SAUDERS - MENNONITE OWNED- COUNTRY STORE-SENECA FALLS, NY

Sauders is  a family-owned business founded in 1979 by Mennonite John Sauder Sr. who moved to  Seneca Falls, NY  from Lancaster County, PA. in hopes of opening a specialty food and book store. Since its founding, the store has expanded to include baking supplies, spices, deli meats and other bulk foods: as well as fresh local produce and area specialties.  John Sauder Sr. and his son, still own this country store, today.

I thank the Sauders for allowing me to take these pictures in their store.  The only things they asked is that I did not take people's pictures, and I didn't get into customers ways - both which I tried to obey. Employees at Sauders are Mennonite, the lady employees wear the long dresses, and prayer caps while men dress in black slacks, white shirts.  This is their religious way of dress all the time, like Jean's.

The first six pictures are of what the outside of the store looked like on October 8th.  The next two pictures are of the inside deli meats counter.  These pictures don't show anywhere near the meats they have in the deli.  Their deli is very popular about the state. Bakery shelves are next.  They can not keep the shelves filled fast enough as pastry is taken off the shelves as fast as they get it on.  Pastry is baked in their store. Next four pictures are of candy. They have all kinds and shape of candy here.

Sauders is a store that is the way stores use to be.  It is a very interesting place to go through and of course to buy items in.  Their prices are less than most local grocery stories.  You can buy one item at a time or a case, if you want it.  Many of the items sold at Sauders, you can't find it other stores.  If you live in the area or are visiting the area, it is well worth the time to go see.

This is just the beginning of the store.  I will show you more tomorrow in part 2.  If you like to cook or bake- you don't want to miss that.  The third post, on Saturday will show the bookstore,  wood work, and other handmade items that are sold in the store.

Today is my birthday, I am 65 years old today - I am an official senior citizen.  I wanted something real special on today.  Hope you enjoyed Sauders.