We have set up an Amana quilt at the Kitchen Sink.  We will be quilting most days, at least part of the time.  We think it will take the month of February to finish the quilt since only two of us are quilting.  Come and visit us and check on our progress.  We may actually do a second one in March.  We would love some help!

Join Naturalist Maria Koschmeder for your choice of winter walks in the Amana Colonies natural areas. You can choose between "Tracking in the Timber", "Muskrat Mounds Hike", Skunk Cabbage Search" or "Owls and Eagles Walk".  Snowshoeing for these activities will be an option if we have snow. Each walk will begin at 10 am or 1pm on Saturdays in February. Other scheduled days are available upon request. We will provide all necessary equipment and transportation. Visitors will need to dress for the weather especially good walking boots. Programs will be conducted unless severe weather prevents travel.
All ages are welcome. Each program is designed to meet your needs and abilities. We will meet at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required two hours prior to event. Contact Maria at 319-329-9821. No programs available during February 8-15.

Join Naturalist Maria Koschmeder for your choice of winter walks in the Amana Colonies natural areas. You can choose between "Owls and Eagles Walk", "Tracking in the Timber", "Lily Lake Mound to Mound Muskrat Hunt" or the "Skunk Cabbage Exploration".                 Each walk will begin at 10 am or 1pm on Saturdays in February. Other scheduled days are available upon request. We will provide all necessary equipment and transportation. Visitors will need to dress for the weather especially good walking boots. Programs will be conducted unless severe weather prevents travel.
All ages are welcome. Each program is designed to meet your needs and abilities. We will meet at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center.  Pre-registration is required two hours prior to event. Contact Maria at 319-329-9821. No programs available during February 8-15.

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.

Due to the special nature of this menu, reservations are required and seating is limited.  Contact the Ox Yoke Inn at 800-530-6442 or 319-622-3441 for more information and to make your reservation.

 The Iowa Theatre Artists Company marks the centennial celebration of this prolific songwriter by extending their 2011 production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” in Amana, March 22 - 25.
The original cast of seven performers who sing, play guitar, banjo, fiddle, among other instruments and serve as the narrators of Woody’s story, will be returning for this extended production. The “All Iowa” ensemble of actors/singers/musicians includes: Meg Merckens (South Amana), Paul Roberts (Sharon Center), Randy Sandersfeld, (Amana), Joy Ward (Tiffin), Ryan Westwood (Bettendorf), Mark Wilson (Hills) and Karenza Yoder (Kalona). This production was directed by Thomas P. Johnson, with music direction by Mark Wilson, assisted by Randy Sandersfeld. The 2012 schedule in Amana for “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” will include six performances the week of March 22 - 25: Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM. The Saturday evening performance on March 24 is Sold-Out. Tickets are $22.50 for Adults and $10 for Students. Reservations for the remaining five performances are strongly encouraged.

 The Iowa Theatre Artists Company marks the centennial celebration of this prolific songwriter by extending their 2011 production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” in Amana, March 22 - 25.
The original cast of seven performers who sing, play guitar, banjo, fiddle, among other instruments and serve as the narrators of Woody’s story, will be returning for this extended production. The “All Iowa” ensemble of actors/singers/musicians includes: Meg Merckens (South Amana), Paul Roberts (Sharon Center), Randy Sandersfeld, (Amana), Joy Ward (Tiffin), Ryan Westwood (Bettendorf), Mark Wilson (Hills) and Karenza Yoder (Kalona). This production was directed by Thomas P. Johnson, with music direction by Mark Wilson, assisted by Randy Sandersfeld. The 2012 schedule in Amana for “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” will include six performances the week of March 22 - 25: Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM. The Saturday evening performance on March 24 is Sold-Out. Tickets are $22.50 for Adults and $10 for Students. Reservations for the remaining five performances are strongly encouraged.

 The Iowa Theatre Artists Company marks the centennial celebration of this prolific songwriter by extending their 2011 production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” in Amana, March 22 - 25.
The original cast of seven performers who sing, play guitar, banjo, fiddle, among other instruments and serve as the narrators of Woody’s story, will be returning for this extended production. The “All Iowa” ensemble of actors/singers/musicians includes: Meg Merckens (South Amana), Paul Roberts (Sharon Center), Randy Sandersfeld, (Amana), Joy Ward (Tiffin), Ryan Westwood (Bettendorf), Mark Wilson (Hills) and Karenza Yoder (Kalona). This production was directed by Thomas P. Johnson, with music direction by Mark Wilson, assisted by Randy Sandersfeld. The 2012 schedule in Amana for “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” will include six performances the week of March 22 - 25: Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM. The Saturday evening performance on March 24 is Sold-Out. Tickets are $22.50 for Adults and $10 for Students. Reservations for the remaining five performances are strongly encouraged.

Come watch traditional dying of Easter Eggs, the old Amana way using furniture glue at the Kitchen Sink!

Tour is held Monday through Friday! Join us on a Village Voyage! Learn the history of the Amana Colonies while visiting each of the villages and finding interesting things to do and see. Seating is limited, please call for reservations.

Spring has sprung! Join us on the lawn of the Amana Heritage Society Museum for a fun Easter basket hunt! The baskets will once again be full of delicious treats! The Easter Bunny and his friends will be here to greet the children, and he will be glad to have his picture taken with one and all so bring your camera! Once again this year we will have the Easter Bunny's real bunny helpers from the Joel Huebner family's bunny farm. This event is filled to capacity plus some every year and reservations are required so the Easter Bunny knows how many baskets to bring. Please call us with your children's reservation by April first! Cost is $3.00 per child and children 12 years and younger are welcome.