Forget the mall, ditch the catalogs and come experience shopping our way . . .
Discover Another Way to Shop
You won't find chain stores in the Colonies; you won't find the same old cookie-cutter department stores. You will find specialty shops and galleries offering artwork, fine gifts, home accessories, locally made crafts, boutique fashion and accessories, specialty products, quality foods and beverages, hard-to-find antiques and treasures. And you'll be pleasantly surprised by the prices.
These are uncommon goods offered in an uncommon setting. Half the fun of shopping in the Amana Colonies is exploring the seven villages and experiencing for yourself the unique history and charm. So go ahead, learn how Amana furniture is crafted, explore the Amana Woolen Mill now in its 150th year of operation, watch the village blacksmith at his forge, take in our art galleries and studios, shop for fresh-baked bread and hickory smoked meats, sample our wine and beer, shop for the finest, imported figurines and art glass; experience shopping our way.
So forget the mall - wander through our quiet streets, comb through our unique selections - there's a treasure waiting just for you.
Amana Colonies Welcome German Companies
Poised for success in the American marketplace, two German companies, Alb-Gold, makers of premium quality, organic pasta, and Bionade, creators of a new, organic soft drink; plan to build production facilities here in the Amana Colonies.
Their new facilities are expected to be located west of the village of Amana near the Amana Colonies RV Park. The companies hope to break ground May 2008.
The environmentally green facility would be one of the first of its kind in the nation; a plant constructed using standards higher than those of the LEED Green Building Rating System. The facilities would be surrounded by organically cultivated gardens with an information center, retail shop and small restaurant.
"We are proud to have Alb-Gold and Bionade join the Amana Colonies with their green facilities. These two companies fit very naturally with the Amana tradition of high quality and outstanding food products," said Vic Rathje, Amana Society, Inc.
A strong desire to produce foods close to nature and to protect the environment drives both German companies and prompted them to come to the Amanas where fostering a rural way of life and protecting the natural landscape are part of Amana's ethos.
And with plans in place to introduce Alb-Gold pasta and Bionade soft drinks to Americans via national distribution and marketing, Peter Kowalsky, Executive Director, Bionade International, said, "We have been searching for a Bionade production facility with conditions related to our company philosophy. I believe we have found a location for Bionade in the United States that feels like home. Amana is logistically ideal and reflects the important requirements we have been looking for, a natural landscape, educated workforce and friendly people."
Shopping
| Amana General Store 319-622-7650 or 800-418-8318 www.amanageneralstore.com Amana's original store since 1858 features a wide variety of gifts, specialty foods, locally made wine, Amana food products, cookbooks, cards, and more. Amana Woolen Mill319-622-3432 or 800-222-6430 www.amanawoolenmill.com Visit Iowa's only operating woolen mill and see how famous Amana® wool and cotton blankets are made. Sweaters, apparel and personalized embroidery are also available. Bus/RV parking. Open daily. Ash Lynn Glitz319-622-5115 ashlynnglitz@southslope.net www.ashlynnglitz.com A quaint shop on the main street offering an extensive collection of sterling silver chains and Native American Turquoise. Experience our unique hunting memorabilia featuring Winchester, Colt, etc. Gifts and antiques. Christmas Room319-622-3692 or 888-516-7769 www.christmasroom.com Now located in the Amana General Store. Featuring Pipka, Dept 56, Byers Choice, Fontanini and a wide variety of holiday ornaments and trims. Clothes Encounter319-622-3648 Look and feel great wearing something special! A quaint boutique featuring women's collections of casual and contemporary clothing. Accessorize with our unique pieces of jewelry. Located inside the Ronneburg Restaurant. Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts319-622-3627 fernhill@southslope.net www.fernhill.net Handmade Iowa quilts, antique quilts, fabric and Fern Hill original fabric, architectural antiques, antique furniture, artist bears, gifts, cards, home decorating, garden, florals, sweets and beverages. Three brimming floors! Open all year. GermanSense LLC319-622-3112 or 800-523-8077 lothar@germansense.com www.germansense.com Books on history, genealogy, culture, and language. Travel guides, authentic folk music, Oktoberfest music, polkas, marches and yodeling. Christmas music, movies, crafts, and toys. Open daily. High Amana General Store319-622-3232 www.amanaheritage.org/museums.html#high So little has changed at the High Amana General Store since the day it opened in 1858 that the smell of handmade soap and kerosene lanterns lingers. Today the shelves are stocked with dry goods and merchandise reminiscent of bygone days. Open daily April - October, 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm Sunday. Open Saturdays and Sundays in March, November and December. | Kitchen Sink 319-622-3227 kitchen@netins.net High quality gourmet kitchenware, cookware, glassware, crockery, baskets, linens, knives, pot racks, wine racks, gadgets, decorative accessories, cookie cutters, cookbooks, coffee, tea, spices, specialty foods, bakeware, local products. Open daily year-round. Lehm Books & Gifts319-622-6447 or 800-840-2387 info@lehmbooksandgifts.com www.lehmbooksandgifts.com Books and gifts for all ages. Dolls, tractor items, Jim Shore, Cherished Teddies, Foundations Angels, scrapbooking, puzzles, cards, holiday items and much more. Special orders welcomed. Open daily. Little Amana General Store & Woolens319-668-2744 or 800-779-4152 Old fashioned store setting features delicious Amana food products, gourmet foods, famous Amana blankets, apparel, swimwear and a large variety of gifts and collectibles. Open daily. Little Red Wagon-Kid's Stuff!319-622-3822 www.amanageneralstore.com Unique toy store for all ages. Browse through our fun collection of nostalgic toys, as well as books, puzzles, games, and more. Located next to the Amana General Store. Olde World Lace Shoppe319-622-3097 laceshoppe@southslope.net www.oldeworldlace.com European and domestic lace curtains, doilies, tablecloths. Custom blinds. Baptismal gowns. Bobbin Lace supplies. Browse our vintage area. Enjoy a stay in our lodging suite, see Bed & Breakfast listings. Red Geranium319-622-3623 www.christmasroom.com Come visit this enchanting shop featuring custom silk and fresh florals, Yankee Candles, garden decor and other seasonally adjusted home decor ideas. Schnitzel's Eck319-622-3359 kitchen@netins.net German pyramids, smokers, steins, nutcrackers, Steiff, Wendt & Kuhn, pewter, incense, ornaments, Colony Candleworks candles and accessories, Schleich, Fenton, toys, games, puzzles, plush, cards, jewelry, candy, fudge, ice cream. Open daily year-round. Yana's Boutique319-622-3680 Featuring classic and novelty apparel. Find great selection of jackets for casual or special occasions. Accessorize with scarves, belts, purses and fun jewelry. German made comfort shoes coming this spring. |
Convenience
| Amana Casey's 319-622-3270 www.caseys.com Nordy's Subs & Salads, Casey's homemade donuts, fresh ground coffee, ATM machine, groceries, snacks, lottery tickets, cappuccino, cold beer and pop. | Little Amana Casey's 319-668-2868 www.caseys.com Krispy Kreme donuts, ATM machine, lottery tickets, groceries, snacks, cappuccino, fresh ground coffee, cold beer and pop. |