Prepare for Winter at Lehman’s in Kidron, Ohio!
The aroma of apple pie baking on a wood-fired stove, pervading the house while snowflakes drift outside the window makes winter a cozy time. Lehman’s in Kidron is the ideal place to prepare for the season.
From baked goods to wood burning stoves to outdoor and indoor games, Lehman’s helps families get ready for a winter filled with simple fun. Consistently voted the Best Destination in Ohio’s Amish Country, the store draws visitors from all over the world. Along with shopping, guests can explore the Tiny House and view the three-dimensional wood carvings created by local Amish artist Paul Weaver.
Lehman’s is known nationwide as the go-to store for those seeking an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. Their mission is to help customers take the next step on their journey to simpler living. With helpful content, videos, blog articles, and a highly trained staff, Lehman’s has something for everyone—from the casually curious to the serious homesteader.
Homesteaders, defined as more than gardeners but not quite farmers, rely on Lehman’s products when the power goes out. The sprawling store, catalog, and website carry everything needed for heat, food, light, and water. From wood stoves and oil lamps to food processing equipment, water pumps, and filters, Lehman’s offers far more than founder Jay Lehman (1929–2020) could ever have imagined.
In 2025, Lehman’s will celebrate 70 years of selling history. The store is recognized for its wide selection of locally and Amish-made products, as well as practical and beautiful items for home and garden care. Many of the museum-quality pieces on display were curated by Jay Lehman himself.
While not everyone wants to live completely off grid, interest in self-sufficiency is growing, even in cities. More people are planting and preserving their own produce because it’s satisfying, healthy, and a great way to involve the whole family. Investing in durable products that last and save money over time is an effective way to manage a household.
Wood heating and cooking stoves are a prime example. They can significantly lower heating bills, especially for those with access to free firewood. With stove experts and even a certified chimney sweep on staff, Lehman’s helps customers stay warm inside when it’s cold outside. Modern stoves are not only efficient but also attractive, often serving as the centerpiece of a family or living room.
The store includes an entire department dedicated to wood stoves and all the necessary accessories. From hearth pads and chimney pipe to cleaners, paints, steamers, poker sets, and bellows, shoppers can find everything in one place.
Lehman’s also carries an impressive assortment of non-traditional lighting. Options include Aladdin lamps, which have been in use for more than 100 years. They are bright enough to read by and produce enough heat to warm a small room. Other unique options include lanterns designed for cooking and even hand-cranked flashlights.
Education plays a key role at Lehman’s. The staff focuses not only on what products do, but also on how and why to use them. Classes and workshops cover topics such as food preservation (canning, pickling, fermenting), baking sourdough bread, making maple syrup, and caring for cast iron. A full schedule can be found at Lehmans.com/events.
Beyond education, Lehman’s also provides entertainment. The store hosts family-friendly events nearly every weekend, from an antique tractor show in May to Christmas in July, a car show in August, and a Fall Festival in October. For these reasons and more, Lehman’s is always worth the trip to Kidron.
