News & Updates
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my summer “To Do” list, and how I am working to check things off. Well, Diane finished the touch up painting, I finished the drapes for The Red Carpet room, and I can now check off a new hosta garden! The only thing left will be to … Read more
We are almost to the end of May, school will really be out after this Friday! 🙂 We were so happy to have the hotel half full on both Friday and Saturday nights this past weekend! People are ready to get out and enjoy the season and we are ready for guests!!! We are doing … Read more
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
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
Just as we are all thinking about spring and looking forward to summer just around the corner, we have to adjust our plans. Due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions the following upcoming events in the Amana Colonies have been rescheduled. Luckily, none of the upcoming events (that I am aware of) have been canceled, just … 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
Something I’ve always thought about doing, is writing a children’s book. I love children’s literature and am drawn to that section of any book store! I look at a book and think “How could I use that book in class?” A relatively new type of not only children’s book but also book for adults is … 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