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Submitted by matt on Thu, 2006-08-17 23:56.
Periodic Working Demonstrations
The Amana Colonies were built on tradition and quality by people who believed in hard work and excellent craftsmanship. The early settlers worked hard – quarrying their own sandstone, making their own brick, cutting timber for the buildings that are still lived in and worked in today. This indelible mark of hard work and quality craftsmanship has been passed down through the generations. It can still be seen today in the products made by the furniture and clock factories, woolen mill and shops of the Amana Colonies.
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Ackerman Winery
4406 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 108, South Amana, IA 52334
Contact : Ruth Plucar or Les Ackerman
Phone : 319-622-3379
Web Site : www.AckermanWinery.com
Self-guided walk thru tour. Walk along and view 14,000 gallons of wine resting in our three cellars. Educational photos and displays. Bottling wine by chance. Tour entails 22 steps each way.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 10-15 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes,: not the tour, but have observation deck
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Amana Arts Guild Center
1210 G St., High Amana
Mailing : PO Box 114, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Mike Mintle
Phone : 319-622-3678
Fax : 319-622-3678
Web Site : www.jeonet.com/AG
Fine art and folk art exhibits. Sales of authentic, traditional Amana Colonies folk arts and other hand made crafts. Periodic working demonstrations.
Hours Of Operation - 10:30am - 4:30pm: Wed-Sat: : 11am - 4pm: Sunday:
Season - May - Sept: : Weekends only in October
Tour Length - Flexible
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
724 48th Ave, Amana: Mailing : PO Box 260, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : David Rettig
Phone : 319-622-3291
Toll-free : 800-247-5088
Fax : 319-622-6075
E-mail : drettig@netins.net
Web Site : www.AmanaFurniture.com
The Amana Colonies original furniture shop features handcrafted solid walnut, oak and cherry furniture and clocks in traditional and custom designs. Free tours are available daily at 10:30am and 1pm. Also, take time to browse through the extensive showrooms.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Mon-Sat 11am - 5pm: Sunday
Season - Year Round: Hours may vary with seasons
Tour Length - 45-60 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: ------: 15: Special arrangements can be made for larger groups.
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse
4513 F St., Amana
Mailing : PO Box 158, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Greg Hergert
Phone : 319-622-7580
Toll-free : 800-373-6328
Fax : 319-622-6245
E-mail : info@amanameatshop.com
Web Site : www.amanameatshop.com
The Amana Meat Shop offers a wide variety of meat and food products to sample and purchase. Visitors can also view the historical smokehouse tower.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm: Sunday
Season - Year Round: : Hours may vary with seasons
Tour Length - 10-20 minutes: (self-guided)
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Amana Woolen Mill
800 48th Ave, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 189, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Cindy Slaymaker
Phone : 319-622-3432
Toll-free : 800-222-6430
Fax : 319-622-6018
E-mail : cslay@netins.net
Web Site : www.AmanaWoolenMill.com
The Amana Woolen Mill is Iowa's only operating woolen mill. The looms are in operation Monday through Friday weaving quality Amana blankets. You will also be able to view the craft and sewing departments and visit with the crafters. A large salesroom is also available.
Hours Of Operation - 8am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: (Open until 6pm May-Oct): : 11am - 5pm: Sunday
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Broom & Basket Shop, Amana
4702 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : 618 8th Ave, West Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Joanna Schanz
Phone : 319-622-3311
Fax : 319-622-6139
E-mail : jeschanz@netins.net
Web Site : www.broomandbasket.com
When the Amana Colony people journeyed from Germany, they brought with them their cultured willows for their baskets. Each village had a head basketmaker who was assigned helpers by the church elders. The tradition of basketmaking continues today at the Broom & Basket Shop. Basket making demonstrations take place when sign is posted.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: 11am - 5pm: Sunday: : Open weekends only Jan - Mar
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15-20 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: -------------: 20 at a time
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - No
Broom & Basket Shop, West Amana
618 8th Ave, West Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Joanna Schanz
Phone : 319-622-3315
Fax : 319-622-6139
E-mail : jeschanz@netins.net
Web Site : www.broomandbasket.com
Watch the art of broom making Monday - Saturday at the West Amana Broom & Basket Shop. Basket making takes place on most afternoons. See Iowa's largest solid walnut rocker.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: : 11am - 5pm: Sunday: : June, July,: August
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 20 minutes: (minimum)
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Chocolate Haus
4311 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 328, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Brenda Stabenow
Phone : 319-622-3025
Toll-Free : 877-622-3025
Fax : 319-622-6645
E-mail : chocolatehaus@yahoo.com
Web Site : www.chocolatehaus.com
Hand-dipped chocolates are made in the store daily. Melt and temper own chocolate. Fudge made from scratch in a copper kettle.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5:30pm: Mon-Fri: : 9:30am - 6pm: Saturday: : 11am - 5pm: Sunday:
Season - Year Round: : Winter hours may vary
Tour Length - Flexible
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes,: tours when dipping candy preferred
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - No
Colony Candleworks
4321 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 10, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Sheila Sherman
Phone : 319-622-3879
Fax : 319-622-6555
A quaint store offering a huge assortment of candles and candle holders. Scheduled groups can also observe a candle making demonstration.
Hours Of Operation - 9:30am - 5pm
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: ------: 20 at a time
Reservations Required - Yes
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts
103 220th Trail, South Amana
Mailing : PO Box 204, South Amana, IA 52334
Contact : Patti Walsh-Bailey
Phone : 319-622-3627
Fax : 319-622-6120
E-mail : pasteph13@aol.com
Web Site : www.fernhill.net
At Fern Hill, you will appreciate the beauty of the art of quilt making, handmade mohair teddy bears, hand carvings, fine art, quality antiques and much, much more. Treat yourself to the flavor of Iowa with a cup of tea or a special blend coffee and a delicious dessert from our tea room.
Hours Of Operation - 9:30am - 5pm
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 25-30 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Preferred
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Hahn's Hearth Oven Bakery
2510 J Street, PO Box 23, Middle Amana, IA 52307:
Contact : Doris Hahn
Phone : 319-622-3439
The only hearth oven remaining in the Colonies. Everything that is baked in the 134-year-old oven is homemade.
Hours Of Operation - 7:30am - until everything is sold
Season - April-Oct: : Tuesday -Saturday
Tour Length - Flexible
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes, usually sold out early, so it's nice to know so baker is present
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Homestead Meat Shop & Smokehouse
4119 V St., Homestead
Mailing : PO Box 189, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Charlie Hoehnle
Phone : 319-622-3931
Communal meat shop built in 1869. Only meat shop in the Amanas where the original smoke tower is still in use. Tour guide gives historical talk and explains smoking process, with summer sausage samples.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Tues-Sat
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15-20 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Partially,: front salesroom is
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Kitchen House Art Gallery
4412 V St., Homestead
Mailing : PO Box 52, Homestead, IA 52236
Contact : Troy Richard Thomas
Phone : 319-622-3078
1860's communal kitchen, floral garden display, 5 rooms of art, 60 paintings on display, large art studio, working artist on premises.
Hours Of Operation - 10am - 8pm: Wed-Fri: : 10am - 5pm: Sat-Sun
Season - April 1 - October 1: : Winter hours may vary
Tour Length - 10-15 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - No
Kraus Furniture Shop
2783 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334:
Contact : Ginger Myers
Phone : 319-622-3223
Fax : 319-622-6374
E-mail : krauss@netins.net
Web Site : www.KraussFurniture.com
Browse through this furniture shop's display of heirloom custom designed furniture. While visiting, tour the shop and watch talented craftsmen create, build and finish beautiful furniture. Also featured is a furniture and gift shop.
Hours Of Operation - 8am - 5pm: Mon-Fri: : 9am - 5pm: Saturday: : 1pm - 4pm: Sunday
Season - Year Round: : Sunday hours: May-Dec only
Tour Length - 10 minutes: (minimum)
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Millstream Brewing Co.
835 48th Avenue, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 284, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Teresa Sly Albert
Phone : 319-622-3672
Fax : 319-622-6516
E-mail : brewery@millstreambrewing.com
Web Site : www.millstreambrewing.com
Tour the brew house, bottling line (while not operating) and lager cellar. Then enjoy a sample of your favorite beer in the hospitality room or enjoy a glass in the outdoor biergarten.
Hours Of Operation - 8am - 5pm: (varies seasonally)
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes: 2 weeks is preferable
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - No
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Powder House
4315 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 193, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : RC Eichacker
Phone : 319-622-3100
A unique woodworking shop specializing in personal photo mounts and rollers. Groups can enjoy a demonstration of manufacturing techniques and listen in on a general history of the Powder House.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 15-20 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: ------: 15 at a time
Reservations Required - Yes,: need to schedule projects for demonstration
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Roger's Anvil
822 48th Avenue, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 254, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Delta Quaintance
Phone : 319-622-3482
Hand-forged ironwork made on site. Specialty is home accessories. Special demonstrations done for groups of 30 or more with prior arrangements. If no special arrangements are made, visitors may watch whatever production is taking place.
Hours Of Operation - 9 or 10am: to : 4 or 5pm: daily
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 30 minutes for special demonstration
Admission Fee - $10 for special demo. No charge to visit shop.
Group Rates - No
Group Rate Minimum Size - No
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: ------: 30 at a time
Reservations Required - Yes, for special demo. only
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Schanz Furniture & Refinishing Shop
2773 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334
Contact : Joanna Schanz
Phone : 319-622-3529
Fax : 319-622-6139
E-mail : mike@SchanzFurniture.com
Web Site : www.SchanzFurniture.com
Schanz Furniture is known for their fine furniture building, restoration, and seat weaving and caning. Enjoy looking at their solid walnut, cherry and oak selections.
Hours Of Operation - 8am - 5pm: Mon-Sat
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 20 - 60 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - NA
Group Rate Minimum Size - NA
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Historic Sites
While you’re in the Amanas, take time to indulge in the rich history all around you. One of the longest-lasting, most successful communal societies in the world, the Amana Colonies are a unique destination with a unique history. A strong commitment to historic preservation has protected nearly 1,000 structures original to the communal era. Discover the interesting past of the colonists by visiting the historic museums that help tell the story of these separatist pioneers.
Amana Community Church Museum
4210 V Street, Homestead
Mailing : Amana Heritage Society, PO Box 81, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Lanny Haldy or Angela Tjaden
Phone : 319-622-3567
Fax : 319-622-6481
E-mail : amherit@juno.com
Web Site : www.amanaheritage.org
This Amana Community church building is one of seven Amana village churches of the Community of True Inspiration. Hosts explain the religious background and history of the Community of True Inspiration and the present day Amana Church. Learn about the architecture of the church building and the beliefs and practices of the Amana Church Society.
Hours Of Operation - 10am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: : 12pm - 5pm: Sunday
Season - May 1 - October 31
Tour Length - 30 minutes
Admission Fee - Yes,: $5: Allows you to visit all four Amana Heritage Society museums
Group Rates - Yes,: Varies with group size and number of museums visited: $1-3
Group Rate Minimum Size - 12
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes, to ensure the group discount and staff availability
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Communal Agriculture Museum
505 P St., South Amana
Mailing : Amana Heritage Society, PO Box 81, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Lanny Haldy or Angela Tjaden
Phone : 319-622-3567
Fax : 319-622-6481
E-mail : amherit@juno.com
Web Site : www.amanaheritage.org
This unusual collection is housed in one of South Amana's oldest barns. Constructed circa 1860 to house oxen, the barn later sheltered horses. The exhibit contains agricultural implements used on Amana's communal farms. Historical photographs and text describe communal farming in Amana.
Hours Of Operation - 10am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: : 12pm - 5pm: Sunday
Season - May 1 - September 30
Tour Length - 30 minutes
Admission Fee - Yes,: $5: Allows you to visit all four Amana Heritage Society museums
Group Rates - Yes,: Varies with group size and number of museums visited: $1-3
Group Rate Minimum Size - 12
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes, to ensure the group discount and staff availability
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Communal Kitchen & Coopershop Museum
1003 26th Ave, Middle Amana
Mailing : Amana Heritage Society, PO Box 81, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Lanny Haldy or Angela Tjaden
Phone : 319-622-3567
Fax : 319-622-6481
E-mail : amherit@juno.com
Web Site : www.amanaheritage.org
The RŸdy KŸche (Ruedy Kitchen) is the only intact communal-era kitchen remaining in the Amanas. The kitchen is preserved as it appeared in 1932, when it served community members for the last time. The Coopershop was built circa 1863. On exhibit are tools and products of the cooper's (barrelmaker's) trade.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: : 12pm - 5pm: Sunday
Season - May 1- : October 31
Tour Length - 30 minutes
Admission Fee - Yes,: $5: Allows you to visit all four Amana Heritage Society museums
Group Rates - Yes,: Varies with group size and number of museums visited: $1-3
Group Rate Minimum Size - 12
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes, to ensure the group discount and staff availability
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Partially
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Industrial Machine Shop Museum
822 48th Avenue, Amana
Mailing : PO Box 254, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Delta Quaintance
Phone : 319-622-3482
Self-guided tour. Machinists in this shop kept the Woolen Mill and other industries running smoothly. Original equipment, tools and machines on display, some dating to 1860.
Hours Of Operation - 9 or 10am: to : 4 or 5pm: daily
Season - Year Round
Tour Length - 10-30 minutes
Admission Fee - No
Group Rates - No
Group Rate Minimum Size - No
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - No
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Mini-Americana Barn Museum
413 P St., South Amana
Mailing : PO Box 124, South Amana, IA 52334
Contact : Doris Knutson
Phone : 319-622-3058
Fax : 319-642-3620
E-mail : barnmus@aol.com
Web Site : www.barnmuseum.com
Home to the "largest known collection of miniature replicas in America built by one man" woodworker Henry Moore. Over 250 spectacular miniatures help tell the story of rural American architecture.
Hours Of Operation - 9am - 5pm: Daily
Season - April-Oct
Tour Length - 45 minutes
Admission Fee - Yes: ------: $3: subject to change
Group Rates - Yes: ------: $2.50
Group Rate Minimum Size - 15
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - No
Restrooms Available - Portable
Handicap Accessible - Partially,: lower level is
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Museum of Amana History
4310 220th Trail, Amana
Mailing : Amana Heritage Society, PO Box 81, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Lanny Haldy or Angela Tjaden
Phone : 319-622-3567
Fax : 319-622-6481
E-mail : amherit@juno.com
Web Site : www.amanaheritage.org
The Museum is comprised of three 19th century buildings set on spacious grounds. The NoŽ House exhibits trace the history and development of Amana and the Community of True Inspiration. The Schoolhouse features a video presentation on Amana's history. The original washhouse/ woodshed houses wine-making and gardening displays.
Hours Of Operation - 10am - 5pm: Mon-Sat: : 12pm - 5pm: Sunday
Season - April 1 - October 31: : Saturdays year round
Tour Length - 45-60 minutes
Admission Fee - Yes,: $5: Allows you to visit all four Amana Heritage Society museums
Group Rates - Yes,: Varies with group size and number of museums visited: $1-3
Group Rate Minimum Size - 12
Group Size Restrictions - No
Reservations Required - Yes,: to ensure the group discount and staff availability.
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Partially
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
Entertainment
Mix business and pleasure at the Amana Colonies Golf Course, one of the Midwest's top-ranked public courses. For evening entertainment, treat your group to a performance by the Old Creamery Theatre Company, Iowa's premiere professional theatre company located right here in the Amana Colonies.
Amana Colonies Golf Course
451 - 27th Avenue, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Gerry Hupfeld
Phone : 319-622-6222
Toll-free : 1-800-383-3636
Fax : 319-622-6373
Email : amanagolf@southslope.net
Web Site : www.amanagolfcourse.com
This 18-hole championship course winds through 300 acres of hardwood forests and is materfully designed to preserve the natural features of the land. The course was voted one of Golf Magazine's "top ten best new public course in the country" in 1990. The beautiful hilltop clubhouse overlooks a breathtaking view of Middle Pond and the 18th green. Ideal setting for corporate functions, group golf outings or weekend getaways.
Hours Of Operation - Dawn to Dusk
Season - Year round
Tour Length - NA
Admission Fee - 18 holes w/ cart: Mon-Thur-$39: after 1pm-$29: Friday-$44: after 1pm-$34: Sat, Sun & holidays-$49: after 1pm-$39: : Call the golf course for senior, junior and shoulder season rates
Group Rates - Contact the Golf Course for group rate information
Group Rate Minimum Size - Contact the Golf Course for group rate information
Group Size Restrictions - Contact the Golf Course for group rate information
Reservations Required - Yes
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
The Old Creamery Theatre Company
39-38th Ave, Suite 200, Amana, IA 52203
Contact : Judy Cloeter
Phone : 319-622-6194
Toll-free : 800-352-6262
Fax : 319-622-6187
E-mail : octc@netins.net
Web Site : www.oldcreamery.com
The Old Creamery Theatre is a live, professional theatre with a season that runs from May to December. The Creamery has been presenting comedies, musicals and dramas to the people of rural Iowa for 30 years. The Creamery also offers a Children's Theatre tour for Iowa elementary schools.
Hours Of Operation - Box Office:: Mon, Tues, Thur 9:30am - 4:30pm: : Wed, Fri, Sat: 10am - 9pm: : Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Season - May - December: : Shows:: Wednesday-: Sunday
Tour Length - NA
Admission Fee - Yes: : $22.00 Adult: $10.00 Student
Group Rates - Yes: : $18.00
Group Rate Minimum Size - 16
Group Size Restrictions - Yes: ------: 270 maximum
Reservations Required - Yes, give 1- 2 months notice for groups of 50 or more to guarantee group sits together and seat availability
Restrooms Available - Yes
Handicap Accessible - Yes
Motorcoach Parking - Yes
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