Folks gather at the picnic tables or along the benches and chairs sprinkled down two porches that seem to stretch forever. The lunch crowd is eager to taste Yoder’s fresh deli sandwiches and warm-from-the-oven baked goods. And to wash it all down is an old-fashioned cream soda. Afterward, the kids test the playsets and trampolines. Parents and grandparents watch while they talk under the majestic shade trees or browse the indoor and outdoor furniture or walk the aisles of bulk foods, seeking the ingredients not found in big box stores. It’s a place where shopping is relaxing, and the stay is extended.
