The Handcrafted Escape

2008 Visitors Guide www.AmanaColonies.com 800-579-2294

VISITOR SERVICES Amana Colonies Visitors Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau 622 46th Avenue, P.O. Box 310 Amana, Iowa 52203 1-800-579-2294 / 319-622-7622 www.AmanaColonies.com [email protected] Emergency Services.......................911 Sheriff. ...........................319-642-7307

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he Amana Colonies invites you to escape from the ordinary…join us in a place that will remind you of a simpler time; a time when life was less complicated and neighbors chatted across the backyard fence. A time when pies were still made fresh and children safely rode their bikes to Oma’s for cookies. A time we often yearn for in today’s rush of corporate ladderclimbing and the endless pursuit of discount shopping. In the Amana Colonies, you will see we constantly strive to balance the old and the new, traditional and contemporary; to provide unique experiences with the usefulness of everyday living. We hope you will see the pride we take in maintaining our historical buildings and ambience; as well as the progress that is made in the Colonies. Our strong communal heritage is truly the guiding light that moves us forward. Our ancestors who settled here over 150 years ago were progressive in nature, always looking for the best ways to operate the Amana farms, the woolen and textile mills; in everything they did, they were looking for progress, efficiency and quality. These standards are still present in the Colonies today; your visit will be an amalgamation of old world charm and modern day amenities. You will see century old buildings, eat chocolate and drink wine made from recipes dating to the 1800’s…all while accessing your email from a free WiFi connection! For our friends who have been visiting us for years, you may very well discover something new in the Colonies in 2008! Be alert for our progress…we promise you will love it! If you have never visited us before, please do, you will find so much to see and do – you’ll add us to your yearly itinerary. There is truly something for everyone in the Amana Colonies…that’s why we invite you to Handcraft an Escape that is just right for you!

We think you’ll like it.

Medical / Dental Services Amana Family Practice Clinic .............319-622-3231 Amana Pharmacy............319-622-3341 Dr. Mark Marz, Dentist...319-622-3150 Engel Chiropractic..........319-622-3322 United States Post Offices Amana ............................319-622-3019 Homestead......................319-622-3901 Middle Amana ................319-622-3861 South Amana ..................319-622-3425 Banking Services Farmers Savings Bank.....319-622-6200 4304 - 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203 ATM Available US Bank..........................319-622-3445 504 39th Avenue, Amana, IA 52203 ATM Available Photo, Design and Copy Credits: Amana Heritage Society, Amana Society, Inc., Peter Guttman, Emilie Hoppe, Bruce Jones, Allyn Neubauer, Deanna Roberts, James Scheib, Bertha Schambaugh, Jennifer Tjaden

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History Festivals Dining/Specialty Foods Wine & Beer Accommodations Arts & Craftsmanship Antiques Shopping Recreation Maps

The Amana Colonies: Remaining Faithful to a Dream The history of the Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s longest-lived communal societies, begins in 1714 in the villages of Germany and continues today on the Iowa prairie. In turbulent 18th century Germany in the midst of a religious movement called Pietism, two men, Eberhard L. Gruber and Johann F. Rock, advocated faith renewal through reflection, prayer and Bible study. Their belief, one shared by many other Pietists, was that God through the Holy Spirit may inspire individuals to speak. This gift of inspiration, or prophecy, was the basis for a religious group that began meeting in 1714 and became known as the Community of True Inspiration. Though the Inspirationists sought to avoid conflict, they were persecuted for their beliefs. Eventually the Inspirationists found refuge in central Germany settling in several estates, including the 13th century Ronneburg castle.

S e e k i n g F re e d o m Persecution and an economic depression in Germany forced the community to begin searching for a new home. Led by Christian Metz, they hoped to find religious freedom in America and left Germany in 1843-44. Community members pooled their resources and purchased 5,000 acres near Buffalo, New York. By working cooperatively and sharing their property, the community, now numbering some 1,200 people, was able to carve a relatively comfortable living. They called their community the Ebenezer Society and adopted a constitution that formalized their communal way of life.

PHOTO BY BERTHA SHAMBAUGH AMANA CIRCA 1900

When more farmland was needed for the growing community, the Inspirationists looked to Iowa where attractively priced land was available. One valley on the Iowa River seemed particularly promising. Here was fertile soil, stone, wood and water enough to build the community of their dreams.

R e m a i n i n g Tr u e In 1855 they arrived in Iowa. After an inspired testimony commanded the people to call their village, “Bleibtreu” or “remain faithful” the leaders chose the name Amana from the Song of Solomon 4:8. Amana means to remain true. Six villages were established, a mile or two apart, across a river valley tract of some 25,000 acres - Amana, East Amana, West Amana, South Amana, High Amana and Middle Amana. The village of Homestead was added in 1861, giving the Colony access to the railroad.

Communal Life In the seven villages, residents received a home, medical care, meals, all household necessities, and schooling for their children. Property and resources were shared. Men and women were assigned jobs by their village council of brethren. No one received a wage. No one needed one. Farming and the production of wool and − calico supported the community, but village enterprises, everything from clock making to brewing, were vital; and well-crafted products became a hallmark of the Amanas. Craftsmen took special pride in their work as a testament of both their faith and their community spirit.

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Up before dawn, called to work by the gentle tolling of the bell in the village tower, the unhurried routine of life in old Amana was paced very differently than today. Amana churches, located in the center of each village, built of brick or stone, have no stained glass windows, no steeple or spire, and reflect the ethos of simplicity and humility. Inspirationists attended worship services 11 times a week; their quiet worship punctuating the days. Over 50 communal kitchens provided three daily meals; as well as a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack to all Colonists. These kitchens were operated by the women of the Colony and well supplied by the village smokehouse, bakery, ice house and dairy, and by huge gardens, orchards and vineyards maintained by the villagers. Children attended school, six days a week, year-round until the age of 14. Boys were assigned jobs on the farm or in the craft shops, while girls were assigned to a communal kitchen or garden. A few boys were sent to college for training as teachers, doctors and dentists. In 1932, amidst America’s Great Depression, Amana set aside its communal way of life. A ruinous farm market and changes in the rural economy contributed, but what finally propelled the change was a strong desire on the part of residents to maintain their community. By 1932, the communal way of life was seen as a barrier to achieving individual goals, so rather than leave or watch their

children leave, they changed. They established the Amana Society, Inc. a profitsharing corporation to manage the farmland, the mills and the larger enterprises. Private enterprise was encouraged. The Amana Church was maintained.

A m a n a C o l o n i e s To d a y Today the seven villages of the Amana Colonies represent an American dream come true; a thriving community founded by religious faith and community spirit. Declared

a National Historic Landmark in 1965, the Amana Colonies attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually all of whom come to see and enjoy a place where the past is cherished and where hospitality is a way of life. Evocative of another age, the streets of the Amana Colonies with their historic brick, stone and clapboard homes, their flower and vegetable gardens, their lanterns and walkways recall Amana yesterday. But a vibrant community, celebrating both its past and its future, is here today for you to experience.

Amana Heritage Sites Amana’s unique past is here for you to explore at seven historical sites maintained by the Amana Heritage Society. Single admission or multi-site admissions are available. For more information on Amana Heritage Sites and to check their calendar of special events and programs visit www.amanaheritage.org or phone 319-622-3567.

Amana Heritage Society Summer Programs Winter Warmth: Stories of Old Amana – January 26 Be warmed by the potbelly stove at the Homestead Blacksmith Shop & hear stories of old Amana. Limited seating; reservations recommended.

Easter Egg Hunt – March 22 Kids 12 & under join us for our annual Easter egg hunt in the Amana Heritage Museum yard. $3.00 per child. Reservations required, starts at 9am.

Swing in Spring – May 3 Come Swing in Spring with Amana Heritage Society & Rod Pierson Big Band Featuring Craig Boche. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance, the University of Iowa Swing Club will be giving lessons. Come dressed in your favorite vintage swing style & get a dollar off admission. Lessons start at 7pm, Rod Pierson will take the stage at 7:30 at the Festhalle Barn in Amana. Admission: $6 per person.

Special Exhibit – Open May 3 The Community of True Inspiration: Pacifism and Patriotism. Exhibit explores the community’s role in war; both on the battlefield & on the home front. Free with museum admission.

Craft Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities at Amana Heritage Sites Saturdays, May-September

Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Communal Agriculture Museum, South Amana

One of your first stops should be the Amana Heritage Museum. With an award-winning, 20minute video, exhibits in three communal era buildings and grounds recalling turn of the century Amana life, the museum tells Amana’s story from 18th century Germany to the present. The Amana Heritage Museum is among Iowa’s top historical attractions. Special programs and exhibits. Museum store. Open daily April - October; 10am - 5pm Monday Saturday, noon - 4pm Sunday. Open Saturdays in March, November and December.

Built in 1858 the South Amana barn housing the Communal Agriculture Museum is one of the oldest barns in the seven villages. Tools, implements and photographs from Amana’s communal era depict operations on the nation’s largest communal farm. Open Saturdays, May - September, 10am - 5pm.

Crafts and sites vary. Call for schedule.

The Amana Community Church Museum, Homestead

Village Walking Tours - Friday evenings June & July

Communal Kitchen and Cooper Shop, Middle Amana Preserved just as it was on the day in 1932 when the last communal meal was served in the Colony, visiting the Communal Kitchen and the Cooper Shop across the street is like stepping back in time. Guides explain kitchen routines and share insights on communal life. Popular with all ages, the Communal Kitchen and Cooper Shop are an Amana historical treasure. Open Saturdays, May - September, 10am - 5pm. Open Monday - Friday, June 16 August 15, 11am - 5pm.

High Amana General Store, High Amana So little has changed at the High Amana General Store since the day it opened in 1858 that the smell of handmade soap and kerosene lanterns lingers. Today the shelves are stocked with dry goods and merchandise reminiscent of bygone days. Open daily April October, 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm Sunday. Open Saturdays and Sundays in March, November and December.

Whether you want to learn more about the Colonies or simply wish to experience a setting uniquely suited to reflection, visit the 1865 Saal (church or meetinghouse) in Homestead. Guides discuss religious beliefs and practices of the Amana Church, while explaining the unique history and architecture of this 140-year-old church. Open Saturdays, MaySeptember, 10am - 5pm. Open Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 15, 11am - 5pm.

Homestead Blacksmith Shop, Homestead Commerce sustained communal Amana, and its importance is explored at this historical site in Homestead. Craft and industry, plus an examination of the community’s relationship with the “outside world,” are depicted. View storage of museum artifacts and display of Colony buildings in miniature make the Homestead Store well worth discovering. Open Saturdays, May - September, 10am - 5pm. Open Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 15, 11am - 5pm.

Homestead Store Museum, Homestead Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the original village blacksmith shop. Also on site is a traditional print shop with operating Linotype and hand-set printing press. Blacksmith, printing and bookbinding demonstrations. Open Saturdays, May - September, 11am - 4pm.

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Passport to History, GPS Adventure - Saturdays, May-September; Mon-Fri, June 16-August 15 Explore the history of the Amana Colonies using the Global Positioning System. Start this fun, family-oriented adventure at the Amana Heritage Museum. Don’t worry if you don’t have a GPS unit, you can borrow ours! Take a guided tour through the streets and stories of old Amana. Starts at the Amana Heritage Museum at 5:30pm. $3.00 per person or free with musuem admission.

Lily Lake Bike Tours – Fridays, May & September Take a guided ride on our beautiful bike trail & learn about the Colonies unique cultural & natural history on your ride. Tours begin at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center at 2:00pm. Bike rentals are available. Tour admission: $3.00 per person or free with museum admission.

Industrial Tours - Friday, August 1, 8, 15 Learn about Amana’s industrial past. Includes calico factory, woolen mill, millrace and the Hydroelectricity plant. Tour starts at the Woolen Mill at 5:30pm. Admission: $3.00 per person.

Amana Wine Tours - Thursday, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28 Take a walking tour of the village of Amana, learning about the Colonies wine-making history. Also sample the best of the modern day Colonies wine. $5.00 per person. Tour begins at the Amana Heritage Museum at 3:00pm.

Barn Tour - September 21 Learn about agriculture in the Amana Colonies through its barns. Tour starts at 1:00pm at the Amana Heritage Museum. Reservations required.

Amana Volksmarsch - October 12 This popular German sport of walking is a great way to get out & see the Amana landscape with your family & friends. Route starts at the Middle Amana Park at 1:00pm.

Glimpse of Amana’s Christmas Past - December 5-7 Experience the unique traditions of an Amana Colonies Christmas through storytelling, museum exhibits, poetry & song at the Amana Heritage Museum. Extended museum hours. FREE.

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Festivals

Where else can you see dirndl-clad women, taste alligator meat, learn how to weave baskets and ride your bike 30-some miles…all the while stopping to drink great Iowa brewed beer? Only in the Amana Colonies! Whatever your interest – art, music, German heritage, or wine tasting – the Amana Colonies has an event or festival to suit your taste. Wi n t e rf e s t January 26 Our 4th annual Winterfest promises to drive away the mid-winter blues with activities inside & out, including a 5K Amana Freezer Fun Run/Walk, ice harvesting demonstrations, storytelling by the woodstove, cross-cut log sawing competitions (open to all!) & much more. www.festivalsinamana.com

Wi n t e rf e s t A rt s & C r a f t S h o w January 26 Come in from the cold to enjoy a large display of work by artisans & crafters. Shop & enjoy items from handmade soaps, cards, wood & more. 9am to 5pm. Amana Colonies RV Park & Events Center. FREE. www.candr-productions.com

Wi l l o w Wea vi n g We e k e n d February 16 - 17 Learn willow basket making from nationally known weavers during this two-day workshop. Registration required. www.broomandbasket.com

Amana Colonies Bluegrass Jam Camp February 21 - 24 Bluegrass Jam Camp is designed to help beginning & intermediate jammers become more at ease in the jamming environment. Amana Colonies Golf Club. Registration required. www.amanajam.com

I o w a H e a rt l a n d S p r i n g F l i n g U- F l i F l y b a l l To u rn a m e n t April 12 - 13

Iowa Renaissance Festival May 3 - 4

High flying excitement & fun combine in this dog team competition that calls for agility, speed & teamwork. These dogs know their sport & they love to compete! Amana Colonies RV Park & Events Center. FREE. www.hawkeyehustlers.org

Magical gathering of costumed characters, live-action stuntmen & entertainers. Activities for all ages. Entertainment. Concessions. Middle Amana Park. Admission. www.iowarenfest.com

Festival of American B a s k e t ry April 25 - 27 Nationally known basket weavers will lead hands-on workshops for all skill levels. Amana Arts Guild Center. Registration required. “Meet the Artist” Reception April 25 Amana Heritage Museum is open to the public. www.broomandbasket.com

A b e n d ( E v e n i n g ) G a l e r i e To u r May 2 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments served. FREE. www.timeandtides.com/gallerytour.htm

Maifest May 3 - 4 Original Amana Colonies spring celebration blossoms with the Taste of Amana Colonies food fair, Maipole dancing, German folk music, parade down Main Street & entertainment in the village of Amana. www.festivalsinamana.com

Whether your interest is music, history, folk arts and crafts or you just want to kick-back, relax and have fun there is an Amana Colonies event or festival for you. For more information, check our website www.AmanaColonies.com or phone 1-800-579-2294. Amana Colonies l 6

Ta s t e L o u i s i a n a Cajun & Zydeco Fest May 24 - 26 Midwest’s largest Cajun & Zydeco event! Music, food & fun Mardi Gras style. Authentic Cajun & Creole cooking, carnival rides, cultural workshops, dancing & cooking lessons & more. Amana Colonies RV Park and Events Center. Admission. www.cajunfest.net

Special Events in the Amanas Looking for a special place for your wedding? Reunion or corporate retreat? The Amana Colonies offers a unique setting you can tailor to your specific needs. Area businesses can assist with catering, specialty cakes, chocolates, flowers, gifts and more. Whether you are looking for a rustic reprieve from the cookie-cutter world of weddings, a high-tech space for your office retreat or an outdoor events center for your next trade or sports show or festival…the Amana Colonies has a space for you. The following facilities are available for special events: Festhalle Barn: Restored century-old dairy barn, accommodates 350 to 500 depending on set up. Contact Michelle Hahn at 319-213-4116 for reservation details. Amana Colonies Outdoor Events Center: Two climate controlled facilities. The Pioneer Building offers 5600 square feet of space, accommodating 350; the Morton Building provides nearly 13,000 square feet for accommodation of 800. Both buildings offer staging, tables and chairs, public restroom facilities. Contact the Amana Colonies RV Park at 1-800-471-7616. Amana Colonies Golf Club: Beautiful 18-hole course offers a well-tailored club house perfect for business meetings, weddings or reunions. On-site food service, upper and lower facilities, outdoor seating. Maximum 120 guests up, 40 down. The course also offers a beautiful outdoor setting especially for weddings. With a sparking view of the pond, the area can accommodate up to 200 guests. Special transportation provided for all wedding couples. Contact the Amana Colonies Golf Club at 319-622-6222. Colony Oaks Conference Room: Located near the 9th tee of the beautiful Amana Colonies Golf Club. Accommodates 20, catering available or use of full kitchen, outdoor grill. Ready for all you technology needs, including WiFi. Contact the Amana Colonies Golf Club at 319-622-6222. Amana Colonies Holiday Inn: Available for weddings, meetings and conventions, on-site food service. Many area restaurants also offer meeting facilities, visit our website for additional information: ww.AmanaColonies.com.

Beckster Fest May 30 - June 1 6th annual polka fest hosted by Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen; along with some of the Midwest’s best-known polka bands. Located in two large, air-conditioned, indoor halls, featuring wooden dance floors & non-stop entertainment, food & fun. Amana Colonies RV Park and Events Center. Admission. www.barefootbecky.com

Abend (Evening) G a l e r i e To u r June 6 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments served. FREE. www.timeandtides.com/gallerytour.htm

31st Annual Marble Show June 6 - 7 America’s longest-running antique marble show. Amana Colonies Holiday Inn. Registration required for Friday evening banquet & speaker. Saturday open to the public. Admission. www.amanamarble.com

Amana Colonies V i l l a g e - Wi d e G a r a g e & Sidewalk Sale June 13 - 15 Imagine a seven village garage & tag sale! Amana residents & businesses mark down their household & retail merchandise.

Homestead Implement Reunion Allis-Chalmers Days June 14 - 15 Mile-long parade of antique tractors, a kiddy tractor pull, shows at two sites in the village of Homestead. There is nothing quite like this antique implement show featuring two of the bestloved brands in American agriculture; Allis-Chalmers & Minneapolis-Moline. Concessions. FREE

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A m a n a ’s F i re c r a c k e r F o u rt h Ta i l g a t e July 3-4 First annual antique show in Festhalle Barn. 35 quality dealers of fine antiques and collectibles. All antique shops open ‘til 9pm on the 3rd and all day the 4th. www.smokehousesquareantique.com

Lily Lake in Bloom July - August Amana’s Lily Lake is crowned with buttery-yellow, lotus lilies from midJuly through August. Pull-in at the lakeshore park to enjoy the view or walk the Kolonieweg Recreational Trail that circles the lake.

To u r d e B re w July 5 A great warm-up for RAGRAI, this 32-mile bicycle ride from Iowa City to Millstream Brewing Company in Amana. Sample some of Iowa’s best craft beers along the way. Registration required. www.millstreambrewing.com

Abend (Evening) G a l e r i e To u r July 11 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments served. FREE. www.timeandtides.com/gallerytour.htm

Christmas in July A rt s & C r a f t s S h o w July 19 - 20 Handcrafted arts & crafts in two large, air-conditioned buildings plus tented exhibits. Amana Colonies RV Park and Events Center. Concessions. FREE www.candr-productions.com

I o w a H e a rt l a n d L a s t Chance to Fli-U-Fli Championship Qualifier To u rn a m e n t July 26 - 27 High flying excitement & fun combine in this dog team competition that calls for agility, speed & teamwork. Amana Colonies RV Park and Events Center. FREE. www.hawkeyehustlers.org

Abend (Evening) G a l e r i e To u r August 1 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments served. FREE. www.timeandtides.com/gallerytour.htm

A m a n a F e s t i v a l o f t h e A rt s August 9 An Iowa treasure for 31 years; Local artists exhibit, demonstrate & sell their work. Hands-on art activities for kids. Entertainment. Food. Middle Amana Park. www.amanaartsguild.com

F i v e S e a s o n ’s C l u s t e r D o g Show August 29 - September 1 A four day dog show hosted jointly by Cedar Rapids Kennel Association & Tri City Kennel Club. Admission. www.crka.info

Festival of Iowa Beers August 31 Celebration of handcrafted brews. Sample beer from breweries across Iowa; talk with brewers, live entertainment & food. Millstream Brewing Company. Admission. www.millstreambrewing.com

Abend (Evening) Galerie To u r September 5 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments served. FREE. www.timeandtides.com/gallerytour.htm

Beer Potluck Dinner September 14 Bring a dish you prepared using beer to share with others. Visit with all of the great cooks & enjoy live entertainment. Millstream Brewing Company. www.millstreambrewing.com

THIRSTY Home B re w C l a s s i c November 1

A m a n a A rt i s a n s S t u d i o To u r September 19 - 21

Home brewers of handcrafted beer compete at this celebration of homebrew beer, mead or cider. Last year over 160 entries were received from across the country. Millstream Brewing Company. Registration required to compete. www.millstreambrewing.com.

An opportunity to see Amana Colonies artists at work in their private workshops & studios. An unforgettable, self-guided tour. FREE

F a l l F i b re & C l a y Show & Sale November 1 - 2

O k t o b e rf e s t October 3 - 5 A bit of Bavaria right here in the Amana Colonies. The century-old Festhalle Barn in Amana provides the perfect setting for non-stop entertainment, dancing & German-style food & beverages. Parade. Autumn-themed events, street side vendors, entertainment at local restaurants & Millstream Brewing Company. www.festivalsinamana.com

O k t o b e r f e s t H o m e B re w e r s Competition October 4 Home brewers compete in this 5th annual event during Amana’s Oktoberfest. Sponsored by Millstream Brewing Company. Winners announced October 4. Registration required to compete. www.millstreambrewing.com

Autumn Days Craft & F i n e A rt S h o w October 4 - 5 One-of-a-kind fine arts & handcrafts are featured at this annual harvest craft show. Amana Colonies RV Park & Events Center. Concessions. FREE. www.candr-productions.com

I o w a H e a rt l a n d F a l l F l i n g F l y b a l l To u rn a m e n t October 17 - 19 A doggone good time is had by all at this exciting team competition for dogs; combining agility training, speed & teamwork. Amana Colonies RV Park & Events Center. www.hawkeyehustlers.org

Indoor, autumn-themed show & sale of unique weaving, textile arts, baskets, pottery & crafts by area artists. Shop for holiday gifts, boutique wear & original fine art at this juried event. Amana Arts Guild Center. www.amanaartsguild.com

Ta n n e n b a u m F o re s t November 28 - December 21 A forest of decorated, live Christmas trees inspires holiday wishes while you visit with Santa (scheduled times). See the country’s tallest, handcrafted Weihnacht’s pyramid & a beautifully hand carved Nativity. Benefits Iowa Chapter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Free-will donation is your admission. www.festivalsinamana.com

P re l u d e t o C h r i s t m a s December 5 - 7 There is nothing quite like Prelude to Christmas, the Colonies’ advent celebration. Shop on candlelit streets in the village of Amana, tour the Tannenbaum Forest, see the Gingerbread Village, visit the Amana Church Craft Bazaar & Cookie Walk. Take part in the special magic of an old-fashioned Amana Colonies Christmas. www.festivalsinamana.com

Amana Colonies Christmas H a u s To u r December 6 - 7 Tour century-old & contemporary private homes decorated for the holidays. Visit with homeowners; see a whole new side of the Amana Colonies. Admission. www.amanaartsguild.com

Events, times and dates are subject to change. Please call 800-579-2294 for up-to-date information.

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Dining/Specialty Foods

Escape from the fast food drive-through. Dining in the Amana Colonies is hearty, homemade and served just how Grandma used to serve it…steaming bowls of vegetables, fresh-baked bread and handbreaded meats shared around the table with family and friends. And don’t forget our specialty foods – handmade chocolates, smoked meats and sausages, jams & jellies, fresh baked breads and more. Well-fed is not an option in the Amana Colonies…it’s a way of life!

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RESTAURANTS Colony Inn Restaurant, Amana 319-622-3030 The restaurant where family-style dining began in 1935. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Specials, sandwiches and house made desserts. Locally made beer and wine available.

N o rd y ’s S u b s & S a l a d s , Amana 319-622-3028

O x Yo k e I n n , A m a n a 319-622-3441 or 800-233-3441 [email protected] www.oxyokeinn.com “An Amana Colonies tradition since 1940.” Daily lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Child’s menu. Sandwiches, daily specials and home baked desserts. Wine, beer and cocktails. Gifts. Free wireless Internet.

O x Yo k e I n n t e r s t a t e , I - 8 0 , Amana Colonies Exit 225

great neighborhood restaurant located in an original historical communal kitchen house.

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Truly a nice variety of German and American entrees are presented on our menu. Family style meals as well as popular smaller and lighter meals, sandwiches and homemade soups and salads are served. Please come and experience our hospitality. Amana Colonies’ first restaurant to serve Sauerbraten and Weiner Schnitzel. Today we are still using the same secret recipe for our wonderful Sauerbraten.

MAIN STREET Amana 319-622-3641 • 888-348-4686 www.ronneburgrestaurant.com

Also home of The Clothes Encounter

319-668-1443 or 877-668-1443 [email protected] www.oxyokeinn.com Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Family-style. Child’s menu. Sandwiches, daily specials, home baked desserts and HUGE cinnamon rolls. Wine, beer and cocktails. Gifts. Free wireless Internet.

T h e R o n n e b u rg R e s t a u r a n t , Amana 319-622-3641 or 888-348-4686 [email protected] www.ronneburgrestaurant.com A great neighborhood restaurant in an original communal kitchen. Serving German and American entrées for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great family atmosphere. Groups are welcomed. Also home of The Clothes Encounter.

SPECIALTY FOODS A m a n a C o ff e e & Te a , Amana 319-622-6598 www.AmanaCoffeeandTea.com Offering Amana’s largest selection of whole bean coffee and loose tea. Samples available. Stroll through our fine selection of classic cottage and American country décor. Lower level, Amana General Store.

Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse, Amana 319-622-7586 or 800-373-6328 www.amanameatshop.com www.amanashops.com Since 1855! Home of famous Amana® ham, bacon, steaks, sausage and cheese. Sampling. Also Amana® jams and jellies and specialty foods from Europe. Free mail order catalog.

A m an a S t o n e H e art h B a k e ry, Amana 319-622-7640 www.AmanaBakeries.com Fresh baked breads, pastries and cookies. Homemade jams, jellies, noodles, pies, sandwiches. Beverages available. Ice cream in summer. Hot soups in winter. Seating in our quaint German loft. Open daily.

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The Chocolate Haus ~ D e s s e rt & C o ff e e C a f é , A m a n a

H e n ry ’s Vi l l a g e M a r k e t , Homestead

319-622-3025 or 877-622-3025 [email protected] www.chocolatehaus.com

319-622-3931 [email protected]

The only place you can watch and “smell” the candy being made! Fudge, caramel, truffles, fun gifts, espresso, gourmet coffee, tea, smoothies, kids drinks, mail order. Free samples! New location!

H a h n ’s H e a rt h O v e n B a k e ry, Middle Amana 319-622-3439 Homemade breads and pastries baked in the only original hearth oven in the Amana Colonies. Open April - October, TuesdaySaturday. Wednesday and Saturday only in November, December and March. Open at 7:00 a.m.

Find locally made cheeses, bratwurst, and baked goods next to European chocolates and cookies. Enjoy a picnic by our gardens or take home delicious foods found only on our shelves. Closed Tuesdays.

The Herb Lady & Java Junction, Amana 319-622-3868 or 319-622-4100 www.theherb-lady.com Two unique shops in the heart of Amana. The Herb Lady – much more than herbs. Java Junction – open at 8am, the Colonies original ‘Kaffeehaus.” Experience exceptional quality and a sincere welcome.

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Handcrafted to perfection...

Wine & Beer

A c k e rman Wi n e ry, A m a n a 319-622-3379 www.ackermanwinery.com Award Winning Wines ~ from sweet & fruity to dry & hearty. Iowa’s oldest operating winery. Enjoy a self-guided tour of our cellar. Gifts include wine accessories, glasses and racks.

Collectively Iowa, Amana 319-622-3698 [email protected] www.collectivelyiowa.com Amana’s newest experience! Savor our unique Iowa made wines, custom blended fresh roasted coffee and choose gifts made exclusively by Iowa artisans. Adjacent to Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse.

E h r l e B ro t h e r s W i n e ry a n d A l m a ’s Wa s h h o u s e , H o m e s t e a d 319-622-3241

H e r i t a g e Wi n e , Cheese & Jelly Haus

S a n d s t o n e Wi n e ry, Amana

Amana 319-622-3564

319-622-3081

Award Winning Ackerman Wines. Large varieties of imported and domestic cheeses. Tasting available. Hundreds of jellies and other tasty and unique food items. Specializing in gift boxes and baskets.

M i l l s t re a m B re w i n g C o . , Amana 319-622-3672 [email protected] www.millstreambrewing.com Iowa’s oldest microbrewery. Award-winning premium beers and famous Old Time Root Beer. Visit our hospitality room for samples. View the brewing and bottling process and enjoy our outdoor Biergarten. Open daily.

Amana Colonies’ original winery. Our gift shop features factory-direct pottery and assorted gifts. Open daily June through mid-October. Limited hours November through May.

In a 150 year old home, taste a variety of whole fruit, homemade wines made in old colony tradition. Austrian lead crystal. German nutcrackers and smokers. Other items.

V i l l a g e Vi n t n e r, A m a n a 319-622-3181 Located across the street from the Amana Heritage Museum. Featuring a wide variety of wines made in the Amanas. Open daily May through December. Limited hours January through April.

V i l la ge Wi n e ry, A m a n a 319-622-3448 or 800-731-7142 [email protected] www.thevillagewinery.com Sample wines produced in our cellar or browse through our gift shop which features a large selection of collectibles. Open daily.

CollectivelyIowa A collection of hand-crafted wines, coffees, and gifts from Iowa artisans

Visit Our Wine Gallery

• Sample and purchase wines from wineries across Iowa • Learn about Iowa wineries, wine makers, and their wines • Discover new grape varieties developed to thrive in our cold climate • Try out table wines vinted from grapes grown in Iowa • Taste classic fruit and berry wines • Browse our unique array of gifts and home decor • Know the Iowa artisans who created them

Relax in our Coffee Studio • • • •

Try out coffees custom roasted on site Define your personal roast profile Take home coffees roasted to your personal tastes Listen to music and learn about Iowa musicians; some world famous and some lessor known

4515 F Street • Amana, IA 52203 • 319-622-3698

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Gift Boxes & Baskets Many favorites starting at $9.95 or design your own custom package

Walk Through Tour of the Wine Cellar. Over 300 Awards in National and International Competitions

Heritage Wine Cheese & Jelly Haus

Tasting Room Grape Wines

Fruit Wines

Blends

Catawba Concord Merlot Niagara Pinot Grigio Riesling Shiraz White Zinfandel

Apple Apricot Blackberry Black Raspberry Cherry Cranberry Dandelion Peach Plum Red Raspberry Rhubarb Strawberry

Lover’s Cranberry/Plum Autumn Blend Cranberry/Apple American Pride Cranberry/Concord

• Tasting Room • Award Winning Ackerman Wine • Domestic & Imported Cheeses • Jellies - Jams - Mustards - Honeys • Vinegars - Oils - Sausages • Many, Many Food Items • Kitchen Gadgets • Metal Collector Signs 4402 220th Trail, Amana, Iowa 319-622-3564

4406 220th Trail, Amana, IA 319-622-3379 www.ackermanwinery.com Handicap Accessible Shop Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-5pm

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Not another cookie cutter getaway...

Accommodations

Full service hotels, condos and quaint B&B’s… the Amana Colonies has the perfect escape for you with lodging as unique as the Colonies themselves. This is not another cookie-cutter getaway! Whether you’re coming for a day or a week, whether you’re here for a business meeting or for a golf outing, there is the perfect place for you to rest after a long day of work or play. BED & BREAKFASTS A n n i e ’s G a rd e n Guest House, Amana 319-622-6854 or 866-622-6854 [email protected] www.timeandtides.com

B a b i ’s B e d & B re a k f a s t , South Amana 319-662-4381 or 866-752-5286 [email protected] www.babisbnb.com A ten-acre country retreat: woods, meadows, walking paths and fire-pit. Five-room guest house: separate entrances, private baths. Full, familystyle breakfast served in a 1915 farmhouse. Turn of the century antiques.

The Cloister Haus, Middle Amana 319-622-6091 or 800-996-6964 [email protected] www.thecloisterhaus.net

D i e H e i m a t C o u n t ry I n n B e d & B re a k f a s t , Homestead 319-622-3937 or 888-613-5463 www.dheimat.com

R a w s o n ’s B e d & B re a k f a s t , Homestead 319-622-6035 or 800-637-6035 www.amanacolonies.com/rawson

Experience a charming 50 year tradition, stay in the Colonies premier B&B. Enjoy our all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast with authentic Amana ambience, hand-pieced quilts and Midwest hospitality and Australian charm.

Charming, historic, award-winning brick home with seven guest rooms with private baths, cable TV, VCR’s, video library, full breakfast. Featuring in-ground swimming pool, wi-fi, whirlpool, fireplace suites. Surprisingly reasonable prices.

Dusk to Dawn B e d & B re a k f a s t , Middle Amana

R o s e ’s P l a c e B e d & B re a k f a s t , M i d d l e Amana

319-622-3029 or 800-669-5773 [email protected] www.AmanaDusktoDawn.com

319-622-6097 or 877-767-3233 www.amanacolonies.com/rosesbb

Lovely bed and breakfast in historic district. Seven non-smoking rooms with private baths. Hot tub on deck in secluded setting with a full, familystyle breakfast.

Lace Lodging, Amana 319-622-3097 or 888-877-4893 [email protected] www.lacelodging.googlepages.com Spacious three room suite, with old Amana charm. Sleep up to five. Private entrance, kitchenette, sitting room, located in the heart of Amana. Easy walking to various shops and restaurants.

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Beautifully restored Amana Sunday School built in 1870 and used until 1981. Full home cooked breakfast served family-style. Queen beds, private baths, large common area, TVs, antique furnishings. $75 + tax.

V illage Guest Suite and V illage Custom Floral, Amana 319-622-6690 or 866-624-6690 [email protected] www.villageguestsuite.com Three beautiful suites in renovated 1865 Amana home. Elegant main floor suite with Jacuzzi and spacious upstairs connecting suites. Continental breakfast offered, special winter packages, custom floral arrangements available.

Rawson s ’ Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy authentic Amana ambience in our 1854 Country Inn. Snuggle under a hand-pieced quilt in a cozy room. Meet guests from around the world at our full buffet, homemade breakfast.

888.613.5463 Homestead, Iowa 319-622-3937

www.dheimat.com Premier B&B of the Amana Colonies

A Bed & Breakfast for All Seasons 1862 Brick Home • Whirlpool/Fireplace Suites Private Baths • Full Breakfast • Antiques Furnishings Air Conditioning • Color TV/VHS/DVD In-ground pool • Charming for Rehearsals, Weddings, Family Reunions and Meetings Gift Certificates Available

4424 V Street • P.O. Box 56 Homestead, IA 52236

(319) 622-6035 • 1-800-637-6035 www.amanacolonies.com/rawson/

a country retreat

Bábi’s Bed & Breakfast

Secluded farmstead in the heart of the Colonies. Ten acres of woods and meadows. Five rooms in guesthouse, each with private bath and AC. Family style full breakfast. 2788 Highway 6 Trail – South Amana 52334

866-752-5286 (Toll Free) Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.babisbnb.com

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Amana Colonies H o l i d a y I n n / Wa s s e r b a h n Wa t e r p a r k R e s o rt I-80, Amana Colonies Exit 225

319-622-6338 or 800-568-6333 [email protected] Offers a suite of rooms at a daily or weekly rate. Separate bedroom and living area with private bath and kitchen. Located in an 1867 built residential home.

319-622-6222 or 800-383-3636 www.amanagolfcourse.com Located adjacent to Amana Colonies Golf Club, these condominiums provide spectacular views of the course and surrounding countryside. The fully furnished units feature free wireless Internet and many thoughtful amenities.

319-668-1175 or 800-633-9244 [email protected] www.wasserbahn.com Comfort and convenience for family and business travelers. Meeting facilities accommodate small or large groups. Wasserbahn Waterpark and mini-golf are family-friendly. Distinctive shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Motorcoach/groups welcome.

HOTELS/MOTELS Amana Colonies Guest House Motel, Amana 319-622-3599 or 877-331-0828 A comfortable, convenient overnight stay located in the heart of Amana. 38 beautiful rooms, air-conditioned, phone, TV with HBO and new tubshower combinations. We invite you to stay with us.

Heritage Inn Amana Colonies Hotel & Suites I-80, Amana Colonies Exit 225 319-668-2700 www.heritageinnamanacolonies.com

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Rose’s Place B & B

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Amana Colonies Holiday Inn Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort

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Dusk to Dawn B & B

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Die Heimat Country Inn B & B

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Z u b e r ’s H o m e s t e a d H o t e l , Homestead 319-622-3911 or 888-623-3911 www.zubershomesteadhotel.com

Looking for a great room in Amana?

Family owned and completely renovated Amana Colonies original 1890's hotel. Fifteen guest rooms designed with old world charm and all the modern amenities. Spacious rooms, comfortable sitting areas, breakfast buffet.

AREA HOTELS/MOTELS B e s t We s t e rn I-80, Exit 220, Williamsburg 319-668-9777

C re s t M o t e l I-80, Exit 220, Williamsburg 319-668-1522 or 866-819-8329

S u d b u ry C o u rt M o t e l & RV P a r k 2211 Hwy 6 Trail, Marengo 319-642-5411 www.sudburycourt.com

Super 8 I-80, Exit 220, Williamsburg 319-668-9718

In the Heart of Amana We invite you to visit the seven unique Amana Colonies. While you are here, you will find our Guest House Motel a comfortable, convenient overnight stay. Enjoy the nostalgic charm of our 125 year old Sandstone Home with twelve lovely rooms that capture the warm memories of the past. If you prefer a more traditional stay, we also offer 26 motel rooms. All 38 rooms are air conditioned and feature satellite TV with HBO. No Pets Please.

4712 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203

Next to the Visitors Center in Amana 319-622-3599 • TOLL FREE 1-877-331-0828

Village Guest Suite Located in historic Amana on the “back street,” we offer a setting for a relaxing and quiet evening’s stay in a historic 1856 residence. “Thank you, thank you! 4312 F Street What a beautiful Amana, Iowa Bed & Breakfast! Exactly what I think of when www.villageguestsuite.com looking for this kind of ‘home away from home.’ You so have the touch! This trip was a one of a kind and one I will treasure in memories.” Connie, Tecumseh, KS

866.624.6690

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A DISTINCTIVE BED AND BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE

An 1860’s Amana residence just minutes from the golf course, shops, restaurants, museums and bike trail 7 rooms with private baths and air conditioning Hot tub on secluded deck in a very private back yard Full family style breakfast served at 8am 2616 K Street Middle Amana, IA 52307

(800) 669-5773 (319) 622-3029

.com ktodawn s u d a n a www.am

We don’t have to bring back quality...it never left

Arts & Craftsmanship

Around here, quality is a passion, not an option. You will find proud craftsmanship abounds in the Amana Colonies, from furniture shops, to nationally renowned basket weavers to watercolorists and coppersmiths. Both traditional and contemporary arts flourish in the Colonies. Local artists open up their studios and galleries for tours throughout the travel season. If you prefer hands-on; try a class at the Amana Arts Guild - they’ll help you make quality your passion as well. The Amana Colonies... Made by Hand On any given day in the Amana Colonies you will find the crafters of the Amana Furniture Shop building solid wood furniture in their Amana workshop or artist Jenise Catiri in her studio at Catiri’s Art Oasis creating exquisite glass jewelry and art glass. You’ll find Joanna Schanz or one of her protégés weaving willow baskets at the Broom and Basket Shop. While in the 150-year-old former village church in West Amana, you’ll find watercolorist Michele Maring Miller at her easel in the sunny studio and gallery painting her signature watercolors. You see, creating by hand exceptional fine art and folk art is the Amana Colonies way. Nowhere in the Midwest are there as many furniture-makers, woodcrafters, weavers, painters, potters, sculptors, quilters, glassmakers and metalworkers. With so many artists and craftspeople at work, the Amana Colonies art and craft scene is a vibrant testimony to a 153-year-old tradition of handcrafted pride. “Here in the Amana Colonies, arts and crafts are just part of our daily way of life,” explained painter Gordon Kellenberger, founder of the Amana Arts Guild. “Well, Amana has a nurturing environment to work in, and our community shows support for the arts and the folks involved in the arts support each other. I think Amana’s rich cultural heritage also carries over into the arts and crafts today.” Pride in excellent workmanship and high quality became standard in communal Amana craft shops where no one received a wage or salary. Everyone, from the most highly skilled cabinetmaker to the apprentice weaver, made goods for the good of the com-

munity and the joy they found in their work became payment itself. You can explore The Colonies’ art galleries, furniture shops, metal working shops, and art studios in the seven villages where Amana artists and crafters continue the legacy of those old Colony artisans by practicing the traditional crafts in a contemporary context. Meet quilter and designer Chris Davies of Heritage Designs Quilting and Needlework whose shop has become a destination for devoted quilters and stitchers from all over the country or Norman Schanz and son, Mike, of Schanz Furniture and Refinishing who build handcrafted furniture one piece ata time. Davis and the Schanzes are just three of the many full time, professional craftspeople and artists at work in the Amana Colonies. Norman Schanz explains what inspires him, “Having built furniture since high school, it is something I enjoy doing. Helping customers with their needs and desires is rewarding. To see a couple receive their custom-made bedroom set – appreciating the quality. Customers asking about and talking about the next piece of furniture they would like to design is a great feeling.” In addition to the career artists there are hobbyists who enjoy spending spare hours in their workshops and studios. On winter weekdays a group of quilters meets in an upstairs room of the Middle Amana Church to make Colony-style, comforter quilts for charity. Bill Metz, a retired metalworker whose pieces have been exhibited at the White House and the Smithsonian, spends afternoons in his cellar tinshop making cookie cutters and other tinware for sale in local shops. Working quietly at home in basement workshops and backyard studios, these artists give expression to personal and community beliefs through their handwork.

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“I believe that heritage is alive and strong in our crafts today,” explained Amana Furniture’s Bruce Trumpold. “That heritage should be our guiding light in going forward. But we must be aware that the tie to our heritage does not mean that we must be stuck in the past. New designs, new crafts and new ideas are as much a part of past success as anything else. We must push forward and make sure that ‘Amana ingenuity’ is part of our future as well.” To that end, Amana artists and crafters are exploring original forms of fine art and functional craftwork. AJ’s Metal Art Gallery exhibits copper, brass and stainless steel sculptures created by Anthony Patti and company in his workshop. These highly imaginative and whimsical sculptures by Patti are just one example of the exuberant creativity at play in the Amanas. Another example – Fern Hill’s in-house designer, Stephanie Brandenburg, has created her own line of Fern Hill textiles in partnership with Camelot Cottons. Her bold, garden-inspired designs are a reflection of this spirit of innovation. For all Amana Colonies artists and craftspeople, pride in the Handcrafted in the Amana Colonies label is key. “Our reputation for quality and craftsmanship is well known and talked about,” said Trumpold. “I am very proud of the Amana name . . . Visiting with folks in our shop it’s evident that in their minds, ‘Handcrafted in the Amana Colonies’ indicates that the product is truly made here and will be of high quality and a good value. My job is to maintain that quality and value so that our reputation remains strong.” Kellenberger, whose paintings of Amana and of rural landscapes have been displayed across America, added this when asked about the Made in the Amana Colonies label, “There is a great deal of joy and satisfaction in creating something from an idea or thought . . . there is excitement and challenge in the creative process. To me, Amana means quality over quantity; a place where people take their time to do things as well as possible. Here good craftsmanship is appreciated and rewarded.” Proudly Handcrafted in the

Look for the Handcrafted in the Amana Colonies logo in various businesses throughout the Colonies for products made right here by local artists, wineries, crafters and artisans.

A J ’s M e t a l A rt G a l l e ry, A m a n a

A m a n a A rt s G u i l d , H i g h A m a n a

319-622-3207 [email protected] www.AJsCopperGarden.com

319-622-3678 [email protected] www.amanaartsguild.com

Amazing metal sculptures will bring out the smiles, as you stroll through a beautiful water garden and gallery filled with “one-of-a-kind” garden frogs, dragonflies and more.

Amana Colonies non-profit arts council offers workshops and classes for adults and children. Sponsors art festival and shows. Gallery features handmade folk arts by local artisans.

A J ’s i n H o m e s t e a d , H o m e s t e a d

A m a n a F u rn i t u r e a n d Clock Shop, Amana

319-622-6840 [email protected] www.AJsCopperGarden.com

319-622-3291 or 800-247-5088 [email protected] www.amanafurniture.com

New 2008 metal sculpture studio. Awardwinning sculptors create unique metal artwork everyday. Artists’ studios and metal sculpture gallery onsite. Come see it yourself! Buy direct from the artists.

Amana Colonies’ original furniture shop. Handcrafters of solid walnut, oak and cherry furniture and clocks in traditional, original and custom designs. Iowa’s largest clock shop! Showroom and workshop gallery open year-round.

B ro o m a n d B as ke t S h o p, Amana 319-622-3311 www.broomandbasket.com Brooms and baskets locally made in West Amana. Unique solid wood gift products made by Schanz Furniture in South Amana. Basketmaking demonstrated occasionally.

B ro o m a n d B a s k e t S h o p , We s t A m a n a 319-622-3315 www.broomandbasket.com Watch broom making and basket making when artisans are working. Closed Sundays and holidays. Next door to Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery – exhibit open May to October.

Location 48 on map on page 42.

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C a t i r i ’s A rt O a s i s , A m a n a 319-622-3969 [email protected] www.catiriart.com A true fine art oasis. Enjoy the Catiri’s incredible glass works along with over 100 of the most talented Iowa and regional artists working in various mediums. NICHE Award recipient!

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Solid walnut rocker, 11 feet tall, 670 pounds. Unique wood products. Between Broom and Basket Shop and Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework, Amana 319-622-3887 [email protected]

Handcrafted gifts and home décor made exclusively by Iowa artisans. “From our home to yours.” Open daily March through December; open Friday, Saturday and Sunday during January and February.

Over 3000 fabrics from contemporary to traditional. Original designs including patterns by local artists. Beautiful selection of Dovo scissors and other unique accessories. Quilting, Crossstitch, Hardanger, Tatting, Punch needle. Open daily.

C u s t o m C u t l e ry & I ro n w o r k s , Amana

Michele Maring Miller S t u d i o / G a l l e ry, We s t A m a n a

319-622-3482 [email protected] www.customcutlery.com

319-622-6330 [email protected] www.maringmillergallery.com

Quality ironwork hand forged on site. Home accessories. Handcrafted knives for kitchen and sport. Industrial Machine Shop Museum. Open year round.

Award-winning artist at work in her spacious and peaceful studio and gallery. Located in an 1871 sandstone church in the center of the village of West Amana. Small room of antiques.

319-622-3753

Giant Rocker and We s t A m a n a Wo o d S h o p , We s t A m a n a 319-622-3315

M i n i - A m e r i c a n a B a rn Museum, South Amana 319-622-3058

Old Creamery Theatre Company On the Main Stage: The Honky Tonk Angels, April 17 - May 25 Meet three ladies who leave their everyday lives to pursue their dream of singing in Nashville. Special Alert: Molly Hammer, The Old Creamery's own Patsy Cline, will be back to star in this production! The Nerd, May 30 - June 29 To celebrate our 20th anniversary in Amana, we’re bringing back a hit comedy from our very first season in The Colonies. Clue: The Musical, July 17 - August 24 Based on the classic board game, this musical whodone-it actually lets the audience play along during the show! Leaving Iowa, September 5 - October 5 Have you ever taken a road trip with your family? Then you will love Leaving Iowa. In this heart-warming comedy, a middle-aged writer relives the summers he used to spend trapped in the back seat of a station wagon on crazy family vacations. Whose Wives are They Anyway? October 10 - November 16 In this zany farce, David and John are two executives who just want to spend a quiet weekend golfing, but their world is turned upside down when their new boss shows up at the country club. Nuncrackers, November 21 - December 21 If you liked Nunsense, then you won’t want to miss the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they return to The Old Creamery's stage to put their patented spin on celebrating the holidays.

On the Depot Stage: Rounding Third, May 1 - May 25 Follow the journey of two little league coaches – one the veteran, the other the newbie. Enjoy as each teaches the other that baseball may be everything, but it is not the only thing. Songs of Dorothy Fields, August 7 - August 31 Celebrate the life and work Dorothy Fields, an American lyricist who wrote over 400 songs for Broadway musicals and films. Works include “On the Sunny Side of the Street”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, and “There's No Business Like Show Business”. A special one-person musical.

Special Events in 2008: Creme de la Creamery, April 12 Join us for our second annual Crème de la Creamery: This fundraising event will kick off our 37th season as a not-for-profit theatre in Iowa. The evening will be filled wiht desserts, drinks, and entertainment including a special sneak preview of The Honky Tonk Angels. Summer Fare: The Brett Family Singers, July 10 - 12 Direct from Branson, meet a fabulous family of five, all who have dynamic solo voices that when combined, create breath-taking harmony. The Brett Family Singers is an experience that goes beyond entertainment to inspire and uplift. In addition to the show, your experience includes dinner with the family in our courtyard. Ghost Stories, October 25 - 30 This event has become a regular part of our expansion series, and a favorite with patrons.Celebrate Halloween at the theatre for a fun night of cocoa, costumes, and spooky tales. The Creamery Cabaret, third Saturday of the month, June - November This show will have it all: music, comedy, improv. Join us each month as we showcase different talents!

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P e r s o n a l i z e d Wo o d P ro d u c t s (Powder House), Amana [email protected] www.personalizedwoodproducts. googlepages.com Using your photo(s) we create a personal photo-mount sculpture. Your unique keepsake is analyzed, handcrafted on walnut and finished for your enjoyment. Located in the historic Powder House.

S c h a n z F u rn i t u re a n d Refinishing Shop, South Amana 319-622-3529 www.SchanzFurniture.com Custom built furniture in your choice of woods: walnut, cherry and oak. Furniture on floor for sale. Furniture repaired and refinished plus chair caning and seatweaving. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Tr o y R i c h a rd T h o m a s A rt G a l l e ry a n d S t u d i o , H o m e s t e a d 319-622-3078

von Essen Galerie, Amana 319-622-6338 or 800-568-6333 [email protected] Located in an 1867 built residential home. A unique fine art gallery including fine porcelain, pottery, jewelry, hand-blown glass and the unusual. Our specialty is custom framing Authorized P Buckley Moss dealer.

Schanz Furniture & Refinishing Shop Custom Built Furniture in Your Choice of Woods www.schanzfurniture.com Visit our workshop and see new furniture being built, old furniture being repaired and refinished, as well as caning and seatweaving. East of South Amana on Hwy 6 2773 Hwy 6 Trail South Amana, IA 52334 319-622-3529

Open: MondaySaturday 8am-5pm Schanz Lumbar Chair

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Housed in the warm and inspiring old church in the heart of West Amana. Nestled between 6th and 7th Avenue off of F Street

Michele Maring Miller Studio & Gallery 611 F Street West Amana, IA 319.622.6330 www.maringmillergallery.com Hours Wed.-Sun. 10-5 pm By Appt. Dec. 26-Apr. 30

Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework

OPEN DAILY MON-SAT 9-5 SUN 11-4

Supplies and Accessories

614 46TH AVENUE AMANA, IA 52203 NEXT TO VISITORS CENTER IN HISTORIC AMANA

319.622.3887 [email protected] 3500 FABRICS CONTEMPORARY TO TRADITIONAL KITS BOOKS & PATTERNS NOTIONS & UNIQUE ACCESSORIES CROSS-STITCH TATTING DOVO SCISSORS FEATURED LOCAL DESIGNERS

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Enjoy a great treasure hunt...

Antiques

Looking for great treasures? Look no further than the Amana Colonies. Our communal history has created a wealth of antiques unique to the Amana Colonies. Browse through communal era homes, kitchens and barns to find one-of-a-kind treasures. If antique tractors and other farm implements are your passion, head over to West Amana to visit Opa’s Tractor Barn. Great communal Colony furniture, baskets and tin; coupled with original surface furniture, quilts, Depression glass, Minneapolis-Moline tractors and Americana make the Amana Colonies your antique destination! C r i c k e t o n t h e H e a rt h A n t i q u e s , We s t A m a n a

O p a ’s Tr a c t o r B a rn M u s e u m , We s t A m a n a

319-622-3088

Walk through an 1883 barn with hand-pegged chestnut beams. Agricultural history memorabilia, Minneapolis-Moline, barnyard in miniature and more. America’s agricultural past preserved for the future. Seasonal 10am-4pm.

An 1869 communal kitchen house provides the setting for this eclectic mix of antiques. A little out of the way, but definitely out of the ordinary! Wednesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm.

Das Nachbar Haus 319-622-3388 [email protected]

E re n b e rg e r A n t i q u e s , A m a n a 319-622-3230

Primitive original surface furniture and small antique items displayed in a home that was built in 1856. A must see shop if you like country, primitives and Americana.

J o h n s o n ’s L i t t l e A m a n a Antiques I-80, Amana Colonies Exit 225 319-668-8301 [email protected]

Noé Haus Antiques, Amana 319-622-4075 [email protected] www.noehausantiques.com

Voted best antique shop in Iowa County and the Amana Colonies in 2007. Original painted surface furniture and smalls, folk art, quilts, coverlets, oil paintings and much more.

R e n a t e ’s A n t i q u e G a l l e ry, Amana

Smokehouse Square Antiques Nationally known shop with an incredible selection of quality antiques at great pricing. With 44 dealers, we offer a huge variety, so shop often...the inventory is always changing. Located on Amana’s quiet back street next to the meat market.

4503 F Street • Amana, IA 52203 319-622-3539 www.smokehousesquareantique.com

319-622-3859

Renate’s is located next to Erenberger Antiques. The shop features a large selection of pottery, country primitives, furniture, rugs, wooden boxes, bowls and more. Eight rooms for your exploring fun!

S m o k e h o u s e S q u a re Antiques, Amana 319-622-3539 www.smokehousesquareantique.com

Featuring early paint primitives, decoys, art, pottery, toys, textiles, folk art, art glass, jewelry, Depression Glass, advertising, architectural, garden, postcards, holiday collectibles, kitchenware and the unusual. Open daily.

Can’t get enough antique shopping in the Amana Colonies? Stop by these businesses for additional displays of antiques: Ash Lynn Glitz, Amana Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts, South Amana Michele Maring Miller Studio/Gallery, West Amana Olde World Lace Shoppe, Amana Amana Colonies l 28

Noé Haus Antiques Main Street, Amana – Open Daily

319-622-4 0 7 5 www.noehausantiques.com

Unique shops – none of which are coming to a mall near you...

Shopping

SHOPPING A m a n a G e n e r a l S t o re , Amana 319-622-7650 or 800-418-8318 www.AmanaGeneralStore.com Amana’s original store since 1858 features a wide variety of gifts, specialty foods, locally made wine, Amana food products, cookbooks, cards, and more.

A m a n a Wo o l e n M i l l , A m a n a 319-622-3432 or 800-222-6430 www.AmanaWoolenMill.com Visit Iowa’s only operating woolen mill and see how famous Amana® wool and cotton blankets are made. Sweaters, apparel and personalized embroidery arealso available. Bus/RV parking. Open daily.

A s h Ly n n G l i t z , A m a n a 319-622-5115 [email protected] www.ashlynnglitz.com A quaint shop on the main street offering an extensive collection of sterling silver chains and Native American Turquoise. Experience our unique hunting memorabilia featuring Winchester, Colt, etc. Gifts and antiques.

The Christmas Room, Amana 319-622-3692 or 888-516-7769 Now located in the Amana General Store. Featuring Pipka, Dept. 56, Byers Choice, Fontanini and a wide variety of holiday ornaments and trims.

T h e C l o t h e s E n c o u n t e r, Amana 319-622-3648 Look and feel great wearing something special! A quaint boutique featuring women’s collections of casual and contemporary clothing. Accessorize with our unique pieces of jewelry. Located inside the Ronneburg Restaurant.

F e rn H i l l G i f t s & Q u i l t s , South Amana 319-622-3627 [email protected] www.fernhill.net Handmade Iowa quilts, antique quilts, fabric and Fern Hill original fabric, architectural antiques, antique furniture, artist bears, gifts, cards, home decorating, garden, florals, sweets and beverages. Three brimming floors! Open all year.

Forget the mall, ditch the catalogs, and come experience shopping the Amana Colonies way! H i g h A m a n a G e n e r a l S t o re , High Amana 319-622-3232 www.amanaheritage.org This original 1858 village store looks much as it did 100 years ago and offers a variety of merchandise. Operated by the Amana Heritage Society. Open daily April through October.

Kitchen Sink, Amana 319-622-3227 [email protected] High quality gourmet kitchenware, cookware, glassware, crockery, baskets, linens, knives, pot racks, wine racks, gadgets, decorative accessories, cookie cutters, cookbooks, coffee, tea, spices, specialty foods, bakeware, local products. Open daily year-round.

Lehm Books & Gifts, Amana 319-622-6447 or 800-840-2387 [email protected] www.lehmbooksandgifts.com Books and gifts for all ages. Dolls, tractor items, Jim Shore, Cherished Teddies, Foundations Angels, scrapbooking, puzzles, cards, holiday items and much more. Special orders welcomed. Open daily.

L i t t l e A m a n a G e n e r a l S t o re and Wo o l e n s I-80, Amana Colonies Exit 225 319-668-2744 or 800-779-4152 Old fashioned store setting features delicious Amana food products, gourmet foods, famous Amana® blankets, apparel, swimwear and a large variety of gifts and collectibles. Open daily.

L i t t l e R e d Wa g o n - K i d ’s S t u ff , Amana 319-622-3822 www.AmanaGeneralStore.com Unique toy store for all ages. Browse through our fun collection of nostalgic toys, as well as books, puzzles, games, and more. Located next to the Amana General Store.

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Olde World Lace Shoppe, Amana

S c h n i t z e l ’s E c k , A m a n a

319-622-3097 [email protected] www.oldeworldlace.com

319-622-3359 [email protected]

CONVENIENCE A m a n a C a s e y ’s , A m a n a 319-622-3270 www.caseys.com

European and domestic lace curtains, doilies, tablecloths. Custom blinds. Baptismal gowns. Bobbin Lace supplies. Browse our vintage area. Enjoy a stay in our lodging suite, see Bed & Breakfast listings.

German pyramids, smokers, steins, nutcrackers, Steiff, Wendt & Kuhn, pewter, incense, ornaments, Colony Candleworks candles and accessories, Schleich, Fenton, toys, games, puzzles, plush, cards, jewelry, candy, fudge, ice cream. Open daily year-round.

Red Geranium, Amana

Ya n a ’s B o u t i q u e , A m a n a

L i t t l e A m a n a C a s e y ’s , I-80, Exit 225

319-622-3623 www.ChristmasRoom.com

319-622-3680 [email protected]

319-668-2868 www.caseys.com

Come visit this enchanting shop featuring custom silk and fresh florals, Yankee Candles, garden décor and other seasonally adjusted home décor ideas.

Featuring classic and novelty apparel. Find great selection of jackets for casual or special occasions. Accessorize with scarves, belts, purses and fun jewelry. German made comfort shoes coming this spring.

Krispy Kreme donuts, ATM machine, lottery tickets, groceries, snacks, cappuccino, fresh ground coffee, cold beer and pop.

Don’t flip through a magazine, walk through one… at Fern Hill

Nordy’s Subs & Salads, Casey’s homemade donuts, fresh ground coffee, ATM machine, groceries, snacks, lottery tickets, cappuccino, cold beer and pop.

Fern Hill...

Saunter up the steps

• Antiques • Quilts • 3500 bolts of fabric • Original and custom floral design • Garden & Gifts • Home Decor

of Fern Hill and lose yourself in the feeling. Fern Hill offers a creative edge in displaying the beauty of the antiques that once graced sacred places like home and church. The array of architectural antiques is unprecedented in this area and will take your mind on a journey. Journey back to laughing days of summer swinging on an old porch or snowy days, learning to quilt with Grandma by a warm fire. Whatever the season, Fern Hill welcomes

• Original art • Consultations • Architectural Antiques

you and encourages you to create with them. Make your first quilt or let Fern Hill design one for you. Dream about your home décor and let us make it happen. Fern Hill will make your visit to the Amana Colonies special. Fern Hill can help you make your sacred place in your own home or garden.

Fern Hill, off the beaten path in the village of SOUTH Amana on the corner of Hwys 6 and 220 Open daily • 319.622.3627 • www.fernhill.net

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Imported & Domestic Laces Baptismal Gowns Doilies, Tablecloths & Curtains German Lace, Bobbin Lace Supplies Custom Draperies and Vertical Blinds Explore our Vintage Areas

P.O. Box 258 617 45th Ave. Amana, IA 52203 319.622.3097 [email protected]

www.oldeworldlace.com

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Lehm Books and Gifts

Books of all Kinds:

Children’s • Paper Dolls • Sports • Sticker & Activity Books • Novels • Taste of Home Cookbooks • Amana and Iowa Books • History • Religious/Inspirational

Gifts of all Kinds: Jim Shore Figurines • Middleton Collector Dolls • Porter Music Boxes and CDs • Ertl Tractors and other Tractor items • Scrapbooking • Rubber Stamps • Stencils • Puzzles • Greeting Cards • Frames • Mama Says Figurines • Foundation Angels • Cherished Teddies • Baby Gifts • Occational Gifts • Gifts for all occasions and so much more!

4536 220th Trail in Amana Special Orders Welcome! Open Daily

319-622-6447 1-800-840-2387

Kitchen Sink

Quality gourmet kitchenware, linens, coffee, tea, gourmet foods, gifts, glassware, cookbooks, cookware, gadgets, knives, wine & pot racks, decorative accessories and local products. Featuring many German products.

319/622-3227

www.lehmbooksandgifts.com

HISTORIC LOOP • AMANA

Schnitzel’s Eck Pyramids, Smokers, Steins, Nutcrackers, Steiff, Ornaments, Wendt & Kuhn, Painted Pewter, Incense and Pyramid Candles CANDLEWORKS CANDY AND TOY STORE

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Even our scenery is handcrafted by the hands of a higher power...

Recreation

Take a deep breath and relax...

this is the Amana Colonies, the pace is slower here, the air a bit crisper, the colors of the landscape a bit sharper. Trails To fully appreciate the beauty of the Colonies and Eastern Iowa, drive the Amana Colonies Heritage Trail which links the seven Amana villages via Highways 151, 6 and 220. Visit all seven villages, stop and see the sights, meet the locals and enjoy the unique experience of traveling one of the most scenic and historic drives in the Midwest. The trail twice crosses the Millrace Canal and the Iowa River and offers unspoiled views of the villages, Amana farm, prairie and wetlands. Open year-round, the 3.1 mile Kolonieweg Recreational Trail links the villages of Amana and Middle Amana circling the Lily Lake and extending along the historical Millrace canal. From the trail you’ll see unmatched views of prairie and lake, and gain a new perspective on Amana’s 140-year-old canal. Much of the trail is paved; however the stretch along the canal levee is crushed limestone. As you walk or bike the trail alongside the Lake and Millrace, watch for bald eagles, geese, ducks, beaver, muskrat, wild turkeys and river otter. Access the trail via the Lily Lake parking and picnic area on Highway 220 between Amana and Middle Amana or at theAmana Depot in the village of Amana. The rustic Amana Colonies Nature Trail allows you to experience Amana on the wild side as it winds through the Amana forest and continues to the steep bluffs overlooking the Iowa River. You can walk the unpaved, woodland trail, or if there is snow on the ground, bring your cross-country skis and ski the 3.2 mile trail. Prehistoric Native American mounds and geologic features are noted on the trail, but its appeal is more than educational, as you will discover when you enter the forest and continue down a path that is timeless. The trailhead parking lot is located just north of Homestead near the intersection of Highways 151 and 6. Golf The Amana Colonies Golf Club is recognized as one of the top, 18-hole championship courses in the Midwest and perhaps one of the most scenic courses in the region.

Open to the public, you can reserve your tee-time, arrange for a group or business outing, take lessons from staff pros and practice your swing on what has to be one of the most spectacular driving ranges anywhere. Or just relax in the clubhouse and enjoy the view. The Amana Colonies Golf Club offers lodging just steps away from the course, dining at the Clubhouse and can accommodate groups. With five sets of tees, the course accommodates all skill levels, but whether you’re a golf novice or club champ, you’ll be impressed by the sheer beauty of this pristine course. Touring the Amana Colonies The Amana Colonies by Car: an Audio Driving Tour is aneasy to use CD; providing an entertaining, point by point tour of the seven villages while providing insights regarding life in communal Amana and information about Amana history, architecture and lore. The CD is narrated by local residents and features an original musical soundtrack. The CD can be purchased at many local shops and at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center. Take the Amana GPS Adventure. Stop by the Amana Heritage Museum in the village of Amana and receive your first coordinates. You can use your car’s GPS system or borrow a hand-held unit from the Museum. Then follow as the coordinates lead you on a chase around the Colonies. A great teaching tool for kids, the GPS Adventure concludes when you discover your token treasure. Contact the Amana Heritage Museum at 316-622-3567 or www.amheritage.org for additional information. Take the Abend Galerie Tour the first Friday evening of each month May September. Here’s a chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops and studios for this relaxed, self-guided, evening (Abend) tour. Refreshments are served and there is no admission. Signs are posted outside of galleries and workshops and you can pick up a brochure with a map at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center, the Amana Arts Guild Center or a participating gallery.

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Put Your Amana Colony Plans in the Hands of Those who Know the Colonies Best

Colony Visits... Complete Receptive Services for group visitors to the Historic Amana Colonies & Eastern Iowa Area

Heritage Destinations... Group Tours from The Amana Colonies Area to exciting destinations

We Offer: • Custom Planned Packages • A Variety of Ready-Made Packages to choose from • Group Planning Service/Group Tours Our experienced Host-Guides are Colony Visits’ certified Amana Colony Guides who have lived the Colony Traditions. Phone: 319 622-6178 • Fax: 319 622-3958 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.colonyvisits.com P.O. Box 99, Amana, IA 52203

Group Tours The Amana Colonies have always been a favorite with groups of all kinds. Whether you are here for a convention, family reunion, RV rally or on a motor coach excursion, be sure to schedule a group tour with one of our tour services. Step-on guide services are offered by the Amana Heritage Society, Colony Visits, the Colony Inn, the Ox Yoke Inn and the Ronneburg Restaurant. Group rates are available to Amana Heritage Sites through the Amana Heritage Society. Special programming is often available to fit your group’s interests. The Old Creamery Theatre Company offers group rates and ticket packages. Camping Pitch your tent, park your recreational vehicle, gather round the campfire camping at the Amana Colonies RV Park offers you the opportunity to see and experience the villages from the comfort of your campsite. The Park is a 60-acre, full service campground located along Price Creek inthe heart of the Amana Colonies just 1/2 mile from the village of Amana. Enjoy level campsites, full and partial hookups, showers and laundry and sanitary stations. The park offers 460 RV sites, as well as tent sites. Retail store on site. Two, climate-controlled meeting and event facilities on the grounds. The RV Park is open April - October with staff on duty year-round to help you plan your camping getaway, group camping trip or large rally. The Middle Amana Park, with selfregistration, electric hookups and freshwater available, the park offers fewer amenities but has a quiet appeal and lush landscape.

LEISURE/RECREATION Amana Colonies Golf Club North of Middle Amana on 27th Avenue 319-622-6222 or 800-383-3636 [email protected] www.amanagolfcourse.com The course features shining ponds, a variety of wildlife, and striking scenery that add to the aesthetic beauty and enjoyment of the game. Consistently ranked highly, the course has won many national honors.

A m a n a C o l o n i e s RV P a r k a n d E v e n t C e n t e r, A m a n a 319-622-7616 or 800-471-7616 [email protected] www.amanarvpark.com 60-acre RV park and event center near Amana. Full and water/electric hookups, showers, dump station, propane and laundry. Store, free Wi-Fi. Buildings ideal for group rallies or special events. RV Park open April 15 – October 31.

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C o l o n y Vi s i t s … Heritage Destinations 319-622-6178 [email protected] www.colonyvisits.com Receptive group services. We’re your doorway to hospitality in the historical Amana Colonies and the interesting eastern Iowa area. All-inclusive tour packages with step-on, meals, sight seeing, etc.

S u d b u ry C o u rt M o t e l & RV P a r k 2211 Hwy 6 Trail, Marengo 319-642-5411 [email protected] www.sudburymotelandrv.com

Amana Colonies

Welcome German Companies

P

oised for success in the American marketplace, two German companies, Alb-Gold, makers of premium quality, organic pasta, and Bionade, creators of a new, organic soft drink; plan to build production facilities here in the Amana Colonies. Their new facilities are expected to be located west of the village of Amana near the Amana Colonies RV Park. The companies hope to break ground May 2008. The environmentally green facility would be one of the first of its kind in the nation; a plant constructed using standards higher than those of the LEED Green Building Rating System. The facilities would be surrounded by organically cultivated gardens with an information

center, retail shop and small restaurant. “We are proud to have Alb-Gold and Bionade join the Amana Colonies with their green facilities. These two companies fit very naturally with the Amana tradition of high quality and outstanding food products,” said Vic Rathje, Amana Society, Inc. A strong desire to produce foods close to nature and to protect the environment drives both German companies and prompted them to come to the Amanas where fostering a rural way of life and protecting the natural landscape are part of Amana’s ethos. And with plans in place to introduce Alb-Gold pasta and Bionade soft drinks to Americans via national distribution and marketing, Peter Kowalsky,

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Executive Director, Bionade International, said, “We have been searching for a Bionade production facility with conditions related to our company philosophy. I believe we have found a location for Bionade in the United States that feels like home. Amana is logistically ideal and reflects the important requirements we have been looking for, a natural landscape, educated workforce and friendly people.”

SURROUNDING AREA ATTRACTIONS

Library. Throw in a line at Lake Iowa, near Millersburg or hike around the scenic 600-acre park, 319-655-8465.

Ta n g e r O u t l e t C e n t e r

Cedar Rapids

www.tangeroutlet.com

www.cedar-rapids.com

At Tanger, every day is a sale day. Find the latest fashions, home furnishings and accessories at unbeatable prices. Buy direct from over 55 brand name stores. Located in Williamsburg, Tanger Outlet Center is just minutes from the Amana Colonies. Call 319-668-2885 or 800-406-2887 for information.

Just 17 miles north on highway 151, Cedar Rapids offers a variety of cultural, historical and ethnic attractions, including the National Czech and Slovak Museum, Brucemore Mansion, African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa, IMAX Theatre, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball and Rough Riders Hockey offer semiprofessional sports. Contact the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319-398-5009 or 800-735-5557.

Historic Iowa County www.co.iowa.ia.us Just minutes to the west in Williamsburg, brick paved streets surround a picturesque town square. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 319-6681500 for information about their unique shops, outdoor aquatic center and recreation facilities. Step back in time at the Pioneer Heritage Museum in nearby Marengo, also home to a Carnegie

Iowa City and Coralville www.iowacitycoralville.org Home of the University of Iowa and internationally recognized University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City

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and Coralville are located 18 miles to the east. The University of Iowa offers several museums, including Iowa’s first capital building. Downtown Iowa City provides shopping, art, entertainment and dining experiences. The Iowa Children’s Museum is located in the Coral Ridge Mall. Contact the Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 319-337-6592 or 800-283-6592.

We s t B r a n c h www.nps.gov/heho/ Located 30 miles east of Amana is the home of our nation’s 31st president, Herbert Hoover. Visit the changing exhibits at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library/Museum and National Historic Site. Another must see is Hoover’s birthplace cottage, his father’s blacksmith shop, Quaker Meeting House and the grave sites of both President and Mrs. Hoover. For more information call 319-643-2541 or 319-643-5301.

Corridor Concierge at the Eastern Iowa Airport For all your travel, arts, entertainment and cultural information at the Eastern Iowa Airport, look no further than the Corridor Concierge, located in the newly renovated information station. Corridor Concierge provides travelers with information about all the exciting things to see and do in the Eastern Iowa Corridor, including Cedar Rapids, the Amana Colonies and Iowa City/Coralville. The Corridor Concierge is maintained by the Amana Colonies, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureaus and the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. Along with up-to-date flight information, you can find out what’s happening in the area and enjoy a great cup of coffee in a relaxing space. Travelers can also purchase quality gifts from local artists. Be sure to stop by the next time you fly through the Eastern Iowa Airport.

Experience the best of Iowa in the Heart of the Saints! Nestled in the heart of Eastern Iowa, along the Avenue of the Saints highway, the Heart of the Saints features the best Iowa has to offer. The communities of Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Amana Colonies, Coralville and Iowa City welcome you! From north to south you will discover cultural attractions, historical interests, gorgeous landscapes, fabulous entertainment and dining experiences and much more. No need to travel far while visiting the Heart of the Saints; each friendly community is no more than forty-five minutes away. Whether you’re looking for metropolitan flare or quiet county roads, The Heart of the Saints has it all.

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There is often a misconception that the people of the Amana Colonies are Amish – this is not the case. The residents of the Colonies live a contemporary lifestyle – you will not see horse-drawn buggies.

A Confusion of Identities Two unique religious groups were attracted to the fertile agricultural soil of southeast Iowa in the mid-1800’s: the Old Order Amish, in 1846, and the Community of True Inspiration in 1855. Both groups sought isolated, sparsely populated areas with adequate economic opportunities, to preserve and develop their respective separatist communities. But the Amana people and the Old Order Amish are two distinct groups with very different historical traditions and religious teachings. There is, furthermore, no ethnic relationship between the two groups, nor has there been much interaction over the years. Still, the fact that these two groups settled within 50 miles of one another, eight years apart, held separatist viewpoints, spoke German and dressed in similar styles, has caused numerous visitors to confuse the two groups. This confusion has been accentuated in recent years as both the Amana Colonies and Kalona have become major visitor attractions.

Many people think that the Inspirationists and the Amish are one and the same ethno-religious group, or that they are two denominations of one major religious affiliation. Others have decided that the word “Amish” is simply a form of the word “Amana.” The two names certainly sound similar. The Amana Colonies and the Old Order Amish are, however, not related at all, in any historical or contemporary sense. Thus, Eastern Iowa has - in the Amana Colonies and in the Kalona countryside - two very different, very unique religious-cultural groups, both with rich traditions, both extremely interesting for visitors to interact with. Each group has developed its own unique heritage. Both traditions enrich the lives of all who come into contact with them. Source: The Amana Colonies & Kalona’s Old Order Amish: Two Unique Cultures in Southeast Iowa, Rod A. Janzen

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Come experience Iowa’s educational and cultural center for yourself –

we know you’ll want to come back! There's a reason why visitors come to Iowa City and Coralville. Picture a top-notch educational institution offering some of the nation's best (and largest) health-care facilities, a variety of art and theatrical attractions, an internationally-renowned writers’ workshop and research programs that are changing our world. Combine this with a welcoming community surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills, forests, lakes, and rivers of Eastern Iowa. Top it off with a vibrant downtown, one of the largest malls in Iowa, and one-of-a-kind attractions. It’s not hard to see why Iowa City and Coralville are often ranked as some of the most livable communities in the nation.

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The Cedar Rapids experience is anything but mundane. As the second largest metropolitan city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids has a wealth of culture, history, recreation and relaxation for all ages. Experience the Czech heritage of Cedar Rapids! The newly remodeled and renovated Czech Village is one experience a Cedar Rapids visitor won’t soon forget. The new signage and streetscape make for a lovely area to take a stroll and visit all the amazing specialty shops along the way. Czech Feather & Down Co., also renovated, offers Czech comforters, handcrafted pillows and feather beds. Zindricks Czech Restaurant serves authentic Czech cuisine in a charming atmosphere, and Czech Cottage has fine china, glassware and crystal for a shopping experience unlike any other. Don’t miss the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to learn the rich history behind it

all! Don’t forget to experience the other historical and cultural sites all over the city. Be sure to visit The African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Science Station and IMAX Dome. These are just a few of the diverse venues our city boasts. Experience Cedar Rapids’ past at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. The Cedar Rapids Museum is also worth a visit; it is home to the nation’s largest collection of works by famous Midwest native Grant Wood. Talent and culture are experiences Cedar Rapids had in abundance. Performers, musicians and artists fill our calendar

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with great entertainment all year long. The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and The Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre both are home to big city sounds. Visit the beautiful Paramount Theatre and take in a show by our local troop: Theatre Cedar Rapids. You can find drama and comedy to fit your mood. Legion Arts/ CSPS also has many unique performances. Everywhere you look there are delightful experiences for your taste buds. Check out “blend,” a new downtown restaurant serving globally inspired cuisine in a progressive and contemporary atmosphere. And for night owls, be sure to check out our night life for late night entertainment.

Just down the road, but a million miles from ordinary. to Cedar Rapids, I-380

West Amana

to Cedar Rapids

Middle Amana

27th Ave

High Amana

C Street Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center

G St.

Y Ave

F-12

The Amana Colonies

East Amana Amana Visitors Center

Lily Lake

Hwy 220

Kolonieweg Trail

Wetlands

to Marengo

60s built 18

Hwy 151

Millrace

Iowa River Nature Trail

South Amana

to Coralville,

Iowa City

Hwy 6 and 151

Hwy 6 Hwy 151

V-77

to Williamsburg

to Marengo

Hwy 6

Homestead

Tanger Outlet Center to Des Moines, Williamsburg

Interstate 80

I-80 Amana Colonies Exit 225 Kolonieweg Trail. Asphalt and crushed gravel recreational trail for hiking and biking. Amana Colonies Trail. This highway loop of highways 151, 6 and 220 connects the villages that make up the Amana Colonies.

FINDING THE AMANA COLONIES Mileage to the Amana Colonies from: Cedar Rapids............17 Chicago..................220 Des Moines ..............93 Dubuque................100 Iowa City .................18 Kalona......................30 Kansas City ............284

Madison .................190 Minneapolis ...........286 Omaha ...................226 Quad Cities ..............76 St. Louis .................265 Waterloo ..................70 West Branch.............30

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to Coralville, Iowa City and Davenport

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Middle Amana

10 G Str eet

220th Trail

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K Street

5

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Communal Kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum

3

Rose’s Place Bed and Breakfast

4

The Cloister Haus Bed and Breakfast

5

Middle Amana Church

6

Dusk to Dawn Bed and Breakfast

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7

Middle Amana Park

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Amana Colonies Golf Club / Colony Oaks Condominiums

9

Amana Community School, Library and Pool

10 Retirement Community/Therapy & Wellness Center 11 Kolonieweg Trail

220th Trail

to High Amana

Hahn’s Hearth Oven Bakery

Lily Lake

9

27th Avenue

25th Avenue

4

26th Avenue

J Street

1 2 3

1

12 Lily Lake 13 Whirlpool Corporation - Amana Division

13 Whirlpool Corporation Amana Division

1 Amana Arts Guild Center

High Amana

2 High Amana General Store

13th Avenue

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Broom and Basket Shop 5

1 Mini-Americana Barn Museum 2 Communal Agriculture Museum

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3 Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts

220th Trail

4 Schanz Furniture and Refinishing Shop

South Amana Q Street

3 Hwy 6 Trail

5 Bábi’s Bed and Breakfast

220th Trail

4th Avenue

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Giant Rocker and West Amana Wood Shop

4th Avenue

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F Street

Michele Maring Miller Studio Gallery 2 Opa’s Tractor Barn Museum

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Cricket on the Hearth Antiques 1

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220th Trail

to West Amana

D Street

7th Avenue

1

6th Avenue

12th Avenue

G Street

MAPS KEY

4 to Homestead & I-80

5

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Restaurant

Winery/Brewery

Lodging

Periodic Working Demonstrations

Historical Site

Handicapped Accessible

Other

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14 15

17

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30 26

27 28

46th Avenue

11 12

45th Avenue

10 10

44th Avenue

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16

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Visitors Center & Public Restrooms

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29

41

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220th Trail

7

17 18

19 20

21 22

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220th Trail 42

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H Street

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G Street

Amana

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Kolonieweg Trail

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48th Avenue

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44th A ven ue

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F Street

Hwy 151 / 42nd Avenue

38th Avenue

220th Trail

to Middle Amana

35

43rd Avenue

2 1

36

Hwy 151 to Cedar Rapids

C Street

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P 51

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1 Old Creamery Theatre Company

19 Ackerman Winery

37 Erenberger Antiques / Renate’s Antique Gallery 38

2 Amana Colonies RV Park and Event Center

20 Ronneburg Restaurant / The Clothes Encounter

38 Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework 39

21 Ox Yoke Inn

40 39 Festhalle Barn

22 Ash Lynn Glitz

41 40 Visitors Center / Public Restrooms

23 Noe Haus Antiques

42 41 Broom and Basket Shop

24 Red Geranium

43 42 Guest House Motel

25 Catiri’s Art Oasis

44 43 Schnitzel’s Eck

26 Sandstone Winery

45 44 Kitchen Sink

27 The Chocolate Haus ~ Dessert and Coffee Café

46 45 Colony Inn Restaurant

28 GermanSense

47 46 Millstream Brewing Co.

29 The Herb Lady & Co. 30 Java Junction

48 47 Amana Depot – Kolonieweg Trailhead / Overflow Parking / Old Creamery Depot Stage

31 Amana Stone Hearth Bakery

49 48 Amana Furniture and Clock Shop

32 Creative Colony

50 49 Village Winery and Gift Gallery

33 Lehm Books & Gifts

51 50 Amana Woolen Mill

34 Annie’s Garden Guest House

52 51 Custom Cutlery & Ironworks / Industrial Machine Shop Museum

3 Medical Clinic / Pharmacy 4 US Bank / Amana Society Office 5 Amana Casey’s / Nordy’s Subs & Salads 6 Amana Post Office 7 Dental Office / Farmers Savings Bank 8 Village Guest Suite / Village Custom Floral 9 Personalized Wood Products (Powder House) 10 AJ’s Metal Art Gallery 11 Village Vintner 12 Das Nachbar Haus 13 Amana Heritage Museum 14 Yana’s Boutique 15 Little Red Wagon – Kid’s Stuff! 16 Olde World Lace Shoppe / Lace Lodging

35 Smokehouse Square Antiques

17 Amana General Store / Amana Coffee & Tea Co. / Christmas Room

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3 Ehrle Brothers Winery /

Hwy 6 Trail

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I-80

2 Amana Colonies Nature Trail Alma’s Washhouse

4 Homestead Blacksmith Shop

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I-80

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Nature Trail

I-80 Amana Colonies 6 Exit 225

to Amana Colonies

37 Collectively Iowa

18 Heritage Wine, Cheese & Jelly Haus

Hwy 151

36 Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse

5

5 Henry’s Village Market 6 Amana Community Church Museum 7

8 9 10 11

7 Zuber’s Homestead Hotel 8 Troy Richard Thomas Art Gallery & Studio

Restaurant

Winery/Brewery

Lodging

Periodic Working Demonstrations

Historical Site

Handicapped Accessible

P

Parking

Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort

2 Little Amana General Store and Woolens

10 Homestead Store Museum

3 Little Amana Casey’s 4 Johnson’s Little Amana Antiques

11 Die Heimat Country Inn

5 Ox Yoke Innterstate Restaurant

9 Rawson’s Bed & Breakfast

MAPS KEY

1 Amana Colonies Holiday Inn /

Bed and Breakfast

6 Heritage Inn Amana Colonies Hotel and Suites

Other

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