News & Updates

Safe the date for murder in Sin City

We are excited to be offering another Murder Mystery event!        “Murder In Sin City” should be an action packed evening with the setting of this game being “The Paramount Casino”.  The “characters” will range from the casino owner, to gamblers, a piano player, an Elvis impersonator, a dancer, card dealers, and other … Read more

Zuber's Home Plate Lunch poster

We are again serving a lite lunch this winter. Join us on Monday – Thursday between the hours of 11:00 and 2:00.  You can come in, sit down, relax and visit with friends!  We’ll keep your water, coffee, or tea (cup) filled.  Daily we offer a ‘build your own’ sandwich and some specialty sandwiches such … Read more

Christmas tree decorated

Winter has officially arrived and things are slowing down. There is still shopping to be done, the stores in the Amana villages are open.  There are still visitors to the colonies – though not as many. Everyone is more relaxed and can enjoy the slower pace and quieter days.  While Christmas is but a few … Read more

Zuber's Home Plate lunch poster

As we move into the Winter season, things are slowing down in the hotel, so we are again going to serve a light “plate” lunch four days a week.  Monday through Thursday we will be offering two types of soup and a variety of sandwiches from 11:00 – 2:00.  We have a “build your own” … Read more

Lily pond in winter

      Zuber’s Winter Special Book and stay between November 13, 2016 and March 31, 2017 Book two or more nights receive 5% off the first night and 15% off each consecutive night Valid 7 days a week – EXCLUDING festival dates, other promotions, or other discounts Reservations by phone or in person only … Read more

Girls' Get-Away Weekend info

This will be the second year for Girls Get Away Weekend in the Amana Colonies. Set aside the weekend of November 4 – 6th to come to the Amanas and pamper yourself!  This is a weekend full of things to do!  Weekend long activities include discount cards at Yana’s Boutique and Clothes Encounter, Apple Sauce … Read more

green teaset with pink flowers

  Tea and Tales At Zuber’s Homestead Hotel November 5, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 p.m   Relax and enjoy a 3 course afternoon tea with tales! We’ll begin with some history and etiquette of the “event” of having tea. Next a local storyteller will share stories about life for women in Amana. All the while we’ll keep … Read more

barn on shelf

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Come to Woodfest! This event is held at the Amana Colonies RV Park and Event Center.  There are many woodcrafters and all kinds of things made out of wood.  You can watch some of the craftsmen at work and (in the past – hopefully again this year) there … Read more

lily pond close view

Summer is a very busy time in the Colonies.  Thousands of people come to the Colonies to shop, eat, relax, and see what The Amana Colonies are all about!  We get to meet and work with visitors to the Amana Colonies daily!  We have the great fortune at Zuber’s that the guests stay all night … Read more

man serving ice cream and people sitting and eating ice cream

Homemade Ice Cream on Thursdays in Homestead! This summer we continue our collaboration with the owners of Die Heimat offering homemade ice cream every Thursday night.  Anyone can come and have a bowl of ice cream, and then sit around and visit as long as you want.  We have some faithful locals who come …… … Read more