extend my sympathy to this family who lost their barn. I have experienced serious loss and it is devastating and it is shocking and painful as well as Horrific especially as people continue to ask continual questions about it and constantly remind you of the incident four days and weeks anyways so that it is always in your mind. This video was absolutely fascinating at so many levels! Watching the large amount of men who came at Dawn, despite the Heavy Fog, They just kept coming and coming in there a black pants and blue shirts and straw hats, Walking for miles, some encourages drawn by one or two horses usually Clydesdale or Percherons meant for fieldwork. It was a beautiful sight to see!! There were women and children of all ages walking on the road as well carrying parcels of food did they had repair of the days before. I couldn’t help but have emotional tears in my eyes and wishing I could be there. They didn’t waste any time, and some in especially as groups reformed and orders were given. These things were just cited much of it in advance and watching these beautiful perfectly cut boards come to life how do you say removed in the hands of these very strong men. Some of these boards, which were cut, were 8 and 10 feet long. However some of these boards I’m only guessing, we’re over 30feet long or MORE!!!!Very impressive because they were all hand -cut by the Amish!! One section was putting up floor joists in one section was pulling up the walls in another section was putting together the roof and another section was getting ready to raise the roof which that in itself was remarkable the amount of men it took along with the SHEER STRENGTH To raise the roof was remarkable. At the same time a group was pouring concrete and another thing that really impressed me was that somebody towards the end of the day was re-measuring things and calculated they were off about a half an inch I believe and he called it to the attention of a group of men and said, “this man will never be happy IF We leave it this way: We must make it right for Him! Tonight let’s take it down and so they took that one wall down!!” I was so impressed with the perfection and quality of work the Amish wanted to do for this gentleman who’s barn head burnt down but also the pride they took in their own work❣️❣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️It gave me a new respect for the Amish workers/men! My father was such a man who believed in doing things correctly and he taught that to me and always said, if it’s worth doing, It’s always worth doing right !! Take pride in your work Susie,because if you don”t, no one else will !! So seeing those men take that wall down and taking pride in their work really spoke highly to me and to let my father had taught me and also a higher regard to the Amish work ethic that I already had and now it is even greater!! I live within 40 miles approximately I have an Amish community and I have the pleasure of being able to go to purchase their lovely pastries, pies, jams and garden produce but especially love the herbs and spices they put up because they are such excellent superb quality, far above anything you can buy anywhere else!! And what is really nice to do is go there and enjoy their store which has a gasoline light but they never use it at least, not when I’ve been there!! So all your shopping is done in daylight light. Are used to go to my grandmothers house, And she never had her lights on in the daytime & I always thought that was very weird and it was too dark to my way of thinking but now that I’m older, I really do not have my own lights on because the sun is plenty bright enough, most hours, to do things or see, but I was wrong! In fact, I rather like it this way and find it I enjoy it this way. I rather thought the little children were dressed very quietly and I’m not being condescending. My three brothers used to wear little suits in blue with a tie and a vest and so when I see the Amish boys dressed like their fathers it brings a smile to my face and a little girls in their jumpers that or stone with a dropwaist and a gather skirt and a blouse underneath, it reminds me of the days when I used to so my clothes, a lot of … in fact enough that when I left for college I had somewhere between 35 and 40 outfits , In my vanity so no one would see me wearing the same outfit twice in a months time. What I loved to see was these young girls working with your mothers to set things out or do the last finishing touches on the food and also knowing that they worked to make the bread or roll out the pie crust or do whatever instructions the mother gave them because they were learning everything they needed to know, referring to the little girls that it would take, To be an Amish wife. Likewise although in this video the boys seem to be just sitting on the hillside and having fun, they were observing the building of the barn and you can learn a lot by watching and gleaning what is happening and Opportunity to gain more knowledge
I enjoyed this respectful and well assembled look into Amish work and lifestyle. While some may see this as an ideal lifestyle where there is no strife and no personal conflict, that is a falsehood. They are human like the rest of us and though you may not see a bar brawl, not all is harmony and bliss all the time.
A couple years ago. A saw mill a few miles away burned down. You could see the glow from it an easy 5 miles away. They were the top pallet and rough lumber company in the area. Within 2 weeks, that sawmill was up and in business including all machines and 9 yards. Pay it forward is a way of their life.
They are able to do this because they live in areas that do not have strict zoning, permit, and building laws. They constantly violate labor and safety regulations. What you don’t see in this video is a report on the number of people hurt in their construction projects each year.
@@40billwaugh you don't need permits for agricultural buildings anywhere in the USA and just keep sitting on the couch you won't get hurt that way lol let the real men work
Very funny Mak Mar. Your ignorance knows no bounds. Construction is my business. As to not needing permits, you might want to start paying the permit fees for the agricultural projects I’ve worked on that required them. However, I noticed you had no comment concerning the injuries that occur during their construction projects.
Thanks so much for creating and posting this wonderful, informative film. I was so impressed. We need more heart warming films like this. Showing a whole community getting together helping this unfortunate farming family. A lot to be learned here! Again thanks to all for posting .
I am 71 y.o. now and have lived a long and eventful lied life. However I would say that I missed my destiny by not being a part of this community. That is crazy to say now, but I would feel so blessed if any of my progeny could find this kind of fulfillment, love, and value in their life. Thank you for you.
If this was tried by any other group that was not amish...this would have been a huge clusterfuck but the Amish are the GOAT when it comes to working together and taking care of eachother. Much respect
So wonderful to watch how the Amish doing like Filipinos does called bayanihan in english helping together volunteering work ... What a great culture of Amish people. God bless you all.
Thank you for this documentary. It shows some of what the Amish lifestyle is like and gives us hope that other cultures may look and take some of the work ethic and helpfulness to others away back to their own culture.
I am German and live in Germany, so I have no contact with Amish people. But I'm always interested in the Amish way of life and attitudes. Even though I live very differently from the Amish, I have a great deal of respect for their culture and achievements! What does progress and modernization mean when community and humanity are lost. I think in terms of inalienable values, culture and community, today's oh so enlightened and modern world still has a lot to learn from the Amish!
We had a small barn put up. It took 3 months. They didnt work in bad weather or if it was too hot. It took most of the summer. These people put up a barn 10 times larger and 10 times more complicated in 4 hours.
I worked commercial construction for a bit. In one sub division I was working in there was a Amish father and his two young boys. I think the oldest was eleven and the other could not have been more than 5 or 6 yrs old. His hammer literally dragged on the ground when it was in his tool belt. That father and his two sons could frame an entire two story house in less than 2 weeks. Usally took them about 10 days. Th father was so proud of those boys and so was every other person in that Sub Division. Those boys worked hard, never complained were more professional than most of the grown men on that job site. The father said the two boys could build a house by themselves once they were strong enough to lift the walls. Will never forget those boys. Hardest workers I have ever seen.
I witnessed an Amish "pike pole" barn raising when I was a kid in the '60's. My grand dad was a part of it because he did barn roofing and framing for a living along with farming, and was hired by the Amish guy to help.
Mr. Buller, thank you for this careful, touching and very beautiful look into how the spirit and faith of the Amish communities can and do teach us all. FR
This is impressive to watch, and experiencing it, surely will feel like being closer to God. Pure love of brothers and sisters when a disgrace occur to anyone's barn which is the business, storage, shop and house of animals extremely needed for any family no matter their origin, race, occupation so, having a community like the Amish is something any person will love to have at any given moment! It really gives me desires to move near by and as a minimum buy some of their products and give them my help will be a delight! You're made to live forever! May God bless you and keep you the longest!!!
This was really cool to see. This is definitely on my bucket list of things to do. These people have kept to the old ways, and by doing so, have kept a simplicity that’s sorely lacking in our lives. Technology is not the answer, or the solution to many of today’s issues.
This brought tears to my eyes, THIS is actual community. Modern society is so disconnected, its the recipe for failure. That is why the Amish continue to thrive, they have perfected community and the right ways to live.
Amish build my parent's home in Indiana. As my dad said it was like a wooden battleship. Great materials and great workmanship on the fundamental building, I never heard a creak even when my kids jumped up and down. The crew was always the same, many of which were related, and they seemed to always know what each was doing.
I am watching this impressive video with astonishment from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. We too have similar social institutions to share burdens during times of hardship and happiness. In some communities, elders from those institutions play a vital role in safeguarding the peace of the community without the authorities. The elders also replace the courthouse role and give judgments according to their traditions and bylaws. But the Amish are well organized and train themselves and their children with Knowledge and skills that come from generations. These communities are self-sufficient harmonious and resilient, unlike government-led lead developments. It is a shame modern living style destroys our family and social fabric and leads us into a disaster. Thank you sir for documenting and sharing best practices and I am looking forward to more such videos..
I loved the barn raising scene in the movie, Witness, with Harrison Ford, but, this is so much better to watch. In most parts of the country, by 9am the workers are still showing up, and drinking coffee, the Amish are almost done.
I’ve been in the construction industry for over 30 years. I’ve framed houses and hospitals. I’ve put up every kind of fence you can imagine. Installed gates and gate operators. For the last 20 years I’ve been building custom closets. In all the years I’ve been doing this, I just watched this group do more in 4 hours than most people do in a week. My hats off to a hard working group.
being lazy is a sin.
I don’t think that was in the top ten 🖐🏻🖐🏻 🪨
@@troyhindsley9177 and hating someone?
Nope not in there either. Who’s hating?
@@youreapwhatyousow6057 Matthew 6:5-6
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you"
I personally want to thank the Amish for letting this be recorded, for the interviews and for allowing us to see how these great Americans contribute. Something we can all learn from.
They don't weight on the welfare and preserve the European race
Yes.. Greetings from Denmark.
Too bad they don't pay taxes like the rest of us...
THE SIMPLE LIFE
I have always been told their faces can't be recorded clearly
The sense of togetherness, how humble they are, how well they work together is truly amazing.
They had so many people helping out that they filled the barn before it was ever built. 😄
@@ExMachina70 lmao! 😂🤣😂! You made my day! Cheers!
But know this: If you go fishing with one Amish guy, he’ll drink all of your beer. If you go with two Amish guys, they won’t drink any of it.
They're afraid not to be. They've been indoctrinated almost since birth into ridiculous, ill-informed, superstitious beliefs; and, now, they're essentially trapped there.
I drive for an Amish construction crew. My guys are 18 and 19 yrs old with one 16 yr old on the crew. They do amazing work and they do it right. I'll be 55 two days after Christmas this year and these boys make me feel like I'm 25 again but I wish I could do the work of a 25yr old again. I am proud to call them friend.
Too bad they sleep with their sisters...
What an amazing bunch of people. 600 to 700 people to show up ready to help? That’s an insane amount of people, we’re talking skilled people!! The ladies and kids help with lunches and dinners which from what I can see the meals look so delicious!! I would love to join an Amish community. What a bunch of humble, great people. God Bless them!!
There is one thing about joining an Amish community, they expect you to practice the faith and be a part of their community as a whole. And that only occurs if they welcome you into their community. They tend to be insular. The translation on that is unless you were born into the Amish community you're dished as they don't tend to let outsiders in. 🤔✌🏻🇺🇸
- Max Giganteum
you can't. unfortunately that's my understanding. The Amish are not really for recruiting or proselytizing or evangelizing. They are pietistic, anabaptist. they seek to be holy and are against infant baptism. Good hardworking people, and law abiding. God bless them. !
Its a blessing to give than to receive.
@@boromirofmiddleearth557 I think you can't ever really be 'officially' adopted into their community. But that's probably because there's not such thing as an 'official' Amish. It's a way of life and religion. So I supposed if you were to move to a place near an Amish community, started a business in farming or buildings, started interacting a lot with Amish people and just kinda adopted their way of life gradually as you learn more about it. At some point you could call yourself 'Amish' without ever being officially 'labelled' as such.
@@b.elzebub9252 But you still wouldn't be part of the Amish community.
As a carpenter , this is so relaxing to watch . Teamwork at its finest 👍
@Rob Amish knows more about safety than a normal builder... They have a lot experience meanwhile others find to get hurt or hurt anyone by accident to keep at home with the help of the governments. They know each time where they need to be and the most experienced tell to others what kind of job needs to perform to avoid accidents. I put out my hat!
Dangerous my backside. These guys are well versed in what it takes to get the job done without injury. And you should have noticed that only the young & spry guys are the ones really climbing around. What they're doing is far safer than what I did growing up, climbing all over trees and going up and down rock faces while rock climbing with no safety gear. In other words, free climbing. Peace & good vibes! 👍🏻🇺🇸
- Max Giganteum
Only dangerous if your not used to it, I walk around on roofs 40/50 ft up with nothing stopping me falling through the rafters . You can die from a 6 ft fall so anything is dangerous on that basis
@Rob STFU! Did anyone die? Damnnnn!
As a 41 Yr old chippy, I'm not gonna lie, that would have been my dream tuition as a young apprentice.. I did enough cut roofs in Ireland, but they were just held together with 4 inch nails!! No joints or pegs 😂
Massive respect to the Amish.. their work ethic is admirable
My favourite part starts at 35:00 or so. The fellow is talking about the mason wall being built 1 foot too tight to the opposing wall. The easiest solution was to 'crowd' the wooden structure to make it fit the misplaced masonry. Heck, they were doing the guy a kindness by rebuilding his barn for him. But, as the guy says, they felt that "If we build this barn and crowd everything for David now, he will never like his barn." So they went to all the extra work of dismantling and rebuilding the block wall to where it should be, so that that their fellow man would for the rest of his life have a barn that was more pleasing to his eye, more functional, and properly built. That speaks volumes.
Love this attention to detail.
You dont need to be Amish to endure these things.
@@findvoltage noone is arguing that. 🤫
And that's integrity. Worth more than gold or diamonds. Doing the right thing because it's the right thing, not for personal gain or to look good.
My dad told me “your work is your calling card”
Can you imagine how great it would be if everyone adopted the Amish way of helping others just to help with no expectation of getting something in return! That is something truly admirable!
What you are talking about is the christian orthodox way, which is the same thing since Jesus Christ walked the earth. Bear that in mind, it is not like the Amish or any other religious fraction for that matter reinvent the wheel. They don't. Furthermore, even the christian orthodox dogma is 50% iudaism, as hebrews were the first people to (re)believe in God.
Well it actually use to be this way everywhere the Amish stayed this way the rest evolved so you tell me which is the best to do? Id stay like this 🤷♂️ now dont get me wrong i like this phone i got in my hands watching this lol but the way the Amish live is just a simple but hard working life and goes back to our roots.. i personally love it..
@@BrownTrout1238 agreed 👍
@@BrownTrout1238 @Paul Rivers Well, the Amish are a sect anyway. The difference is that christians are directly linked with Jesus Christ, as christianismus was born exactly when He walked the Earth literally. No amish existed back then. Therefore, the amish didn't stay the same, as they didn't even existed back then. Your comment is wrong from a logical standpoint and historicaly inaccurate. I agree with the way of life that the amish have, but they are not the only ones doing it, nor the first. The lady commenting (Natalie Staheli) in the first place gives credit where it's not due, which isn't nice. "The amish way" ... I call out on her B.S.
@@BrownTrout1238 You tell that to the owner of the main comment, not me. ;)
Busiest construction site I've ever seen in my entire life literally 95 to 99% of the workers are actually working at any given time during the project... I worked construction for many years and I can tell you that I can see that the Amish community is a well-oiled machine in more ways than one :-) much respect to them!!
What I like about how they operate is that once you reach a certain age the older males start training you on the process of building a house or a barn. In the video they stated that you joined the work crews on the actual barn building starting around the age of 14 but I know that that your father, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, etc which are older than you start you off on smaller projects around the homestead long before that. That would probably provide for some excellent training from a very young age and it's some I wish I had growing up! Best wishes! 👍🏻🇺🇸👷🏻♂️🏗️
- Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum It’s born out of the rural way of life. All hands are needed to make it all work smoothly. Even the young girls will be doing their part in the care and feeding of the animals. Their Mothers have them in the Kitchen and Laundry and many other tasks. The older girls will help with the younger ones, even changing diapers for the infants.
There was a time here in America, 150 yrs. ago, when all rural people lived this way.
Today I was surprised to learn of the use of gasoline powered Skilsaws and other equipment. And I have been amazed now at how they have accepted Cell Phones and battery operated hand tools. They have allowed electricity into their barns for more than 50 yrs. now but still not into the house.
Formans that know how its done and teams delegated to do certain jobs.
There are no loafers an Amish job site,I belive.
Yes; they've been indoctrinated nearly from birth that if they don't act this way, they risk shunning and going to The Hot Place after they die. Also, they're ill-equipped to live among any other people in the world. Those are GOOD MOTIVATORS for galley-slaves.
I have been around the Amish since I was a kid. I have observed and even helped with barn raisings. It is the most amazing thing. They are amazing people. Granted they are numerous in workers here but I have witnessed 8-10 Amish put up a smaller barn in just a few hours. Something that most English crews would stretch out over a couple of months. I have watched them frame, completely finish and move into a 3000 sq. ft. house in about 2 weeks. Definitely a work ethic that we English no longer have. I love visiting with them, sharing a meal and a cup of coffee by an old potbelly stove, sitting in a rocking chair and just talking. No phones, computers, tv's, radio, just the sounds of the kids playing, animal noises and the sound of hand tools and horses pulling buggies and implements. If you ever have a chance to go meet them, do so. Don't gawk and stare, they are not museum pieces, they are people just like you and me that just choose a simpler life. Go talk to them and get to know them.
The Amish framed my home here in Ohio, and I worked along side of them as a kid. Amazing people! One could learn something from them.
Hello I'm from Ohio I would like to know whom I can or should contact a Amish contractor about building me a small house barn. If you have any information I would appreciated very much. Thank you 😊 💓
@Regelia McKeithen: Ohio is a large state, and there are not Amish in every county. There are other related plain groups, cousins of the Amish called Mennonites and Brethren, who are also excellent with construction. I recommend for you to look around near your community and find the nearest Plain people. Go to their businesses, buy something in their stores or from the homes with signs out front, listing what homemade items they have for sale. Have a conversation with them and ask who in their community does construction. This is how you will find the best people near where you live.
There are many different types of Amish, Mennonites and Brethren. Those who are best at construction are usually among the more plain groups, who work with their hands from childhood. If you gave some idea what county of Ohio you are in, I might be able to point you in the right direction. You can also find out some info on locations of Amish communities and businesses on the Amish America website, and from The Budget weekly newspaper published at Sugarcreek Ohio. But if you have any type of Amish, Mennonite or plain Brethren store near you, that is really where I recommend you start.
@@regeliamckeithen9168 Well as a woman you cant you have to get your owner (husband or father) to write them a letter!
No....one could learn EVERYTHING from them 🙂
It's very obvious by all of these comments that the majority of the people do not know much of anything about the Amish. Watch Eli Yoder's videos on UA-cam if you want to know the truth about living in an Amish community! It's a real eye opener, and everything is straight from the horse's mouth.
It’s amazing how connected the Amish are with each other. The modern outside world, even with its comforts and technology, just feels more and more disconnected.
I loved hearing the horses hooves pulling up in the darkness to do this for a neighbor! Unbelievable acts of community and kindness. So lovely. The women too. All pulling together. It's just lovely.
CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW THE WORLD WOULD BE IF WE ALL WORKED TOGETHER LIKE THIS?
omg yes!!!
That's the problem, you are not gonna get most people to work together like this. So funny that you can't get people to work like this together. No, not funny, but so so very sad, that we can't work together.
Yes!!
People want their own genes to pass on, that's why tribes in central Africa exist. That's why wars exist.
Because the Amish are so genetically similar it's easy to justify working for your neighbour.
like 200 years ago?
Don’t let the Amish fool you. They know more about that crane and how it operates ie. the drive train, hydraulics, structure, etc. than the people operating it. I own a hydraulics company and do a lot of work with the amish hydraulics companies in the Lancaster and Georgetown, PA areas and those guys are brilliant when it comes to anything complicated. To anyone that thinks they are living a “simple” life you are sadly mistaken. I would work along side the amish any day of the week.
That’s awesome.
very very interesting i especially like the bit about the community sticking together in times of need God bless them all
Worked on projects in quakertown, pa with them before, never seen a man run a forklift like that before. Great people
I live in northern Lancaster Co; I grew up here, and yes indeed, the Amish know modern gadgets, some better than me! Even at 57, I've never had a smart phone, but plenty of Amish do. I know at least one of those hydraulic companies you work with, near New Holland.
Yeah I saw them using aforklift for scafolding anf a dodbcat and a tractor too.
This is so beautiful! The sheer sense of community, togetherness, general support & friendship. I imagine this sense of familial & communal support, is the best medicine for ones general sanity, health & inner peace.
This is what we all need, yet for most of us outside of this amazing community, will never know or have a true taste of.
This really brings me closer to my Germanic/Swiss ancestry & i sometimes think, that i may well have had & still have, some Amish relatives somewhere in the world, that i don't know exist & will never have the privilege to meet.
Thanks for sharing. It's a truly wonderful documentary.
This is very sweet and inspirational. The Amish have something very precious in their way of life.
The language mentioned at 02:10 is NOT Pennsylvania Dutch. Stop pushing an incorrect myth. The Amish are originally from Switzerland and speak / spoke a variation of German. It was and is unlettered Americans that promulgated the Pennsylvania Dutch nonsense. German [or Deutsche] in German was bastardized into Dutch incorrectly!
Now that is done... Yes, the Amish are terrific people and have a unique lifestyle that we can all adapt some of their ways into our lives.
My hats off and much respect to the Amish and everybody else who helped this Farmer. This is the way we should treat each other.
Wow. If all the people in the world were helpful like this and got along better would be much better place. God bless them all.
It's a simple thought, but a complicated thing for people to learn.
@@user-sp3gq1up9n That’s for sure.
@@lenhowl pp P
That's the thing, these kind of tight knit communities work only in small scale.
After over 20 years building homes, I'm awestruck at the comradery, community, and efficiency of the barn raising.
Almost makes me want to find an Amish community and find out when their next barn raising is and be a part of it
Awesome comment, but you kinda ruined it with the lol.
@@Mywhtjp you're right, I totally did.
I have such a huge respect for the amish. I have followed Peter Santenello's series about the amish and it opened my eyes to a wonderful community.
This style of videos and production reminds me of what you would see during the early late-1990s & 2000s of my childhood. They are very simple, relaxing as well as extremely informative. It is crazy (In a good way) just how much these Amish can do in such little time. They build the best traditional old-style American barns and homes out there. Job well done!
I think this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen how do you describe the beauty and harmony and love and camaraderie of a group of people like this it’s just wonderful I wish the whole world could become like this
This is what you call actually practicing Love thy neighbor.
This was a great video. My 4x great grandfather was killed in a barn raising. He was not Amish, but back in those days, neighbors helped each other out like that. We could all learn a lot from the Amish and their sense of community.
The Amish are living life right. Keeping it simple and helping others in their time of need.
The Amish built my grandmother's shed here in south western New York. Been standing about 10 years now, and it hasn't had any leaks, loose parts, rust. Nothing. It looks as brand new as it did when it was built. It's a sturdy shed that does it's job very well.
Beautiful to see a community of all people helping a fellow member of their community. If we all did this the world would be a much better place. Wonderful video.
I really admire and respect the Amish Community for their willingness to rebuild a barn/ house, etc.
My family has known the Amish since 1971. They are the most remarkable people I've ever met.
That many people working together is amazing. I would love to live in a community that comes together like that. They know what they are doing 👍
Some Amish people will accept other people that love hard work . If I was not so old myself I would do it.
Me too
You wouldn’t be typing comments on YT videos if you were Amish.
@James Couch You're not kidding! Working hard, to help each other, not grumbling, fighting or struggling for position or recognition. I'll bet there's no HOAs there! 😁
Yes, the Amish are hard working nice people, but there is a back-story to there life--it's their religion. I'm not saying they are not religious, but you have to really look DEEP into what they expect of a person if you want to join their cult. There is more to their story than just building a barn....
As a carpenter I have to say that is impressive. It really does show many hands make light work.
The Amish and Mennonites are truly amazing. Their work ethic is really something to see. Blessed to have met and seen some of these people in action.
Wow, I felt a rush of nostalgia as I watched this great video - this is how nation-building used to be. The Amish people have my complete respect. I just love the fact that they have chosen to live at ' arms length' from modern life which has largely insulated them from mainstream insanities that are destroying individuals, families and a once thriving, god-fearing nation. Hardworking, self-supporting, pious communities like this were once the backbone of American prosperity and promoted peace, liberty and freedom for all men. May the good Lord continue to bless these people in all their endeavors.
It's nice to see these men working there's nothing more admirable than being a master tradesman. In the Amish community being a master Carpenter or Mason is something that is highly admired. It's nice to see your community pull together to help each other, I think this is something that is being lost in much of America many times people don't even know their next door neighbor.
It's great to see everyone bringing their hearts in and helping someone out to get back on their feet and I am glad that I watched this to see how much they care about the people in their community and to see how it is done
Who else would love to go and help the Amish raise a barn! As a construction and woodworker it would be a privilege and an amazingly educational experience 🤯
John Book did it…
The most beautiful thing to see is the community come together to help one another and to commit to the job at hand . I have so much respect for all who stood with their community. The world needs more of this community willingness to help others who clearly need the help to reconstruct their lives and lively hood. I pray for all who stand as a community with no hesitation. Absolutely beautiful.😎👍💯🇨🇦❤️🙏
Humble people. So many people and no arguing about what needs to be done or who does what. Remarkable.
That's how the whole world 🌎 should be helping one another without questioning anything.
Loved this. I lived in Ephrata Lancaster Co Pennsylvania for twelve years amongst the Amish and absolutely adored my relationships with them over the years. I found them cautious to outsiders but once they knew you they would help you no matter what. Good people imo
I've worked along with Amish carpenters. Their advantage is knowing and anticipating what the other guy is doing. It's like they are all trained in the same school, an Amish worker never has to look for his hammer or tape, and seems to know instinctively what move to make next. Great guys to work with, always on time and a good attitude.
THIS IS A WONDERFUL, COMPLETE, PRESENTATION....
5 STARS
I live in the middle of an Amish community in North East Ohio.
I see this often. Have seen an entire home, destroyed by a fire, removed and identically replaced within a week; to included all furnishings and all to the detail.
Their ways are God, Family and Community. I've many Amish friends.
We ENGLISH could learn a great deal from their way of life.
Then why haven't you joined them?
@@hilltopgypsy I do associate with a few families often. Am somewhat included with another on many things.
I do as much business with them as possible.
Don't want to give up some of my English ways to become Amish.
Hilltop Gypsy, you in Chardon?
I was raised there myself.
We'll just say that I respect and understand their ways.
@@thomasparkin4183 Nope, I live in W. KY and we have lots of Amish near me. My wife has been friends with several of them for years, and was invited to one of their weddings. Every year on New Years Eve her friend Emma calls her from her home in Kansas, and Emma's mother still lives close to us and my wife has stayed friendly with her for over 30 years.
@@hilltopgypsy I understand. My wife drives Taxi for a family, The parents and their two sons and their families and a couple others. She's been doing so for over ten years now. We are included in many gatherings, weddings, picnics and so on. I've helped put up a barn for the eldest son. The Bishop gave me a hat and welcomed me to their community. The father calls on me often for mechanical help, runs for material and or just to go fishing. The youngest son, is a Carpenter and has his own crew. I pass them often in the semi when coming towards home at the end of my daily run. Him and his buddies get a kick out of it.
I wouldn't have it any other way. I love it. God Bless
yup i live in leroy go to great lakes outdoor all the time
This video brings back a lot of great memories. I grew up Amish and have been involved in a good many of Amish barn raisings like this. I left the Amish faith for an education, but I sure miss the spirit of cooperation and comradery that such an Amish event represents
Education?!
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
@@mails2Saranyan I did not gain the whole world or even a part of it, and I did not exchange my soul for anything. I also did not lose my faith in Jesus Christ. I earned a PhD and taught at 4 American universities, 2 African universities, and one Indian medical center. I had a wonderful life while serving humanity, globally. I do miss the Amish spirit of cooperation and comradery, but there is much about the Amish life I was glad to leave behind. This video shows only one side of the Amish life.
@@henrytroyer2372 it's good that you do not lose your faith in Christ. I said in lest that many got confirmed to the pattern of the world and so I thought it's better to be within a simple faithful community than losing your soul for gaining just the man made education. May you live your life to the fullest of His will to His praise. Being converted from Hindu background I tasted the Lord's love , I want to serve God as His love towards humanity is unfathomable and as Christians we need to live only to show that love to the world. I just encourage my kids to obey God in everything believing Jesus understanding His will and wisdom will be gofted to them through Jesus.
Only the Amish can have a hyper surplus of workers willing to help rebuild his life. Simply amazing.
While watching this, I just started crying and praying because in my 66 years I have never experienced community such as the Amish have. I prayed to God that I will have that in heaven, finally to see such support and nurturing, maturity and religion, integrity and compassion. I had a decent upbringing but no sense of community and help even within my family. God bless the Amish.
I like this genuine people and community. They are the real believers and not hypocrites as I understand. They help each other so efficiently and effectively!
I myself can’t live such a lifestyle but I respect them.
It is interesting how much it costed and who pays for that?
This way has to be one of the purest forms of living life.. Respect and love for one another, combined with the passion and skills to live off the land together.. Mankind could sure learn from these mighty people…
Once you get below the surface, the respect for Amish life quickly disappears. These communities are fraught with abuse and neglect, all in the name of their religion.
@@michaelzindel1419 I wish you were wrong about this but its unfortunately true throughout the Amish communities, its not talked about hardly at all but starting to gain notice. My neighbor told me stories of his sister growing up being molested by more than one cousin and uncle. Nobody seemed to pay any mind to it, and surely never talked about, but every community has their flaws and this is one of few flaws they deal with
It's the way God meant for people to live. Helping and supporting one another.
@Hahz Dhshxc You might want to try reading the Bible then
What a fascinating look into the world of the Amish. They truly believe that "Many hands make light work."
Couldn’t believe how quickly that barn went up. This type of community and their lifestyle is more relevant today than ever.
Black peoples taught the Amish everything thing they know, even how to bathe.
@@Honorablebenaiaha
LOL. :-)))))
Where on earth did you find this stupid affirmation??
@@vcie515 of course racists will disagree
@@Honorablebenaiaha
LOL. :-))))))))))))))
Beside of that other stupid affirmation, do you have a real ARGUMENT? (You know, the thing wich gives FACTS, dates, historical studies...)
@@Honorablebenaiaha 😂 I really wanna know where you got that from. They didn’t learn jack shit from any black’s.
I would like to also say ;the woman that cook for soooo many people and also have the small kids around are very hard working ..also wonderful Teamwork and should not always be forgotten to tell them what great work they do also !!
I wish I lived in a community like that where everybody helps everybody something to be admired in today’s day and age with so many selfish people in the world
If it's not Amish or thee Mennonite, it's a cult. Most people only look out for themselves.
I agree. I used to wish I was born Amish. I love living close to the land, a farmer at heart!
It was like that before multiculturalism.
You may go & talk to the Amish and if you really want to live under their rules !! You can/could be accepted 🙂 ... the religious life is honorable ... 💕
Same here!
From Denmark: As a Humanist I have a great appreciation for the morality of these serious people. Operationally thinking with their brains and a special social human interest with their own people and for other people.
Back in the day, I used to drive trucks. I made a delivery to Canyon City, Colorado. The business owner came out with an Amish kid (I say "kid" because I'm 52 and the Amish fellow was 21 or so) to help unload the 53' trailer.
The Amish kid outworked us both and unloaded half the trailer himself. Ended the job with a grin and a handshake and went off to tackle his next job. That was in the early 90s and I have seen very, very few people willing to work, much less as hard as that guy did. I have to tip my hat to him every time I remember him.
Lancaster Co. native here. I love the Amish. Nothing wrong with em. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We had a neighbor named Enis and he was wonderful. When we were kids, he'd find balls and stuff that we'd hit into his field and he'd bring them back to us. He would let us hunt on his land. They were the best neighbors. Good people.
I am very grateful to the person who recorded this video and made it possible to see this wonderful process of putting up and Amish barn in just a very short amount of time without any nails… Something that is almost extinct anymore. The Amish used skills and techniques that are many Americans are clueless about and no longer use and it is very important we stay aware of it in our minds and lives!!
I enjoyed this video on so many levels. First I want to extend my sympathy to this family who lost their barn. I have experienced serious loss and it is devastating and it is shocking and painful as well as Horrific especially as people continue to ask continual questions about it and constantly remind you of the incident four days and weeks anyways so that it is always in your mind.
This video was absolutely fascinating at so many levels! Watching the large amount of men who came at Dawn, despite the Heavy Fog, They just kept coming and coming in there a black pants and blue shirts and straw hats, Walking for miles, some encourages drawn by one or two horses usually Clydesdale or Percherons meant for fieldwork. It was a beautiful sight to see!! There were women and children of all ages walking on the road as well carrying parcels of food did they had repair of the days before. I couldn’t help but have emotional tears in my eyes and wishing I could be there.
They didn’t waste any time, and some in especially as groups reformed and orders were given. These things were just cited much of it in advance and watching these beautiful perfectly cut boards come to life how do you say removed in the hands of these very strong men. Some of these boards, which were cut, were 8 and 10 feet long. However some of these boards I’m only guessing, we’re over 30feet long or MORE!!!!Very impressive because they were all hand -cut by the Amish!! One section was putting up floor joists in one section was pulling up the walls in another section was putting together the roof and another section was getting ready to raise the roof which that in itself was remarkable the amount of men it took along with the SHEER STRENGTH To raise the roof was remarkable. At the same time a group was pouring concrete and another thing that really impressed me was that somebody towards the end of the day was re-measuring things and calculated they were off about a half an inch I believe and he called it to the attention of a group of men and said, “this man will never be happy IF We leave it this way: We must make it right for Him! Tonight let’s take it down and so they took that one wall down!!” I was so impressed with the perfection and quality of work the Amish wanted to do for this gentleman who’s barn head burnt down but also the pride they took in their own work❣️❣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️It gave me a new respect for the Amish workers/men!
My father was such a man who believed in doing things correctly and he taught that to me and always said, if it’s worth doing, It’s always worth doing right !! Take pride in your work Susie,because if you
don”t, no one else will !!
So seeing those men take that wall down and taking pride in their work really spoke highly to me and to let my father had taught me and also a higher regard to the Amish work ethic that I already had and now it is even greater!! I live within 40 miles approximately I have an Amish community and I have the pleasure of being able to go to purchase their lovely pastries, pies, jams and garden produce but especially love the herbs and spices they put up because they are such excellent superb quality, far above anything you can buy anywhere else!! And what is really nice to do is go there and enjoy their store which has a gasoline light but they never use it at least, not when I’ve been there!! So all your shopping is done in daylight light. Are used to go to my grandmothers house, And she never had her lights on in the daytime & I always thought that was very weird and it was too dark to my way of thinking but now that I’m older, I really do not have my own lights on because the sun is plenty bright enough, most hours, to do things or see, but I was wrong! In fact, I rather like it this way and find it I enjoy it this way.
I rather thought the little children were dressed very quietly and I’m not being condescending. My three brothers used to wear little suits in blue with a tie and a vest and so when I see the Amish boys dressed like their fathers it brings a smile to my face and a little girls in their jumpers that or stone with a dropwaist and a gather skirt and a blouse underneath, it reminds me of the days when I used to so my clothes, a lot of … in fact enough that when I left for college I had somewhere between 35 and 40 outfits , In my vanity so no one would see me wearing the same outfit twice in a months time.
What I loved to see was these young girls working with your mothers to set things out or do the last finishing touches on the food and also knowing that they worked to make the bread or roll out the pie crust or do whatever instructions the mother gave them because they were learning everything they needed to know, referring to the little girls that it would take, To be an Amish wife. Likewise although in this video the boys seem to be just sitting on the hillside and having fun, they were observing the building of the barn and you can learn a lot by watching and gleaning what is happening and Opportunity to gain more knowledge
I enjoyed this respectful and well assembled look into Amish work and lifestyle. While some may see this as an ideal lifestyle where there is no strife and no personal conflict, that is a falsehood. They are human like the rest of us and though you may not see a bar brawl, not all is harmony and bliss all the time.
These are the hardest working, smartest, humble and kindest individuals to grace the earth.
Except for all the rape and incest.
I have watched this video many times. It's a fine demonstration of just how truly thoughtful people can live.
God Bless the Amish!
This is incredible! I am always amazed at barn raising, how quickly they work. Many hands...
The world can learn much from from these amazing people. God bless them
The Amish are truly amazing people!
This sense of cooperation is so impressiv. One can see and feel their spiritual foundation!
What a wonderful production of a kind and loving people of time past and now.
This is the way the world was meant to be! What a well told story and video! Blessings to all who share freely...
These guys dam near started building a new barn while the old one was still burning. Those are some amazing neighbors.
A couple years ago. A saw mill a few miles away burned down. You could see the glow from it an easy 5 miles away. They were the top pallet and rough lumber company in the area. Within 2 weeks, that sawmill was up and in business including all machines and 9 yards. Pay it forward is a way of their life.
Hell yeah they didn't want to waist the light given off from the barn ablaze
They are able to do this because they live in areas that do not have strict zoning, permit, and building laws. They constantly violate labor and safety regulations. What you don’t see in this video is a report on the number of people hurt in their construction projects each year.
@@40billwaugh you don't need permits for agricultural buildings anywhere in the USA and just keep sitting on the couch you won't get hurt that way lol let the real men work
Very funny Mak Mar. Your ignorance knows no bounds. Construction is my business. As to not needing permits, you might want to start paying the permit fees for the agricultural projects I’ve worked on that required them. However, I noticed you had no comment concerning the injuries that occur during their construction projects.
Thanks so much for creating and posting this wonderful, informative film. I was so impressed. We need more heart warming films like this. Showing a whole community getting together helping this unfortunate farming family. A lot to be learned here! Again thanks to all for posting .
You can literally come home from a stressed-out day and watch this video and all your worries will dissipate off your chest.
I am 71 y.o. now and have lived a long and eventful lied life. However I would say that I missed my destiny by not being a part of this community. That is crazy to say now, but I would feel so blessed if any of my progeny could find this kind of fulfillment, love, and value in their life. Thank you for you.
The more I learn of the Amish the more fascinated I become. What a beautiful community and culture they have.
Then you'd likely enjoy watching mold grow, and, listening to Kent Hovind.
If this was tried by any other group that was not amish...this would have been a huge clusterfuck but the Amish are the GOAT when it comes to working together and taking care of eachother. Much respect
Totally awesome. This building will last two hundred years. Those maim beams are fantastic. Amazing
as long as the hay elevator doesn't start another fire.
So wonderful to watch how the Amish doing like Filipinos does called bayanihan in english helping together volunteering work ... What a great culture of Amish people. God bless you all.
Thank you for this documentary. It shows some of what the Amish lifestyle is like and gives us hope that other cultures may look and take some of the work ethic and helpfulness to others away back to their own culture.
I really respect what the Amish believe and live. I'm moving to Kentucky next year and many Amish are there. 🙏🙏👍
Thank you so much for this video. I think it's a remarkable event, a glimpse into a life we wouldn't otherwise have. That's one heck of a barn!
Thanks!
Thank you for your support!
I am German and live in Germany, so I have no contact with Amish people. But I'm always interested in the Amish way of life and attitudes. Even though I live very differently from the Amish, I have a great deal of respect for their culture and achievements! What does progress and modernization mean when community and humanity are lost. I think in terms of inalienable values, culture and community, today's oh so enlightened and modern world still has a lot to learn from the Amish!
Thank you for allowing us a glimpse of this wonderful world and loving community.
Our pleasure!
We had a small barn put up. It took 3 months. They didnt work in bad weather or if it was too hot. It took most of the summer. These people put up a barn 10 times larger and 10 times more complicated in 4 hours.
The true power of people working together to complete a task is amazing
I worked commercial construction for a bit. In one sub division I was working in there was a Amish father and his two young boys. I think the oldest was eleven and the other could not have been more than 5 or 6 yrs old. His hammer literally dragged on the ground when it was in his tool belt. That father and his two sons could frame an entire two story house in less than 2 weeks. Usally took them about 10 days. Th father was so proud of those boys and so was every other person in that Sub Division. Those boys worked hard, never complained were more professional than most of the grown men on that job site. The father said the two boys could build a house by themselves once they were strong enough to lift the walls. Will never forget those boys. Hardest workers I have ever seen.
And just like that, the barn is ready for breakfast. Incredible. Beautiful choreograph
I witnessed an Amish "pike pole" barn raising when I was a kid in the '60's. My grand dad was a part of it because he did barn roofing and framing for a living along with farming, and was hired by the Amish guy to help.
Mr. Buller, thank you for this careful, touching and very beautiful look into how the spirit and faith of the Amish communities can and do teach us all. FR
This is impressive to watch, and experiencing it, surely will feel like being closer to God. Pure love of brothers and sisters when a disgrace occur to anyone's barn which is the business, storage, shop and house of animals extremely needed for any family no matter their origin, race, occupation so, having a community like the Amish is something any person will love to have at any given moment! It really gives me desires to move near by and as a minimum buy some of their products and give them my help will be a delight! You're made to live forever! May God bless you and keep you the longest!!!
As Americans, we must do everything we can to protect these incredible people. We should be thankful they are here, truly.
This was really cool to see. This is definitely on my bucket list of things to do. These people have kept to the old ways, and by doing so, have kept a simplicity that’s sorely lacking in our lives. Technology is not the answer, or the solution to many of today’s issues.
2 the Amish men & women. Hats off 2 u all . 700 + folk . Love ❤️ Ur Amish way of life . Thx 4 sharing
Amazing work and sense of community! I envy their work ethic, honesty and dedication. Beautiful work for the glory of God!
This brought tears to my eyes, THIS is actual community. Modern society is so disconnected, its the recipe for failure. That is why the Amish continue to thrive, they have perfected community and the right ways to live.
Absolutely beautiful to see- all of it.
Amish build my parent's home in Indiana. As my dad said it was like a wooden battleship. Great materials and great workmanship on the fundamental building, I never heard a creak even when my kids jumped up and down. The crew was always the same, many of which were related, and they seemed to always know what each was doing.
Imagine if our whole society worked like this together.
I am watching this impressive video with astonishment from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. We too have similar social institutions to share burdens during times of hardship and happiness. In some communities, elders from those institutions play a vital role in safeguarding the peace of the community without the authorities. The elders also replace the courthouse role and give judgments according to their traditions and bylaws.
But the Amish are well organized and train themselves and their children with Knowledge and skills that come from generations.
These communities are self-sufficient harmonious and resilient, unlike government-led lead developments.
It is a shame modern living style destroys our family and social fabric and leads us into a disaster. Thank you sir for documenting and sharing best practices and I am looking forward to more such videos..
I loved the barn raising scene in the movie, Witness, with Harrison Ford, but, this is so much better to watch. In most parts of the country, by 9am the workers are still showing up, and drinking coffee, the Amish are almost done.
Too beautiful, I wish I could be part of this united people... God bless...
Amazing people, just in one day a huge barn is built. I could totally learn so much from the Amish.
I grew up in a community. Watching this brings back so many memories.