News & Updates

Amana Festival fo the Arts poster

It is hard to believe that “summer” is almost over!  August is just around the corner and there will still be lots to see and do in the Amana Colonies!  Each of the 4 events listed is worth taking the time to come and enjoy!

Bike and Hike poster

While the weather in July is pretty steamy and can “encourage” us to stay inside, the next two weekends in the Amana Colonies have some fun outdoor activities to enjoy! Bike and Hike Weekend offers several opportunities for bike riding and also happening on July 15 is Millstream’s “Tour De Brew”. More information is available on their … Read more

white crib

Enjoy two days of antiques to browse through and find your favorites to purchase! I have shopped here several years and ALWAYS find something to bring home with me! 🙂 It’s Finally Here! Amana’s Firecracker 4th of July Antique Show is July 3rd & 4th. Early bird buying begins 8am – 12pm: Monday July 3rd … Read more

pink and yellow rose

Do you enjoy flowers and gardens?  If so, then the next event in the Amana Colonies is for you! Colonies in Bloom begins tomorrow – Saturday, June 24th.  This is the 3rd year for this event. It is not a huge event like Oktoberfest, but is a leisurely self-guided viewing of the gardens and yards … Read more

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Help dad celebrate Father’s Day by coming to the Wurst Festival on the 17th!  OR just come and enjoy, you don’t have to have dad along!! 😉 Enjoy taste testing several different kinds of sausage, see if you agree with the judges in their choice of “The Best of the Wurst”.  Join “Wurst University” and … Read more

man serving ice cream and people sitting and eating ice cream

With summer comes our weekly homemade ice cream night!    Thursdays from June through August you can enjoy homemade ice cream either here at Zuber’s or at the Die Heimat                                      (we take turns hosting). The facts to … Read more

hosta plant

I have enjoyed this huge hosta plant that has been growing on the North side of our building.  But in the last two years it has grown so much it has begun to overtake the sidewalk and has been causing a little foundation problem.  I decided to move it to the yard just across the … Read more

Charlie installing door

With the change of the seasons, the “Spring To-Do” list plays an active part of daily life around the hotel.  Top of our list this season was to change out the front/North doors on the building.  A noticeable feature of the style of the 1860s hotel, the 3 white front doors have seen many seasons … Read more

side front of Zubers with fall decor

Of all the fun parts of owning a Bed and Breakfast, probably the most rewarding part is meeting all the guests who come to stay with us and having the chance to visit and get to know them. We have been fortunate to get to know and develop friendships with a wonderful group of couples … Read more

World guest map

Just about a year ago I put up a set of maps in our entry hallway. Asking the question  “Where in the World” do our guests come from.   There was/is a map of Iowa, the USA, and the World.  The purpose was to have fun watching to see where our guests come from when … Read more