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Shamrock plant

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 set with purple flowers

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

bed with white bedspread, sofa and coffee table with 2 mugs

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

brown and blue model cars

Pack your bags and head down the road to the Amana Colonies! Don’t know what to see or do?  We would be happy to help you plan your visit to the colonies! In our “Things To Do” drop down, we have included several links that list upcoming events and special activities which can help you … Read more

Zuber's breakfast table

I am going to add a new category to my blog posts that focuses on Frequently Asked Questions about our B & B or about B & Bs in general.  We are excited to be having so many ‘First time’ at a B&B guests, that I decided to offer some information up front to help … Read more

Zuber's Homestead Hotel

We are excited to have our new website up and running!  It has been several months in the transition from the old site to this new one, but now we are settling into this new site. I invite you to take a few minutes to go through this new site and see the changes.  Over … Read more