Gemuetlichkeit What does it mean exactly? It’s a difficult word to pronounce and it can’t be translated from German to English in just one word, so what is it? Gemuetlichkeit is defined as a state of warmth and friendliness. The definition also describes it to include the qualities of coziness, belonging, peace of mind and…
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Summer Events to Enjoy Summers in Iowa are all about being outdoors. Enjoy the sun, the green grass, great food and the fun that we have waiting for you in the Colonies.  It starts with the Wurst event you’ll ever attend and ends with a fun bike ride around the county. Wurst Festival We guarantee…
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Spring Activities in Amana It’s time to celebrate spring Springtime in the Amana Colonies is a time of year where color peaks its head out from the white and grays of winter. It’s special here in the Colonies due in part to the many fruit trees planted during the communal era. The different varieties take…
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Tinsmith and Metal Work An Amana tradition from the start Metalwork has been taking place in the Colonies from the beginning. These artisans are keeping that tradition alive with both traditional and creative products. A variety of crafts and skills that existed in the communal era survive today. Some of these crafts are located in…
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Date Night / Day Relax & unwind at the Amana Colonies Date Night in the Amana Colonies will provide you with several options. Let’s start with a little wine sampling during the day. There are 5 wineries in the village of Amana so take a little time and sample several wines to find the one…
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The Great Outdoors Get in touch with nature The Amana Colonies are beautiful in every season of the year and we invite you to come and enjoy the great outdoors here in the Colonies. There are several ways to get in touch with nature. Here is a quick list: The Amana Colonies Nature Trail is…
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Family Fun Somethings the family can do Are you looking for some family fun in the Amana Colonies? Here are some things that you can do. Visit the Little Red Wagon, our local toy shop, for unique toys and gifts for kids of all ages. Find books, toys, games, and other specialty items at this …
Foodies Here’s something you can sink your teeth into Wikipedia defines Foodies as a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and who eats food not out of hunger but due to their interest or hobby. If this describes you then you’re going to love the Amana Colonies. The Colonies have a…
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History Buff Discover our unique history Amana Heritage Society’s Museum To discover the unique past of the Amana Colonies your first stop must be the Amana Heritage Society’s Museum. Make their 20-minute video the first thing you do followed by a trip through the museum to get a better idea of what life in a…
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Explore Art in Amana gifted painters and so much more Art can take a variety of forms but for many, when you mention the word they think of paintings. In the Amana Colonies, that’s a good place to start as we have several very gifted painters but there is much more. A native of the…
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