Pick your tribe, book your stay, and gas the car, ladies! Gather your friends and escape to the Amana Colonies for Girls Getaway Weekend. Enjoy fun experiences, shopping, dining, specials, and a relaxing fall weekend designed just for fun and connection.
Amana, Iowa
Whether you’re planning a weekend with your best friends, a mother-daughter escape, a sisters’ trip, or a much needed getaway with your favorite group of ladies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect blend of fun and downtime.
Spend your days exploring our charming villages, participating in workshops and experiences, shopping one-of-a-kind shops, savoring delicious food and drinks, discovering local treasures, and making memories with your favorite people. Then settle in for an evening of entertainment, laughter, and good company.
Our businesses have a variety of activities and specials planned with you in mind!
See the brochure to the right-hand side of this page or pick one up at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center or local supporting businesses.
The first 50 guests here specifically for Girls Getaway Weekend that visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center will receive a free swag bag! Local businesses have put together some fun items for you to enjoy!
*Swag Bag Sponsors (so far): Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory, Fireside Winery (Amana), Heritage Designs, Inc. Quilting & Needlework, Two 20th Point, Yana’s Ladies Boutique, The Clothes Encounter, The Chocolate Haus, Millstream Brewing Co., Four Winds Farm Apothecary, Hotel Millwright, Ronneburg Restaurant, Sandstone Haus
The first 180 guests here specifically for Girls Getaway Weekend that visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center will receive a free keychain for charms! Guests can then visit local businesses to add charms (free of charge) to your chain!
**Charm sponsors (so far): Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory, Two 20th Point, Amana Coffee & Tea Co., Fireside Winery (Amana), Four Winds Farm Apothecary, Haus Maus Tees, Hotel Millwright, Ox Yoke Inn, Ronneburg Restaurant, The Chocolate Haus, The Clothes Encounter, Village Antiques & More, Yana’s Ladies Boutique, International Christmas Market
***Keychain sponsor: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Please note: The times listed below reflect when the special or activity takes place, not the business’s regular operating hours.
Fireside Winery (Amana)
Friday 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Discover how simple and delicious wine cocktails can be at this Wine Mixology Workshop! Enjoy the flavors of three unique wine-based creative cocktails, along with samples of the wines used to craft each cocktail. Let your palate explore while you learn! Cheese and crackers will be provided with each ticket as a palate cleanser. Guests can also take the recipes home after the demonstration so they can recreate these culinary sips anytime. Pre- registration recommended.; call 319-622-3379. Tickets $25.
Amana Arts Guild (High Amana)
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join artist Nicole Plymesser Nelson for a relaxing, hands-on day exploring the beautiful and increasingly popular art of slow stitching. This workshop is an invitation to step away from the hurry of everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something by hand. You don’t need to know how to sew, embroider, quilt, or draw. Beginners are completely welcome! If you already love needlework, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experiment and develop your own style. Registration fee includes five hours of instruction, all basic class materials, and your personal slow-stitching toolkit. Space is limited to 20 participants. Register by calling
319-622-3136. Tickets $95/person.
Fireside Winery (Amana)
Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Decorate a fun, girls set of sugar cookies! Be instructed on how to decorate six cookies with royal icing. Everything is provided for you. Limited to 12 participants. Register online. $55 per person.
Ox Yoke Inn
Sunday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grab a Bloody Mary and play some BINGO!
Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts (South Amana)
Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy a Vintage Quilt Gallery Walk inside the old South Amana General Store! Whether you enjoy quilts, home decor, gardening, jewelry, or architectural salvage, Fern Hill is a must-see shop.
Michele Maring-Miller Studio & Art Gallery (West Amana)
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located in an 1871 church, this studio and art gallery displays a variety of art and antiques. Enjoy 10% off everything this weekend.
Ox Yoke Inn
Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A variety of hand-crafted items available for sale at the Craft Show in the lower-level. Free admission!
Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Be one of the first 50 people to grab a swag bag at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center, and you could be the lucky one to find the ONE AND ONLY coupon for 30% OFF your entire in-store purchase! Will YOU be the lucky winner? Coupon valid on purchases up to $300 before discount. One lucky swag bag. One amazing deal!
Little Red Wagon
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Buy One, Get One on Little Golden Books.
White Cross Cellars
Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sample German-style Gluhwein (mulled wine) made with White Cross Cellar’s Cranberry Bog.
Heritage Designs, Inc. Quilting & Needlework
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Save 10% storewide by mentioning the code “Getaway” at checkout. Save on fabric, quilt kits, cross stitch, yarn, puzzles, and more! Don’t forget to pick little chicken pin cushions for you and your friends!
Two 20th Point
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grab your besties for a little shopping, sparkle, and something delicious along the way. Enjoy acai or coffee, browse unique finds at The Craft Shack from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and make it memorable with permanent jewelry from Untangled By Makia from 12:00 – 5:00 PM.
The Chocolate Haus
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stop by for a latte or sweet treat! Hand-dipped chocolate strawberries available while supplies last!
The Clothes Encounter and Yana’s Ladies Boutique
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Find collections of fashion forward styles in both shops! The stores offer a very nice variety of textiles, including natural fibers. Discover many varieties of sweaters, tops, modern denims, jackets, and accessories. Draw for your special discount on regularly priced merchandise and register for a chance for gift certificates.
The Noble Stone
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crazy sale! 15% off ALL jewelry in the store for this weekend only!
Warped & Woven Mill Mercantile
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pop-up Shops with watercolor paintings and jewelry! Barb Thompson of Barb Thompson Art & Design will demonstrate her watercolor painting, as well as have notecards, prints, stickets, wrapping paper,and gift tags for sale. Erica of Erica Gooding Artisan Jewelry will demonstrate how she puts jewelry together, as well as have copper and mixed metal jewelery for purchase.
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
More Pop-up Shops! Kunzler Studio will demonstrate how to throw pottery. Diane and Kendell will also have a nice selection of finished pottery for sale. Barb of Barb Thompson Art & Design will demonstrate watercolor painting. She will have notecards, prints, stickers, wrapping paper, and gift tags for sale.
Hotel Millwright
Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fries Before Guys! Unlimited Truffle Fries wtih garlic aoli, a bottle of Prosecco, and three chocolate truffles for $35.
Four Winds Farm Apothecary
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Every purchase may enter a raffle to win a jar of CBG Face Cream and CBG Gummy.
Amana Furniture Shop
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sip, Shop, and Save! Have a complimentary coffee (Saturday only) from Kismet Coffee & Bloom as you explore the showroom and enjoy 10% off all non-seasonal home decor all weekend!
Haus Maus Tees
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Receive a free Amana logo T-shirt with $50+ purchase.
Fireside Winery (Amana)
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
It’s a Weekend Party at Fireside Winery – Amana! Fireside will be partnering with Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory to offer a specialty Wine & Fudge Trio Flight for $14. This will be three wines paired with three different decadent flavors of fudge. Fireside will also feature a Wine & Cheese Trio Flight for $14. If you’re planning on doing a little shopping, then spin the Wheel of Fortune for extra savings or prizes! The featured cocktail will be a Wine Cosmopolitan. This is a spinoff of the classic cocktail and is Carrie Bradshaw approved!
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM:
Enjoy a Mimosa Bar! Select your choice of bubbly and add your favorite juice and fresh fruit for $15.
Sunday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:
Join for crafts! Create your own flavorful milling spice bags. Get two bags, select your spices, and receive a mug to enjoy your seasonal concoctions at home for $8. Or build your own stretch bracelet for $12.
Millstream Brewing Co.
Friday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
It’s not a girls weekend without beer, cider, seltzer, and soda! Stop by Iowa’s original craft brewery for a delicious flight of your favorites including a crisp Millstream cider.
Ronneburg Restaurant
Sunday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday Funday in the Ronneburg bar! Drink specials, dirty sodas, permanent jewelry, LoKey Hat Co, and more!
Sunday 1:00 PM:
Barb from Sugar Dreams will be giving a cookie decorating demonstration.
International Christmas Market (inside General Store)
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Receive a free sample of Inis perfume!
Ox Yoke Inn
Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Pizza buffet in the lower level to prepare you for trivia!
Friday 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Enjoy free trivia, “Women in…”, in the lower level Bierstube. You might event win a prize!
Millstream Brau Haus
Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Gather your girls, grab a cold drink, and enjoy great food and free live music among friends! Friday evening, Shawn Ster brings strong vocals, acoustic energy, and a mix of crowd favorites to set the mood. On Saturday, Amana local Randy Sandersfeld takes the stage for a great afternoon of live music.
Die Heimat Country Inn (Homestead)
Saturday 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Head to the peaceful village of Homestead for a cozy start to your evening with your girls! Enjoy a bonfire, warm cider, gooey s’mores, and plenty of laughs together.
TKM Theatrical Productions (Amana Performing Arts Center)
Saturday 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM
Enjoy Branson’s most awarded male vocalist, Doug Gabriel, in The Ultimate Family Variety Show! This is Branson’s most popular and longest running show. High energy, great production, hilarious comedy, and incredible music. The show features a live band, including Doug’s son, Josh Gabriel. The show appeals to all ages. Tickets $35.
Millstream Brewing Co.
Saturday 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The incredibly talented Joshua Sinclair will perform live! Using just a guitar, microphone, and loop pedal, Joshua has been described as “Eric Church meets Ed Sheeran”. Enjoy a night of free live music that will make you laugh and sing along.
Trails and Disc Golf
Take in the fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors! Stroll along the Kolonieweg Trail beside the Mill Race (Amana) or take a peaceful walk around Lily Lake. Play a round of disc golf at the Tailrace Disc Golf Course near Hotel Millwright, or lace up your hiking shoes for a scenic trek along the Amana Nature Trail (Homestead). There’s no better way to slow down and soak up the beauty of the Amana Colonies!
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