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.
November 6 – 8, 2026
Our businesses have a variety of activities and specials planned with you in mind!
Exclusive Swag Bag
The first 50 guests here specifically for Girls Getaway Weekend that visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center will receive a 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., Two 20th Point, Sandstone Haus, Yana’s Boutique
Charm Keychain
The first 180 guests here specifically for Girls Getaway Weekend that visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center will receive a keychain for charms! 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, Little Red Wagon, Millstream Brewing Co., Ox Yoke Inn, Ronneburg Restaurant, The Chocolate Haus, The Clothes Encounter, Village Antiques & More, Yana’s Ladies Boutique, International Christmas Market, Amana Colonies Bakery, Amana Colonies Popcorn & Ice Cream
***Keychain sponsor: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Experiences
Love wine but want to kick it up a notch for your monthly in-home girls’ nights? Attend a Wine Mixology Workshop! Or want to slow it down by taking a Slow Stitching Workshop? We’ve got that too!
Relaxation
Take a walk (or run) on our walking trails! Enjoy the trail leading from Amana into Middle Amana and loops around Lily Lake, or turn that walk into a hike on our trail in Homestead! In the evening, enjoy a good smore and cup of cider? You and your girls will love sitting around the campfire, making new friends. Don’t forget we also have a Disc Golf Course located by Hotel Millwright.
Shopping
Maybe a little shopping therapy is in order. Stroll the streets of Amana at a leisurely pace and hit a few shops, and don’t forget to hit up the craft show at Ox Yoke Inn. Then take a drive to High Amana, West Amana, South Amana, and Homestead for additional must-see shops!
Foods
In the mood to sample some specialty foods? From chocolate and cheese to sauerkraut and brats, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy. Maybe find something for yourself or sample our award-winning wines. We have three wineries in a four-block area in the village of Amana. Each gives samples so you’ll be able to find the perfect wine for you.
Arts
Stroll through the Amana Arts Guild’s Art Haus and find your new favorite artist. This is a one-of-a-kind shop where local artisans sell their art.
Theatre
Take in TKM Theatrical Production’s show at Amana Performing Arts Center! No better way to get a good belly laugh going!
Grab your girlfriends and meet in the Amana Colonies for a fantastic Girls Getaway before the holiday rush. Oh, the guys are welcome too.
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