From Our Home To Yours
No factories here, just skilled hands, dedication, and a life spent doing what they love. We believe in mindful purchasing and that products should last longer than a season. When you purchase from Millstream Home you are directly supporting our Makers, their families, and their craft. American-made matters, and choosing local artisans is always worth it. Each piece is crafted in a shop, shed, or garage, built to last and carry its own story. Thank you for being here — if we could, we’d have you over for dinner.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Janelle, the founder, curator, and storyteller of Millstream Home. As a first-generation non-Amish woman, I created Millstream Home to honor my Amish heritage in a modern way. Though raised outside the community, I carry forward the traditions and values of my family’s past.
After 15 years as a full-time mom, my love for home and family naturally grew into a passion for entrepreneurship and meaningful design. I’ve become an advocate for heritage craftsmanship, American-made manufacturing, and women-led business.
In 2015, my husband, Jake, and I founded JKS & CO., a home renovation company, and in 2019, I launched Millstream Home. Our mission is simple: to enrich the places you live and the objects you love.
When I’m not at work, I’m at home in Lancaster with our five children, spending slow weekends at the cabin or beach, cooking, listening to music, and soaking in quiet moments together.
Welcome to Millstream Home,
I’m so glad you’re here.
With Light + Love,
Janelle
The Millstream Home Story
Millstream Home began as my ode to Amish heritage - a way to honor the craftsmanship, simplicity, and beauty that shaped my upbringing. I’m a first-generation non-Amish woman, born after my parents left the community, yet deeply influenced by their roots. My husband, Jake, was raised Amish on a 60 acre farm until age sixteen, and together, we share a deep respect for the traditions and integrity of handmade work.
In 2016, I set out on my own journey down Lancaster’s winding back roads, searching for Makers who still craft with time-honored methods. Those quiet workshops, humble tools, and the people behind them became the heart of Millstream Home. Several of my first prototypes were inspired by pieces my mother, Naomi, used for more than sixty years - like our Horsehair Dust Brush, modeled after one she purchased as a young bride from a traveling “broom man.” Her well-loved basket, used for decades, also inspired one of our most timeless pieces, a tribute to her nurturing spirit and the quiet beauty of everyday work. The past decides our future here at Millstream Home.
Today, Millstream Home connects a growing network of American Makers - from basket weavers and potters to blacksmiths and quilters, creating pieces made by hand, heart, and home. What began at our kitchen table has grown into a brand carried by over 900 independent boutiques nationwide and a
flagship store in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania.
Through Millstream Home, and now our Design Studio initiative, I am proud to carry forward a legacy of American craftsmanship, reminding us what truly lasts: craftsmanship, beauty, and connection.
Our Team
Janelle Stoltzfus
CEO & Founder
Janelle has always loved creating warm, meaningful spaces. She designs thoughtful pieces and collaborates with local Makers. She lives in Lancaster with her husband Jake and their five children and together they run JKS & CO, a home renovation company, and The Cottages, a collection of cozy vacation stays — both reflecting the same dedication to craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless design that define Millstream Home. She enjoys traveling, quiet nights at home, and books that inspire growth in leadership and business.
Michelle Walls
Director of Finance
Michelle is our Director of Finance and has been with Millstream Home since the beginning. Her love of a well crafted Excel spreadsheet, attention to detail, and her wise counsel are just a few things she brings to Millstream Home. Michelle's husband is a Travel MRI Tech, and together they move around the country every three months. While they enjoy the constant travel, they love coming home to Lancaster.
Evelyn Beiler
Executive Manager
Evelyn came to Millstream Home as a high school intern, and now works full time as our Executive Manager. With a love of order and beauty, Evelyn handles many of our day-to-day needs such as inventory mangement and customer service. She was born and raised in Lancaster County, and her family has deep Amish and Swiss-German roots, a heritage she is proud to share in. Outside of work, Evelyn enjoys reading classic fiction and theology, attending concerts, and savoring quality time with friends.
Anya Armold
SHIPPING MANAGER
As our Shipping Manager, Anya packages and fulfills each order with care and excellence. In addition to her position at Millstream Home, she also runs her own photography business. Whether it's capturing people's stories through photography or organizing a space for meaningful connection, Anya's passion is to create beauty, a value that drew her into Millstream Home! Slow mornings with a cup of coffee, long walks at sunset, and cozy fireside chats are just a few things that fill her cup.
