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As you may or may not know, we also own Lace Lodging in the Amana Colonies. Staying at Lace Lodging is a more independent stay. You have a 4 room suite as opposed to at Zuber’s you have your bedroom and our Wagon Wheel Room to relax in. I enjoy the opportunities each place provides … Read more
Well a positive side to the COVID virus is that we have LOTS of time to get jobs done around the hotel! I always have a “To Do” list, and this year, we may get through everything on my list! A big project was making new drapes for The Red Carpet Room. It has been … Read more
Bill Zuber is probably most known for his success in baseball and with Zuber’s Restaurant. We are fortunate that people often give us items that are connected to one of these two ‘successes’ in Bill’s life. Zuber’s restaurant had a baseball theme to it which was apparent from the moment you looked at a menu. … Read more
This week I want to update you on temporary changes that I’m aware of in the colonies. The Ox Yoke Inn posts that they are doing carry out meals only until April 1st. They have a posting on their website with current hours/service. The Ronneburg Restaurant has reduced hours now and is only offering carry … Read more
Tea and Tales is an event at Zuber’s which evolved from a conversation my daughter and I had several years ago. We have enjoyed taking advantage of every opportunity we have had to “take tea” at a tea house, tea room, or tea event in the area. I took Jaclyn to her first tea at … Read more
Something that I enjoy sharing at Zuber’s, is an event called “Tea and Tales”. My daughter and I have always enjoyed finding tea rooms or tea shops to have an afternoon tea. When we purchased Zuber’s, Jaclyn “suggested” to me that the Wagon Wheel Room would be a perfect place to host an afternoon tea. … Read more
Valentine’s Day is this Friday, and in the Amana Colonies we are celebrating Romance Weekend! There are special dinners, overnight package specials, food sampling, dinner theater, shopping, and other special in-store events. At Zuber’s we’re offering a 2 night package – discounted room rate and sweet treats, wine and a meat and cheese tray. Check … Read more
Zuber’s Homestead Hotel has 15 “one of a kind” guest rooms. When you come to stay at Zuber’s you have choices to make regarding which room will best meet your interests and needs. First you’ll need to decide whether you want to stay on the main floor or upstairs. There are 7 rooms on the … Read more
“Zuber’s Homestead Hotel” Where does that name come from? “Didn’t this used to be a restaurant?” “We used to come here (to eat) on Sundays.” “Why is there a baseball theme in parts of this place?” All of these are questions we hear frequently and are more than happy to answer. This building was built … Read more
Like it or not, the seasons are changing! There definitely is a difference in the weather. We went from hot and humid, to chilly, and this week two very humid days leading up to lower temperatures and rain soon to come. Is this our “Indian Summer”? In the colonies, fall means Oktoberfest (among other things). … Read more