Nestled among the Amish farms of Holmes County, 12 minutes north of Berlin, Ohio, you will find Gilead's Balm Manor. With five acres of beautiful landscape, a peaceful 2 1/2 acre lake, and wooded sanctuary, it is Amish country elegance at its best . Gilead's Balm originated when David and Sara Stutzman combined their Amish background and their beautiful five acre paradise into a haven for visitors. Your hosts, John and Ilene Hess have followed in their tradition of creating something special for guests to walk around the lake, fish, take a paddleboat ride, feed their catfish or just find complete relaxation.