For the first time, visitors now have the chance to "creep" down the creeks or stroll beyond the timber trail. You decide when, where and what you would like to see. Our goal is to give you the best outdoor experience with your interests and abilities in mind. Each 2 hour program includes transportation, equipment, materials and an experienced guide. We will meet you at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center on the morning of your choice. Please contact us in advance to schedule a date and time. The activity depends on you! We can bring bug nets, pond nets, binoculars, or other equipment. You tell us what you would like to do outdoors!

Dress for the weather and for going off trail. Wear good walking shoes.
This tour is ideal for all ages. Pre-registration is required two hours prior to event. Contact Maria at 319-329-9821 or at maria@walkingstickadventures.com.

The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro is a romantic comedy rated theatre PG.

Falling in love again was not something Ralph was expecting. Fate, however, had other ideas for this lively widower and a different path home one evening leads him to Carol and changes his life. A funny account about second chances and the surprises life can bring.

Showtimes: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., April 25 through May 26, 2013.

Tickets: $27.50 for adults and $18 for students.

On the Main Stage at 39 38th Ave., Amana.

Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA or 800-352-6262 or visit the web site at www.oldcreamery.com

A three hour guided driving tour through the Amana Colonies showcasing historic attributes of the villages while also discussing how life is today. Tour stops include the Communal Kitchen Museum, the High Amana General Store, the Communal Church Museum, various businesses and attractions and travels throughout the seven villages.

The tour runs Monday– Saturday, leaving the Visitor\'s Center at 10 a.m. Seating is limited, please call (319) 622-7622 to reserve your seat. Cost: $18 for adults, $13 for children 10 and under.

Have a large group? The capacity for the van is 10 people, so if you would like to book the van for your group, call (319) 622-7622 for more information.

www.AmanaColonies.com

This guided walking tour through the village of Amana illustrates the historical aspects of communal life, architecture, agriculture and much more!
 

Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. from the Visitors Center and lasts approximately one hour.
Cost: $7 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under.

For large groups, call (319) 622-7622 for information on booking a tour.
www.AmanaColonies.com
 

Enjoy a specially prepared five course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course.  The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn.  Our Vintner's Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu.

The theme for the May Vintner's Dinner is:

A Little Italy in Iowa


First Course at White Cross Cellars
Assorted Appetizers with an open tasting of all 10 White Cross Cellars Wines

Second Course at the Ox Yoke Inn
Italian Antipasto Salad
Paired with White Cross Cellars Mittler Kabinett

Third Course
Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic
Paired with White Cross Cellars Fleur-de-Lis

Fourth Course
Veal Cutlets with Tomato and Basil Sauce
Accompanied by Italian Squash Medley
Paired with White Cross Cellars Monk's Red

Fifth Course
Triple -Cheese Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust
Paired with White Cross Cellars Oktoberfest

Seating is limited and reservations are required.  The price for the entire evening is only $60.00 per person, including tax and tip.
To reserve your seats call Taylor at the OxYoke Inn.  
Weekdays, 9am to 4pm
Phone 800-233-3441

Sunday afternoon at Fireside Winery is all about good times and great wines! Join us every Sunday (2-5pm) for an afternoon of wonderful live entertainment, light appetizers, and a chance to connect family and friends. Favorite local performers like Billy Heller, Tony Brown, and Jasmine put on great shows!

Directions: http://www.firesidewinery.com/directions.html
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiresideWinery

Located 4 miles north of Tanger Outlet Center (exit 220, I-80) Williamsburg exit.

Additional links: http://www.firesidewinery.com/events.html

Contact: Fireside Winery
Email: info@firesidewinery.com
Phone: 319-662-4222

More Info: www.billyheller.com

Location Details

Fireside Winery
1755 P Ave
Marengo IA 52301 US

Location Phone: 319-662-4222

During the communal era, 55 communal kitchens served five daily meals. Each kitchen served 10 families; 40 or so people, and prepared all the food for the residents. Meals consisted of meat, bread, and vegetables, all produced in the Colonies. The tradition continues today in our restaurants and specialty food shops. Our food isn’t fancy, so if your looking for haute cuisine, you won’t find it here! What you will find is fresh foods made like grandma made them, served in abundance.
 

The tour gives samples of all the great food and beverages made here in the Colonies, some reminiscent of the communal era, some new creations to whet your appetite. Either way, you will enjoy all the great samples and come to understand the rich history of the Colonies and how we preserve and grow our unique heritage.
 

The walking tour leaves the Visitors Center at 1 pm and lasts approximately 3 hours. Reservations are required. Call (319) 622-7622 for more details.

Cost is $25/person, must be 21 years of age to participate.

Join modern American woodworking hand tool makers and fellow enthusiasts for a weekend immersion is all things handwork. Unplug from the world of machines, dust, and noise while enjoying the crisp, satisfying experience of the hand plane, hand saw and chisel. Experience how the the original Amana furniture makers worked in wood, and purchase tools from these modern moguls of hand tool manufacture.

Over two dozen manufacturers and artisans dedicated to resurrecting traditional woodworking tools and techniques will bring their products and expertise, along with workbenches for anyone to try out the tools and learn first-hand from these experts what the hand-tool Renaissance is all about. Learn to hand-cut dovetails that no machine could ever duplicate (it's easier than you think.) Or pass a razor-sharp smoothing plane over a piece of cherry and be dazzled at the gleaming, lustrous finish left in its wake. Not only will there be tools and toolmakers, but expert hand-tool furniture makers as well. Learn first-hand how hand tools make woodworking more precise, easier, more satisfying and meaningful. If you've never used precise, finely-made woodworking tools, Handworks is the place to do it.

Special Presentation and Lecture:
Join conservator and furniture expert Don Williams and hand tool expert and author Chris Schwarz for a behind-the-curtain look at the famous tool chest of Henry O. Studley. This chest was made famous during its time at the Smithsonian Institution, and now Williams and Schwarz have gained exclusive access to this elusive gem in the process of preparing for the upcoming Lost Art Press publication about the chest. The pair have cataloged every tool and construction detail of Studley's masterwork. Don't miss this rare chance to learn about the chest and its tools in greater detail from the two men closest to the chest.

Date Time and Location:

Friday May 24, 10am-6pm
Saturday May 25, 9am-6pm (Studley lecture starts at 10am)

Admission is free, donations at the door appreciated.
www.handworks.co

An informal gathering of local musicians and performers.

Come enjoy their jam session in a comfortable atmosphere. 

New performers always welcome! 

Cafe is open for drinks and food all night.

Feel Free to BYOB your own adult beverages and enjoy the show!

Join us every Friday (7-10pm) for a night of free, live entertainment on the lawn of Fireside Winery.
Come early to sample our wines and enjoy the delicious catered foods of P.H.A.T. Daddy’s restaurant (~$10/pp). Bring your lawn chair, dancing shoes, and your friends!

FOOD: Appetizers will be available until 5pm. (we ask you to refrain from bringing outside food and beverages to Fireside Winery).

SEATING: Ample seating areas are provided on the grounds and patio areas of Fireside Winery. Come early for the best seats (seats may not be reserved) around our three warm and inviting fire pits. We also recommend bringing comfortable folding chairs and/or blankets.

Located 4 miles north of Tanger Outlet Center (exit 220, I-80) Williamsburg exit.

Directions: http://www.firesidewinery.com/directions.html

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiresideWinery

Contact: Fireside Winery
Email: info@firesidewinery.com
Phone: 319-662-4222

More Info: www.dogsonskis.com

Location Details

Fireside Winery
1755 P Ave
Marengo IA 52301 US

Location Phone: 319-662-4222