There are seven communities in the colony. They're separated by 2 to 5 miles. Amana is the largest, we spent most of the time there. The communities are well maintained. The shops are well done. Displays include blacksmiths, iron-workers, coopers, broom & basket makers, woodworkers, artists and wineries. There are no chain stores here.
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| We had a very good breakfast at Ronneburg Restaurant |
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| All restaurants offer family-style meals |
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| Their shops do cover all the food groups |
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| Amana Mills is still weaving its way |
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| Warping Reel (patented 1886) |
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| 6 craftsmen make all their furniture, including clocks |
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| Even their airplanes are from another time |
We went to Middle Amana, High Amana, West Amana, South Amana and Homestead also. Pretty creative naming, huh?
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| Originally, each community had a general store. This one has been kept as it was in 1932 |
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| Outside the Broom & Basket Shop in West Amana |
The Whirlpool (Amana Products Division) Factory is located outside Middle Amana, next to Lily Lake.
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| Lily Lake |
I am glad that you pointed out the important food group. The obvious question is.... what did you get there? Don't leave out any details!
ReplyDeleteTruth be told (with all the details), we got nothing at the store shown. We got some fudge from another store down the street. It was turtle fudge and it was great.
ReplyDeleteDad took us through the Amana colonies in one of our cross country trips.
ReplyDeletesomehow I couldn't believe that all those appliances came from such an unlikely place!
Boy did it open my eyes to what can be!
Hope you're still having a GREAT time!
Leonore