Places

Visit our rustic gallery of chainsaw art, located in an historic Amana barn, and take home a treasure that makes you smile. From whimsical to realistic, each carving is unique and handmade onsite from recycled logs. Enjoy the current inventory of bears, eagles, critters, signs, and more. Chainsaw artist Bobby Ward is usually available to discuss the carvings that speak especially to you. Custom orders are also possible. Live creations add fun to your shopping experience.   Find us on Saturday from 9am-5pm. By appointment during the week. Read more...

With two floors packed with antiques we have an incredible selection of quality antiques from 50 dealers. Read more...

Charming Bed and Breakfast. Experience and enjoy a glimpse of Amana’s past in this beautifully restored 1862 Amana Kitchen Home, in Homestead, one of the 7 villages. Located just 3 miles south of Amana. This bed and breakfast has received several awards including; Peoples Choice Award for top 3 bed and breakfasts in NE Iowa, was selected by Newsweek Magazine and Fador International Travel Guide. The home features 6 guest rooms, two of which are 2 room suites, 3 of the guest suites have a whirlpool, 1 room has  a whirlpool AND a fireplace, and there is a  lovely outdoor swimming pool with patio area. Read more...

The Amana RV Park is a peaceful, scenic place for a getaway. Our 80-acre, full service, campground is located in the heart of the Amana Colonies just 1/2 mile from the village of Amana. Enjoy level campsites, full and partial hookups, showers, laundry, free Wi-Fi, a camp store and a four-vehicle sanitary station. The park offers over 450 RV sites as well as tent camping. Over 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space is available. The RV Park is open April – October with staff on duty year-round to help you plan your camping getaway or event. Events and large or small RV Read more...

Located within the Amana General Store, the International Christmas Market is a year-round holiday wonderland! Discover a magical world of scents, colors and light. Browse through our extensive array of ornaments, fabulous tree displays, and unique home decor. From world-imported items to hand-crafted gifts, the appeal of the International Christmas Market is simple: stress-free shopping in a beautiful, festive environment featuring unique gift ideas for everyone no matter the season…including you! Read more...

Amana furniture, designed and hand-built in the Colonies since the 1850’s, has an enduring reputation for high quality and timelessness. The Amana dierence is a focus on craftsmanship, using century-old building methods that have been passed down for generations. Today, these standards are still applied to our exceptional heirloom-quality furniture, clocks, and home décor. Meticulous care is taken in matching wood grains, testing durability, and expert finishing to enhance the wood’s natural beauty.  Many locally made gifts also available. Our craftsmen are both designers and builders, and turn their experience, passion, and know-how into pieces that expertly blend heritage craftsmanship with modern insights. Enjoy our workshop viewing gallery and learn more Read more...

Purchase delicious flavored coffee and loose leaf tea in the heart of Amana. Conveniently located in the lower level of Amana General Store and is sure to knock your socks off. Look out big brand coffee houses! Make your own fabulous coffee every morning…no need to leave home. Join our coffee club, check out our seasonal specialty coffees and shop our darling housewares while you sip samples. Whole Bean Coffee flavors, 8 oz. Whole Bean Bags – regular or decaf, loose leaf, we’ve got what you’re looking for. Read more...

Come and play at the Little Red Wagon! Enjoy a large selection of toys, games, books and puzzles not found in the big toy stores. Browse our wide assortment of personalized items, perfect for that special gift. For the young at heart, we oer a blast from the past with a collection of toys you once loved. Yesterday’s classics have become today’s retro! If you’re looking for the latest high-tech powered toy, we likely don’t have it. The Little Red Wagon continues to offer toys that are powered by old-fashioned play and imagination. Easy to find, located on the main street of Amana, next to the Amana General Store. Read more...

Amana textiles express the heritage, value and essence of the originating Amana community. The Amana Woolen Mill is the oldest business in the Colonies and Iowa’s only remaining working woolen mill. It’s been in continuous operation since 1857 and can be traced back more than 300 years to Germany. Textiles were critical to Amana’s beginnings. In addition to producing goods for the community’s use, the Mill helped to support the colonists’ communal living; selling textiles across the country gained Amana a national reputation for superior quality. Now, with updated designs, colors and materials, we want to ensure that they’re a part of your future. Warped & Read more...

The tradition of the Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse began when the seven villages were a communal settlement and families enjoyed meals together in kitchen houses. Each village had its own meat shop and smokehouse where ham, bacon, and sausage were cured the old-world way with long-held recipes and a commitment to quality. Today the tradition of quality continues. Each year thousands of visitors come to Amana to visit our historic shop, sample our products, send gifts through our catalog, and take home the flavors of another century. Enjoy the personal service and great selection of mouthwatering steaks, chops, and bratwurst from our fresh meat Read more...