Of course, no exploration of the Mennonite Heritage Village would be complete without sampling some of the traditional Russian Mennonite meals The Livery Barn Restaurant has to offer. The restaurant’s Traditional Meal features Ukrainian staples like perogies, kubasa and coleslaw and is a familiar favourite of many guests. Its Komst Borscht with a slice of ground whole-wheat bread also comes highly recommended. Its Foarma Worscht made from locally produced pork sausage is something you won’t want to pass up. There’s also a children’s menu for younger visitors. If you are visiting with little ones, you’ll probably want to check out the Barn and Animal Pens that feature an assortment of furry friends. The Barkfield Public School and the village’s Summer Kitchen are a couple of other highly entertaining stops on any tour. Perhaps the most enduring image of the heritage village is the towering windmill that you can’t help but spot as you approach the site. Best of all, you can check out the inside of this traditional operating windmill for yourself. The current wooden structure continues to produce flour from wheat in much the same way as the region’s original Mennonite settlers once did. Not only that, it also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the grounds from a second floor lookout. Before you head home, don’t forget to check out Village Books & Gifts in the Village Centre. It features an extensive collection of books of all kinds, including a well-stocked cookbook section that includes the classic Mennonite Girls Can Cook that is a staple of many Manitoba family kitchens. There’s also a large assortment of souvenirs including kids' toys and tapestries. EVEN MORE SITES TO SEE Planning to spend a little more time in Steinbach? If so, the Rosedale Chapel Bed and Breakfast might be just the spot for you. Built in the 1930s, this historic church was relocated and painstakingly restored as a home for and by David and Junia Plett before being transformed into a bed and breakfast. This eloquent little spot is regarded as a must-visit stop of any trip to Steinbach with its country charm, comfortable amenities and unique spaces, all located just a stone’s throw from the boreal forest.
ROSEDALE CHAPEL BED & BREAKFAST.
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